Aloha

Hi there,

it's Inspiration Week over at Mennys Bastelshop and this week's topic is "Paper Piecing". I chose the beautiful Impronte d'Autore Hula 1 stamp set for my Mixed Media tag project:

• stamp the girl and some flowers from the Impronte d'Autore Hula 1 set with Gina K. Designs Obsidian
• color the image with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers, add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
• stamp the girl on patterned paper and cut out the dress
• layer it on top of the colored image and add shading with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers and Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils
• cover a tag with tissue paper and a paper doily
• add color with acrylic paints and a brayer
• splatter the tag with watered-down white acrylic paint
• for more texture stamp the Karten-Kunst Script Background with Archival Ink Watering Can
• ink up the edges of the tag with Distress Ink Walnut Stain
• dye a piece of torn seam binding with Distress Ink (Walnut Stain, Dusty Concord)
• thread the seam binding and two strands of twine through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

The World needs who you were made to be

Hi there,

hop over to the Elizabeth Craft Designs Blog to find out more about this Mixed Media Art Journal Project:

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Live your Dream with Passion

Hi there,

I would like to show you how to create this Mixed Media ATC for the Stamping-Fairies Blog:

• cut an ATC from patterned paper
• add Ecoline Liquid Watercolors and Alcohol Ink Mushroom
• mist the panel with Alcohol for more texture
• stamp the butterflies and some script from the Stampers Anonymous Papillon set with Archival Ink Black Soot
• add some shine to the edges with a Distress Crayon Tarnished Brass
• stamp some texture with the help of Prima Marketing Stamps and Archival Ink Watering Can
• make some marks with a white paint marker
• add a sentiment using stickers from the Tim Holtz Small Talk Sticker set and distress them with a black Stabilo All pencil and the Distress Crayon used on the edges of the ATC

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Find the Beautiful

Hi there,

I would like to show you how to create this Art Journal Page step by step over on the STAMPlorations Blog:

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Grace Notes

Hi there,

I would like to show you how to create this Mixed Media Artist Trading Card step by step over on the STAMPlorations Blog:

I hope you will be inspired.

Hugs.

Never be afraid Canvas

Hi there,

I created this Mixed Media Canvas for STAMPlorations to remind you that you can still add your projects to the Mixed Media Challenge:

• cover a canvas with white gesso
• cut out some imperfect circles from vintage book paper and adhere the with gel medium with a matte finish
• add some color with watered-down acrylics
• apply Versamark through the ARTplorations Fearless large stencil and heat-emboss the sentiment with WOW! Midas Touch embossing powder
• add some highlights with a white gel pen
• add some leaves around the whole canvas using stamps from the STAMPlorations Leaves of Thanks set and Archival Ink Black Soot
• add some texture with the help of stamps from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set and Archival Ink Watering Can
• add some Nuvo Vintage Drops Bohemian Teal as berries
• finish the piece by adhering some stickers from the Tim Holtz Clipping set

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Fall in Love

Hi there,

I would like to show you how to create this Lavender Art Journal Page step by step over on the STAMPlorations Blog:

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

STAMPlorations 5th Birthday

Hi there,

we are celebrating 5 years of STAMPlorations and I would like to show you my three favorite projects that I created over the past few years and this new tag. I chose the sentiment especially for the wonderful Shery.

• cut out a CUTplorations Stitched Tag from watercolor paper
• stamp the STAMPlorations In Bloom: Fancy Frangipanis with Versamark and heat-emboss these beautiful flowers with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• stamp the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Strong Women set with Versafine Smokey Gray
• color the image and the background with Derwent Inktense Pencils and a damp watercolor brush
• apply Versamark through the ARTplorations Dots all over stencil and heat-emboss the pattern with Ranger Aqua Tinsel embossing powder
• add some texture using the grid from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set and Archival Ink Watering Can and the script from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set and Distress Ink Hickory Smoke
• ink up the edges of the whole tag with Distress Ink Hickory Smoke as well
• dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Ink Dusty Concord and Distress Stain Brushed Pewter and thread it together with a piece of grey ribbon through the whole of the tag

And here are the three promised favorites from the last couple of years:

Be fearless

Butterflies

Dragonfly

I would like to invite you to CASE one of these projects. I can't wait to see your creations.

Hugs,

Collect beautiful Moments

Hi there,

I would like to show you how I created this Mixed Media Flower Tag over on the Elizabeth Craft Designs Blog:

• cover a sturdy white tag with gesso
• add color with Distress Paint (Spun Sugar, Dusty Concord)
• create some texture by applying gesso through the ARTplorations Leaves 2 stencil and by stamping script from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set and a dot pattern from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set with Archival Ink Watering Can
• spread some crackle paste over random spots and let everything dry thoroughly
• to create the Lilac use the Elizabeth Craft Designs Garden Notes Lilac 2 die set
• cut the base once from very sturdy craft cardstock and once from 270gr Elizabeth Craft Designs white Soft Finish Cardstock
• cut five leaves, the plate with the larger flowers four times and the smaller flowers twice - use the Elizabeth Craft Designs Soft Finish Cardstock as well
• add color to the white cardstock using Alcohol Markers
• shape the elements with the help of the fabulous Elizabeth Craft Designs Susan's Garden Tool Kit
• create the flower right on the tag
• add green prills to the center of the little flowers and shading using purple and green Pan Pastels
• add two sentiment stickers and dye a piece of torn seam binding with Distress Ink Dusty Concord
• cut out a ladybug from the Elizabeth Craft Designs Susan's Garden Bugs & Butterflies die set, color it, shape it and adhere it to one of the leaves - to achieve a shiny, more realistic look add a thick coat of Nuvo Crystal Glaze on top

Hugs,

Live each Day with Grace

Hi there,

I created this Mixed Media Tag using the new Karten-Kunst Sternen-Engel stamp set:

• cut out a tag from watercolor paper
• add color with Distress Paint (Weathered Wood, Iced Spruce)
• apply Distress Ink (Hickory Smoke) through the Donna Downey Scribble Script stencil
• stamp the angel from the Karten-Kunst Sternen-Engel set with Versafine Onyx Black and color the image with Derwent Inktense Pencils and a damp watercolor brush
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink Black Soot
• add the sentiment from the the Tim Holtz Small Talk sticker set
• dye a piece of torn seam binding with Distress Ink Hickory Smoke and thread it through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Fixstern - Fixed Star Tag

Hi there,

it is time for another Stencil Sunday and the start of a new Mixed Media Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog.

• cut out a tag using dies from the CUTplorations ATC/Tag Builder set and apply heavy white gesso through the ARTplorations Oh my Stars! Mini stencil - let this layer dry thoroughly
• add color to the tag with the help of watered-down Distress Paint (Evergreen Bough, Weathered Wood, Iced Spruce)
• draw a line around the edges with a black Stabilo All pencil and activate the color with a wet watercolor brush
• add more texture to the background by stamping the numbers and the script from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set with Archival Ink (Black Soot)
• let some Daler-Rowney Pearlescent Liquid Acrylic (Moon Violet) drip down the tag
• stamp some stars from the STAMPlorations Art Marks set with Delicata (Silvery Shimmer)
• create the word "Fixstern" (fixed star) with a Dymo Label Maker and adhere it to the tag on top of a piece of corrugated cardboard and a piece of sari silk ribbon
• dye a piece of seam binding with that same violet liquid acrylic paint and rip it in half before threading it through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired and don't forget to join us for our Mixed Media Challenge over at the STAMPlorations Blog. The theme is always anything mixed media except a card. You must use at least one stencil (any brand) in your project. The Linky closes at the end of the month.

Yours,

Soar ATC

Hi there,

this is just a quick reminder of this month's Mixed Media Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog.

• cut out an ATC from sturdy white cardstock with one of the dies from the the CUTplorations ATC/Tag Builder set
• I used a piece of underpaper on which I created the Fixed Star Tag as a background for this ATC - I just love those outlined stars that appeared when I cleaned the ARTplorations Oh! My Stars Mini stencil
• draw a line around the edges with a black Stabilo All pencil and activate the color with a wet watercolor brush
• stamp the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Noteworthy 2 set and some birds from the STAMPlorations Trendy Birds 2 set with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• stamp the "Born to Fly" text from the STAMPlorations Trendy Birds 2 set into the background - only use second, third and fourth generation stamping
• create a watercolor background using Brusho (Turquoise) and Color Burst (Orchid)
• I used an empty sticker sheet as a circle stencil together with a white gel pen

I hope you got inspired and don't forget to join us for our Mixed Media Challenge over at the STAMPlorations Blog. The theme is always anything mixed media except a card. You must use at least one stencil (any brand) in your project. The Linky closes at the end of the month.

Yours,

Blossom Index Card

Hi there,

Our Mixed Media Moods is celebrating its one year Moodaversary and I created this Index Card inspired bei Jenn's and Dee Dee's Mood Board:

• glue together two 3'' x 5'' index cards for an extra sturdy base
• cover the whole card with white gesso
• add an extra layer with heavy gesso and carve some leaf shapes into it with the back of your paintbrush
• add some color with watered-down Dylusions Paint (Funky Fuchsia, Calypso Teal)
• use a black Dina Wakley Scribble Stick to add some shadows around the leaves
• add some texture to the background by stamping the Rubber Dance Vintage Hotel Receipt with Archival Ink (Watering Can)
• add faux stitching all around the card with the help of one of the stamps from the Darkroom Door Stitched Borders set and Archival Ink (Black Soot)
• add a sentiment sticker on top of a piece of matching used underpaper and corrugated cardboard

Have a wonderful day.

Yours,

Rainbow Sprinkle Tag

Hi there,

I would like to show you this colorful Mixed Media Tag over on the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• cut out a tag from watercolor paper
• use a dip pen and black ink to divide the tag into four sections
• use watered-down Brushos (Rose Red, Cobalt Blue, Gamboge, Sea Green) and a watercolor brush to add some color to the tag
• draw in some doodles with the dip pen
• cut out the Karten-Kunst Dandelion Hearts from white cardstock and heat-emboss it with white embossing powder
• dye a piece of seam binding with Brushos (Gamboge, Cobalt Blue) and thread it through the hole of the tag

Have a colorful day.

Yours,

Never hide your Wings Tag

Hi there,

we are having the Things with Wings Spring Blog Hop over on the STAMPlorations Blog.

• create some prints using the 3''x5'' Gelli Plate, Tissue Paper, Amsterdam Standard Acrylics (Titanium White, Carmine, Persian Rose, Quinacridone Rose, Ultramarine Violet, Turquoise Green, Yellowish Green, Permanent Green Deep), the ARTplorations Stencils (Leaf Prints 2, Swirly Blooms) and the STAMPlorations Stamps (Mixed Media Elements, Art Marks)
• cut out a tag with the help of one of the CUTplorations Luggage Tag dies from watercolor paper
• adhere gelli printed strips of tissue paper to the tag with Matte Multi Medium
• stamp the large butterfly and the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Trendy Butterflies 2 set with Archival Ink (Black Soot)
• color the edges of the tag with a Distress Crayon (Hickory Smoke)
• add some splatters with watered-down Amsterdam Standard Acrylic (Titanium White)
• dye a piece of seam binding with Amsterdam Standard Acrylics (Titanium White, Carmine, Yellowish Green) and thread it through the hole of the tag

Enjoy the rest of the hop.

Yours,

Purple Coffee Tag

Hi there,

still inspired by the Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop I created this tag for the STAMPlorations Stencil Sunday and the start of a new Mixed Media Challenge.

• cut out a tag from sturdy white cardstock
• brayer some Distress Paint (Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Dusty Concord) onto a 3''x5'' Gelli Plate and put the ARTplorations Rows of Hearts stencil on top, pull a print, remove the stencil and print  onto the tag as a background
• stamp the STAMPlorations Framed Coffee for Two with Archival Ink (Watering Can) directly onto the background and add color and shading with the Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer watercolor pencils, the black Stabilo All pencil and a damp watercolor brush
• stamp the little dots from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set around the edges
• I had some leftover purple melted embossing powder on my desk and thought what if I add that to my tag ... I remelted the powder and poured it onto the tag to create dimensional drips
• dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Ink (Dusty Concord, Salty Ocean) and thread it through the hole of the tag

I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery.

Yours,

Love Heals Tag

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you my second creation for the Love TAGplorations Hop over on the  STAMPlorations Blog.

• cut out a CUTplorations Luggage Tag from watercolor paper
• apply Distress Ink (Hickory Smoke) through the ARTplorations Hidden Hearts stencil
• cover the whole Tag with Distress Ink (Cracked Pistachio)
• mist it with Pearlized Water for more shine and texture
• stamp some elements from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set with Archival Ink (Watering Can) to add interest to the background
• ink up the edges of the tag with Distress Ink (Black Soot)
• stamp the STAMPlorations Sketched: Rose with Versafine (Smokey Gray) onto a piece of watercolor paper, cut it out, color the edges with a black PITT Artist Pen and color the image with Derwent Inktense Pencils
• add the sentiment using stickers
• dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Ink (Cracked Pistachio) and thread it through the hole of the tag

Enjoy the rest of the hop and don't forget to comment and link up your own Love TAGplorations projects. The Winners will be announced on March 10th.

Yours,

Stamp Connection #21

Hi there,

connected through our love for card making, blogging and being from Germany we (Cornelia from Stempel Spass and I) decided to create a monthly project within predefined requirements. We are going to show you the result every 3rd Sunday of the month and this is our 21st transatlantic get-together!

Our requirement for this meet-up was:
newsprint

• cover a wood panel with white gesso
• use Prima Marketing Soft Matte Gel to glue newsprint tissue paper onto selected areas
• cover random spots with DecoArt Media Crackle Paste and let it dry thoroughly
• tint the crackles with DecoArt Media Antiquing Cream (Patina Green)
• add more color to the background with the help of Prima Marketing Metallique Acrylic Paint (Light Patina, Deep Waters)
• stamp images from the Tim Holtz Nautical Blueprint set with Archival Ink (Watering Can) and heat-emboss them with clear embossing powder
• add splatters with watered-down Golden Fluid Acrylic Paint (Titanium White)
• dye a piece of seam-binding with left-over blue paint and adhere it to the back of the panel with hot glue

Now make sure to hop over to see Cornelia's Creation.

Thanks for stopping by. We hope to see you again at the ...



Yours,