Hello Joy

Hi there,

welcome back to another Wednesday - STAMPday and today I would like to show you this Art Journal Page:

• cover a square piece of sturdy cardstock with strips from an old book page and mint green tissue paper - use gel medium to adhere the layers
• apply white heavy gesso through the ARTplorations Evolution stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• add walnut ink to grunge up the background
• paint three dots at the bottom left and at the top right corner with Prima Marketing Impasto Paint Dark Chocolate
• add some IndigoBlu Mega-Flakes Winter Dawn to those dots
• cut out the CUTplorations Skinny Sentiments Hello from brown cardstock and the background from vellum
• add a sticker for the second part of the sentiment

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Thanks Roses

Hi there,

we are starting a new Stencil Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this is my creation:

• create a background on a rectangular panel of watercolor paper using Distress Oxide Ink (Peacock Feathers, Picked Raspberry) and the STAMPlorations Carved Flowers set
• mix some of the Distress Ink together and let it drip down the panel
• apply Prima Marketing Wax Sweet Rose through the ARTplorations Foiled Again mini stencil
• stamp the dot pattern from the STAMplorations Mixed Media Grunge set with Versafine Clair Nocturne as a border
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink Black Soot
• add some splatters with watered-down black acrylic paint
• cut out the thanks from vellum and from black cardstock using the CUTplorations Skinny Sentiments

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Merry Christmas Tree

 Hi there,

I created this Mixed Media tag for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• cut out one of the Karten-Kunst Tags from kraft cardstock
• cut out the Karten-Kunst Wavy Tree from stencil material and apply Prima Marketing Crackle Paste Platinum through your DIY stencil - let this layer dry thoroughly
• add some color using Distress Paint (Cracked Pistachio, Peacock Feathers)
• use the Karten-Kunst Script Background and Versafine Clair Morning Mist to create some texture in the background
• ink up the edges of the tag with Distress Oxide Ink Hickory Smoke
• dye a piece of seam biding with Distress Ink Peacock Feathers and thread it through the hole of the tag
• stamp the sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Aus der Schreibmaschine set with Versamark onto a strip of black cardstock and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder

Have a wonderful Christmas Time.

Hugs,

Choose Happy

Hi there,

this is another project for the STAMPlorations Birthday:

• cut out one of the CUTplorations Stitched Tags from watercolor paper
• apply Prima Marketing Light Paste through the ARTplorations Flair stencil and let this layer dry thoroughly
• meanwhile stamp one of the butterflies from the STAMPlorations Grateful Flutters set with Memento Tuxedo Black 
• color the butterfly with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers
• add color to the tag  and dye a piece of torn seam binding with watercolors 
• place the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Shine Bright sticker set over two layers of corrugated kraft cardstock

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Happy Thoughts

Hi there,

welcome back to the STAMPlorations Stencil Challenge. As you surely know the only requirement is to use a stencil on your project. 

I played around with some alcohol inks on a ceramic tile for this one:

• apply some Alcohol Pearl Inks onto a ceramic tile and create a rainbow background
• apply Prima Marketing Light Paste through the ARTplorations Flair stencil and let this layer dry thoroughly
• add color to the paste with Distress Ink Black Soot
• add some splatters with watered-down black acrylic paint
• adhere some burlap and ribbon to the tile using hot glue and add a sentiment from the STAMPlorations Shine Bright sticker set on top

Have a colorful day.

Hugs,

Throwback Thursday - Jungle, Flowers and Mermaids

Hi there,

this is my third Throwback Thursday Post and my three projects were inspired by this wonderful card by Craftyfield which was published on the STAMPlorations Blog in January. I just love the watercolor effect over the stenciled flowers.

My first project is a jungle scene:

• apply Grit Paste through the ARTplorations Leaf Prints 3 stencil onto a piece of watercolor paper - let it dry thoroughly
• sprinkle some Color Burst Lime Green onto the panel and mist it water
• wrap a strand of natural twine around the panel
• stamp one of the adorable little monkeys from the STAMPlorations Chikoo goes Bananas set with Lawn Fawn Crunchy Leaf and color it with Delta, Touch Twin Brush and Copic Markers - add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and add highlights with a white gel pen
• cut out the CUTplorations Hang in there twice from Neenah Desert Storm kraft cardstock, layer them on top of each other and glue the sentiment onto the panel
• adhere the panel to a cardbase

My second project is this flowery tag:

• apply Embossing Paste through the ARTplorations Bloom Succulently stencil onto a CUTplorations Manila Tag cut from watercolor paper - let this layer dry thoroughly
• sprinkle the lower part of the tag with Brusho Sea Green and the upper part with Brusho Violet and mist it with water
• dye a piece of torn seam binding with that same two colors and thread it through the hole of the tag
• add the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Shine Bright sticker set

My third project is this mermaid card:

• apply Grit Paste through the ARTplorations Scaly stencil onto a piece of watercolor paper - let this dry thoroughly
• sprinkle the upper part of the panel with Nuvo Shimmer Powder Cherry Bomb and the lower part with Nuvo Shimmer Powder Atlantis Burst
• adhere the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Inspirational #1 sticker set onto a strip of paper colored with Prima Marketing Wax Sweet Rose - add a black layer underneath that sentiment strip
• adhere the panel to a black cardbase

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Magical

Hi there,

we are starting another Stencil Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog:

• apply Embossing Paste through the ARTplorations All Blooms stencil onto a canvas and dry this layer with your heat-tool for extra texture
• add color with Prima Marketing Acrylic Paint (Iris Potion, Unicorn's Hair, Mermaid Sparkle)
• add splatters with watered-down black acrylic paint
• grunge up the edges with Prima Marketing Wax Mystique Turquoise
• stamp the script from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set with Versafine Clair Nocturne
• cut the CUTplorations Magical twice and layer it on top of each other 

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

Hugs,

All the Love

Hi there,

it is time for another Stencil Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog:

• start on a rectangular panel cut from watercolor paper
• apply Prima Marketing Heavy Gesso through the ARTplorations Flowers 2 stencil
• add color with watered-down Dina Wakley Heavy Body acrylic Paints (Heather, Mineral, Carnation)
• grunge up the edges with Art Graf Watercolor Graphite
• add some more texture by stamping the script from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements with Archival Ink Watering Can
• dye a piece of cheesecloth with Distress Ink Spun Sugar and Heidi Swapp Color Shine Spray Tinsel
• stamp the STAMPlorations Typografia Romantique All the Love with three different colors of Altenew Crisp Ink (Pink Diamond, Industrial Diamond, Lavender Fields) to match the background
• adhere the sentiment panel with double-sided foam adhesive

You must use at least one stencil (any brand) in your project. The Linky closes at the end of the month.

Have fun creating.

Hugs,

STAMPlorations Instagram Giveaway

Hi there,

today, I have a special treat for you. Head over to my Instagram Account for a chance to win a $10 Gift Certificate to the STAMPlorations main store or the digital store. To qualify you need to comment on my IG post, follow my IG and the STAMPlorations IG - tagging a friend is optional. I will draw a winner three days from now and announce it on Instagram.

I created this inspirational project for you:

• cut out one of the CUTplorations Manila Tags from watercolor paper
• apply glass bead gel through the ARTplorations Lattice stencil 
• add color with Prima Marketing Color Bloom Spray (Summer Sky, Soft Teal)
• ink up the edges with Distress Oxide Ink Black Soot
• cut out one of the CUTplorations Bloomdala Bliss Festive dies from black cardstock and cover the die cut with Prima Marketing Sweet Rose Wax
• use hot glue to adhere burlap and sari silk ribbon underneath the die cut
• add a sticker from the STAMPlorations New Day sticker set on top
• thread some bast fibers through the hole of the tag

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Hugs,

Joyful Christmas Tree

Hi there,

this is just a quick reminder of this month's Stencil Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog:

• cut out one of the CUTplorations Stitched Tags from watercolor paper
• apply Embossing Paste through the ARTplorations Christmas Trees stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• add color to the background with Distress Ink Peacock Feathers and Distress Oxide Ink (Peacock Feathers, Evergreen Bough)
• cover the tree with Prima Marketing Metallique Wax Sweet Rose
• grunge up the edges with Art Graf Watercolor Graphite
• stamp the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Joyful set with Distress Oxide Ink Hickory Smoke - use first, second and third generation stamping
• dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Ink Picked Raspberry and thread it through the hole of the tag together with some natural twine

Have a christmasy day.

Hugs,

Sweet Ice Cream Tag

Hi there,

I created this fun summer tag using the Gerda Steiner Designs I Scream Ice Cream Digital Stamp:

• color the Gerda Steiner Designs I Scream Ice Cream with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens and add details with a white gel pen
• cut out a CUTplorations Luggage Tag from watercolor paper and create a background wash with Prima Marketing Metallic Pastel Accents
• stamp the altered sentiment from the Lawn Fawn Sweetest Flavor set with Versafine Onyx Black
• thread a strand of twine through the hole of the tag

Have a sunny day.

Hugs,

Long Live Snailmail

Hi there,

the card I created using the Gerda Steiner Designs Snailmail Digital Stamp is suitable for almost every occasion:

• color the Gerda Steiner Designs Snailmail Snail with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens and add extra details with fineliners
• create a background on a stitched panel of watercolor paper with the help of envelope stamps from the Lawn Fawn You've got Mail set and from the Create a Smile Bärmail set, Versamark, WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder and Prima Marketing Metallic Accents watercolors
• cut out a grass border from green cardstock and add shading and splatters with Distress Oxide Ink Mowed Lawn 
• stamp the sentiment from the Concord & 9th Perfectly Penned set onto a strip of Neenah Desert Storm kraft cardstock with Versamark and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• adhere the panel to a piece of patterned paper before gluing everything to the cardbase

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,