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,

Dare Create Inspire

Hi there,

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

• use one of your premade ATC backgrounds
• apply Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Rose Garden stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• stamp some script from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set with Archival Ink Watering Can
• grunge up the edges with watered-down black Stabilo All pencil
• color the rose with Derwent Graphitint pencils
• adhere a piece of coarse ribbon to the top of the ATC and glue down some word stickers

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

STAMPlorations Stencil Sunday

Hi there,

today, I have the huge honor to present four projects using the fabulous ARTplorations Stencils in this Stencil Sunday Feature over on the STAMPlorations Blog.

My first project is this Coffee Tag:

• stamp the STAMPlorations Coffee Bags & Donut with Versafine Vintage Sepia
• color the image with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils
• add highlights with a white gel pen and extra dimension with Nuvo Crystal Glaze
• cut out one of the CUTplorations Stitched Tags from kraft cardstock
• stamp the sentiment from the STAMPlorations What's Brewing set with Versamark and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• apply Distress Oxide Ink Ground Espresso through the ARTplorations Dots 'n' Beans stencil with a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• use that same ink color to dye a piece of torn seam binding
• add some droplets of pearlized water
• thread the seam binding through the hole of the tag

My second project is this Mixed Media Canvas:

• apply Modeling Paste through the ARTplorations Peeking Dahlias stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• add color with watered-down Distress Paints (Spun Sugar, Peacock Feathers, Shaded Lilac, Tumbled Glass)
• use some Charcoal Powder mixed with water to grunge up the edges
• stamp the dot texture from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set with Archival Ink Watering Can for even more texture
• stamp some dots using Distress Paint Peacock Feathers and bubble wrap
• add the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Say it big: Collect Moments set with Versafine Smokey Gray and heat-emboss it with DIY Glitter embossing powder

My third project uses a summer color combination:

• create a background strip on watercolor paper with the help of the ARTplorations A Whale's Tale stencil, Distress Oxide Inks (Carved Pumpkin, Twisted Citron, Wilted Violet) and water from your Mini Mister
• stamp the beach chair with Versafine Vintage Sepia and color the image with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils
• add some sparkle and shine using Wink of Stella Clear Glitter
• cut out the CUTplorations Relax from kraft cardstock and use the negative on the card
• add some splatters with watered-down black Stabil All pencil
• cut the top right corner with a 1'' corner rounder

On my fourth and final project I used one of the beautiful new ARTplorations Faces stencils:

• create a watercolor background on a piece of watercolor paper using Avery Elle Liquid Watercolors
• apply Distress Oxide Ink Black Soot through the ARTplorations Faces: Pensive stencil
• add a little two-layered flower cut with the help of one of the dies from the CUTplorations Trendy Spring Blossoms set - one layer is cut from glitter paper and one from vellum
• add a little glitter enamel dot in the center of the flower
• stamp the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Noteworthy 2 set with Versafine Onyx Black
• add a strip of pink glitter paper to the left side of the panel before adhering it to a cardbase

I hope you got inspired and are looking forward to our next Stencil Sunday.

Hugs,

Beautiful Spring

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this month it is All about Spring and the Optional Twist is Birds:

• cut out a CUTplorations Manila Tag from watercolor paper
• add some color with Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst (Tibetian Poppy Teal)
• adhere some tissue tape at two random spots
• color the edges with the graphite Stabilo All Pencil and activate it with water
• add some additional color to the edges with a Distress Crayon (Peacock Feathers)
• stamp one large bird from the STAMPlorations Trendy Birds 2 set with Versafine Clair (Nocturne)
• stamp the music notes from the STAMPlorations Scribbly Splattery Grunge set with Archival Ink (Watering Can)
• use Alphabet Stickers to form the sentiment and add a Rub-On on top
• go over the raised areas of the letters with Prima Marketing Metallique Wax (Brushed Iron)
• dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Ink (Hickory Smoke) and thread it through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

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,

Stencil Hop Part 1

Hi there,

Sanna has created some fabulous new stencils and for this reason we are having the Stencil Hop over on the STAMPlorations Blog. I created two very different projects for this occasion.

On my first project I used the ARTplorations Lattice stencil to create a background for my image:

• cut a panel from watercolor paper and apply Distress Oxide Inks (Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean, Twisted Citron) through the ARTplorations Lattice stencil
• mist the pattern with Pearlized Water for texture and shine
• stamp one of the adorable images from the STAMPlorations Little Love Birthday Wishes set with Memento Tuxedo Black and color it with Delta, Touch Twin Brush and Copic Markers
• stamp the sentiment from the same set with Versamark onto a strip of black cardstock and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• layer a piece of black and white patterned paper underneath the sentiment strip

On my second project I used the ARTplorations Barley stencil:

• cut out an ATC from patterned paper using the CUTplorations ATC/Tag Builder die
• apply transfer gel through the ARTplorations Barley stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• run the ATC through your Mini Minc with some rose gold foil
• grunge up the edges with a black Stabilo All pencil and a wet watercolor brush
• stamp a frame around the ATC using the dot pattern from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set and Archival Ink Black Soot
• stamp the first part of the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Art Marks set with Versamerk and heat-emboss it with Ranger Rose Gold embossing powder
• write the second part of the sentiment with a dip pen and Dr. Ph. Martin's Bleed Proof White
• add splatters with watered-down white acrylic paint

I hope you enjoy the rest of the hop.

Hugs,

Grateful Heart

Hi there,

today, is going to be just fabulous because Elizabeth Craft Designs is releasing new dies in the Susan's Garden series.

Here is my first creation using the new Susan's Garden Forget me not and the Baby's Breath:

• cut out all the elements needed for the Elizabeth Craft Designs Susan's Garden Forget me not and Baby's Breath from white Soft Finish Cardstock
• color them with Alcohol Markers 
• shape them with the help of the Elizabeth Craft Designs Susan's Garden Tool Set and add shading with PanPastels
• cover a tag with an old gelli print using gel medium
• grunge up the edges with a black Stabilo All pencil
• stamp some elements from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set with Archival Ink Watering Can
• adhere the flowers to the tag
• 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
• dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Ink Hickory Smoke and thread it through the hole of the tag
• add a sentiment sticker

On my second project I used the new Elizabeth Craft Designs Susan's Garden Poppy:

• cut out the Elizabeth Craft Designs Susan's Garden Poppy from white Soft Finish Cardstock
• color the flower with Delta, Touch Twin Brush and Copic Markers and add shading with PanPastels
• shape all the elements with the help of the Elizabeth Craft Designs Susan's Garden Tool Set and add Prills to the flower center
• 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
• create the backdrop with the help of a gelli plate, tissue paper, Dina Wakley Heavy Body Acrylic Paints, Dina Wakley Scribble Sticks, bubblewrap and a brayer
• cut out a frame using patterned paper from the ModaScrap Wood Effect 6x6 paper pad and two of the Elizabeth Craft Designs Stitched Rectangles
• cut out a stitched panel from kraft cardstock with one of the bigger Elizabeth Craft Designs Stitched Rectangles 
• create the sentiment with the help of the Elizabeth Craft Designs Thanks die and rose gold foil

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Spread your Wings

Hi there,

we are having the Things with Wings Blog Hop and a Mixed Media Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this is my project:

• apply Prima Marketing Modeling Paste through the ARTplorations Leaves 2 stencil onto an Art Journal Page cut from patterned paper
• cover the dried page with clear gesso
• stamp one of the monsters from the STAMPlorations Big Monsters set and one of the butterflies from the STAMPlorations Trendy Butterflies 2 set with Versafine Onyx Black
• color the images with Derwent Inktense Pencils and add Wink of Stella Clear Glitter to the wings
• add color to the Art Journal Page using Dina Wakley Heavy Body Acrylic Paints (Turquoise, Peacock)
• grunge up the edges of the page with a black Stabilo All Pencil
• create a sentiment with a label maker

Enjoy the rest of the hop.

Hugs,

Dragonfly Tag

Hi there,

we are having the Things with Wings Blog Hop and a TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this is my project:

• cut out a CUTplorations Manila Tag from sturdy white cardstock and use gel medium to cover the whole tag with left over gelli-printed tissue paper
• add some droplets of Alcohol Ink (Pool), let them drip down the tag and add some alcohol droplets for more texture
• use the black Stabilo All Pen to grunge up the edges of the tag
• prepare a piece of watercolor paper with Distress Oxide Ink (Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet), pearlized water and water droplets
• cut the solid part of CUTplorations Dragonfly die set from this colored piece and the outline from grey cardstock
• add a sentiment sticker
• dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Oxide Ink (Picked Raspberry) and thread it though the hole of the tag

Have a wonderful day.

Yours,

Dare to spread your Wings

Hi there,
it's time for another Stencil Sunday over on the STAMPlorations Blog.

• cut out an ATC from kraft cardstock with the help of the CUTplorations ATC Tag Builder die set
• I used another ATC from my stash and cut it slightly smaller
• apply Distress Ink Black Sooth through the ARTplorations Some Birds stencil and heat-emboss them with clear embossing powder
• add highlights to the edges with a white Stabilo All pencil
• stamp the numbers from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set with Archival Ink Black Soot for extra texture
• add white splatters with watered-down acrylic paint
• adhere a printed sentiment using double-sided adhesive

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

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,

ARTplorations Stencil Blog Hop

Hi there,

it's time for another ARTplorations Stencil Blog Hop over on the STAMPlorations Blog featuring eight new stencil designs by the wonderful Sanna and these are my projects:

• cut out the largest CUTplorations Manila Tag from sturdy white cardstock and cover it with white gesso
• add a base coat of color with Paper Artsy Infusions Rocky Road
• add some tissue paper using soft matte gel
• stamp elements from the STAMPlorations Scribbly Splattery Grunge set and the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set with Archival Ink Black Soot
• apply foil transfer gel through the brand new ARTplorations Leaves 1 stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• run the whole tag and a piece of turquoise foil through the Mini Minc or a laminator
• after doing so I found out that the foil adheres to the soft matte gel as well - for this reason I had to use sandpaper to get rid of the foil where I didn't want it
• use a black Stabilo All pencil to darken the edges of the tag
• add some splatters with watered-down white acrylic paint
• stamp the STAMPlorations Dogwood Large with Versafine Smokey Gray onto a piece of confetti white card stock and color the image with Derwent Inktense pencils and a damp watercolor brush
• use hot glue to adhere the flowers over a layer of vellum and corrugated cardboard
• dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Stain Dried Marigold and Tea Dye and thread it through the hole of the tag
• add a sentiment sticker at the top left

• cut out the largest of the CUTplorations Luggage Tags from sturdy white cardstock and cover it with white gesso
• apply texture paste through the fabulous new ARTplorations Senecio 1 stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• add color using watered-down Distress Crayons (Scattered Straw, Spun Sugar, Shaded Lilac, Broken China)
• add droplets with Color Bloom Tea Stain spray and little splatters with watered down graphite Stabilo All pencil
• darken up the edges with the graphite Stabilo All pencils as well
• stamp the giraffe from the STAMPlorations Tweet Love set and color it with Copic, Touch Twin Brush and Delta Markers
• stamp the sentiment from the same stamp set with Versafine Onyx Black and add color to the sentiment strip with Distress Crayons (Spun Sugar, Broken China)
• thread three strands of twine through the hole of the tag

Enjoy the rest of the hop. One winner will get a $20 gift certificate and two winners are allowed to choose three Sanna Lippert Designs stencils. The winners will be randomly drawn from comments left on the STAMPlorations blog and participating designers blogs. Commenting closes on December 4th, 2017.

Have a wonderful day.

Yours,