Snow much Fun

Hi there,

I created this cute Winter Scene using the Anjas Basteltraum Frostige Schneeballschlacht stamp set:

• stamp the raccoon behind the tree and some snowballs from the Anjas Basteltraum Frostige Schneeballschlacht set with Gina K. Designs Obsidian onto a panel of watercolor paper
• color the images and the background with Schmincke Horadam watercolors
• add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
• apply texture paste through the Clearly besotted Stamps Snow Day stencil
• stamp the sentiment from the same set with Versamark onto a strip of blue cardstock and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• adhere the panel to a cardbase covered with patterned paper

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

 

Choose Kindness

Hi there,

I created this Art Journal Page using some wonderful products from STAMPlorations and I would like to invite you to join our brand new Stencil Challenge which starts today:

• press a watercolor panel into some leftover texture paste on your craft mat and let this layer dry thoroughly
• create a background using acrylic paints and some Alcohol Inks 
• add some texture with the help of the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements and the Scribbly Splattery Grunge sets and Versafine Clair Fallen Leaves
• cut out one of the CUTplorations Bloomdala Bliss: Felicity shapes from turquoise foil paper
• apply Versamark through the ARTplorations Foiled again mini stencil and heat-emboss it with WOW! Midas Touch embossing powder - it stuck to some of the stamping as well but I didn't mind that extra grungy effect
• add the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Hey Sunshine sticker set - I adhered it to a piece of off white cardstock and inked up the edges with the brown ink that I used before

Have a wonderful day.

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,

Thanks Snow Much

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge on the STAMPlorations Blog and this time it is all about Winter and the optional twist is Texture Paste:

• cut out one of the CUTplorations Stitched Tags from Bristol Smooth cardstock
• stamp the adorable little houses from the STAMPlorations Homespun Christmas set and the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Winter Chill set with Versafine Clair Morning Mist
• color the image with Derwent Artists pencils
• dye a piece of torn seam binding with Distress Ink Tumbled Glass and thread it through the hole of the tag
• apply some Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Dots all over stencil and let it dry thoroughly

My daughter Emily (8) created a little Winter Tag too:

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

O Christmas Tree ...

Hi there,

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

• color a wooden tree with teal acrylic paint
• apply Prima Marketing Platinum Crackle Paste through the ARTplorations Oh my Stars! stencil and Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Holly Background stencil
• let this dry thoroughly - I actually left it over night
• add shading with Distress Ink Hickory Smoke and a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• color the holly leaves and berries with Derwent Inktense Pencils and a damp watercolor brush
• add snowflake splatters with watered-down white acrylic paint
• now you can stick little fairy lights through the holes and have a wonderful Christmas decoration

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

Hugs,

Flower Triangle Box

Hi there,

this is my first post as a Design Team Member of Elizabeth Craft Designs and today we are releasing some brand new products in the ModaScrap line:

• cut out the Elizabeth Craft Designs Triangle Box from watercolor paper and cover the whole surface with white gesso
• cut out the Elizabeth Craft Designs Romantic Bouquet from a piece of leftover cardstock and use it as a stencil
• apply texture paste through this flower stencil and let this layer dry thoroughly
• add color using Distress Paints (Salty Ocean, Evergreen Bough)
• add some splatters using watered-down Paper Artsy Fresco Finish Paint Concrete
• assemble the box using Elizabeth Craft Designs Clear Double Sided Adhesive 6mm
• ink up the edges of the box with Distress Ink Evergreen Bough and a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Ink Salty Ocean and use it to close the box
• highlight the raised areas with Prima Marketing Metallique Wax Brushed Iron

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Snowman Tag

Hi there,

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

• cut out a CUTplorations Luggage Tag from watercolor paper
• stamp the snowman from the STAMPlorations Holiday Expressions: Yuletide Cheer set with Versafine Clair (Morning Mist) 
• apply Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Shutters Mini stencil
• add color to the background with Color Burst (Indigo) and Finetec Mica Watercolors (Sterling Silver)
• use some leftover paint to dye a piece of seam binding
• color the snowman with Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer Pencils and a damp watercolor brush
• add highlights with a white gel pen
• thread the seam binding through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

ATC Box

Hi there,

we are starting a new Mixed Media Challenge over on the Happy Little Stampers Blog and this time it's Anything goes. Since I created a lot of ATCs this year, I needed a nice little box to store them in:

• cut out a box from kraft cardstock
• cover the outside with gesso
• apply some texture paste through the ARTplorations Forest of Leaves stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• add color using Distress Stains (Broken China, Salty Ocean, Evergreen Bough) 
• use black acrylic paint to cover the box with splatters
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Black Soot)
• create a label with the help of the Dymo Label Maker

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

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,

Be Free ATC

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 an ATC from sturdy white cardstock with the help of one of the dies from the CUTplorations ATC/Tag Builder set
• adhere vintage book paper to the front of the card and cover it with a thin layer of white gesso
• color the page with a sprinkle of Paper Artsy Infusions (Violet Storm)
• apply Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Old Rose Prints Mini stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• color the beautiful roses with Paper Artsy Infusions (Lemoncello)
• add black Stabilo All pencil around the edges and activate the color with a wet watercolor brush
• add some texture with the dot pattern from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set and Archival Ink (Black Soot)
• draw in some dots with a white paint marker
• stamp the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Trendy Birds 2 set with Archival Ink (Black Soot) onto a thick piece of kraft cardstock (I just glued two layers on top of each other) and grunge up the piece with black Stabilo All pencil and splatters of white gesso
• use hot glue to adhere the sentiment strip on top of corrugated cardboard and a torn piece of sari silk ribbon

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,

Just Bloom ATC Duo

Hi there,

it's time for another Stencil Sunday over on the STAMPlorations Blog and I created this ATC Duo.

• in one of my previous posts I explained how I created the background for several ATCs
• for this project I chose two of them and applied Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Bloom Silhouettes stencil
• I used my heat-tool to let the paste bubble up a bit for smooth texture
• color the floweres with Derwent Inktense Pencils and a damp watercolor brush
• add extra shading with a brown Stabilo All Pencil
• flick on some splatters with watered-down Distress Oxide Ink (Walnut Stain)
• ink up the edges with that same brown ink as well
• print out the sentiment and lay down a basecoat of color with Derwent Inktense Pencils; add more depth with watered-down Distress Oxide Ink (Walnut Stain) 

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,

Happy Houses

Hi there,

today, we are starting the first Mixed Media Challenge in 2017 on the STAMPlorations Blog.

• cover an art journal page cut from extra sturdy watercolor paper with white gesso
• stamp some of the adorable STAMPlorations Houses with Versafine (Smokey Gray) - this is just to determine the exact placement on the page
• cut out some circles from dry wall tape and adhere them onto the page
• color the page with Golden Fluid Acrylics (Manganese Blue Hue, Phthalo Blue Green Shade, Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold)
• apply some Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Just Squares stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• mix some Golden Fluid Acrylic (Carbon Black) with Golden Acrylic Glazing Liquid and paint it over the raised areas, let it sit for a moment and wipe it away with a baby wipe - repeat the process until you are happy with the result
• stamp the same houses from the STAMPlorations Houses set with My Favorite Things Hybrid Ink (Black Licorice) onto a piece of sturdy white cadrstock, color them with Delta and Touch Twin Brush Markers, cut them out and glue them onto the page with Matte Multi Medium
• add shading around the houses with a black Stabilo All Pencil
• add snowflakes with the help of watered-down white acrylic paint and a splatter brush
• use white Liquid Applique to create snow underneath the houses
• add the sentiment using a sticker

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Merry Christmas Reindeer Tag

Hi there,

this year I have the great honor to be a Guest Designer for Loll's Twelve Tags of Christmas Event and this is my creation:

 

• cut out a tag from watercolor paper and cover it with white gesso
• create a background using Distress Paints (Mowed Lawn, Festive Berries, Iced Spruce)
• stamp one of the Gingham patterns from the Waltzingmouse Stamps Gingham and Co. stamp set with Memento Luxe (Rich Cocoa) and cover the tag with clear embossing powder - otherwise the ink would take quite long to dry on the painted surface
• paint around the ARTplorations Christmas Reindeer mask with Dylusions Paint (Melted Chocolate)
• paint only a frame around that mask with Dylusions Paint (Ground Coffee) for a stronger contrast and let this color fade into the background
• apply golden Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Oh my Stars! Mini stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• ink up the edges with Versamark and heat-emboss them with WOW! Metallic Rich Gold embossing powder
• stamp the script from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set with Delicata (Golden Glitz) for even more texture
• cut out the CUTplorations Merry Christmas phrase die from golden glitter cardstock and brown foam rubber; adhere the pieces on top of each other and use Multi Medium Matte to glue the sentiment to the bottom of the tag
• dye a piece of seam binding with matching Distress Inks (Mowed Lawn, Festive Berries) and thread it through the hole of the tag
• add splatters with Finetec Mica Watercolors (Inca Gold) as finishing touch

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Discover Life's Wonders Canvas - Video Tutorial

Hi there,

I have another Video Tutorial for you over on the STAMPlorations Blog:

• cover a canvas with white tissue paper using Dina Wakley Gel Medium
• apply white gesso on top
• use Dylusions Paints (Vibrant Turquoise, London Blue) for a colorful background
• use texture paste and a palette knife to create three flowers and their stems
• add leaves using the ARTplorations Leaf Bliss Large stencil
• stamp the sentiment with the help of the STAMPlorations Bold Sentiments: Discover set and Memento Luxe (Tuxedo Black)
• fill in the letters with a black PITT Artist Pen
• use the newsprint stamp from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set and Memento Luxe (Wedding Dress) to add some more texture to the background
• apply Distress Ink (Hickory Smoke) through the ARTplorations Weaving stencil and ink up the edges as well
• color the flowers with Derwent Inktense Pencils, some water and a watercolor brush
• add some shadows with the Stabilo All Pencil
• use some black Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolor to add some splatters to the canvas

I hope that you like my creation.

Yours,

Feathers ATC Trio

Hi there,

it's Stencil Sunday Time over on the STAMPlorations Blog and I would like to show you another ATC Trio:

• create some Gelli Print backgrounds on deli paper using a brayer, Dina Wakley Heavy Body Acrylic Paints (Lapis, Night, Turquoise, Magenta) and the ARTplorations Leaf Bliss Large stencil
• cover three ATCs cut from sturdy watercolor paper with part of a print using Dina Wakley Gel Medium
• apply Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Feathers and Arrows Large stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• stamp a sentiment from the STAMPlorations Subway Art Builders: Dare set with Archival Ink (Black Soot) 
• paint over the feathers with some Silks Acrylic Glaze (Boysenberry), let it sit for a moment and wipe it away with a baby wipe - repeat the process until you are happy with the result
• add some splatters with some watered-down Acrylic Glaze and some more with white Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors
• stamp the small chevrons from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set with Memento Luxe (Wedding Dress)
• add the circles from the STAMPlorations Artsy Border Maker set and some stars from the STAMPlorations Art Marks set with Memento Luxe (Tuxedo Black)
• add some sketchy lines around the stars with a white gel pen
• stamp some script from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set over the feathers with some more Memento Luxe (Wedding Dress)
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Dusty Concord)

Here is a closer looks at all three ATCs from left to right:

Crafty Creations Challenge #326 - Not a Card

613 Avenue Create Challenge #190 - Anything goes

Inkspirational Challenge #119 - Use Five Stamps

More Mixed Media Challenge - Anything goes

Stamps and Stencils Challenge - Elements of Nature

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Create without Fear ATC Trio

Hi there,

since it is the first Sunday of the month, we are starting a new Mixed Media Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog. This time I will be showing you an ATC Trio:

• create some Gelli Print backgrounds on deli paper using a brayer, Dina Wakley Heavy Body Acrylic Paints (Lapis, Night, Turquoise) and the ARTplorations Big Bloom Factory Large stencil
• cover three ATCs cut from sturdy watercolor paper with part of a print using Dina Wakley Gel Medium
• create tissue tape with the help of tissue paper, Memento Luxe (Gray Flannel) and several stamps from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set and from the STAMPlorations Art Marks set
• add two strips of tissue tape to each card
• apply Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Retro Circles stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• mix some Dina Wakley Heavy Body Acrylic Paint (Night) with Acrylic Glazing Liquid and paint it over the stenciled area on all three ATCs, let it sit for a moment and wipe it away with a baby wipe - repeat the process until you are happy with the result
• cover all three cards with clear gesso

• use the MISTI and Archival Ink (Black Soot) to stamp the birds and the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Trendy Birds 2 set
• add splatters with some left-over glazing mixture and draw in some details with a white gel pen
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Black Soot)

• use the MISTI and Archival Ink (Black Soot) to stamp the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Bold Sentiments: Create set and some birds from the STAMPlorations Trendy Birds 2 set
• add splatters with some left-over glazing mixture and draw in some details with a white gel pen
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Black Soot)

• use the MISTI and Archival Ink (Black Soot) to stamp one of the large birds and the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Trendy Birds 2 set
• add splatters with some left-over glazing mixture and draw in some details with a white gel pen
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Black Soot)

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says anything goes

More Mixed Media Challenge #9 - Anything goes

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

Yours,