Alcohol Ink Week

Hi there,

it's Alcohol Ink Week over at the Karten-Kunst Blog 

and this is my creation:

• create a background on Lanavanguard using Alcohol Inks (Shell Pink, Aqua) and turquoise Deco Foil
• cut out a panel using one of the Karten-Kunst Stitched Rectangles DIN A6
• adhere the panel to a turquoise cardbase
• cut out a 15 from turquoise cardstock and silver glitter paper using the Karten-Kunst Lucky Numbers die set
• add more texture to the numbers by stamping the Karten-Kunst Blooming Plants with Versamark and heat-embossing them with WOW! Polished Silver Super Fine embossing powder
• stamp the sub-sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Aus der Schreibmaschine set with Versamark and heat-emboss it with that same silver embossing powder
• ink up the bottom part of the numbers and the left and right side of the sub-sentiment strip with Distress Ink Peacock Feathers

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Destination Happiness ATC

Hi there,

it is time for a new Mixed Media Challenge over on the Happy Little Stampers Blog and this time it is all about Collage:

• I created some new ATC backgrounds and I explain the process in this previous post
• afterwards I took some torn tissue paper strips and glued it to the ATC using matte medium for some interest in the background
• apply some Minc Reactive Screen Ink through the ARTplorations Daisy Play stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• I ran the ATC through my Mini Minc covered with Deco Foil (Pink Melon) just to realize that the foil seems to stick to the Prima Marketing Soft Matte Gel as well - this is why I had to scrape off some of the foiling to reveal the flowers
• stamp the bubblewrap from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set with Versamark and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder and stamp it again with Archival Ink (Black Soot)
• add some color to the edges using a Distress Crayon (Black Soot)
• stamp the image from the Paper Artsy EKD03 set with Memento (Tuxedo Black) and color it with Delta, Touch Twin Brush and Copic Markers
• add highlights with a white gel pen
• adhere the shape to the ATC and add the sentiment from the Tim Holtz Big Chat sticker set - color the edges of the sticker with Distress Crayon (Peacock Feathers)

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Warm Hugs Penguin

Hi there,

from this month on I have the great joy to join the Happy Little Stampers Christmas Challenge Design Team. This month the optional twist is "Die Cuts":

• stamp the adorable little penguin from the WPlus9 Winter Pals set with Versafine (Onyx Black) and color the image with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils
• color a piece of smooth white cardstock with Distress Inks (Tumbled Glass, Broken China) and a Mini Ink Blending Tool and die cut one of the Lawn Fawn Stitched Snowflakes
• cut the sentiment strip from that same colored paper with the help of one of the My Favorite Things Stitched Sentiment Strips
• stamp the sentiment from the Clearly Besotted Stamps Arctic Animals set with Hero Arts Shadow Ink (Pool)
• mist the stitched watercolor panel with Heidi Swapp Minc Reactive Mist and let it dry thoroughly
• once it's dry run the panel through the Mini Minc together with DecoFoil (Silver Star)
• ink up the edges of the panel with Distress Ink (Broken China)
• ink up the edges of the cardbase with Distress Ink (Faded Jeans) before adhering the panel

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

Yours,

STAMPlorations 4th Birthday Blog Hop

Hi there,

it's time for the 4th STAMPlorations Birthday Blog Hop and these are my creations.

• stamp the STAMPlorations Blossom Sprays #2 with Versamark onto a stitched panel of watercolor paper and heat-emboss the image with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• color the flowers with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens and a damp watercolor brush
• stamp the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Strong Women set with Versafine (Smokey Gray)
• adhere the watercolor panel to a grey cardbase

• cut out one of the CUTplorations Luggage Tags and the CUTplorations Cupcake Builder from Bristol Smooth Cardstock
• add color to the background with Distress Inks (Tumbled Glass, Spun Sugar, Shaded Lilac)
• dye a piece of seam binding with the leftover ink
• apply some DecoFoil Adhesive through the ARTplorations Daisy Play stencil and add some DecoFoil (Silver Star) to the flowers
• color the cupcake with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens and add Distress Clear Rock Candy Glitter to the frosting
• slightly curve the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Gone Postal set before stamping it with Versafine (Smokey Gray)

• create a background on a stitched panel of watercolor paper using Distress Oxide Inks (Broken China, Cracked Pistachio, Wilted Violet) and water from a Mister Bottle
• cut out the CUTplorations Congrats! twice - once from grey cardstock and once from black cardstock - layer both die cuts slightly offset on top of each other in order to create a shadow effect
• add a thin strip of black and a strip of silver glitter cardstock before adhering all the layers to a cardbase

Be sure to visit the STAMPlorations Blog for there are fantastic prizes:

• Three (3) randomly drawn winners from all comments left on the STAMPlorations Blog and participating designers blog will each receive a $25 gift certificate to the store.
• One (1) randomly drawn winner from comments left on the STAMPlorations Facebook page will win a grab bag consisting of new products worth up to $30.
• One (1) randomly drawn winner from comments left on the STamplorations Instagram page will win a grab bag consisting of new products worth up to $30.
• Two (2) randomly drawn winners from the Wishlist Link Up will each win the products in their wish list (up to $50).

Commenting and linking up ends on Monday, July 3rd at 11:55 p.m. PST, The winners will be announced on July 10th in the June Challenges & Hops winners post.

Enjoy the rest of the hop.

Yours,

Sweet Fairy

Hi there,

today, I am showcasing another sweet image from A Day for Daisies:

• color the A Day for Daisies Flying Fairy Joy with Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor Pencils and Zest-it
• add Wink of Stella Clear Glitter to her wings and purple gel pen to the tiny flowers
• create a background using Jaxell Soft Pastels, the Hero Arts Cloudy stencil and a white pompon
• use one of the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers to die cut the main panel
• cut out the sentiment with the Kesi'Art Sweet die from double-sided foam adhesive and cover it with Therm-o-Web Deco Foil (Pink Melon)
• emboss a purple cardbase using the We R Memory Keepers Dotted Next Level embossing folder
• add Pretty Pink Posh Sequins (4mm Pink Blush, 4mm Pansy Purple, 6mm Pansy Purple)

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

CAS-ual Chic Challenge 05 - Precious Metals

Virginia's View Challenge #20

Have a day for daisies.

Yours,

Butterfly Tag

Hi there,

you all know how much I love Mixed Media tags. Today, I would like to show you this lovely butterfly tag that I created as a Design Team Member for the STAMPlorations Stencil Sunday and Mixed Media Challenge:

• use a Manila Tag #5 and cover it with leftover Distress Paint (Peacock Feathers, Cracked Pistacchio) - be sure to come back tomorrow for my tutorial and see the project the paint was leftover from
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Dusty Concord)
• dye Glimmer Ice with Distress Ink (Dusty Concord) and apply it through the ARTplorations Hearts all over stencil
• add paint splatters with watered-down Distress Ink (Dusty Concord)
• create a cut file from one of the STAMPlorations Trendy Butterflies stamps with the Brother Scan'n'Cut and cut out a larger and a smaller butterfly from watercolor paper
• cover the butterflies with texture paste for more interest and color them with Distress Paint (Dusty Concord, Peacock Feathers, Cracked Pistachio, Brushed Pewter)
• stamp the newsprint from STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge with Wendy Vecchi Archival Ink (Watering Can) to add another layer to the butterflies
• ink up the edges of the butterflies with Distress Ink (Black Soot)
• cut out a scribble from The Lilypad Randomly Cut from a black toner copy and run it through the laminator with purple foil on top - add another scribble cut from black cardstock to make the piece more sturdy
• dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Paint (Dusty Concord) and Distress Ink (Dusty Concord) and staple it to the top of the tag together with a piece of Linen Ribbon
• adhere the scribble and the butterflies using hot glue from your glue gun

 

I would like to share my project at the following challenges:

The Paper Players Challenge #252 - Ann's Theme Challenge

Inkspirational Challenge #86 - Grunge

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Summer

Have a colorful day.

Yours,

Focus on Naughty Puppies - Part 3

Hi there,

today, I am sharing the third part of my mini series "Focus on Naughty Puppies" for the Karten-Kunst Blog with you:

• stamp one of the puppies from Wee Stamps Naughty Puppies with Versafine Onyx Black on a watercolor panel and color the image with Faber-Castell Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils and a waterbrush
• stamp Technique Tuesday Grid with Versamark on a piece of watercolor paper and heat-emboss it with Sticky embossing powder; create a foiled finish using Therm-o-Web Deco Foil Pink Melon
• use a piece of actetate to create a smooshed background with Distress Inks (Worn Lipstick, Salty Ocean)
• stamp the sentiment from Mias's Stempelküche Alles zum Geburtstag with Versafine Onyx Black directly to the watercolor background panel
• add faux stitching around the image panel with a Distress Marker (Worn Lipstick)
• ink up the edges of the panel with Distress Ink Worn Lipstick and a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• add Glossy Accents to the flower and the leaves on the cup

I would like to participate in the following challenges:

Crafty Creations Challenge #291 - Embossing

The Cutie Pie Challenge #88 - Cats & Dogs

Come and get it Challenge - It is all about those cute Animals

Little Red Wagon Challenge #294 - Stitching

Paper Creator's Crafts Challenge #39 - Anything goes

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Animal Cards

V's Sweet Challenge #35 - Favorite Technique (Embossing)

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says use your favorite Technique and/or Product (Foil)

Leave a little sparkle wherever you go.

Yours,

Happy Birthday Piggy

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you the card that I created with the From The Heart Stamp of the Month:

• color the From the Heart Hamlet PigWit Being Shy with Delta Makers and add some shadows with Spectrum Noir Pencils on a piece of patterned paper from the Avery Elle Everyday Collection
• cut a banner from burlap
• foil the cardbase using Therm-o-Web Deco Foil Hot Melt Adhesive and Therm-o-Web Deco Foil (Teal)
• stamp the sentiment from Avery Elle Written in the Stars with Hero Arts Shadow Ink (Tide Pool)

Here is a close-up of the cute guy:

I would like to join the following challenges:

The Digital Stamp of the Month Challenge - April

i {heart} Card Sketches with a tWiSt Challenge #104

613 Avenue Create Challenge #118 - Anything goes

Simply Create Too Challenge #82 - Anything goes

V's Sweet Challenge #33 - Anything goes

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,
Tanja