Happy Birthday Cat

Hi there,

we are starting a Photo Inspiration Challenge over at Addicted to Stamps and More:

• cut out the larger of the two Whiff of Joy Sweet Tags from watercolor paper 
• create a background using the StudioL2E Bokeh Builder stamp set, Distress Inks (Peacock Feathers, Tumbled Glass, Seedless Preserves, Twisted Citron, Blueprint Sketch,) and Pearlized Water
• ink up the edges of the tag with Distress Ink (Broken China) and a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• stamp one of the cute cats from the Clearly Besotted Stamps You're purrfect set with Memento (Tuxedo Black) and color the image with Delta, Touch Twin Brush Markers and a white gel pen
• stamp the sentiment from Uniko Simply Said with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• dye a piece of seam binding with the same Distress Ink colors used on the tag and thread it through the hole of the tag

Animal Friends Challenge #42 - Animal with Fur

The Paper Players Challenge #311

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Frohe Ostern - Happy Easter

Hi there,

this is a cute little Easter Card that I created for the Karten Kunst Blog:

• cut out the word "Frohe" (Happy) from white cardstock
• stamp the tiny dots from Whiff of Joy Kreise und Punkte with Brilliance (Pearlescent Sky Blue) on a strip of yellow paper and adhere it to the back of the panel 
• stamp the sentiment from Mias Stempelküche 365 on the panel with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• stamp the little chick from Penny Black Chick to Chick with Versafine (Onyx Black) and color the image with Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor Pencils and Zest-it
• add Glossy Accents to the beak of the chick and to the ladybug
• adhere the panel to a white cardbase using foam dots

Here is a close-up of the cute little fellow:

I would like to share this card at the following challenges:

Stempelküche-Challenge #14: Es grünt so grün

613 Avenue Create Challenge #115 - Anything goes

Send A Smile 4 Kids - Easter/Spring Cards 4 Kids Challenge

Little Red Wagon Challenge #280 - Cute, Cute, Cute!

Have a colorful day.

Yours,
Tanja

Happy Birthday

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you this Birthday card that I created for a boy who is turning 8 this Friday. I used one of Gerda Steiner's brand new, adorable images:

• color the sweet little Gerda Steiner Designs Dachshund in Love with Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor Pencils and Zest-it; cover the balloon with Glossy Accents for extra shine and dimension
• mask the dog with Eclipse Tape and use the Hero Arts Cloudy Stencil and Distress Ink (Tumbled Glass) to create the background
• use patterned paper from the Doodlebug Design Sweet Shoppe 6x6 paper pad to create the Polaroid frame and the layers behind
• stamp the sentiment from Whiff of Joy Für Dich with Versafine (Onyx Black) directly onto the Polaroid frame
• stamp the largest dots from Technique Tuesday Lots of Dots with Avery Elle Silver Fox on a white cardbase
• assemble all the layers using foam tape
• I used my new daylight lamp to take the picture and you can really see a difference, don't you think?

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

Gerda Steiner Designs - January's Challenge Dachshund in Love

Naughty or Nice Challenge #11 - NEW NEW NEW!

Seize the Birthday Challenge - Anything goes

Fantasy Stampers Challenge #27 - Happy Birthday!

Stempelküche-Challenge #10: Alles geht

Have a colorful day.

Yours,
Tanja

be mine

Hello,

today, I have a very sweet card that I would like to show you:

• color the cute Extra Cream Fairy from A Day for Daisies with Winsor & Newton Watercolours
• add some dark blue paint splatters and Distress Glitter (Clear Rock Candy) to the milk froth and the wings for extra texture 
• stamp the sentiment from Clearly Besotted Stamps Sweet Little Sentiments with Versafine Onyx Black directly to the watercolor piece
• mat it on Distress Cardstock (Faded Jeans) and use the Tonic Studios Punch Dotty Border to create the lace-like look
• use kraft cardstock as a base and cover it - only leaving a thin kraft frame - with paper from the Maja Design Vintage Spring Basics 6x6 paper pad
• add two little banners using paper from the same paper pad
• ink the edges of the watercolor piece and of the banners with Distress Ink (Faded Jeans, Shaded Lilac)
• add a button with Whiff of Joy Button Twine
• create matching enamel dots: use white DIY dots and cover them with Liquitex Clear Gesso and add Distress Paint (Shaded Lilac) on top

Here is a close-up:

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

A Day for Daisies Challenge #105 - Anything goes

retrosketches #134

 
Inkspirational Challenge #66 - Beverages/Drinks

The Kraft Journal Make It Monday Challenge #191 - Buttons and Bows


Have a wonderful day.

Yours,
Tanja

A Message especially for you

Hi there,

here is my second card for today.

On this card I used the inlaid-diecut-technique and my new Resist Chalk Edgers from Prima Marketing. I stamped my texture on the circles and afterwards I gave them a wash with Distress Ink.
The sentiment is German and means "A Message especially for you".

I created this card for CAS(E) this Sketch # 77

Here is my list of supplies:
Whiff of Joy - Eine Nachricht für Dich
Prima Marketing - Triangles
Prima Marketing - Circles
Prima Marketing - Checkered
Prima Marketing - Honeycomb
Prima Marketing - Vintage Pink
Prima Marketing - Sweet Pea, Hydrangea, Teal Damask, Turquoise Stone, Farmer Jeans
Distress Ink (Spun Sugar, Tumbled Glass, Shaded Lilac)
white cardstock

Have a nice day.

Yours,
Tanja