Happy Birthday Party Cats

Hi there,

I created this sweet birthday card for Mennys Bastelshop using images from the Sunny Studio Stamps Party Pets set:

• stamp several images from the Sunny Studio Stamps Party Pets set with Gina K. Designs Obsidian
• color the images with Ohuhu Markers, add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
• cut out some Whimsy Stamps Boho Circles from colored cardstock and add some confetti with Versamark
• create a background using the My Favorite Things Cloud stencil and Distress Ink (Spun Sugar, Tumbled Glass, Shaded Lilac)
• cut out the sentiment from colored cardstock with the help of the Spellbinders Everyday Sentiments die set and add Distress Ink Kitsch Flamingo the the bottom of the letters

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Mail for You

 Hi there,

I created this colorful rainbow card using the sweet little fox from the Anjas Basteltraum Geburtstagsfreunde stamp set:

• stamp the image from the Anjas Basteltraum Geburtstagsfreunde set with Lawn Fawn Crunchy Leaf
• color the image with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers, add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
• create a background on a white cardbase using the Lawn Fawn Stitched Borders die set
• cut out a rainbow from colored cardstock with the help of a die from the Whimsy Stamps Array of Rainbow set and ink up the edges with matching colors for more depth
• stamp the sentiment from the Anjas Basteltraum Kleine Sprüche Post set with rainbow colors of Altenew Crisp Ink

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Hasenpost - Letter from the Easter Bunny

Hi there,

it's time for an Easter card. Here is a creation for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• cut out a stitched panel using the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers
• stamp the adorable Whimsy Stamps Bonnie with Memento (Tuxedo Black) and color her with Prismacolor Colored Pencils, Zest-it and Touch Twin Markers
• add Wink of Stella Clear Glitter to the flowers and add highlights with a white gel pen
• stamp the sentiment from Karten-Kunst Große Worte Vom Osterhasen with Versafine (Onyx Black) and the DIY Stamp Press
• add a strip of dark grey cardstock and a strip of purple glitter cardstock to finish the card

613 Avenue Create Challenge #166 - Anything Goes w/Optional Twist - All That Glitters

Just us Girls Challenge #333

Animal Friends Challenge #36 - Frohe Ostern/Happy Easter

Craft Rocket Challenge #10 - Feathers and/or Fur

Paper Creator Challenge #45 - Spring Colors

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Spring Colors 4 Kids

Time Out Challenge #51 - Easter and/or Spring


I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Happy Birthday Fairy

Hi there,

I created this card for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• stamp one of the lovely little Wee Stamps Flower Fairies on panel of white cardstock with Versafine Onyx Black and color the image with Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor Pencils and Zest-it
• add details with a white gel pen and Pearl Makers
• stamp the sentiment from Karten-Kunst Weise Worte zum Geburtstag with Versafine Deep Lagoon
• add two patterned paper strips from the Basic Grey Fresh Cut 6x6 paper pad and cut a decorative border using one of the the Avery Elle Dotted Borders

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper October Challenge

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Celebration

Seize the Birthday Challenge - Anything goes

Stempelküche-Challenge #30: Rahm' es ein

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Birthday Kitten

Hi there,

today, I want to show you a super cute cat card over at the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• stamp one of the Wee Stamps Playful Kittens with Memento Tuxedo Black and color the image and the background with Delta Markers
• add details with a grey and white gel pen
• cut out a square using the My Favorite Things Inside & Out Stitched Square STAX
• create a background using the My Favorite Things Jumbo Polka Dot stencil, white pigment ink, Distress Ink (Salty Ocean) and a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• stamp Karten-Kunst Zum Geburtstag with Versafine Deep Lagoon

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

Just us Girls Challenge #314

Seize the Birthday Challenge - Anything goes

Shopping our Stash Challenge #222 - Birthday

Virginia's View Challenge #19

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Focus on Naughty Puppies - Part 4

Hi there,

this is the fourth and last part of my little series "Focus on Naughty Puppies" for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• 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
• apply white embossing paste dyed with Distress Paint (Dusty Concord) through the Memory Box Garden Floral Confetti Stencil to the dark kraft cardbase
• stamp the sentiment from Karten-Kunst Kombi-Set Grüße with Versafine Imperial Purple on a strip of vellum and heat-emboss it with clear embossing powder
• add faux stitching around the image panel with a Distress Marker (Dusty Concord)
• ink up the edges of the panel with Distress Ink Dusty Concord and a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• add three sequins as final embellishments

I would like to join the following challenges:

The Cutie Pie Challenge #88 - Cats & Dogs

Challenge up your Life #18 - Pailletten/Sequins

Come and get it Challenge - Cute Cards

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Animal Cards

Seize the Birthday Challenge - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says anything goes

Thanks for stopping by.

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,

Focus on Naughty Puppies - Part 2

Hi there,

this is the second part of my little series "Focus on Naughty Puppies" for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• 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 the sentiment from the same stamp set with Versafine Onyx Black directly to the dark kraft cardbase
• stamp the little paws from the same set with Distress Ink Seedless Preserves to create a custom-made background
• add faux stitching around the panel with a Distress Marker (Seedless Preserves)
• add Wink of Stella Clear Glitter to the paint splotches 
• ink up the edges of the panel and the whole card with Distress Ink Seedless Preserves and a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• add Glossy Accents to the dots of the sentiment

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

The Cutie Pie Challenge #88 - Cats & Dogs

Seize the Birthday Challenge - Animal Birthday

Shopping our Stash Challenge - Cute Critter Alert!

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says Friends or Superhero

Have a colorful day.

Yours,

Focus on Naughty Puppies - Part 1

Hi there,

today, I am starting my new "Focus on Naughty Puppies" mini series for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• 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
• mat the panel on a piece of patterned paper from the Lawn Fawn Hello Sunshine 6x6 petite paper pack
• stamp Karten-Kunst "danke schön" with Versafine Smokey Gray directly to the dark kraft cardbase
• add faux stitching around the panel and the whole card with a Memento Marker (Gray Flannel)
• add Glossy Accents to the flowers and the red flag on the mailbox and some dots with a Pearl Maker

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

613 Avenue Create Challenge #127 - Anything Goes w/optional make something special for your BFF

Crafty Creations Challenge #290 - All Creatures great and small

Paper Creators Crafts Challenge #39 - Anything goes

I hope you got inspired.


Yours,

Merry Christmas Town

Hi there,

this week we are having a Theme Challenge over at the 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown:

• stamp the cityscape from Whimsy Stamps Christmas Scene Builder with Versafine (Onyx Black) on a piece of watercolor paper
• create a background using Distress Inks (Tumbled Glass, Faded Jeans, Chipped Sapphiere, Black Soot)
• stamp the Santa sleigh from the same stamp set with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• spritz the card panel with pearlized water
• apply pearl white embossing paste throught the Memory Box Tiny Snowflakes Stencil
• stamp the sentiment from Clearly Besotted Many Mini Messages with Delicata (Shimmery Silver)
• add burlap to a cardbase and adhere the card panel on top of that

I would like to share my creation at the following challenge:

Merry Monday Challenge #158 - Stencils

Have a christmassy day.

Yours,

Karten-Kunst - Dogs leave Pawprints on our Hearts

Hello,

I love cute critter stamps and here is the matching card for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• stamp one of the little puppies from Wee Stamps Naughty Puppies on a tag cut from watercolor paper with Colorback Cat's Eye Black and color the image with Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor Pencils and Zest-it
• as a special sparkly touch I covered the whole tag with sparkling embossing powder - this is called Diamond Dust Technique
• create a background on patterned paper using one of the little paws from the same stamp set
• stamp the first part of the sentiment using Lawn Fawn Sally's ABCs and the second part with the help of Stampendous Tiny Alphabet and heat-emboss with sparkling embossing powder
• add faux stitching using a black Micron Pen, a wood veneer heart also covered with embossing powder to complete the sentiment and run twine through the hole of the tag 
• use dark kraft cardstock as a cardbase

Here is a close-up:

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

Moving along with the Times Challenge - Let's celebrate Kindness

Just add Ink Challenge #240 - Just add Texture

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #121 - Anything goes

Inkspirational Challenge #69 - Shine

Let your day sparkle.

Yours,
Tanja

Karten-Kunst - Für Dich

Hi there,

today, I would like to share the cutest card creation for the Karten-Kunst Blog with you.

• stamp cat from Wee Stamps Playful Kittens on white cardstock with Colorbox Cat's Eye Black and mask off the little butterfly with washi tape
• stamp sentiment Karten-Kunst für dich as a balloon string and stamp the big heart balloon from Wild Rose Studio Teddy and Mouse on top ("für dich" is German and means "for you")
• color with Prismacolor Colored Pencils and Zest-it
• add white Enamel Accents to the dots on the scarf and Wink of Stella Clear Glitter and Glossy Accents to the balloon for extra shine and dimension
• adhere panel to patterned paper from the Avery Elle Sorbet Collection and use white cardstock as a base

Here are closeups of the balloon and the cute little kitten:

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

Inkspirational Challenge 62 - Use Markers or Pencils 

Naughty or Nice Challenge #7: Anything goes

Seize the Birthday - Anything goes

I really love how this card turned out and it is amazing how you can create a whole new image by combining the stamps you already have in your stash. Don't you think?

Have fun creating.

Yours,
Tanja

Karten-Kunst - Süße Grüße

Hello there,

this is my second card as a Design Team Member of Karten-Kunst.
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• use white cardstock as a base and cover the cardfront with light kraft cardstock
• cut stripes, banners and main panel from Maja Design Vintage Spring Basics 6x6 paper pad and ink the edges with Distress Ink (Frayed Burlap) and the Mini Ink Blending Tool
• stamp the sentiment from Karten-Kunst Inchie-Grüße 2 with Colorbox Cat's Eye Black before you adhere the main panel with foam dots ("Süße Grüße" is German and means "Sweet Greetings"), the sentiment stamp normally has two lines but I first stamped the first part and masked off the second and then stamped the second word right next to it
• stamp Wee Stamps Beau and Bashful on watercolor paper with Colorbox Cat's Eye Black and mask off the second unicorn - by doing so you can get a whole new image
• color the sweet unicorn with Prismacolor Colored Pencils and Zest-it, use Wink of Stella pens for the mane and the tail
• as final touches add Glossy Accents to the horn and the flowers, hemp cord and three clear sequins

I would like to upload this card to the following challenges:

Inkspirational Challenge 62 - Use Markers or Pencils

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says make it sparkle

Addicted to Stamps and more Challenge #107 - Make your Mark

Naughty or Nice Challenge #7: Anything goes

Thanks for visiting.

Yours,
Tanja

Frohe Ostern

Hi,

today I would like to show you the card that I created for the following challenges:

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 212

Addicted to Stamps and More! Challenge #88 - Holiday

and 

Card Makin' Mamas 83 - Photo Inspiration

I got inspired by the colors in the photo. The little white bunny, the eggs and the flowers just asked for an easter or at least spring card.

Since this is one of my Easter cards, the sentiment "Frohe Ostern" means Happy Easter.

I bought this cute stamp at the end of last year and I am delighted that now is the time to finally use it.

Here is my list of supplies:

Whimsy Stamps - Easter Bunny

Mias Stempelküche - 365

Forever Friends - Spring Time 6x6 Paper Pad 

white cardstock

Stampendous Fuzzy Fun Flock - cotton ball white

Zing! Embossing Powder - Butter

Prima Marketing - Paper Flowers

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I hope you like the card as much as I do. Almost too cute to give it away.

Thanks for visiting.

Yours,

Tanja

retrosketches #104

Hi,

it's me again. Here is the card that I created for the Retrosketches #104 Challenge:

Supplies:

Whimsy Stamps - Playful Kittens 

vanilla cardstock

BoBunny - Prairie Chic 6x6 Paper Pad

twine 

paper stump

Distress Marker (Peacock Feathers)

Distress Glitter (Clear Rock Candy)

Xcut Border Punch - Scallop

I hope you like my little kitten. Since I have four cats myself, I really love to make cards with these cute little animals.

Yours,

Tanja