Succulents

Hi there,

I created this plant lover card for Mennys Bastelshop using the Mama Elephant Little Succulent Agenda stamp set:

• stamp three succulents from the Mama Elephant Little Succulent Agenda 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
• add strips of colored cardstock and plywood
• add more strips of colored cardstock to the bottom portion of the card and three little hearts to the upper portion
• stamp the sentiment from the My Favorite Things Beauty of Spring set with Versafine Clair Fallen leaves onto a strip of white cardstock

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Let's build a Snowman!

Hi there,

it's Inspiration Week over at Mennys Bastelshop and this week the topic is "Creative without Paper/Kreativ ohne Papier":

• cover the top of a wood slice with white gesso
• stamp the images from the Mama Elephant Snow Friends set with Distress Oxide Ink Hickory Smoke and color them with Schmincke Horadam watercolors
• stamp some snowflakes from the Lawn Fawn Yeti or Not set with Distress Oxide Ink (Salvaged Patina, Tumbled Glass)
• use hot glue to add a loop of twine to the back of the tag

Have a creative day.

Hugs,

Christmas Skyline

Hi there,

join me over on the Karten-Kunst Blog for this Christmas Project:

• create a background on a piece of smooth white cardstock using Distress Oxide Ink (Milled Lavender, Chipped Sapphire)
• stamp the Karten-Kunst Skyline Winter Village with Versafine Clair Nocturne
• add some splatters with white gouache
• stamp the sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Mega Weihnachten with Versamark and heat-emboss it with Ranger Liquid Platinum embossing powder
• add a strip of woodgrain paper to the top and bottom of the panel before adhering it to a cardbase

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Christmas Mail

Hi there,

today, I am starting to share my Christmas Creations over at the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• cut out the Karten-Kunst Ash Leaf from green foiled cardstock and its outline from red glitter paper
• stamp the sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Weihnachten modern set with Versamark and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• add splatters of white gouache to a rectangular panel cut from kraft cardstock and woodgrain cardstock to the left and right side of the panel before adhering it to a cardbase
• stamp a sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Spruch-Kombinationen Weihnachten to the inside of the card

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Ahoi Ship's Wheel

Hi there,

I created this maritime card for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• cut out the Karten-Kunst - Mini Ship's Wheel from woodgrain cardstock and ink up the edges with Distress Ink Ground Espresso
• cut out the Karten-Kunst Riesiges Ahoi from white cardstock and ink up one part with Distress Oxide Ink Salty Ocean
• create a background on a piece of smooth white cardstock using Distress Oxide Ink Salty Ocean, a wave stencil and a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• add sequins and Nuvo Vintage Drops Bonnie Blue as final embellishments

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

For You Owl Tag

Hi there,

I created this cute Owl Tag for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• cut out all the elements of the Karten-Kunst Mini Owl from Elizabeth Craft Designs Soft Finish Cardstock
• color all the elements with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers
• cut out a Karten-Kunst Tag and ink up the edges with Distress Ink Gathered Twigs
• add a strip of woodgrain paper
• stamp the sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Labelwriter zum Geburtstag with Versafine Clair Pinecone and adhere it on top of the woodgrain paper
• add some twine through the hole of the tag

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Flower Horse

Hi there,

we are starting a new Mixed Media Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this time I would like to show you this little horse that I decorated for my daughters room:

• cover a wooden horse with white gesso
• add color with Distress Paint Cracked Pistachio
• apply Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Old Rose Print Mini stencil
• color the roses with watered-down Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals Salt Water Taffy
• add splatters with watered-down Distress Paint Shaded Lilac
• use little black enamel dots as eyes

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

Hugs,

Wooden Christmas Ornament

Hi there,

I created this wooden Christmas Ornament for Elizabeth Craft Designs:

• stamp the adorable bear from the Elizabeth Craft Designs Winter Animals set with Versafine Clair Pinecone onto a wooden disk
• color the image with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils
• add Nuvo Crystal Drops Ebony Black to the eyes and Nuvo Crystal Drops Caramel Cream to the sweater
• glue a piece of twine to the back of the disk using hot glue

I hope you got inspired.

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,

Blessed

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this month it is All about Fall and the Optional Twist is Red, Gold and Orange:

• cut out a CUTplorations Stitched Tag from kraft cardstock
• apply Prima Marketing Modeling Paste through the ARTplorations Autumn Falling stencil and let this dry thoroughly
• add color with watered-down orange and red acrylic paint
• add some gold speckles with Distress Stain Tarnished Brass
• dye a piece of torn seam binding with the leftover stain on your craft mat
• back the tag up with a second tag cut with the same die
• use hot glue to adhere a strip of burlap, sari silk ribbon, some berries and an acorn
• cut out the CUTplorations Blessed word die from wood backed up with some washi tape and adhere it on top of the fabric

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Be Merry Hot Chocolate

Hi there,

we are starting a new challenge over on the Elizabeth Craft Designs Blog and this time the topic is Classic Christmas:

• cut out the Elizabeth Craft Designs Hot Chocolate cup from watercolor cardstock and all the other elements from white Soft Finish Cardstock
• color the cup with Paper Artsy Fresco Finish Paint Dolly Mix and add shading with Distress Oxide Ink Dusty Purple
• color the other elements with Delta, Touch Twin Brush and Copic Markers
• use the Elizabeth Craft Designs Snowflake Border to cut a stencil from a piece of leftover cardstock
• mix some Elizabeth Craft Designs Ice Teal Glitter with Gel Medium and apply it through the stencil onto the cup - let this dry thoroughly
• create your own patterned paper by using the stamps from the Elizabeth Craft Designs Clasic Christmas Sentiments set and Versafine Clair Morning Mist
• stamp another sentiment from the same stamp set onto the cup
• adhere some birch bark to the cardbase and put the cup on top
• add some splatters with watered-down white acrylic paint

The question for this month for the chance to win a $20 gift vouch is:

What Elizabeth Craft Designs die or stamp set would you select if making a Christmas card.

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Tulip Basket

Hi there,

I would like to show you this Spring Tulip Basket that I created for Elizabeth Craft Designs:

• create 11 tulips and some leaves using the Elizabeth Craft Designs Garden Notes Tulip 2 dies and Elizabeth Craft Designs white Soft Finish Cardstock
• add color with Delta, Touch Twin Brush and Copic Markers and shading with Distress Ink (Peeled Paint) and PanPastels
• shape all the elements using the wonderful Elizabeth Craft Designs Susan's Garden Tool Set
• since I didn't have black Prills I used black embossing powder instead
• cut out two of the Elizabeth Craft Designs Berry Sprays from Elizabeth Craft Designs white Soft Finish Cardstock
• use Nuvo Crystal Drops Oyster Grey and white flocking powder to create pussy willow
• form a basket from birch bark and add a piece of grey ribbon

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Peace Love Joy

Hi there,

it's time for a new Photo Inspiration Challenge over on the Addicted to Stamps and More Blog:

• create a watercolor wreath using Art Impressions Watercolor stamps, Distress Marker, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens and a damp watercolor brush
• ink up the edges of the watercolor panel with Distress Ink (Frayed Burlap)
• cut out the CUTplorations Peace Love Joy from woodgrain patterned paper and mount it onto a second die cut from kraft cardstock for more dimension and stability
• adhere the panel to a kraft cardbase 

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

A Glimpse of Heaven

Hi there,

it is time for another Stencil Sunday and the start of a new Mixed Media Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog.

• I created some new ATC backgrounds and I explain the process in this previous post
• apply Distress Ink Walnut Stain through the ARTplorations Tribal Weave stencil
• stamp some of the STAMPlorations Trendy Leaves with Distress Oxide Ink Walnut Stain
• add water droplets for more texture
• color the edges with a brown Stabilo All pencil and activate the color with a wet watercolor brush
• adhere purple linen ribbon with hot glue
• stamp the script from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set with Delicata Golden Glitz and add golden splatters with Finetec Mica Watercolors
• add a wooden leaf and wrap some natural twine around the ATC - glue a little bow on top
• add a sentiment from the Ideaology Clippings sticker set

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,