A Child's Prayer

Hi there,

join me on the A Day for Daisies Blog to learn more about this magical creation:

• color the A Day for Daisies A Child's Prayer image with ZIG Clean Color Real Bursh Pens, Distress Markers and a damp watercolor brush
• add splatters with Finetec Mica Watercolors (Dragon Silver)
• cover the dress with Wink of Stella Clear Glitter for extra sparkle and shine
• create an ombre background on a stitched panel of watercolor paper using Distress Inks (Chipped Sapphire, Dusty Concord, Shaded Lilac)
• cut the My Favorite Things Stars in the Sky Vertical twice from this background panel and mat it onto a piece of golden glitter cardstock before adhering all the layers to the cardbase
• cut the CUTplorations Magical word die from a piece of golden glitter cardstock and a piece of blue foam rubber; glue both pieces together and adhere the sentiment right above the focal image

Have a day for daisies.

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,

Blessings to you

Hi there,

it's time for our extra special Giving Thanks Fall Blog Hop over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this is my creation using the wonderful STAMPlorations Many Blessings stamp and die sets:

• prepare a card base and an inside cover-up from Confetti White cardstock
• cut the CUTplorations Many Blessings image die from the cardfront and from the inside cover-up
• stamp the stitched sentiment from the STAMPlorations Many Blessings set with Versafine (Vintage Sepia) onto the cardfront
• stamp the pumpkin and apple basket from the same set through the openings inside the card and add the "to you" sentiment below
• sandwich a flat sequin shaker pouch created with the help of the Fuse Tool between the cardfront and the inside cover-up
• color the image with Spectrum Noir Pencils and Zest-it
• round the top right corner with a 1'' corner rounder

Here is a picture of the inside of the card:

Prize Info 

Giving Thanks Hop

• ONE (1) winner randomly drawn from all comments left on the STAMPlorations blog and participating designers blogs will receive a $50 gift certificate.
• THREE (3) winners randomly drawn from all comments left on the STAMPlorations blog and participating designers blogs will each receive a $20 gift certificate to the shop.
• ONE (1) commenter randomly drawn from our Facebook page will win a $15 gift certificate for herself and a $15 gift certificate for one friend she tags in her comment.
• ONE (1) commenter randomly drawn from our Instagram account will win her choice of Giving Thanks bundle (Be Thankful, Oh So Grateful, or Many Blessings)/

Commenting ends on November 30th at 11:55 p.m. Pacific

Giving Thanks Linky Party

• ONE (1) winner randomly drawn from all entries linked up will receive the Be Thankful bundle (stamp set with coordinating die, word die, and stencil)

• ONE (1) winner randomly drawn from all entries linked up will receive Oh So Grateful bundle (stamp set with coordinating die, word die, and stencil)

• ONE (1) winner randomly drawn from all entries linked up will receive Many Blessings bundle (stamp set with coordinating die, word die, and stencil)

You have until November 30th to link up your projects to the linky party.

The Winners will be announced on December 9th in the November Challenges and Hops winners post.

Enjoy the rest of the hop:

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Merry Christmas Reindeer

Hi there,

it's time for a Photo Inspiration Challenge over on the Addicted to Stamps and More Blog. My creation was inspired by the vintage-looking font and the color combo:

• stamp Whipper Snapper Designs Ringo & Starr onto a stitched panel of Neenah Desert Storm Kraft cardstock with Versafine (Vintage Sepia)
• create a background with the help of the Lili of the Valley Grunge Christmas Postmarks and Versafine (Olympia Green, Crimson Red)
• stamp the sentiment from the same stamp set with red and green ink as well, cut it out, cover it with Versamark and heat-emboss it with clear embossing powder for a shiny sticker look
• color the animals with a basecoat of Delta and Touch Twin Brush Markers and add shadows with Prismacolor Colored Pencils and Zest-it
• add details with a white and golden gel pen
• stamp the Waltzingmouse Stamps Vintage Christmas Background with Versafine (Vtage Sepia) directly onto a kraft cardbase and adhere the panel with double-sided foam tape

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

Yours,

 

Hello Cute Cat

Hi there,

I would like to show you this project using a super adorable cat Digital Stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs:

• color the Gerda Steiner Designs Cat with Sign image with Delta and Touch Twin Brush Markers
• create the Hello sentiment with the help of a Dymo Label Maker
• adhere the cat to a piece of patterned paper from the Pebbles Special Delievery Boy 6x6 paper pad
• round the right corners with a 1'' corner rounder and die cut a line of tiny hearts from the left side
• cut a stitched panel from watercolor paper and cover it with white gesso
• apply Prima Markerting Light Paste through the ARTplorations Retro Circles stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• add color using Dylusions Ink Sprays (London Blue, Vibrant Turquoise)
• spritz the backgroud with Pearlized Water for extra shimmer

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,