Fall in Love

Hi there,

I would like to show you how to create this Lavender Art Journal Page step by step over on the STAMPlorations Blog:

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Love goes on forever Art Journal Page

Hi there,

since it's the first Sunday of the month I would like to invite you to join our STAMPlorations December Mixed Media Challenge. I always say that I cannot draw but I really practiced to draw faces recently and this is the first project that I think is good enough to share with you. What do you think?
I thought the part I would struggle the most with would be the nose but the eyes turned out to be the most difficult part for me.

• sketch in a face on a piece of mixed media paper with a water-soluble HB pencil
• color the face with Jaxon Aquarelle watercolors and add shadows and highlights with gelatos
• add some more shadows with a Derwent Charcoal Pencil (Light)
• apply Distress Inks (Stormy Sky, Chipped Sapphire, Dusty Concord) through several butterflies of the ARTplorations Flutters and Splatters Large stencil and outline all of them with a white and a black pen
• add splatters with white and black Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors
• use a black Pitt Artist Pen for journaling

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Blumenduft - Flowers

Hi there,

I am trying out watercolor stamping with two different mediums for the Karten-Kunst Blog. Today, I am using Gelatos to achieve a soft and vintage look:

• cut a stitched panel from watercolor paper using one of the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers
• color the Penny Black The Unfolding stamp with Gelatos and mist it with water from your Mini Mister - stamp the image several times using the MISTI until satisfied with the result
• add splatters with black Kurteake Gansai Tambi watercolors 
• stamp the sentiment from Karten-Kunst Große Worte Frühlingserwachen with Versafine (Vintage Sepia)
• mat the panel onto a piece of distressed patterned paper from the Maja Design Vintage Summer Basics 6x6 paper pad before adhering it to a kraft cardbase

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper July Challenge

Challenge up your Life Challenge #45 - Watercolor

613 Avenue Create Challenge #184 - Anything goes

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #23 - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Flora and Fauna

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Mermaid Adventure

Hi there,

we are starting a new Color Challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations:

• color the adorable mermaid from The Greeting Farm with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens and a waterbrush
• add Wink of Stella Clear Glitter to the image
• cut out a tag from watercolor paper and adhere some tissue paper with the help of Multi Medium Matte in random spots
• cover the tag with gesso and color the background using Gelatos (Aqua Dolce, Snow Cone, Watermelon)
• remove some of the color through the Tim Holtz Layering Stencil Bubble
• tint modeling paste with Distress Ink (Peacock Feathers) and apply it through the Tim Holtz Layering Stencil Stars
• ink up the edges of the tag and of a piece of torn paper from the Maja Design Vintage Summer Basics 6x6 paper pad
• adhere the mermaid using foam adhesive and add the sentiment from the Idea-ology Small Talk sticker set
• dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Ink (Peacock Feathers), thread it through the hole of the tag and tie it into a bow

Marker Pop Challenge #96 - Summertime

Paperminutes Challenge #437 - Blending

Pile it on Challenge #109 - Tic-Tac-Toe 
(Emboss, Image, Die Cut or Dots, Image, Stripes or Tag, Image, Ribbon)

Send a Smiel 4 Kids Challenge - Anything goes

Fun with Shapes and more Challenge #199 - Wasser

Shopping our Stash Challenge #254 - The 4 Elements (Water)

Have a sweet day.

Yours,

Keep some room in your Heart

Hi there,

we are starting a new challenge over at the A Day for Daisies Blog and the topic is "add pearls or beads". I decided to go with microbeads on my creation:

• color the A Day for Daisies Mermaid Vintage White Lingerie with Delta, Touch Twin and DIY Markers
• cove a Manila Tag with gesso and create a background using Gelatos (Fig, Elderberry, Metallic Icing)
• since the Gelatos are water-reactive I covered this layer with clear gesso to avoid smudging
• stamp JOFY Mini 16 with Memento Luxe (Sweet Plum) several times and color the circles with Peerless Watercolor and a waterbrush
• cut some drywall tape into circles and add them with Multi Medium Matte for more texture
• apply Texture Paste through a Tim Holtz Layering Stencil (Bubbles) 
• mix Glazing Liquid with Fresco Finish Paint (Dolly Mix) and apply the mixture over the tag, let dry for a little bit and swipe it away with a damp baby wipe; repeat the same process with Distress Paint (Chipped Sapphire)
• dye a piece of seam binding with the rest of the acrylic paint left on the craft sheet
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Chipped Sapphire)
• add the sentiment using a Small Talk sticker and ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Black Soot)
• apply some transparent liquid glue around the sentiment and add silver metallic microbeads
• ink up the edges randomly with Versamark and heat-emboss them with Ranger Sticky enbossing powder; add Ranger Shiny Foil Transfer Sheets (Vintage) as a finishing touch

Paper Artsy #5 - Paper Dolls (I got inspired by Debs' post because she places her doll in front of a beautiful background)

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

Use your Stuff Challenge #213 - Lace, Ribbon or Twine

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Make your own Background


Have a day for daisies.

Yours,

Stamp Connection #9

Hi there,

connected through our love for card making, blogging and being from Germany we (Cornelia from Stempel Spass and I) decided to create a monthly project within predefined requirements. We are going to show you the result every 3rd Sunday of the month and this is our ninth transatlantic get-together!

Our requirements for this meet-up were:
"Stamping without Stamps"

• cover a piece of watercolor paper with gesso and create a background with Gelatos (Cotton Candy, Boysenberry) and a wet baby wipe
• use bubble wrap, a cap and gesso to stamp on some texture
• spritz the background with Prima Marketing Color Bloom Sultry Shimmer Cobalt and apply clear embossing powder over the top
• cut out a stitched panel using the Waltzingmouse Stamps Stitched Rectangles
• cut out the sentiment with the help of Penny Black Doodles and a butterfly using one of the My Favorite Things Flutter of Butterflies - Lace dies from silver foil cardstock
• cover the butterfly with Alcohol Inks (Mushroom, Stonewashed)

Now make sure to hop over to see Cornelia's Creation.

I would like to join the following challenges:

City Crafter Challenge #294 - Butterfly, my Butterfly!

Quirky Crafts Challenge #1 - Let's quirky celebrate

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Things with Wings

Uniko Challenge #28 - Anything goes

613 Avenue Create Challenge #159 - Anything Goes w/Optional Twist - Create a Stylish and Elegant Card


Thanks for stopping by. We hope to see you again at the ...

Have a wonderful day.

Yours,

Missing you Mermaid

Hi there,

come and meet this sweet little mermaid from A Day for Daisies. We are also starting a new challenge and the topic is "Stitch it up":

• color A Day for Daisies Human Doll with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens and a damp brush
• add Versamark to the starfish and heat-emboss it with JudiKins Egyptian Gold embossing powder
• add silver thread behind the focal image
• cover a piece of watercolor paper with gesso and create a background with Gelatos (Cotton Candy, Boysenberry) and a wet baby wipe
• use bubble wrap, a cap and gesso to stamp on some texture
• spritz the background with Prima Marketing Color Bloom Sultry Shimmer Cobalt and apply clear embossing powder over the top
• cut out a banner using the My Favorite Things Stitched Fishtail Flag STAX
• add Distress Ink (Cracked Pistachio, Peacock Feathers) around the edges of the banner
• cut out a panel from Neenah Desert Storm Kraft cardstock using the Waltzingmouse Stamps Scalloped Stitched Rectangles and emboss it with my new Kaisercraft Circles embossing folder
• stamp the sentiment from Altenew Label Love with Versafine (Majestic Blue) onto a piece of sturdy white cardstock, cut it out and add it to the card using foam adhesive

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

House of Cards January Challenge - Embossing

Shopping our Stash Challenge #234 - Something new

Have a day for daisies.

Yours,

Happy Birthday Elephant

Hi there,

it is time for a brand new Mixed Media Challenge over at Happy Little Stampers:

• stamp the super adorable little elephant from the Happy Little Stampers Birthday Friends stamp set with Memento (Tuxedo Black) and color the image with Delta Markers and a white gel pen
• cut a stitched panel from Mixed Media Paper using the Waltzingmouse Stamps Stitched Rectangles and create a background with Gelatos (Fig, Strawberry, Elderberry)
• cover the Gelato-Layer with heavy white gesso and wipe away the gesso with a baby wipe through the My Favorite Things Large Polks Dots stencil
• add splatters using watered-down Gelatos (Watermelon) and Prima Marketing Color Bloom Iris
• stamp the sentiment from the same stamp set with VersaMagic (Midnight Black)
• adhere the elephant to a stitched banner cut from acetate using the My Favorite Things Stitched Fishtail Flag STAX
• use Distress Cardstock (Dusty Concord) as a base
• add some dots with Dina Wakley Heavy Body Acrylic Paint (Sterling); tap the cardpanel from behind to make them round and even

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

Craft Rocket Challenge #5 - Anything goes

I hope you got inspired and I can't wait to see your creation.

Yours,

Home is Best

Hi there,

it's Stencil Sunday over at the STAMPlorations Blog and today, I would like to show you the second page of my Mixed Media Art Journal:

• stamp the houses from STAMPlorations Houses with Memento (Tuxedo Black) and color the images with Delta Markers
• add highlights with a white gel pen
• cut out a compass from watercolor paper and color it with Distress Stains (Black Soot, Tarnished Brass)
• cut a panel from very sturdy watercolor paper (425 g/qm), cover it with gesso and punch two holes at the left side
• color the background with Gelatos (Butter Cream, Butterscotch, Chocolate) and add water droplets to remove some of the color in order to create texture 
• stamp elements from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set with Memento Luxe (Wedding Dress, Rich Cocoa) and VersaMagic (Niagara Mist)
• apply Distress Ink (Wild Honey) throught the ARTplorations Just Squares stencil
• adhere the houses, the compass and the printed sentiment with Soft Matte Gel
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Ground Espresso)

Here is a close-up of the houses:

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

Little Red Wagon Challenge #312 - Home is where the Heart is!

Crafty Creations Challenge #300 - Don't be blue

Altered Eclectics October Challenge
 

Please, join our Mixed Media Challenge over at the STAMPlorations Blog. The theme is always anything mixed media except a card. You must use at least one stencil (any brand) in your project. The Linky closes at the end of the month.

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Happy Birthday Fairy Tag

Hi there,

it is Fairy Time over at the A Day for Daisies Blog and I created this Mixed Media Tag to inspire you:

• cut out a tag from watercolor paper using the Sizzix Tag Collection and cover it with Tissue Wrap (Melange) and gesso
• create a background using Gelatos (Cotton Candy, Metallic Blueberry, Buttercream)
• stamp the Visible Image Bronte Script with VersaMagic (Cloud White) and the hexagons from the PaperArtsy JOFY Collection 32 with Memento Luxe (Gray Flannel) for more texture
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Peacock Feathers)
• color the A Day for Daisies Fairy Mum Portrait with Spectrum Noir Pencils and Zest-it
• add Wink of Stella Clear Glitter to the wings
• cut out the Clearly Besotted Happy Word from wood
• stamp the second part of the sentiment from Mama Elephant Happy Everything with Versamark onto kraft cardstock and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Walnut Stain)
• use Distress Ink (Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean) to color seam binding and thread it through the hole of the tag

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

613 Avenue Create Challenge #139 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist CYOC! (Tag, Birthday, Wood Shapes)

Seize the Birthday Challenge - Anything goes

Simply Create Too Challenge #93 - It's a special Occasion

Through the Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything goes

Time Out Challenge #39 - Make your Mark

Rubber Dance September Challenge (June 2015)

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Trio of Colors

Craft Stamper Take it make it Challenge - September


Have a day for daisies.

Yours,

Mixed Media Backgrounds: Part 4 - Book Page Collage

Hi there,

this is the fourth part of my series about Mixed Media Backgrounds for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• cut out a tag from watercolor paper using the My Favorite Things Stitched Traditional Tag STAX and cover it with Gesso
• adhere torn book page scraps to the tag with the help of Multi Medium
• color the tag with Gelatos (Cotton Candy, Grape, Watermelon) and ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Dusty Concord)
• create texture by stamping the large dots from Dina Wakley Textures with Memento Luxe (Sweet Plum) and by applying Distress Ink (Dusty Concord) through the Memory Box Texture Dot Grid Stencil with a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• stamp the sentiment from Karten-Kunst Buchstabenblöcke with Versafine Onyx Black
• stamp the larger circles from Lavinia Stamps Zen Mini Stamps with Memento (Gray Flannel) and color the with Delta Markers  - adhere them to the tag with Multi Medium

I would like to join the following challenges:

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Spots and/or Stripes

Seize the Birthday Challenge - Anything goes

Paperminutes Challenge #396 - Celebration


Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Beautiful Girl Tag

Hi there,

it's time for another Stencil Sunday over at the STAMPlorations Blog:

• cut out a tag from watercolor paper and cover it with Tissue Wrap (Melange) using Multi Medium Matte
• cover it with gesso
• add color to the background with Gelatos (Guava, Silver Ice, Earl Grey)
• add paint drips with the Radiant Rain Shimmer Mist (Pewter)
• stamp the sentiment from STAMPlorations Bold Sentiments: Hashtag Authentic with VersaMagic (Eggplant)
• color transparent crackle paste with Gelatos (Guava) and apply it through the ARTplorations Hearts all over Stencil
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Black Soot)
• stamp the body of the girl from STAMPlorations PartyGirl with Memento (Gray Flannell) onto patterned paper from the Julie Nutting Buff A4 paper pad and color her with Delta Markers
• stamp the skirt on patterned paper from the Maja Design Summer Crush 6x6 paper pad and add shadows with Delta Markers
• cut three roses using the Tim Holtz Tiny Tattered Florals from purple shimmer paper and ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Black Soot)

I would like to share my Mixed Media Project at the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #138 - Anything Goes w/optional Girl's Night Out

Little Red Wagon Challenge #303 - Pick up the Pieces

Mixed Media Mojo August Challenge - Anything goes

Through the Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything goes

Simply Create Too Challenge #92 - Anything goes

Use your Stuff Challenge #189 - Anything goes

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Hugs & Kisses Girl

Hi there,

today, I have a huge announcement to make. From today on, I will be joining the A Day for Daisies Design Team. Isn't that great? I have to pinch myself everytime I think about it.

This is my first creation as a DT Member. Why don't you join us over at the blog for our Newsprint Challenge?

• color the beautiful A Day for Daisies Girl with a Bunny with Prismacolor Colored Pencils and Zest-it; add details with a white gel pen
• add Distress Glitter (Clear Rock Candy) to the flower in the girl's hair
• cut out a frame from wood veneer using the Lil' Inker Designs Instant Camera die and stamp the sentiment from Clearly Besotted Stamps Sweet Little Sentiments with Versafine (Onyx Black) directly to the wood frame
• add Terminology Tissue Wrap to a piece of watercolor paper using Dina Wakley Gel Medium
• apply Gelatos (Watermelon, Snow Cone, Earl Grey) to a piece of acetate, mist the color with water and smoosh it on the paper panel
• stamp the bubble wrap and dots images from STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge with Distress Ink (Broken China) and heat-emboss them with clear embossing powder - the embossing adds texture and you don't have to wait until the ink dries on the slick surface
• stamp one of the STAMPlorations Distressed Floral Swirls several times with Memento Luxe (Gray Flannel)
• cut out a stitched rectangle from the background panel using one of the Memory Box Stiched Rectangle Layers
• ahere everything to a kraft cardbase

Here is close-up of the lovely little girl:

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

City Crafter Challenge #270 - Woodland Animals

Dream Valley Challenge #110 - Distressing

Inkspirational Challenge #86 - Grunge

Use your Stuff Challenge #200 - Anything goes

Simple Create Too Challenge #90 - For a precious Child

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Aynthing goes

Have a day for daisies.

Yours,

A Dream is a Wish your Heart makes

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you this Mixed Media card:

• apply gesso to a piece of watercolor paper
• mix a small amount of Gelato (Guava) with Golden Acrylic Glazing Liquid and apply the mix through the Memory Box Drip Rings stencil - this will create a resist
• apply Gelato (Snow Cone) over this resist and fade the color out with a wet brush - let dry thoroughly
• cover the whole panel with Distress Paint (Brushed Pewter), spritz it with water in some places and start drying it with a heat gun, use a paper towel to absorb the wet paint and peel it off immediately thus creating an eroded metal finish
• stamp one of the Lavinia Stamps Zen Houses and Lavinia Stamps Zen Rose with Wendy Vecchi Archival Ink (Watering Can) and color the images with Derwent Inktense Pencils and a waterbrush
• ink up the edges with Wendy Vecchi Archival Ink (Watering Can) and mat the panel on a dark grey cardbase
• add the sentiment from Tim Holtz Small Talk and dye the sticker with Distress Ink (Pumice Stone, Spun Sugar, Tumbled Glass)

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

Lavinia Stamps Challenge #5 - Blue or Pink or Both

Make ART Challenge May - Flowers

Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #12 - May Flowers

Little Red Wagon Challenge #288 - Distress it!

Have a wonderful Mother's Day.
I hope to see you again soon.

Yours,

Movie Night

Hi there,

I have another card for you.

I created this card based on the Poppy Sketch #5

 

and I will also link it up to the following challenges:

Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge - Anything goes

Make the Day Special Stamp Store Challenge Three

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #97 - Make your Mark

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says Anything Goes

Just add Ink Challenge #216 - Just add Watercolour

Here is my list of supplies:

Paper Smooches - We totally Click

Lawn Fawn - Trim the Tree

Lawn Fawn - Admit One

Lawn Fawn - Hello Sunshine Petite Paper Pack

Gelato (Cotton Candy)

Versacraft (Cerulean Blue, Bubble Gum, Cool Gray)

Distress Marker (Salty Ocean, Picked Raspberry, Pumice Stone)

diecuts

white cardstock

I hope you like it.

Yours,

Tanja