Let's get the Party Started

Hello bloggy friends!!

It's Tuesday today and that means time for a new challenge at Cardsundmore challenge blog. The challenge is:

"Tierische Freunde/Animal Friends" You have to use at-least 1 animal

I used the stamp by Hambo Stamps. I love this image and as soon as I saw it this card kind of took shape in my mind. I wanted to play with watercolors, so it was easy. I colored the turtle using some Faber-Castell Design memory Craft Gelatos, stampers Big brush pen and Aquerelle pencils. Then I just finished the background with some splatters.

Playing along the following challenges:
Moxie Fab World: The wonders of watercolors.
It's Michelle's Birthday at CAS-ual Friday: I made a cheerful one layered card. Let the Party begin :)
Pausedreamenjoy Challenge blog: Outdoor critters
Creativeinspirationspaint blog: Anything Goes

See you tomorrow!!!

You are Cool

Today, I am here sharing my card inspired by the current Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger inspiration photo. As soon as I saw it, I had this technique in mind as it's just like the photo....soft woodgrain effect. Those lovely pinks, browns,  flowers and a touch of silver (which I have on my embossed sentiment)

Here is the trigger:

Here is how I look at it: I couldn't capture the soft woodgrain background in this light, I will take another photo tomorrow.

Playing along the challenge at:
CreativeInspirationPaint: Anything Goes
Amusing Challenge: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Blog: Anything Goes


Thanks for dropping by. Don't forget to drop by on the 3rd. for my debut post as Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft GDT, you are gonna love it.

Laugh Giggle Be Happy

I am back with another creation using the same Leafy Vine stamp and Faber-Castell Gelatos.

For this card, first I created the gradient watercolor background using Gelatos in blues. Then I used Purple Gelato to stamp the Vine image.

Playing along the challenge at Moxie fab World: Wonder of watercolors.
Hero Arts April Contest: Cards for Her
Simon says Stamp blog: Anything Goes
I am also playing along the challenge at sweet Anushka's new challenge blog "Creative Claws" (I love the colors Coral, blue, purple). Do go and check it out.

More tomorrow!!!

Find Joy Everyday

Hello friends!!
Today, I played with my new Hero Arts stamp and some Gelatos and created a few cards. For this card, I used black Gelato directly on my stamp. I used the 1st. generation stamping for the lower Vines and  2nd. n 3rd. generation stamping on the top Vines.
I misted my stamp and applied Gelato directly over the stamp. Misted a bit more and stamped. It gives such a nice watercolor effect.

I used the photo from Runway Inspired challenge as my inspiration. Also linking this card at the challenge at:
Moxie Fab World: Watercolor Wonder
Hero Arts Challenge: Cards for Her 
Simon say stamp blog: Anything Goes

More coming soon!!

Worm Wishes

Hello Everyone!!!

I was away for about 4 days. We had fun holidays to Europa-park. It's like Disneyland in Germany. Although I don't go on rides, I enjoy seeing my girls smiling and jumping after every ride....lol.

Anyhow, it's Wednesday and that means a challenge at Hambo Hoedown. I used the Hambo digi stamp: Fish Hooks.
The challenge this week is to create a project that is ANYTHING BUT  A CARD

I created a bookmark. The background paper is created on Word using the hook digi stamp repeatedly. Then, I colored in with my Copics and inked the edges using Distress Ink. 

Playing along the challenge at 
Simon says Stamp blog: Anything goes
Simonsaysstampandshow: Colors (I used Copic markers and Ranger distress inks)

  

Hope you play along!!! Have fun :)

Fusion Challenge: Guest Designer

Hello Friends!! I am so excited today because I'm creating for the Fusion Challenge as a guest designer. I was so excited when Lesley invited me. Thank you so much Lesley for this honor.

So, now you must be thinking what is a Fusion Challenge? Well it is just a FUN concept. Look at the current challenge inspiration photo and it will be clear....lol

I am creating the Fusion using the sketch by Jackie and the inspiration photo by Lesley and this is what I came up with:

For this card, I used some masking and stamp kissing technique. Love the effect. So, hop over to the challenge blog and see what the DTs have in store for you. Have fun playing.

Till later!!!

Hambo: What's Spinnin'?

Hello Everyone!!! and Welcome Spring! Finally 2 days of nice sunshine. Today I even saw 2 tulip buds opening themselves to greet the Sun.

Anyhow, it's Wednesday and that means a challenge at Hambo Hoedown. I used the Hambo digi stamp: Spider web
The challenge this week is to create a project that incorporates webbing, mesh or thread (not twine).
Webbed ribbon, Magic Mesh (also can use drywall tape), sewing or embroidery thread.

I stitched around my card and also used thread by which Spider is holding onto the web. I tried some misting on this card and the result look nice to me, so I will be trying that out more.

Going out to enjoy the Sun now!!! Have fun :)

Smile and Laugh

Hello everyone!!! So the Spring break started today and actually it was quite warm and nice. I checked the weather and by weekend it's gonna be wet and cold again, so I decided to enjoy a bit. It was a happy day!
I get to put this wonderful honor on my sidebar. Thank you Paper Craft Magazine.

Alright, I am guest designing for the challenge blog "Cards und More" and the challenge is to create a scene. How could I not create a Spring scene with a lovely flower and butterflies, the sky, greens, and that too while playing with my new Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft goodies. I used some Gelatos, PITT Big Brush Pens, PITT Artist Pen. Love how we can mix and match these products to achieve the desired effect. As you know, I tend towards Clean and Simple and here it is again....a CAS mixed media scene. I have my daughters in mind, while creating this as they would always make me laugh and smile. So this page is dedicated to my dear daughters :)
I have to buy an actual journal book for myself now as I am loving these products so much and just want to keep playing...lol

I used my favorite stamp by Hero Arts.

Playing along the following challenges too.

Hero Arts Monthly challenge: Just for Her (this is for my daughters)
Simon Says Blog: April showers/ Spring flowers
Simon Says Stamp and Show: Background (I used my old letter writing bg stamp to give some dimension to the background)
Moxie Fab World: Watercolor challenge (I used my Gelatos and Pitt Pens with water to color my flower and background)

Supplies: Stamps: Hero Arts (Old letter writing, Etched medallion, CL549,CL428 ); Gesso, Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft: Gelato (Greens, 50's Diner, Blues), PITT Big Brush Pen (Black, Reds), PITT Artists Journaling Pen.

{Hambo} Egg-stra Special

It's Wednesday and that means it's time for the new challenge at the Hambo Hoedown Challenge blog. Today I am sharing a card, I made using Hambo Digi Stamp "Bird Egg" . The challenge is to incorporate "FEATHERS"...there are free digis on the blog for you to play with.

I colored the image using Copics, borrowed some feathers from my daughter and the card is ready. Isn't he the most cutest Bird ever...lol

Hope you do play along with us as Hambo stamps have really fun and nice stamps, which you will love.

Exciting News

Hello everyone!!!

Today I have an exciting news to share with you all!!! 

Guess what??? I am so very excited to announce that I am in 

Faber-Castell Design-Memory-Craft Guest Design Team (May - August 2013)

They have such amazing products and as you all know, I love colors and coloring :) They have some wonderful products not just for Mixed media Art but also for cardmakers, even for the ones with CAS style. Looking forward to working with a talented group of ladies.

May- August 2013 Guest Design Team

Heidi Blankenship

Alexandra Sirugue-Macleod 

AJ Otto

Andrea Gomoll

Dana Tatar

Meihsia Liu

Emilia Stammler

Isha Gupta

Lisa Adametz

Elena Olinevich 

Larissa Heskett

Click HERE to check out the post on the Faber-Castell Design-Memory-Craft Blog. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Lil' Inker Designs April Release {Final Day}

For my Hambo Stamp post please click Here.

Hello and welcome to the final day of the new release by Lil'Inker Designs. We have released superb dies and a stamp set and I am pretty sure you want them all!!

Before I begin, I want to share my happy happy news with you all. I am in the new Guest Design Team at Design Memory Craft Blog by Faber castell . That is just amazing and I am so excited to be among such talented ladies.

You should have come from Debby Hughes blog. If not go to Laura's blog and start over.

For today's card I did some partial die cutting using the stitched scallop border die. Used some lovely pattern papers (a gift from friend), Sequins (a gift from another friend:) These dies are so fun to create with.

Here are the product graphics!!

Your next stop on the hop is Jen Carter's blog, She has an inspiring creation for you all. Don't forget to comment on all the DT blogs as there are chances to win two $10 voucher as prize too.

I took the inspiration by the Trigger photo at The Moxie Fab World (The flowers, a few colors and the fresh feel.The embroidery reminds me of my mom too and the stitched scallops are perfect for that)

Till later!!

Supplies:

Cardstock: (Marshmallow) Bazzill Card Shoppe; Pattern paper: (Yes, Please) Amy Tangerine;Stamps (Mom & Dad Sentiments) Lil' Inker Designs; Dies: (Mom word die, Stitched Scallop border die ) Lil' Inker Designs; Ink (Versa Mark) Tsukineko; Embossing powder: (White) Ranger; sequins
  

{Hambo} Great Day

It's Wednesday and that means it's time for the new challenge at the Hambo Hoedown Challenge blog. Today I am sharing a card, I made using Hambo Digi Stamp Hazmat Suit. The challenge is to incorporate Yellow, Orange and Aqua colors ...there are free digis on the blog for you to play with.

I really love how this card came out. Love all the effect of misting and distressing.

I used the flag die by Lil' Inker designs. Hope you do play along as Hambo stamps have really fun and nice stamps, which you will love.

Supplies: Cardstock: (Black, White) Neenah; Stamps: (Hazmut Suit) Hambo Stamps; Die: (Sentiment Flag Additions die) Lil' Inker Designs; Inks: (Memento Black) Tsukineko, (squeezed lemonade, pumice stone) Ranger Industries; Copics, Studio Calico Mist

Lil' Inker Designs April release {Day 2}

Hello and welcome to the Day 2 of the new release by Lil' Inker Designs. I am pretty sure you enjoyed and were inspired by yesterday's products. Today we are sharing the stitched scallop border die.

You should have come from Debby Hughes blog. If not go to Laura's blog and start over.

Today, I thought of going for a very different approach of using a die. I embossed with it, instead. It gives such a soft and nice effect. The Mom and Dad sentiment set is just perfect too.

Here are the product graphics!!

Your next stop on the hop is Jen Carter's blog, She has an inspiring creation for you all. Don't forget to comment on all the DT blogs as there are chances to win two $10 voucher as prize too. Drop by tomorrow to see more. Oh!!! I should also mention, I have some nice news to share too but for now its a secret...lol

Supplies:

Cardstock: (Corel, Teal) DCWV; Stamps (Mom & Dad Sentiments) Lil' Inker Designs; Dies: (Stitched Scallop Border Die) Lil' Inker Designs; Ink (Versa Mark) Tsukineko; Embossing powder: (White) Ranger; sequins, white gel pen
  

Lil' Inker Designs April Release {Day 1}

Hello and welcome to the Day 1 of the new release by Lil'Inker Designs. We are releasing superb dies and a stamp set. You are gonna love these!!

You should have come from Debby Hughes blog. If not go to Laura's blog and start over.

Today, I am sharing 2 cards I made using the Dad and Mom word dies and matching stamp set. These are so much fun and lovely fonts. 

Here are the product graphics!!

Your next stop on the hop is Jen Carter's blog, She has an inspiring creation for you all. Don't forget to comment on all the DT blogs as there are chances to win two $10 voucher as prize too. Drop by at Lil'Inker Blog tomorrow to see more.

Supplies:

Cardstock: (Marshmallow, pink) Bazzill Card Shoppe; Pattern paper: (Serenade) Basic Grey, (On Trend) Crate Paper ;Stamps (Mom & Dad Sentiments) Lil' Inker Designs; Dies: (Dad word die, Mom word die ) Lil' Inker Designs; Ink (Versafine, Versa Mark) Tsukineko; Embossing powder: (White) Ranger; wood veneer, sequins