Emilia's Italian Inspirations

Dream big tag

2012-01-25T09:14:00.000+02:00

I really love I this tag turned out. I made the paper flower with an old book. I used the Tim Holtz tattered flower die.
The text stamp and small butterflies are Tim Holtz stamps as well.
The flower is the middle of the paper flower is a resin flower I bought on etsy,

The doily stamps are from Waltzingmouse Stamps, I embossed them with white embossing powder, then I ironed the tag and the embossing powder melted on a piece of paper I put between the iron and the tag. Cool technique!

I colored the tag with the new autumn Distress Inks.

The ribbon is from Papertrey.

Love wish dream tag

2012-01-11T19:21:00.000+02:00

Lately, I am getting addicted to tags, I am very inspired by Tim Holtz.

The love wish dream stamp is from Tim Holtz, the doilies are from Waltzingmouse stamps. To make the flower I die cut an old book with Tim Holtz tattered flowers die.

The polka dots are made with a mask. The ribbon is from Papertrey.

watercolored background and flowers

2012-01-09T18:06:00.000+02:00

I started watercolouring last summer, when I signed in for some online courses. My favourite one is Watercolor bliss from Alisa Burke.

I made some backgrounds like Alisa shown in one of the lessons. Then, I stamped the orchids from Flourishes and I coloured them with watercoloured pencils.

The metal corners are from Ideology - Tim Holtz.

The pink stamped frame is from Waltzingmouse stamps.

More Christmas cards

2011-12-28T18:38:00.000+02:00

I have more cards made with one of my favourite sets, Nordic Winter from Waltzingmouse stamps.

Christmas cards

2011-12-15T11:12:00.000+02:00

This year my Christmas cards are made with the wonderful "Nordic Winter" set from Waltzingmouse stamps.

I love it, love it, love it!!!

My FIRST watercoloured postcards

2011-12-09T13:17:00.000+02:00

I have started some online watercolour classes.

My favourite is WATERCOLOR BLISS with Alisa Burke.

I have taken some leaves from the Finnish forest that surrounds my house and I traced them down on watercolour paper.

I have tried to mix the watercolours paints (Winsor and Newton) to reproduce the colours of the leaves.

I traced the leaves with a Micron black pen from Sakura.

The frame has been hand-drawn with the same Micron pen.

Garland

2011-12-04T11:39:00.000+02:00

Finally I have made my own handmade garland.

I used the Tattered leaves die designed by Tim Holtz.

The leaves were die cut from cream cardstock. Then I sprayed them with Distress Inks and I added some highlights with Distress Ink and blending tool.

I don't have the Tim Holtz stamps that match with these leaves so I used Kitchen Sink Stamps (3-step autumn squirrel)

For coloring these leaves I was inspired by a youtube video (very long and informative, I love it) from a very talented lady from New Zealand (Dianne of Art of Craft).

How to use tattered leaves video (highly recommended)

Bright bookmark 2

2011-11-17T09:14:00.001+02:00

I have another bright bookmark to share.

This time, the stamps I used are from Papertrey (Remember set). I really love this set, it is packed with many images. I used both the outline flower and solid flower stamps.

I stamped them on Gina K white cardstock.

The ribbon is from Papertrey.

I cut the scalopped bookmark base with Nestabilities rectangular dies. Basically, since the die is not so long, I cut a rectangle half way, then I move the cardstock and I cut from the other end. It takes a bit of practice but with a short rectangle die you can cut a long rectangle by readjusting the cardstock on the die halfway through the cut.

Bright bookmark

2011-11-16T22:50:00.002+02:00

I love these flowers, they are from Verve stamps. I added stickles in the center.

I used Vivid Inks and Stampin' Up inks on Gina K cardstock.
The ribbon is from Papertrey. I die cut the top of the bookmark with a Nestabilities die.

FLOWERS ON A WATERCOLOURED BACKGROUND

2011-11-06T10:59:00.002+02:00

I have started some online courses to learn watercolour.

I am learning a lot from very talented artists, I am really enjoying it!

I watercoloured the background with a technique wet on wet on Canson smooth watercolour paper.

I then stamped the flowers from Hero Arts (Basic Grey line) with Ranger Archival Inks and Vivid Inks.

The sentiment is from a Tim Holtz set.

The label is from Waltzingmouse Stamps.

Digi violets

2011-10-20T20:10:00.000+03:00

The violets are a digi stamp Hero Arts released in 2010. I coloured the violets with Copic markers.

The text background is from Papertrey, the woodgrain background is from Hero Arts.

I added stickeds to the centre of the violets.

The "sweet violets" text is from Flourishes.

Poppy fridge magnet

2011-10-06T16:04:00.000+03:00

I made a fridge magnet with a stamp of my favorite flowers: POPPIES

I colored the poppies with Copic markers. The poppies stamp is from "There she goes stamps", the sentiment is from Flourishes.

The cardstock is Berry sorbet from Papertrey.

I applied 4 round magnets on the back of the cardstock.

tim holtz

2011-09-14T16:38:00.001+03:00

Long time not posting!!!!

I made a tag with Tim Holtz products.

I used Distress Inks for the background and I arranged some of Tim Holtz stamps like he shown in a video (demonstration) I saw on youtube.

The tag and inks used are from Ranger.

The green ribbon is from Papertrey.

lenten rose

2011-08-26T08:41:00.000+03:00

This is a key chain made with Tim Holtz facets. I stamped and coloured the flowers on Gina K cardstock with Copic markers.
Then, I applied some glossy accents and glitter on the back of the facet and I pressed it down on the coloured image.

The "handmade" stamp is from PTI. The frame is from Waltzingmouse stamps.

The lenten rose is from Flourishes and the embossing folder is from Tim Holtz.

Tulips

2011-08-13T17:12:00.000+03:00

I love tulips and I played with my Kitchen Sink Stamps (multi-stamping).

The seed packed is from Flourishes and the little butterflies are from Hero Arts.

The background has been stamped on Papertrey Spring Moss cardstock with Waltzingmouse stamps.

Key chain - Cherry blossom

2011-07-27T08:54:00.000+03:00

MAKE YOUR OWN KEY CHAIN - GREAT GIFT IDEA

I have made some gifts for my friends. This is a key chain made with Tim Holtz facets. I stamped and coloured the flowers on Gina K cardstock with Copic markers.
Then, I applied some glossy accents and glitter on the back of the facet and I pressed it down on the coloured image.
I cut the excess carstock and applied the chain.

The "handmade" stamp is from PTI. The frame is from Waltzingmouse stamps.

The blossoms are from Flourishes and the embossing folder is from Tim Holtz.

I hope this inspire you to create handmade gifts :-)

GET CREATIVE!!

IN BLOOM

2011-07-21T20:51:00.000+03:00

This is one of my PTI sets "In bloom". I coloured the flower and leaves with Copic markers. I cut the card base and panel with Nestabilities and I coloured them with Distress Inks.

The patterned paper I used is Japanese origami paper.

pansies

2011-07-08T08:04:00.000+03:00

For this card I used a digi stamp designed by Chris Dark http://sketchingstamperdigi-stamps.blogspot.com/

The background has been stamped with Verve Stamps (Accent notes), the text background is from Papertrey.

The image has been coloured with Copic markers on Gina K ivory cardstock.

Asian-style card

2011-06-26T20:48:00.000+03:00

The background stamp I used in this card is one of my favourites from Waltzingmouse Stamps (Victorian Frippery), the frame is from Waltzingmouse Stamps as well.

The ribbon (new leaf) and cardstock (spring moss) are from Papertrey.

I'd love to read your comments-

Emilia

I love this bonsai image from There She Goes Stamps designed by Chris Dark.

Wild west bookmark

2011-06-19T15:35:00.001+03:00

This ribbon was originally white.

I coloured it with Ranger alcohol inks and stamped it with Archival black ink.

The background has been made with Alcohol inks on glossy cardstock.

The landscape stamps and text backgroung are from Waltzingmouse Stamps.

The sentiment is from Flourishes.

To create a more real landscape I added Distress Stickles.

Grunge flower

2011-06-10T07:28:00.001+03:00

I die cut the base of this card with Tim Holtz Alterations dies.

The elegant dark brown frame (compatible with Nestabilities) and the background text are from Waltzingmouse Stamps.

I made the flower with Grunge cardstock. I stamped a flower three times with Versamark just to have a cutting guide. I coloured the grunge cardstock with Distress Inks. On the leaves I applied green Stickles.

The flower is from the "Great Friend" set from Verve. The leaves are from the "Dream Big" set, also from Verve Stamps.

A new tag: inspired by Tim Holtz

2011-05-28T09:26:00.000+03:00

This tag can be used as a bookmark as well. I have given it as a gift to a friend in Rome.

I coloured the background with Distress Inks. I used the Ranger blending tool to blend the inks.

I punched a circle on a post-it not to leave a blank space where I applied yellow and orange ink to make the sun.

The tree and bird stamps are from Tim Holtz, the sentiment is from a mini sentiment set from Flourishes.

Spring bouquet bookmark

2011-05-21T08:16:00.001+03:00

I coloured this bookmark with pencils (Caran D'Ache and Faber-Castell). They are very soft artist pencils and they blend very well. The blue background has been coloured with Distress inks.

This bouquet stamp has been in my with list for a long time, it is really beautiful. The stamp is from Flourishes - Spring Bouquet set.

Cardstock: Melon Berry and Spring Moss (Papertrey), Luxury white (GinaK)

Ribbon: Melon Berry (Papertrey)

tag with grunge paper roses

2011-05-05T07:00:00.001+03:00

I made the roses with Grunge paper (I checked Tim Holtz's tutorial on youtube).

For the background I used a script stamp and Aged Music Sheet background from Cornish Heritage Farms.

I coloured the tag with different shades or yellow/orange Distress Inks.

I stamped some leaves with Versamark on Asparagus cardstock (Gina K). I cut out the leaves and added glitter with green Stickles.

The border punch is from Martha Stewart. The kraft cardstock is from Gina K.

The grunge roses have been coloured with Distress Inks and a blending tool.

I filled the centre of the roses with Stickles.

Tim holtz facet key ring

2011-05-04T15:12:00.000+03:00

I made this with Tim Holtz's facets.

I stamped the flower on Gina K cardstock, I coloured it with COpic markers, added some stickles dropsin the middle of the flower, and I glued it to the clear facet with Ranger Glossy Accents.

The flower is from Flourishes Stamps (cherry blossom).

MARCH CALENDAR PAGE

2011-04-11T21:41:00.000+03:00

I should have posted this before!!!!

The pink background has been coloured with Distress Inks. The music background has been stamped with Aged Music Sheet from Cornish Heritage Stamps (no longer in business).

The daffodils are from Papertrey and I coloured them with Copic markers. The Postcard stamp is from a Tim Holtz's stamp set.

a new tag with doilies

2011-04-05T09:36:00.000+03:00

I am getting addicted to tags.

For the background I used distress inks (Mustard seeds, Wild honey, Spiced Marmelade).

The doilies stamps are from Hero Arts. I embossed them with detail silver embossing powder.

The text on the background is Text-it from Waltzingmouse stamps.

The ribbon is from my local craft shop.

The sentiment is from Flourishes.

small striped flower

2011-03-27T10:40:00.000+03:00

I used Tim Holtz Alterations to shape a rectangular card. I stamped the background with Victorian Frippery from Waltzingmouse Stamps.
The nestabilities stamped frame is from Holiday Labels n.14 from Waltzingmouse stamps.

The flower stamp is called "Small Striped Flower" from Hero Arts. I coloured it with Copic markers and I covered it with Rock candy distress stickles and Glossy accents.

The leaves are from "In bloom" from Papertrey Ink.

Multi-step lilacs with hummingbird

2011-03-11T08:52:00.000+02:00

In this card I used one of my super-favourites sets from Kitchen Sink Stamps: Multistep Lilacs.
I mixed different layers of Brilliance and Memento inks. The hummingbird is from the 1st anniversary set from Kitchen Sink Stamps.

The cloud background was created with a cloud die from Sizzix. I used the border and applied Tumbled Glass distress ink to create the clouds.

I will share more soon. Please, leave me a comment if you like this :-)

Calendar page: February

2011-03-05T09:22:00.000+02:00

I am sharing this a bit late, it is already March!!! In a few days I will show the March page, I really love it!!!

In this calendar page I coloured a piece of ivory cardstock with sage distress ink, then I stamped a distressed grid stamp from Cornish Heritage Farms. I coloured the violets (from Papertrey) with Copic markers.

Pink tag

2011-02-27T20:08:00.000+02:00

I have been inspired by Tim Holtz tags. Recently, I made a lot of tags, it is a lot of fun!!

I coloured this manila tag with Distress Ink, then I stamped a text backgroung from Waltzingmouse stamps.
I stamped the Circle Design stamp (Hero Arts) with Versamark and embossed it with silver embossing powder.

I added some sentiments from the "Dream Big" set from Verve.

STAMPS: Text it (Waltzingmouse stamps), Circle Design (Hero Arts), Dream Big (Verve Stamps)

INK: Distress ink, Stampin' Up, Brilliance

ACCESSORIES: silver embossing powder, ribbon (PTI)

Hero arts digi stamp: Delphinium

2011-02-20T11:29:00.000+02:00

I used one of delphinium flowers of the Hero Arts digital stamp released in 2010. The leaves are from a different set from Verve stamps.
I printed three flowers for each 3D flower I created. I used pop dots to create more dimension.
The leaves have been stamped on green cardstock and covered with green stickles glitter glue.

I embossed the cardstock with a Tim Holtz embossing folder, the leaves background has been stamped with Leaves #3 backgrounder from Cornish Heritage farms.

Stamps: leaves from "Dream Big" (Verve Stamps), digi stamp Delphinium (Hero Arts Digital)

Ink: Sage (Brilliance)

Accessories: embossing folder, nestabilities, satin ribbon, dimensional dots, copic markers, stickles

Gladiolus

2011-02-14T19:06:00.001+02:00

I really like this background from Waltzingmouse stamps. I think it is very elegant.

I love colouring flowers. I think that these gladiolus flowers are perferct for this elegant background.

Stamps: A year of flowers: Gladiolus, text-style (Papertrey), Victorian Frappery (Waltzingmouse stamps)

Ink: Pear Pizzaz, Daffodil (Stampin' up), Tuxedo black (Memento)

Accessories: copic markers, half-pearls, peel-off stickers

Calendar page: January

2011-01-29T14:20:00.000+02:00

This is the calendar page that some of my friends have on their desk this month.

I sponged the sky background with a Sizzix cloud die cut and Tumbled glass Distress Ink.

The crocus stamp is from Flourishes and I coloured the flowers with Copic markers.

The frame has been made with two Martha Stewart's punches.

STAMPS: Calendar set 1 (Flourishes), Vintage Labels 2 (Waltzingmouse Stamps)

INK: Tumbled Glass Distress Ink, Tuxedo Black (Memento)

ACCESSORIES: Peel off stickers, Copic markers, blending tool, Martha Stewart's punches, Gina K cardstock.

waterlily

2011-01-26T20:16:00.000+02:00

I really love this waterlily stamp from Flourishes and the Victorian background from Waltzingmouse Stamps.

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I coloured the fishes and waterlily with Copic markers.

The background has been stamped with a long stamp from Victorian Frippery from Waltzingmouse stamps. I think that it is a very elegant stamp.

I created a silver frame with peel off stickers (borders and corners).

STAMPS: Waterlily (Flourishes), Victorian Frippery (Waltzingmouse Stamps)

INK: Memento ink

ACCESSORIES: Gina K cardstock, Copic markers, peel off stickers, dimensional dots

Wooden tags

2011-01-23T23:19:00.000+02:00

I made some wooden tags to give as a gift. I found some plain little tags at my local craft store, I coloured them with paint for wood (Folk Art - maple). I stamped and coloured some images and I used dimensional dots to apply the images to the tags.

The first two images are from Verve Stamps.

The butterfly is a digi stamps from Hero Arts, the hydrangea stamp is There she Goes Stamps.

On the back of the tags I stamped "handmade" with Stazon.

Poppy fridge magnet

2011-01-18T23:02:00.000+02:00

This is a fridge magnet that I made with one of my favourite stamps from Hero Arts and a little hummingbird from Flourishes.
I coloured the poppies and hummingbird with Copic marker and I used clear spica pens (glittery pens) on the poppies.

The lacey frame is from Spellbinders. The white cardstock is from Gina K and I used tumbled glass distress ink to create a soft sky background.

Stamps: Delicate blossoms (Hero Arts), Humming along (Flourishes)

Ink: tuxedo black (Memento)

Accessories: Copic markers, spica pens, black stickles, nestabilities.

Dogwood

2011-01-11T20:39:00.000+02:00

I really love this dogwood stamp from Hero Arts, and I also love this aqua colour I used in this card,
The background has been created with a Aged Music background stamp from Cornish Heritage farms.

Stamps: Dogwood (Hero Arts), Aged Music Sheet (Cornish Heritage Farms)
Ink: Antique Linen (Distress Ink), tuxedo black (Memento)
Supplies: Copic markers, Martha stewart double loops punch, dimensional dots, peel off stickers (silver border), Papertrey cardstock.

Christmas cards

2011-01-03T10:36:00.000+02:00

These are all the Xmas cards I managed to make for Xmas 2010. Not good!!!! I had all my good intentions, this year I should start earlier!!!!

I coloured the blue cardstock with Distress Inks (Broken China, tumbled glass).

I heat embossed the snowflakes with silver embossing powder (the snowflakes I used are from Waltzingmouse Stamps and Kitchen Sink Stamps).

On this first card the background has been stamped with Aged Sheet Music from Cornish Heritage Farms.

The text background that I used in the three cards below is from Walzingmouse Stamps (Text It)

The round vintage stamp is from Very Vintage Christmas set from Walzingmouse. In the card below you can see that the card is very shiny, I sprayed Iridescent Memories Mist on all the cards.

The blue ribbon is from Papertrey.

Christmas garland

2010-12-27T09:47:00.004+02:00

I have made a Christmas garland to put on my door. I really wanted to make something handmade.
So, I used the holly leaves from the "very vintage Christmas set" from Waltzingmouse stamps. I coloured them with marFkers, I applied Christmas red Stickles and Polar White Flower Soft.

For the base I used a garland shaped piece of styrofoam I bought from my local craft shop. I coloured it with Acrylic paint, and I wrapped around it a piece of golden ribbon (recycled from a chocolate box).

I am quite happy with the result, I think that I can make a bigger one next year.

Colourful bookmark

2010-12-21T22:55:00.002+02:00

Stamps: Great Friend, Dream Big (Verve Stamps)
Inks: Vivid Inks, Stampin Up

Accessories: Stickles, bazzil cardstock, Gina K Pure white cardstock.

orange poppies

2010-12-08T19:55:00.003+02:00

I love love love poppies!!!! I also love how this card turned out.

The background has been stamped with Verve Stamps, the woodgrain stamp and poppy stamp is from Hero Arts.

It has been a coincidence, but all the cardstock I used in this card is from Gina K. I love that cardstock, it is very thick and great quality.

Stamps: Filigree Fantasy(Verve Stamps), Delicate blossoms, woodgrain (Hero Arts)

Inks: versamark for the background, black tuxedo and rich cocoa (Memento)

Accessories: Gina K cardstock, half pearls, Copic markers, pod dots, Papertrey ribbon (new leaf).

Purple flowers

2010-11-25T20:03:00.005+02:00

I really really like how this card turned out. This card has already left cold and snowy Finland and has landed in sunny California.

I created the background with Verve Stamps (Great Friend set). I seem to use this set all the time lately. I used chalk inks (versamagic).

The frame and sentiment are from Verve Stamps as well. I added some pearls on the center of the flowers.

STAMPS: Great Friend, Thankful accents (verve stamps)

Inks: Versamagic chalk inks

Accessories: Nestabilities, lavender ribbon (Papertrey), pearls.

December calendar page

2010-11-17T09:58:00.000+02:00

This is a calendar page I made with my very first Waltzingmouse set "Very Vintage Christmas". This calendar page is now in Rome (Italy), in my friend's house.

I stamped the background with Brilliance inks (Poppy, Ivy, Gold), they are pearlized inks, perfect for the holiday season.

November calendar page

2010-11-16T09:27:00.000+02:00

I used one of my favourite stamps sets from Kitchen sink stamps to make this calendar page. The small birds are from a Papertrey (Birds of feathers).
The Kitchen sink stamps are not colored in, these are multi-step stamps , each image has 4 or 5 layers of color. I really love this calendar page, maybe because autumn is my favourite time of the year and I was born in October. I love these warm colors.

Stamps: Multi-step pumpkins, multi-step harvest (one of my super-favourite sets), Birds of feathers (Papertrey)

Inks: mix of Memento inks, distress inks for the background.

Accessories: Gina K cardstock, dimensional dots

Decorated wooden heart

2010-11-14T09:28:00.003+02:00

I made this decorated heart for a friend that got married last month in Rome (Italy).

I found a plain wooden heart from my local craft store, I coloured with acrylic paint, I let it dry for a little time, then I painted again with clear crackle paint from Ranger.

The sentiment is from Flourishes, and the flowers and leaves are from one of my favourite set from Verve (Great Friend).

I added some pearls and a Papertrey ribbon on the back (not in the picture).

Stamps: Great Friend (Verve Stamps), I love roses (Flourishes)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo black, Vivid inks to have a good coverage of the flowers, Brilliance ink (thyme) for the leaves.

Accessories: crackle paint, acrylic paint, pearls, Gina K cardstock.

I'd love to hear what you think about my first decorated heart!

Waltzingmouse stamps tag challenge

2010-11-06T18:31:00.000+02:00

I have managed to take a picture without natural light. I created the background with Distress Inks and Waltzingmouse stamps.
I used the Very Vintage Christmas set from Waltzingmouse stamps- The holly leaves have a 3-d effect because I covered with Glossy accents. The vintage text is from Text It (Waltzingmouse stamps).

I used my new circle laced nestabilities.

Last Xmas tag for the Waltzingmouse challenge

2010-11-06T10:31:00.002+02:00

This is the last tag I am going to post for the Waltzingmouse challenge.
I have three more tags that I made with my new Waltzingmouse stamps and nestabilities but the natural light we have in Finland in this period of the year is not good enough to take a decent photo. The submissions must be done by today.

I have used the Very Vintage Christmas set from Waltzingmouse stamps.

Xmas tags - Waltzingmouse challenge

2010-11-06T10:26:00.003+02:00

I have another tag for the Waltzingmouse stamps tag challenge.

The design is the same as the one I previously published. I changed the color combo.

I used the Very Vintage Christmas stamp set from Waltzingmouse stamps.

Waltzingmouse stamps Tag Challenge

2010-11-01T19:13:00.003+02:00

I made some labels for the Waltzingmouse stamps TAG challenge.
I embossed the frame with Gold and Silver embossing powder. I used the Very Vintage Christmas stamp set that was released last year.

I'll have more tags to show in the next few days.

Halloween bag toppers - part 2

2010-10-25T18:37:00.006+03:00

I have more halloween candy bag toppers!!! This is the first year I make them and I had great fun.

The cat image is from There She goes, the stamps have been designed by a very talented Japanese designer Torico.

The grid background is from Cornish Heritage Farms, it's a big distressed grid backgrounder.

The purple background around the cat has been done with Distress Inks and the Ranger blending tool.

Stamps: Cattitude (There she goes), Distressed Grid (Cornish Heritage Farms)

Ink: Distress Ink, tuxedo black (Memento), imperial purple (versafine)

Accessories: nestabilities, copic markers, blending tool

This is the first time I make Halloween bag toppers, let me know what you think ;)

HALLOWEEN PUMPKINS - Kitchen sink stamps challenge #28

2010-10-21T18:51:00.004+03:00

I have made some Halloween bag toppers for the latest Kitchen Sink Stamps challenge

These are multi-step stamps, 5 layers for each pumpkin, they look so real. I used the multi-step pumpkins set released last year. It is one of my favourite sets.

Stamps: Multi-step pumpkins (kitchen sink stamps)

Inks: Memento ink (I followed the Kitchen Sink Stamps Color recipe)

Accessories: Bazzil cardstock, oval nestabilities, Swedish candies, clear bags

WALTZINGMOUSE BLOG HOP

2010-10-17T09:00:00.001+03:00

This month I have TWO cards for the blog hop. Autumn is my favourite season and I love to stamp and colour these images.

The images have been coloured with Copic markers. The background is distressed with Tea Dye Distress ink.

Stamps: Peace and Pleanty, Faux fun circles (Waltzingmouse stamps)

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Desert Sand (Memento), Tea Dye (Distress Ink)

Accessories: Nestabilities, Gina K Pure Luxury cardstock, Copic markers

For the second card I used the plaid background. I am addicted to this background stamp.

The fruit and pumpkin are coloured with Copic Marker.

Stamps: Faux Fun Circles, Pic nic patterns, Peace and plenty (Waltzingmouse stamps)

Inks: Stampin'up (for the plaid background), Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa (Memento), Vintage Photo (Distress Ink)

Accessories: Nestabilities, copic markers, jute, Gina K Pure Luxury cardstock (ivory, asparagus and kraft).

Seed pack: Blueberries

2010-10-11T10:18:00.001+03:00

The plaid background has been stamped with "Off beat backgrounds" from Waltzingmouse Stamps. I created the seed pack with "Seeds of friendship" from Flourishes.
The wooden background is from Hero Arts.

Stamps: Off beat backgrounds (Waltzingmouse Stamps), Seeds of friendship (Flourishes), woodgrain (Hero Arts)

Ink: Distress Inks for the background, Memento inks for the seed pack

Accessories: Gina K cardstock, hibiscus ribbon (Papertrey), Copic markers

Elegant poppies

2010-10-07T20:55:00.001+03:00

I really like how this card turned out. These Hero Arts poppies and the Waltzingmouse Stamps background make this card very elegant.

Stamps: Delicate blossoms (Hero Arts), Victorian Fripperie (Waltzingmouse stamps)

Ink: tuxedo black, bamboo leaves (Memento)

Accessories: stickles, copic markers, Gina K cardstock (white and creme de menthe), Papertrey cardstock (berry sorbet), half pearls.

strawberries for my friend

2010-10-02T08:07:00.000+03:00

I made this for a dear friend who likes strawberries.

These gorgeous strawberries are from Flourishes

I heat embossed the sentiment to make it pop up.

I coloured the strawberries with Copic Markers and I distressed the background with Distress Inks.

BACK SIDE

Both stamps are from Hero Arts

Stamps: Strawberries (Flourishes), Brackets and tags, Friends (Hero Arts)

Inks: tuxedo black (memento), versamark, Distress Inks

Accessories: kraft cardstock for the base, nestabilities, embossing powder, blending tool

October calendar page

2010-09-28T06:00:00.000+03:00

I have another calendar page. The background has been coloured with Distress Inks and blending tool. Then I stamped the music backgrounder stamp from Cornish Heritage Farms.
The stained glass stamp is from Flourishes and I coloured it with Copic markers.

Stamps: Beauty within (Flourishes), Distress Music sheet (Cornish Heritage Farms)

Inks: Spun sugar, victorian velvet (Distress Inks), tuxedo black (Memento)

Accessories: satin ribbon, copic markers, peel-off stickers, copic markers.

KITCHEN SINK STAMPS CHALLENGE: autumn calendar

2010-09-21T22:03:00.003+03:00

I have made this calendar page (Sept.2011) for a calendar I am making for a dear friend.
I am going to enter this project in the Kitchen Sink Stamps challenge "Ushering Fall".

I colored the terrain and sky with distress inks. I will probably add a sentiment, but I haven't decided yet.

I really love multi- step stamps. I used multi-step pumpkins, multi-step trees, multi-step sunflowers.

MINI CALENDAR - Kitchen Sink Stamps challenge

2010-09-21T22:00:00.006+03:00

First of all, I apologize for the picture. In this period, there is a lot of rain in Finland and I don't have very good natural light when I come back from work.

This is a mini calendar that I made for a friend, on the right I placed a larger calendar page (not in the picture).

I used the Multi-step harvest and multi-step pumpkin sets.
I am going to enter this project in the current Kitchen Sink Stamp challenge.

Light blue Dogwood

2010-09-19T21:15:00.002+03:00

I really like this dogwood stamp from Hero Arts.

I stamped the image on kraft cardstock, then I stamped the flowers on white cardstock and coloured them with Copic markers.

Stamps: Dogwood (Hero Arts), Aged sheet music (Cornish Heritage Farms)

Inks: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Aqua (Vivid)

Accessories: kraft and white carstock (Gina K), Aqua mist cardstock (PTI), Distress Inks, foam dots, Hawaiian shores ribbon (PTI)

VIOLETS

2010-09-14T08:52:00.003+03:00

CLOSE UP

I made another card with Papertrey violets.
I coloured the violets with Copic markers. The background has been coloured with Distress Inks (Scattered straw) and I stamped the Distress Grid backgrounder from Cornish Heritage Farms.

The butterfly is from Hero Arts.
The ribbon is Swiss Dots Hibiscus, from Papertrey.

September calendar

2010-09-06T18:47:00.007+03:00

I used distress inks for the background.
The watering can and sunflowers have been stamped with multi-step Kitchen Sink Stamps.

The butterflies and birds are from Papertrey.

Stamps: Multi-step sunflowers (Kitchen Sink Stamps), Birds of feathers, butterfly kisses (Papertrey).

Inks: Memento inks, Distress Inks

Accessories: Pure Luxury cardstock (Gina K), blending tool

Gift tag

2010-09-05T09:07:00.002+03:00

I love making gift tags! I think they add an extra touch to the gift.

Stamps: Antique engravings (Hero Arts), sentiment from Everyday classics (Papertrey), backgrounder stamp (CHF)

Ink: Tuxedo black (Memento), Straw (Vivid)

Accessories: Nestabilities, dimensional foam, Copic markers, glossy accents (Ranger), paper string.

POPPIES

2010-08-23T20:02:00.002+03:00

I love flowers and poppies are among my favourite flowers.

I first stamped the friend definition on white cardstock, then I distress it with Distress Inks, I stamped the poppy stamp with versamark and applied clear embossing powder. I coloured the green stems and I stamped the flowers on Gina K Pure Luxury cardstock. I coloured the poppies with Copic markers.

Stamps: Friend definition, Poppy background (Hero arts)

Ink: Distress Ink (Stormy Sky, Broken China), Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Accessories: Copic markers, dimensional dots, clear embossing power, punch around the page (Martha Stewart), watermelon cardstock (Bazzil), embossing buddy, versamark.

August WMS blog hop

2010-08-17T10:00:00.002+03:00

The Waltzingmouse Stamps blog hop theme is Vintage/Shabby Chic.

Apart for the sentiment (Hero Arts), all the stamps I used are from Waltzingmouse Stamps.

I distressed the background with Scattered Straw and Tea Dye Distress Inks.
The cardstock is from Gina K, the Swiss dots ribbon is from Papertrey (ripe avocado).

Stamps: Pic nic patterns, Vintage Labels 2, Roses in bloom (Waltzingmouse Stamps). Sentiment: Friends (Hero Arts).

Inks: Scattered straw, tea dye (Distress Ink), Straw (Vivid), Spanish moss (Versafine), pear tart (Memento)

Accessories: Ek success border punch, ribbon (ripe avocado - Papertrey), copic markers.

Daffodils

2010-08-14T19:41:00.003+03:00

I combined Sweet Corn cardstock (Gina K) with Hawaiian Shores cardstock (Papertrey).
I like this color combo. The daffodils are from Papertrey, I didn't use its original leaves, I think the flowers looked better with the "In bloom" set leaves.

Stamps: A year of flowers: daffodils, Retro Backgrounds, In bloom (Papertrey), Pretty pattern (Cornish Heritage Farms).

Inks: Fresh snow (Papertrey), deep lagoon (versafine), tuxedo black, cantaloupe (Memento).

Accessories: Martha Stewart's and Ek Succes border punches, Sweet corn cardstock (Gina K), Hawaiian shores cardstock (Papertrey), copic markers.

Flourishes BRING BACK BEAUTIFUL CHALLENGE #1

2010-08-08T08:59:00.009+03:00

FRIDGE MAGNET

I made a fridge magnet for the first Bring Back Beautiful challenge issued by Flourishes.

I applied some magnet dots on the back.

I used the "Humming around" set, I coloured the images with Copic markers and I added Stickes glitter.

Stamps: Humming Around, the sentiment is from Stained Glass (Flourishes)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Accessories: Copic markers, stickes, Gina K Pure Luxury cardstock, magnet dots on the back, purple cardstock from my stash,Nestabilities.

Hero Arts - Lily of the Valley

2010-08-03T09:02:00.003+03:00

The colour combo I used for this card is Lemon Tart and Melon Berry (from Papertrey).

I stamped the Lily of the Valley digital stamp on Pure Luxury white cardstock from Gina K.

Stamps: Accent Notes (Verve Stamps)

Digital Stamp: Hero Arts flower of the month (Lily of the Valley)

Ink: Paris Lights (Palette)

Accessories: Lemon tart and melon berry cardstock (Papertrey), melon berry ribbon (Papertrey), nestabilities, Martha Stewarts border punch, stickles, glitter dots.

Digi stamp: Dahlias with oval

2010-07-30T19:54:00.004+03:00

I love this card. I have just put it in a mailbox and it is flying to Rome (Italy). It is always scary when you spend a long time creating something, then you have to drop your creations in the mailbox!!!!

I used a dig istamp I bought from Tiffany doodles. I love her digi stamps. My favourite cardstock to use with digi stamps is Gina K Pure Luxury Ivory or Papertrey Vintage Cream.
For the background and punched strip I used Gina K's cardstock (Lemon drop and Mango Madness). I love Gina K and PTI cardstock.
The stamps I used on the background are from Verve Stamps, the Polka dots are from Papertrey.

The punch is from Martha Stewarts (layered arches).

The digi stamp has been coloured with Copic markers. I heat set it first.

Stamps: Filigree Fantasy (Verve Stamps), Polka Dots (PTI).

Digi stamp: Dahlia with oval (Tiffany doodles)

Ink: Paris Lights (Palette), Tangelo (Memento)

Accessories: nestabilities, copic markers, Gina K cardstock, ribbon, Layered Arches punch (Martha Stewarts).

Baby card - yellow and blue

2010-07-27T18:47:00.004+03:00

I have been without internet connection for many LONG days. This card is very similar to the previous card I posted. The colour combo is slighty different, I added some Mustard Seed Distress Ink.

This is a quick post, I have a lot to share and I will try to post regularly.

baby boy card

2010-07-17T22:40:00.004+03:00

I guess I should update my blog more often. I have A LOT to share!

Today, I have one of my favourite baby cards that I made for a little boy that was born in Rome last June. For a change, I have hand-delivered this card.

The plaid background and the nestabilities labels are from Waltzingmouse Stamps, the super-cute duck and larger sentiment is from Kitchen Sink Stamps. The smallest sentiment is from Papertrey.

Stamps: Off beat backgrounds, Very Vintage Labels #3 (Waltzingmouse Stamps), Favor it baby (Papertrey), Multi-step baby, the duck is from the 2nd anniversary limited edition set (Kitchen Sink Stamps)

Inks: I stamped the plaid background with Distress Inks (Broken China and Tumbled Glass), the labels have been stamped with aqua (Vivid ink), Tuxedo Black.

Accessories: border punch (Layered Arches from Martha Stewart), sparkly dots, copic markers, Gina K Pure Luxury cardstock, nestabilities labels.

Do you like this card as much as I do? :)

August calendar page

2010-07-12T09:14:00.005+03:00

I coloured the background with Distress Inks. Then I stamped Silhouette grass with Versafine ink and I applied some butterflies, hummingbirds and a dragonfly.

Stamps: Hero Arts (Silhouette Grass, Antique engravings), the pure summer sentiment if from Flourishes - Poppy patch set.

Ink: Distress inks for the background, Versafine toffee and Memento Tuxedo black.

Accessories: small calendar page, jute, dimensional dots.

Asian Garden - Congratulations card

2010-07-05T07:00:00.000+03:00

These stamps are so elegant and good for any occasion. All the stamps used in this card are from the Asian Garden set released a few months ago by Waltzingmouse Stamps.

Stamps: Asian Garden (Waltzingmouse Stamps)

Ink: Distress Inks ( Scattered Straw, Wild Honey), Raw Sienna(Palette), Thyme, Chocolate, Coffee Bean (Brilliance).

Accessories: Glitter dots, Lace border punch (Fiskars) , nestabilities, Pure Luxury cardstock (Gina K).

Yellow and pink daffodils

2010-07-03T07:00:00.001+03:00

I rarely use patterned paper because I like to stamp my own backgrounds. Anyway, I have some beautiful Basic Greys patterned paper and I decided to use it. Maybe, since I like the result, I should use it more often :)

Stamps: A year of flowers: Daffodils (Papertrey)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Accessories: bazzil cardstock (adobe), Deco Fan border and corner punch (Martha Stewart), Copic markers, Pure Luxury cardstock (Gina K), new leaf ribbon (Papertrey), Stickles (Ranger), Two scoops patterned paper ( Basic Greys).

Another summer bookmark

2010-06-30T07:00:00.000+03:00

Am I addicted to bookmarks? The answer is YES!!! I used to collect them, now I make my own.

This is a very similar bookmark to the one I posted a few days ago.

For more bookmarks click here and here.

Stamps: Antique Engravings, Silhouette Grass (Hero Arts)

Ink: Distress Inks (Broken China, Marigold, Scattered Straw, Shabby shutters), Tuxedo Black (Memento), Chocolate (Brilliance).

Accessories: bazzil cardstock, clear embossing powder, tassell, nestabilities, Copic markers, Pure Luxury cardstock (Gina K).

Elegant dogwood flowers

2010-06-28T07:00:00.000+03:00

This is one of my super-favourite cards!!! I think it is very elegant. I have sent this card to California for a friend's birthday.

The Dogwood flower is from Hero Arts. I stamped it ones, cut it out with scissors and an Xacto knife, then I stamped only the flowers, coloured them with Copic markers, rolled the petals on a pen, and I attached them to the main image for a 3D effect. In the centre of the flowers I added some glossy accents for a shiny look.

Stamps: Filigree Fantasy (Verve), Dogwood (Hero Arts), the sentiment is from Asian Garden (Waltzingmouse Stamps)

Ink:Angel Pink, Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Accessories: Copic Markers, satin ribbon, half pearls, nestabilities dies, Sweet Blush cardstock (PTI), Sweet corn cardstock (Gina K), half pearls.

What do you think about this card? I think it is very elegant, it was very difficult to put it in an envelope and leave it at the post-office. Anyway, it arrived safely :)

Summer bookmark

2010-06-26T10:53:00.002+03:00

I have made another bookmark with Hero Arts stamps. Click HERE to see another bookmark I made in March.

Stamps: Antique Engravings, Silhouette Grass (Hero Arts)

Ink: Distress Inks (Broken China, Marigold, Scattered Straw, Shabby shutters), Tuxedo Black (Memento), Chocolate (Brilliance).

Accessories: bazzil cardstock, clear embossing powder, tassell, nestabilities, Copic markers, Pure Luxury cardstock (Gina K).

two lilacs and a red rose

2010-06-19T10:34:00.003+03:00

Lately, I am a bit addicted to these multistep Lilacs from Kitchen Sink Stamps. They are so EASY to stamp and they are gorgeous!!!!

Stamps: Multistep Lilacs (Kitchen Sink Stamps), the sentiment is from Spiral bouquet (Papertrey)

Ink: I used Tsukineko inks only (Brilliance, Memento and versamagic).

Accessories: Nestabilities dies, cuttlebug embossing folder, Distress Inks, Swiss dots ribbon (Papertrey).

Silhouette grass and hummingbird

2010-06-12T07:45:00.003+03:00

I coloured the background with Distress Inks and and Ink Essential's blending tool.

The grass stamp is from Hero Arts, the sentiment from Papertrery.

The multi-step hummingbird is from Kitchen Sink Stamps.

Stamps: In bloom, butterfly kisses (Papertrey), 1st anniversary set - with hummingbird (Kitchen Sink Stamps), Silhouette Grass (Hero Arts).

Inks: Distress Inks, versafine (toffee and onyx black), Brilliance inks for the hummingbird.

Accessories: Melon Berry cardstock (Papertrey), half pearls, blending tool.

Multistep lilacs

2010-06-06T17:02:00.003+03:00

I have made this card with the Multi step lilacs set from Kitchen Sink Stamps
These stamps are so much fun to stamp and the results are great. I highly recommend following the colour recipes that you can find on the Kitchen Sink Stamps website.

The hummingbird is from the first Kitchen Sink Stamps Anniversary set.

I coloured the background with Distress Inks.

Stamps: Multi Step Lilacs (Kitchen Sink Stamps)

Inks: Memento, versamagic and brillance (I followed the colour recipes on the Kitchen Sink Stamps website), Distress Inks (Tumbled Glass, Stormy Sky)

Accessories: jute, half pearls, dimensional foam dots.

June calendar page

2010-06-03T10:32:00.000+03:00

I really love this calendar page. I love aqua!!!! Also, this rose from Waltzingmouse Stamps is very elegant, and I paired it with some stamps from Verve.

The rose and the leaves have been coloured with Copic markers.

Stamps: Roses in bloom (Waltzingmouse Stamps), background stamps (Artemio), Filigree Fantasy (Verve)

Inks: Aqua Mist (Papertrey), Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Accessories: Martha Stewart's border punch, Fiskar's corner punch (Lace) Copic markers, dimensional foam, satin ribbon, aqua mist cardstock (Papertrey), Sweet Corn (Gina K)

carry-on lugagge tags

2010-05-26T09:37:00.004+03:00

I made some carry-on luggage tags for my friends!

They are laminated and, on the back of the tag, there is a little frame with the name of the luggage owner.

I used the Hydrangea stamp from Hero Arts. The background stamp is "Friends definition" from Hero Arts. The flowers have been coloured with Copic markers.

I liked making these tags and I will make more with different flowers and backgrounds (stay tuned!).

Stamps: Hydrangea, Friends definition (Hero Arts)

Ink: Memento (tuxedo black, pear tart)

Accessories: copic markers, laminated pouches, nestabilities, large eyelets.

Violets

2010-05-21T22:08:00.004+03:00

To create the background I started from white cardstock, I distressed it with Scattered Straw Distress Ink and stamped the music sheet background with Antique Linen Distress Ink.

I stamped the violets on Pure Luxury White cardstock from Gina K and I coloured them with Copic marker.

Stamps: A year of flowers: violets (Papertrey), Aged Sheet Music Scrapblock (Cornish Heritage Farms), Sweet Violets (Flourishes).

Inks: Distress Inks (Scattered straw, antique Linen), Memento (Tuxedo Black, Grape Jelly, Bamboo Leaves)

Accessories: copic markers, swiss dots ribbon (papertrey), border punch (EK Success - Maroccan Lace).

Waltzingmouse blog hop

2010-05-17T17:00:00.001+03:00

I know, I know... I should have created a birthday card!!!! The minute I stamped the "thinking of you" sentiment, I remembered that the theme was "birthdays". Anyway, I think this card is ok also for a birthday :)

I used my newest stamps from Waltzingmouse (Asian Garden). I love this set!!!

I inked the trunk with Coffee Bean (Brilliance) and I touched the edges with Pearlescent Chocolate (Brilliance), the leaves have been stamped with Pearlescent Olive (Brilliance).

Stamps: Asian Garden (Waltzingmouse Stamps)

Inks: Brilliance (Olive, Chocolate, Coffee Bean), Distress Inks (Wild Honey, Antique Linen), Palette (Melon Berry).

Accessories: Nestabilities, border punch (EK Success - Maroccan Lace), Kraft cardstock, Pure Luxury Ivory cardstock (Gina K), Summer Sunrise cardstock (PTI), corner punch (Fiskars - Lace), half pearls.

Vintage daffodils

2010-05-13T07:45:00.003+03:00

Stamps: A year of flowers: Daffodills (Papertrey), Newspaper ads scrapblock (Cornish Heritage Farms), Off beat backgrounds (Waltzingmouse Stamps)

Inks: Rich Cocoa (Memento), Raw Sienna (Palette), Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Accessories: Papertrey cardstock (Melon Berry and Spring Moss), satin ribbon (Summer Sunrise - Papertrey), dimensional foam

There she goes - Mother of all blog hops!!!

2010-05-08T08:00:00.004+03:00

Welcome to the There She Goes Mother of All Blog Hops!

If you have arrived here from Alicia Ekerman 's blog, then you are in the right spot. If not, I recommend that you start back on the There She Goes company blog to get the introduction to our hop as well as the information you will need in order to enter to win some exciting prizes!

STAMPS: Garden of Friends (There she goes)

INKS: Tuxedo Black and Grape Jelly (Memento)

ACCESSORIES: Copic markers, Border and corner punch (double loops - Martha Stewart), half pearls (Kaiser), patterned paper (Basic Grey), satin ribbon, dimensional dots.

Now it's time to visit Arielle Gordon 's blog.

Daffodills

2010-05-06T18:13:00.004+03:00

I have made a few cards with the first two "a year of flowers" sets released by Papertrey.
In this card I stamped and coloured the daffodills that were released last February.

The background is stamped with the Cheesecloth backgrounder from Cornish Heritage Farms.
I have created a frame with my new punches (Martha Stewart).

Stamps: A year of flowers - Daffodills (Papertrey), Cheesecloth backgrounder (CHF), Antique Brocade (Hero Arts)

Inks: Pear Tart, Angel Pink, Tuxedo Black (Memento), Spun sugar, victorian velvet (Distress Inks)

Accessories: half pearls (Kaiser), Bazzill cardstock, Pure Luxury cardstock (Gina K), Copic Markers, corner and border punch (Martha Stewart).

Calendar page - MAY

2010-05-03T19:34:00.004+03:00

I am making some calendar pages. I really like how this pages turned out.

CLOSE UP

Stamps: Strawberries (Flourishes)

Inks: Thyme (Brillance), Satin Red (versafine), Tuxedo Black (Memento), Distress Inks

Accessories: nestabilities, copic markers, peel-off stickers, green satin ribbon, blending tool, Pure Luxury White cardstock (Gina K)

Back from my holidays - Violets

2010-04-25T12:47:00.003+03:00

I really love how this card has turned out.

The violets are a digi stamp from Hero Arts. The background has been stamped with Walzingmouse Stamps (grid + leaves). I distressed the background with Distress Inks. The digi stamp has been coloured with Copic Markers on Gina K Pure Luxury white cardstock.

Stamps: Off beat backgrounds, faux fun circles (Waltzingmouse Stamps), the violets are a digi stamp from Hero Arts (Flower of the month - violet), the "violets" stamp is from "Sweet violets" (Flourishes).

Ink: Distress Inks, Memento (pear tart, Desert Sand, grape jelly).

Accessories: Copic markers, blending tool (Ranger), half peals, border punches (Martha Stewart), corner punch (Lace - Fiskars), ribbon (Plum Pudding - Papertrey), bazzil cardstock, Gina K Pure Luxury carstock, stickles.

how to create a background

2010-04-02T11:02:00.010+03:00

I have another card with lots of mixed supplies.

The leaf background has been created with 2 Waltzingmouse Stamps

BACKGROUND EXAMPLE

You only need these two stamps

MORE BACKGROUNDS CAN BE FOUND

HERE -> large butterfly on leaves background

HERE -> vintage background and butterfly

HERE -> Rose on vintage background

The text stamp is from Papertrey and the flower stamp is from Flourishes (Calendar set)

SUPPLIES:

Stamps: Faux Fun circles (Waltzingmouse Stamps), Calendar set 3 (Flourishes), Text-style (Papertrey)

Ink: Hibiscus (Papertrey Perfect Match), New Sprout, Tuxedo Black (Memento), Tea dye , scattered straw (Distress Ink)

Accessories: half pearls (kaiser crafts), lace corner punch (Fiskars), lattice border punch (Martha Stewart), Hibiscus ribbon (Papertrey), Copic markers.

pink roses

2010-03-29T18:16:00.003+03:00

The roses are from Waltzingmouse Stamps. I coloured them with Copic markers.
The background on the kraft cardstock is from Hero Arts. The dotted background on the pink cardstock and dotted ribbon is from Papertrey.
I really like this card sketch and I am using it a lot.

Stamps: Roses in Bloom (Waltzingmouse Stamps), Dots and Flowers (Hero Arts), Polka Dots (Papertrey)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Vintage Cream (Papertrey)

Accessories: copic markers, Kraft cardstock (GinaK), hibiscus ribbon (Papertrey), border punches (Martha Stewart)

BUTTERFLIES

2010-03-21T09:37:00.002+02:00

I have used for the first time digi stamps. I saw a video on the Hero Arts website and I thought I might give it a try. They are very EASY to use!!!!

I stamped the butterflies on Pure Luxury Gina K cardstock. Then, I heat set them for a few minutes. I coloured the butterlies with Copic markers. The butterfly body is shiny because I used Glossy accents to add a bit more dimension.

The background has been created with Waltzingmouse Stamps.

Stamps: digital stamps (hero arts), faux fun circles, off beat backgrounds (Waltzingmouse stamps).

Inks: Raw Sienna (Palette), versamark (for the plaid background), Distress Inks

Accessories: Gina K Pure Luxury cardstock (Kraft, sweetcorn, ivory), summer sunrise ribbon (Papertrey), Martha Stewart's punch, Lace corner punch (Fiskars), Glossy accents (Ranger), dimentional dots.

Rose in bloom

2010-03-14T08:58:00.006+02:00

I coloured the rose with Copic Markers. I used the paper piecing technique to add more dimension. The rose is from "Waltzingmouse stamps". This set has some little drops that can be added to the flower or leaves. I added some drops to the leaves, I used my colorless copic marker to remove a bit of colour inside the drop and I added Glossy glaze from Rangers.

The background has been created with a corner stamp from Waltzingmouse Stamps - Faux Fun Circles set.
The bigger nestability die has been coloured with Peel Paint Distress Ink.

Stamps: Faux Fun Circles, Roses in bloom (Waltzingmouse Stamps)

Ink: Peeled Paint (Distress Inks), Tuxedo black, Bamboo leaves (Memento)

Accessories: Copic markers, glossy accents (Rangers),dimensional dots, nestabilities.

Blue and Kraft

2010-03-08T09:20:00.002+02:00

I like how this card turned out. I like blue and kraft cardstock together.

Stamps: Friends 'till the end, Everyday basics (Papertrey), Antique brocade (Hero Arts)

Ink: Chocolate, Sky blue (Brilliance), Tuxedo black (memento), vintage cream (Papertrey)

Accessories: Martha Stewart lattice punch, half pearls (Kaiser), Lagoon blue cardstock, Kraft cardstock (Gina K), Copic markers, dimensional dots.

In bloom - Pink and kraft

2010-03-03T10:07:00.002+02:00

In this card I used "In bloom", one of my favourite sets released by Papertrey.

I used Kraft cardstock from Gina K and I stamped it with a grid stamp from "Off beat backgrounds" by Waltzinmouse stamps.

Stamps: In bloom (Papertrey), Off beat backgrounds (Waltzingmouse stamps)

Ink: thyme (brilliance), tuxedo black (memento)

Accessories: Gina K Kraft cardstock, sweet blush satin dot ribbon (Papertrey), copic markers, dimensional dots, pearlized cardbase.

bookmark

2010-03-02T11:19:00.003+02:00

The background has been created blending different colours of Distress Inks.

The butterfly and hummingbird have been coloured with Copic markers.

Stamps: Dandelion Frame, Antique Engravings (Hero Arts)

Inks: Distress Inks, Spring moss (versafine), tuxedo black (Memento)

Accessories: nestabilities, tassell, eyelet, copic markers.

pink poppy

2010-02-27T10:43:00.002+02:00

I really love this Hero Arts large poppy!

I used versamark to stamp the woodgrain block. The nestability label has been stamped with text-style background stamp from Papertrey.

Stamps: engraved poppy, woodgrain block (Hero Arts), Text-style, Everyday classics (Papertrey)

Inks: versamark, tuxedo black, bamboo leaves, rich cocoa (Memento)

Accessories: nestabilities, copic markers, Pure Luxury Gina K cardstock.

Kitchen Sink Stamp Challenge #22

2010-02-24T09:02:00.003+02:00

LILY AND BUTTERFLY

Faux patterned paper

For this card I used the masking technique. The lilies and butterfly have been stamped with Multi-step stamps from Kitchen Sink Stamps.

The white cardstock has been distressed with Scattered straw Distress Ink.

The green cardstock is Pure Luxury Wild Asparagus from Gina K.

Stamps: Multi-step lily, the sentiment is from 3-step roses, 3-step butterfly (Kitchen Sink Stamps)

Ink: I used a mix of Memento, Palette and Distress Inks

Cardstock: Pure Luxury Ivory and Wild Asparagus (Gina K)

Waltzingmouse blog hop

2010-02-22T09:00:00.001+02:00

This is my first blog hop ever! I have two cards for the waltzingmouse stamps blog hop

In both cards I created my own patterned paper with Waltzingmouse stamps.

Stamps: Off beat backgrounds, vintage circles, the butterfly is from Hero Arts (Antique Engravings) and it's been coloured with Copic markers.

Inks: Desert Sand, Bamboo leaves, pear tart, Tuxedo Black (Memento), scattered straw and tea dye (Distress Inks)

Accessories: bazzill cardstock, nestabilities, blending tool, summer sunrise ribbon (PTI), lace corner punch (Fiskars)

In this card I used one of the two circle stamps released this month by Waltzingmouse stamps. The main circle and the decorative corner stamps are very elegant and I paired them with some elegant roses (from Flourishes).

Stamps: Faux Fun circles (Waltzingmouse stamps), the roses are from the "calendar set" (Flourishes)

Inks: lemon tart (the stamp was previously inked with berry sorbet ink and stamped off), both inks are from Papertrey (Palette inks). Rose bud, pear tart and tuxedo black (Memento). The corners were stamped with Raw Sienna (Palette) and I outlined it with a gold spica pen (the glittery effect doesn't show in the picture).

Accessories: butterfly punch, peel-off stickers (borders), inverted scallop nestabilities, summer sunrise ribbon (Papertrey).

Now, continue the blog hop to ANTJE's blog.

Pink pansies - Kitchen Sink Challenge

2010-02-16T19:33:00.004+02:00

I have another card for the Kitchen Sink challenge #22 (faux patterned paper).

This time I used one of my favorite Kitchen Sink sets (multi-step pansies).

I wanted to use some paint spots, so I used one of the stamps in the Hibiscus set (step 5 - largest flower). I only inked the top half of the stamp to create some tiny dots.

Stamps: Multi-step pansies (Kitchen Sink Stamps)

Inks: Memento and Palette

Accessories: peel-off stickers (corners) colored with permanent markers, clear peel-off stickers (borders), half peals.