INK #336 CAS with optional twist: Use Stickers/Rub Ons/Ephemera

At Inkspirational we have a new CAS challenge with the optional twist of using stickers, rubs ons and/or ephemera. 

For this card I used dies from Alexandra Renke's "Five furs" set. But instead of using the die cuts I added a scrap piece of designer paper behind the negative space. A sticker sentiment from Tim Holtz, twine and my card was ready.

 

Check out the challenge blog to see what what my INK-teamies have made.

This card is also for:
ABC Christmas Challenge - C is for Cute/D is for Die cuts
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - #178 Anything Christmas Goes

INK #335 - Mood Board with purple flowers

At Inkspirational we have a new mood board challenge. I was inspired by the wood and the purple flowers.

For this card I used a paper from Mintay, floral wood, as background. The flower stamp is from Concord&9th, stamped with a purple ink. Flowers are a mix of really old ones from Storyteller and new ones from Little Birdie. The sentiment was made with dies from the Spellbinder advent calendar 2023. Bling in the center of the flowers are nail art design, love how tiny they are.

Check out the challenge blog to see what what my INK-teamies have made.

This card is also for:
Crafty Catz - #87 - ANYTHING GOES WITH OPTIONAL USE A DIE

January Card Chain Challenge Reveal 2025

Here's my card for The Card Chain Challenge January reveal. If you want to join the fun for next month you need to sign up here until the 6th. You don't have to join every month, it's up to you.

My card went to Marianne in Greece. I chose to use the sketch turned upside down and flipped, as well as the theme option of cat. Lately I am loving creating in steampunk style, I think this is because this style does not require anything to look realistic and like in real life.

In return I received a card from Gundi in Germany, who also used cats, I'm a cat lover so that's perfect for me.

 

Inkspirational Challenge #334 - COLLABORATION with Color Hues Challenge #103

We have a new challenge over at Inkspirational Challenges. and this time we are collaborating with The Color Hues Challenge. We would like to see you create using RED AND PINK (any neutrals are also welcome).

I find color challenges challenging for myself, but I love seeing inspiration from others. So I kept it nice and uncomplicated, going for a one layer card, using Distress oxides Worn lipstick and Lumberjack plaid for a colored panel. I used a stamp set from Lavinia and I decorated the stamped flowers with pink gems - they are actually nail design gems that I got cheap at a spanish market. 

This card is also for:
Creative Knockouts - #539 Something to Say
Krafty Chicks - #753 Anything Goes

 

INK #333 Snow

At Inkspirational we have a new challenge and the theme is "SNOW". 

For this card I used a sticker stencil from Lavinia to make the stag, a sentiment stamp in Norwegian from hÄnglar & Wings, sticker snowflakes from Little Birdie and frantage for additional snow. The panel was cut with a die from Gummiapan. I used white ink around the edges of the kraft card base.

Check out the challenge blog to see what what my INK-teamies have made.

INK #332 - Pretty quilt

Happy New Year!

At Inkspirational our first challenge of 2025 has been chosen by DT member Julia, and she has chosen "pretty quilt" as theme. I found this to be the perfect occasion to get some scraps used.

I used different strips of leftovers from the same paper pad and added a flower in one corner and 3 pearls and a die cut condolence sentiment. I think this is a design I'll choose for more cards, it was quick and easy to make.

Check out the challenge blog to see what what my INK-teamies have made.

November Card Chain Challenge Reveal 2024

Here's my card for The Card Chain Challenge November reveal. If you want to join the fun for next month you need to sign up here until the 6th. You don't have to join every month, it's up to you.

My card went to Linda W of Scrappin', Stampin' & Singin' in Minnesota, USA. I chose to use the theme options of Steampunk and friendship. I have used different cut out pieces and die cuts of clogs. I had so much fun making this card.

In return I received a card from Daja in Germany, she has made a fantastic tunnel card, white on white, with lights. I have it standing on a table with othere Christmas decorations. I wish you could all see it IRL, it sure looks amazing. Thanks, Daja!

 

INK #330 Mood board (black and stars)

 

At Inkspirational we have a new mood board challenge. I was inspied by the starts and the black of the blackboard.

For this card I used a card topper from Kort&Godt and stars from Craft o'Clock. I used gold string, bling from Pinkfresh and a die cut sentiment from Gummi Apan. My father passed away 2 years ago and his big hobby was veteran cars, and this card is for a friend of his with the same hobby.

Check out the challenge blog to see what what my INK-teamies have made.

This card is also for:
Little Red Wagon - #784 Non-Traditional Christmas Colors  

INK #329 - Santa

At Inkspirational we have a new challenge. The theme is "SANTA".

For this card I only used papers from Kort&Godt and Craft o'Clock. Backround and sentiment dies are from Gummiapan and the frames are Elizabeth Craft Designs. The foam snowflakes are from Little Birdie.

Check out the challenge blog to see what what my INK-teamies have made.

This card is also for:

Krafty Chicks - #742 Christmas
Moving along with the Times - #172 Sparkle

Crafty Gals Corner - Anything goes with option of 3 or More Layers

INK #328 - Layer it up

At Inkspirational we have a new challenge. The theme is "Layer it up", chosen by Carol.
For this card I only used papers from ScrapBoys' Christmas Day paper pad. I had fun adding the layers on foam for extra dimension. All dies used are from Elizabeth Craft Designs. 

Check out the challenge blog to see what what my INK-teamies have made.

This card is also for:
Cardz 4 Galz - #237 Showcase Your Patterned Paper
Krafty Chicks - #740 Anything goes

INK #327 Seasonal

At Inkspirational we have a new challenge with a seasonal theme, and as usual I choose to get another Christmas card done, but you have many other options if you're not in the mood for Christmas. 

My stamps are from Create a smaile, I colored them with Mondeluz pencils and fussy cut, A leftover paper was cut into small stitched squares with a Memory Box die and the suares were popped on foam. Merry Christmas was die cut with Tim Holtz dies a glitter paper.

Check out the challenge blog to see what what my INK-teamies have made.

This card is also for:
Sparkles Forum Christmas - #165 Use the word Christmas on your project
Addicted to Stamps and More - #479 Any occasion

INK #326 - Moodboard

At Inkspirational our new challenge theme is a moodboard with some fantastic colors and images. Normally I ponder a bit when it comes to color challenges, but this time I knew exactly what I wanted to use.
The background paper is from Mintay and all elements are cut out from papers from Craft O'Clock. Dies used are Elizabeth Craft Designs.

I added some sticker sentiments with birthday greetings and some bling.
Check out the challenge blog to see what what my INK-teamies have made.

This card is also for:
Moving along with the Times - #171 Autumnal Colors

September Card Chain Challenge Reveal 2024

Here's my card for The Card Chain Challenge September reveal. If you want to join the fun for next month you need to sign up here until the 6th.
My card went to Renata in the Netherlands. I chose to use the sketch with papers from Scrap Boys, Old Farm, and mushrooms from Craft O'Clock, for an autumn feel.
In return I received a beautiful, artsy card from Gail in Norway.

Birthday card for a boy

My card today is a birthday card for a boy. The boy reminds me of my youngest nephew, so this card might go to him. 

Paper images are from Craft O'Clock and backtround paper is Maja Design. I added birthday sentiment stickers in Norwegian and some enamel dots.  

This card is for:

Alphabet Challenge - M IS FOR MASCULINE
Seize The Birthday - #292 Anything Goes + option: Celebrate

 

INK #325 - Headwear

At Inkspirational our new challenge theme is "Headwear".

I made a wreath with stanps from Cardio and Lavinia. I inked with black and added details with silver WOS, a red marker and glossy accent. Inside the wreath I stamped 5 critters and 3 of them are wearing Santa hats. Glitter sparkle was added to the fur on the hats. The back panel and sentiment are made with red mirri card. The card is more sparkly in real life, but I had a hard time capturing it with the camera.
Check out the challenge blog to see what what my INK-teamies have made.

This card is also for:
Critter Crazy Challenges - #90 Anything Goes with a Featured Critter

INK #324 Make your mark

At Inkspirational our new challenge theme is "Make your mark", chosen by Nonni. I chose to use a cute pug and birthday candles colored with Promarkers.

The stamps are from Simon Hurley and the papers are from Mintay. 

I'm no coloring expert, but head over to the challenge blog to get WOWed by what my INK-teamies have made.

This card is also for:
Krafty Chicks - #732 Use Stamps
Freshly Made Sketches - #652

INK #323 CAS with animal(s)

At Inkspirational our new challenge theme is Clean&Simple with option of adding animals.

I used an old wood mounted stamp from Penny Black and my new Mondeluz watercolor pencils. I added a few dots og glitter glue and some bling and a sentiment.

Please head over to the challenge blog to see the awesome makes of my INK-teamies.

This card is also for:
Critter Crazy Challenges - #89 Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
Sparkles Forum Christmas - #163 Christmas Critters
Cutie Pie Challenge - #197 Four Legged Friends

Shaker card for baby boy

Today I made a shaker card for a baby.  I's been a while since I last made one, but the die "Midnight cover" from Mama Elephant cuts out a cicrle opening, or frame, and wanted the card to be extra special with golden star shaker elements.

The sentiment is cut out in gold mirri card and says "a beautiful prince". With the giraffe and its balloons, a cut out from Mintay baby boy book, I think this card could work as a new baby card or as a baby's first birthday card.

This card is for:
Just Us Girls - #739 Frame
Craft Rocket Challenges - #117 Animals
Sparkles Forum Challenges - #178 One for the Boys

INK #322 Moodboard

At Inkspirational our new challenge theme is a moodbard. I was inspired by the green kiwi against the blue background. I added a bit of yellow too, but I didn't manage to fit in the orange. Seeing the card photographed I kind of wish I had. And then throw in cobweb and a spider and rhere you have it for Halloween. But I didn't. Instead I ended up with a card fit for any occasion or non occasion rather.

I used some an old stamp, my new Mondeluz watercolor pencils and an embossing folder. I can safely say I have never used these colors together, but I quite like it.

Please head over to the challenge blog to see the awesome makes of my INK-teamies.

This card is also for:
Make My Monday - #231 Colouring Mediums

July Card Chain Challenge Reveal 2024

Here's my card for The Card Chain Challenge July reveal. If you want to join the fun for next month you need to sign up here until the 6th.

My card went to Mia in Greece. I chose to use the colors (gold, jade and topaz), the sketch, the themes of Feathers and Friendship and I heat embossed the sentiment.
I used birds from a Art by Marlene stamp set and I used my new watercolor pencilsf rom Mondeluz - love them - and some gel roll pens and gold paint. The sentiments that came with the bird set were used to stamp the upper part of the background, in gold, so not so visible in the photo.

In return I received a super cute card from Gundi in Germany.

INK #320 Woodland

At Inkspirational our new challenge theme is WOODLAND. 

I used some cute stamps from Mama Elephant. For a cold and wintery look I used blue colors and Stickles on the trees and blue was also my choice of colors for the clothes.

The background is die cut, die is also from Mama Elephant, I added a die cut oval to frame my scene.

Please head over to the challenge blog to see what my INK-teamies have made.

This card is also for:
Cutie Pie Challenge - #196 Beginning with B (Bear, blue)
Crafty Gals Corner - #257 Anything Goes with Twist of Christmas

Seaside/Summertime

I haven't had enough crafting time this year, most of what I have made and posted have been DT assignments, but today I have a card made for a few challenges in mind. 

I have some zip bags filled with stamped images that I have already colored up but not yet used, and this nautical image was found in one of those bags. I added it on top of a card base with a stencilled background in brown. The stencil I used is from Aall&Create.
I cut a few banners and used some old postmark stamps. 
I'm going to try and make more cards with images I have ready as I need to stock up on cards:)

Just Us Girls - #735 Summertime
Fab n Funky - #599 Seaside