Wednesday, April 30, 2014

WMS May release previews day 1; Tag Collection 1



To start off this WMS release preview I'm showing a Project made from a new set of great stamps called Tag Collection 1. When I first saw it I knew I had to combine it with the awesome gift card it die from last month's relese. This is such a fast and easy card design you could easily make a lot in no time - but I still Think it has a "worked" look to it so whoever recieves it will Think you've spent a lot of time making them a card and thus feeling very special (-:

The patterned papers I used are from MME and October Afternoon.
Seeyou tomorrow when I'll be back with more previews that I know you will love!

Now make sure you pop over to see what the other WMS ladies have created with this new set:

                                                                  

Anya Schrier  Edna Morrisdie  Jeanne Jachna Jen Cuthbertson Jennifer Holmes Julia Aston  Kelly Schirmer Laurie Schmidlin Lynn Mercurio Renee Lynch  

Have a wonderful day, hugs, Karin

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Sunday Watercolors - Dog sketches


 



 
We've had absolutely WONDERFUL weather here this week-end - it is so nice to get a taste of summer. My plan was to practise watercolor painting today, but I just couldn't stay Indoors, so I packed my mini box of Paints, a wc pad and a book about dogs to our park and In between playing soccer and Reading to Ted I made some wc sketches based on pics from that book. I don't Think I've painted dogs Before (landscape and flowers have always been my preference), but was surprised at how much I enjoyed it and I'm quite pleased with the result of these fast and simple sketches too.
 
Wishing you all a great Sunday, hugs, Karin

Wishing You a day full of joy!

I adore Stacey Yacula's new super adorable images and as I promised I'm back to shre Another card made with stamps from Purple Onion Designs  newest release  I know Michele has a great deal if you buy the whole Collection - I know you'll love it as much as I do , so don't miss to check it out at the Purple Onion Designs shop.



Tomorrow I'll be here with a Sunday Watercolor post. Hope to see you then (-:
Wishing you all a wonderful week-end, hugs, Karin

SPARKS Designer Draft

Hi!
It is Sunday again, and I'm here to tell you about the new challenge at SPARKS (Paper Smooches). This time it's an Anything goes challenge and here's my sample;






For my card I used stamps from these wonderful Paper Smooches stamp sets; We totally click!


Be sure to check out what my super talented teamies have created for this challenge;


Now pop over to SPARKSchallenge blog for the info you need to take part! You can win a 30 $ gift certificate to the PS store - YAY!!!

Have a great day, hugs, Karin

Friday, April 25, 2014

Purple Onion Designs' Release is here!!!!

I absolutely love, love, love Stacey Yacula's new super adorable images and I'm so happy to let you know that they are now available in the Purple Onion Designs shop! I can't stop playing with them - so cute and fun to use together for  sweet little scenes!
I'm sharing one card today and can't wait to share more soon.







For this card I used; The Perfect Spot bg, Wood grain bg, Robin (bird) and Joey (raccoon).

Michele always has special release offers like if you buy the whole collection etc. so be sure to check that out right away!

Will be back tomorrow with more PO cards.

Big hugs, Karin

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Purple Onion designs Giveaway!!!

Release announcement - border
 
Hi Everyone!
I'm just popping in here really Quick to share some awesome news! There's a new Collection of absolutely ADORABLE stamps by Stacey Yacula being released at Purple Onion Designs on Friday - AND You can win them all!!!
 
Go to Purple Onion Designs right away to find out how - the challenge is only open till noon est on Friday, April 25th, 2014!
 
Good Luck!
 
 

Monday, April 21, 2014

Lawnscaping # 80 Mini cards

Hi Everyone!
I'm here to introduce a new challenge at Lawnscaping. This time we challenge you to make a mini card.  This is my sample;





For my card I used LF heart dies and the sentiment stamps is from the set; So much to say.

Our fabulous sponsor this week is; Lawn Fawn!!! You can win a stamp set of your choice YEAH!!!



Pop over to Lawnscaping for all the info you need and to join!

Have a great day, Hugs, Karin

Sunday Watercolors

Hi Everyone!
Hope you've had a wonderful Easter with lots of yummy goodies. I took some time this week to play with my watercolors; A blueberry study:


I hope to find some more time to paint later today, but the weather here is really beautiful at the moment so we might spend all day outdoors, and tomorrow is back to work - How time flies - I had so many plans for my week off...
Be sure to come back later today though, because I'll be here to introduce a new challenge at Lawnscaping and I think it is a really fun one! (well, to be honest I think they all are, but anyway, do come back (-:)

Hugs!


Monday, April 14, 2014

Sending s-MOO-ches with Mama Elephant stamps and dies


 
Hi!
Today I have another card
inspired by the current challenge photo at Mama Elephant!  
The stamps I used are from the Cosmic Stars and the dies are called Landscape trio creative Cuts.
 
Have a great day, hugs, Karin

Sunday Watercolors

Hi!
Just popping in to share  this little cutie that I tried to make into a watercolor. I'm not really happy with the result - I blame the cheap paper I was working on (-; LOL, but I really enjoyed working with those colors - it's not till you look closely that you discover that he isn't just gray, but has a lot of different, very beautiful colors ranging from yellow ochre and indigo blue to indian red!


Hope you are enjoying your Monday, hugs, Karin

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Spring Greetings with dies and Tiddly Inks



The challenge at Tiddly Inks this week is spring, and with this beautiful girl in my TI file I just had to play along!



I'm also entering this for the spring challenge at Papertake Weekly and the dies challenge at Stamping Sensations and the Flowers challenge at All Sorts and Stamp and Create.

Have a great day, hugs, Karin

Friday, April 11, 2014

Happy Easter!


 
This card was made for the challenge at CAS-ual Fridays ; A good Egg.
 
 
I was also inspired by the Easter Challenge at Simon Says Stamp. and the dies challenge at Stamping Sensations And the spring /Easter challenge at Moving along with the times
 
Easter break has just started for me so I'm looking forward to some extra hours in the Crafts room this coming week - YIPPIE!!
 
Hugs, Karin

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Welcome Baby! Purple Onion Designs



Hi!

Today's card is a last minute entry for Curtain Call's Baby Boot challenge. The adorable bird stamp and Beautiful banner stamp are from Purple Onion Designs. I used a few dies to make this card so I'm entering it for the dies challenge at Stamping Sensations too.

 
Have a great day, hugs, Karin

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Sending Smiles on your B-day with Mama Elephant

As I said in my last post, I've really fallen in love with Mama Elephant stamps and dies! So cute and sweet and with great quality too.





For this first card too, I used their current challenge photo as inspiration: 
The stamps I used are from the Up and away and the dies are called Landscape trio creative cuts.


I have today off from work so I'll be playing some more - YIPPIE!
I'm also entering this card for the current Simon Says Stamp Challenge; Birthday Cards. and the dies challenge at Stamping Sensations

Have a great Monday everyone!

Hugs, Karin

Birthday Flower and a sale!

 
Here's Another card I want to enter for Simon Says Stamp Birthday Card Challenge
For my card I used Stamps from Purple Onion Designs and dies from Spellbinders.

 
At the same time I want to take the chance to promote a sale at
It's a flash sale so be fast - it ends 9th of April
 
Flash Sale - 20 off


Have a great day, hugs, Karin

Monday, April 7, 2014

In love again!

I've fallen in love again - this time with Mama Elephant stamps and dies! I got my first order last week (shipping was super fast - only 4 days - which is great for beeing international!) and have been playing a bit today!







For this first card, and my next, I used their current challenge photo as inspiration: 
The stamps I used are from the Up and away and Cosmic stars sets.



I'm also entering this card for the current Simon Says Stamp Challenge; Birthday Cards.

Happy Birthday!



Hi!
Today I have a card for the current Simon Says Stamp Challenge; Birthday Cards.
For my card I used adorable stamps from Purple Onion designs; Blueberry, Balloon & Happy Birthday Cupcake

Have a great day, hugs, Karin



Lawnscaping # 79 Try a new technique

Hi Everyone!
I'm here to introduce a new challenge at Lawnscaping. This time we challenge you to Try a new technique. Here's my sample;




For my card I used stamps from these wonderful Lawn Fawn Puffy stars dies and the stamp set is called You're a star.


And our fabulous sponsor; Simon Says stamp You can win a25 $ giftcertificate to the store YEAH!!!
Pop over to Lawnscaping for all the info you need and to join!

Simon Says Stamp Store Blinkie photo SSS_09_2103_zpsc2c6b992.gif


I also want to enter this for the Christmas challenge at Stamping sensations and the  "Anything Goes" challenge at Simon Says Stamp

I'm showing this off at Paper Issues where they want to see Projects on the " Lucky Star" theme.

Hugs, Karin

Sunday, April 6, 2014

SPARKS Paper Smooches Anything Goes

Hi!
It is Sunday again, and I'm here to tell you about the new challenge at SPARKS (Paper Smooches). This time it's an Anything goes challenge and here's my sample;







For my card I used stamps from these wonderful Paper Smooches stamp sets; Gently seasoned and Leafy Greens. Be sure to check out what my super talented teamies have created for this challenge;



Now pop over to SPARKSchallenge blog for the info you need to take part! You can win a 30 $ gift certificate to the PS store - YAY!!!

Have a great day, hugs, Karin