Sunday, April 30, 2023

Sunday Watercolor; Canon

   Hi Everyone!

It is Sunday and time for Sunday Watercolor! Here's today's painting: 




I use Daniel Smith and Winsor Newton's Artist watercolors (lightfast) and Arches and Fabriano Artistico  140 lb (300gr)  cold pressed paper. '

I also share my watercolors on Instagram HERE  

Visit my Watercolor Gallery HERE. 
https://peppermintpattys-papercraft.blogspot.com/p/links.html

and on Pinterest HERE:

Contact me (top list) for info about comissions etc.

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Ch 750 Simonsaysstamp Anything Goes Hero Arts

 Hi Everyone!


It is Wednesday again and I am here to introduce a new challenge at the fun and awesome Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.

This week's challenge is called: Anything Goes
The team is showcasing products from: Hero Arts 
You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used!)
This is my take:






How to make this card:

I started by making a cardbase and then diecutting a panel that I  .
I colored the images using copic markers and after I had diecut them I attached them to my card with foam adhesive. 


http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/

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Supply list from the Simon says Stamp store:




https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Hero-Arts-Cling-Stamp-WOODGRAIN-BOLD-PRINTS-CG856-cg856ha?currency=USD

SSS Black ink for use with markers
Copic Markers
Glossy Accent

Hope you feel inspired to join us this week! By playing along with the Challenge you have the chance to win 25 usd to spend in the Simon Says Stamp Store - YIPPIE!!!!



Hope to see you there!


https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/






Don't miss the awesome way to be inspired to create new things every month - Sunscribe to Simon Says Stamp's lovely Card Kit! Inspiration can be found HERE!


You have until next Wednesday at  8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in!


I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram 


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Have a great day, hugs, Karin 



Monday, April 24, 2023

Monday Watercolor!

Hi Everyone!

It is Sunday and time for Sunday Watercolor! Here's today's painting: 






I use Daniel Smith and Winsor Newton's Artist watercolors (lightfast) and Arches and Fabriano Artistico  140 lb (300gr)  cold pressed paper. '



I also share my watercolors on Instagram HERE  

Visit my Watercolor Gallery HERE. 
https://peppermintpattys-papercraft.blogspot.com/p/links.html

and on Pinterest HERE:

Contact me (top list) for info about comissions etc.

 

Sunday, April 23, 2023

Simon Says Stamp's new release is here!

 Hi Everyone!  

I am here to share a project made with Simon Says Stamp's latest release called: Beautiful Days




You can find more inspiration for the wonderful new products from this release here: https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/beautiful-days-2023-gallery/




On the Simon Says Stamp blog You'll find awesome Galleries for their products where you can upload your projects to share with others or just visit to be inspired by others.  There are galleries for each month's kit which is great if you need some new ideas for how to use the things in your kit!

Here's the




https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/kit-year/2020/




Other supplies I used from the Simon says Stamp store:

SSS Black ink for use with markers
Copic Markers
Ranger's Distress ink
Neenah Solar White cardstock (for the stamped and colored images)
Simon Says Stamp Ultra Thick Cardstock
 (120 lb) (cardbase and die cuts)
Jet Black Archival ink (for watercoloring)
Scotch foam adhesive

Xyron tape dispenser 
Xyron mega runner
Glue Dots





I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram 

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Have a great day, hugs, Karin 

Sunday Watercolor:

   Hi Everyone!

It is Sunday and time for Sunday Watercolor! Here's today's painting: 





I use Daniel Smith and Winsor Newton's Artist watercolors (lightfast) and Arches and Fabriano Artistico  140 lb (300gr)  cold pressed paper. '

I also share my watercolors on Instagram HERE  

Visit my Watercolor Gallery HERE. 
https://peppermintpattys-papercraft.blogspot.com/p/links.html

and on Pinterest HERE:

Contact me (top list) for info about comissions etc.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Ch 749 Simonsaysstamp Things With Wings. Honey Bee

 Hi Everyone!


It is Wednesday again and I am here to introduce a new challenge at the fun and awesome Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.

This week's challenge is called: Things With Wings
The team is showcasing products from: Honey Bee
You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used!)
This is my take:




How to make this card:

I started by making a cardbase and then diecutting a panel that I  .
I colored the images using copic markers and after I had diecut them I attached them to my card with foam adhesive. 


http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/

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Supply list from the Simon says Stamp store:




https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/honey-bee-babees-clear-stamp-set-hbst-427-hbst427?currency=USD
https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Lawn-Fawn-OFFSET-SAYINGS-BIRTHDAY-Clear-Stamps-lf2235-elf2235?currency=USD
https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Lawn-Fawn-PUFFY-CLOUD-BORDERS-Lawn-Cuts-LF915-LF915?currency=USD
SSS Black ink for use with markers
Copic Markers
Glossy Accent

Hope you feel inspired to join us this week! By playing along with the Challenge you have the chance to win 25 usd to spend in the Simon Says Stamp Store - YIPPIE!!!!



Hope to see you there!


https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/






Don't miss the awesome way to be inspired to create new things every month - Sunscribe to Simon Says Stamp's lovely Card Kit! Inspiration can be found HERE!


You have until next Wednesday at  8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in!


I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram 


FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM !



Have a great day, hugs, Karin 



Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Simon Says Stamp's wonderful release called: Just for You

 

Hi Everyone!  Sending You all some love!

I am here to share a project made with Simon Says Stamp's wonderful release called: Just for You 

You can find more inspiration for the wonderful new products from this release here: Just for You 2023 Gallery | (simonsaysstampblog.com)



I started by diecutting a panel which I stamped with the awesome quilt bg stamp - coöored and then stamped again and heat embossed the pattern in gold. I then diecut the sentiment to match the bg!
Added a little heart as a finishing touch.















 

Monday, April 17, 2023

147 Lawn Fawnatics Challenge: Create a scene: Country vs City

  Hi Everyone!

I'm here to share some inspiration for the new Lawn Fawnatics Challenge. This time our theme is Create a scene: Country vs City and here's my take:







I started by making my cardbase and then cover the front with a panel that I had stamped with mountains, colored them, inked the sky and added some diecut hills and trees to. I then added a frame that I created by diecutting the palm- bg  and then cutting out the center. 

I then stamped, colored and diecut my images from  I also diecut a banner which I stamped with my sentiment and adhered to the top center of the card. 

Make sure to pop over to the Lawn Fawnatics blog for lots of wonderful inspiration from my talented teamies and for all the info you need to play along!  By entering a card you have the chance of winning a 50 $ gift card to the Lawn Fawn Store ! You also have the chance to have your card featured on the blog and on LawnFawn's instagram with more than 130 thousand followers! For even more LawnFawn inspiration visit the LawnFawn blog:
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Lawn Fawn Supplies used for this card:

Happy Easter !!!! Simon Says Stamp's latest release: Just for You


HAPPY EASTER Everyone!  

I am here to share a project made with Simon Says Stamp's wonderful release called: Just for You 

You can find more inspiration for the wonderful new products from this release here: Just for You 2023 Gallery | (simonsaysstampblog.com)



I started by diecutting a panel which I stamped with the super adorable bear image. I used distress ink and then colored my image using watercolors.













 

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Ch 748 Simonsaysstamp Shaped Card (no square/rectangles) Mama Elephant

 Hi Everyone!


It is Wednesday again and I am here to introduce a new challenge at the fun and awesome Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.

This week's challenge is called:
The team is showcasing products from:Mama Elephant
You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used!)
This is my take:





How to make this card:

I started by making a cardbase and then diecutting a scalloped circle panel that I adhered to the cardbase and then diecut another circle which I let stay in the die while I inked the background .
I colored the images using copic markers and after I had diecut them I attached them to my card with foam adhesive. 


http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/

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Supply list from the Simon says Stamp store:




https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/mama-elephant-clear-stamps-to-my-dearest-mept1005?currency=USD
https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/PinkFresh-Studio-STITCHED-SCALLOP-CIRCLE-Essentials-Die-Set-pf056es-pf056es?currency=USD

SSS Black ink for use with markers
Copic Markers
Glossy Accent

Hope you feel inspired to join us this week! By playing along with the Challenge you have the chance to win 25 usd to spend in the Simon Says Stamp Store - YIPPIE!!!!



Hope to see you there!


https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/






Don't miss the awesome way to be inspired to create new things every month - Sunscribe to Simon Says Stamp's lovely Card Kit! Inspiration can be found HERE!


You have until next Wednesday at  8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in!


I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram 


FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM !



Have a great day, hugs, Karin