Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge #430 We're Seeing Stars, My Favorite Things - Designer Spotlight

Hi Everyone!

I am so happy today to get to introduce this weeks challenge at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge. It is called  We're Seeing Stars and this is my take:

 The Products that the team are high lighting this week come from My Favorite Things.
I started by making a cardbase from gray cardstock and then diecut a stitched rectangle from black cardstock that i inked and spattered with oxide distress ink.I then stamped and colored and diecut my cute space boy and then adhered him to the panel with foam adhesive.

Supplies from the Simon Says stamp store that I used for this card:

My-Favorite-Things-SPACE-EXPLORER-Clear-Stamps
Tim-Holtz-Distress-OXIDE-INK
Ranger-Embossing-Powder-SUPER-FINE-WHITE
My-Favorite-Things-BLACK-LICORICE-Hybrid-Ink
Copic Markers

By playing along you have the chance to win 50usd to the Simon Says Stamp Store

https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/

Hope to see you ar the challenge!
Hugs, Karin

World watercolor month day 18 Furry Friends

Hi Everyone!

Today I combinded the promt for day 18 with a pet portrait comission of this Beautiful Golden Retriever called Ramsey;

The colors I used for this one: Raw and burnt sienna, burnt umber, french ultramarine, alizarin crimson, quin gold, neutral tint, sepia

I use Winsor Newtons Artists' (- Professional as they now are called ) watercolors and Daniel Smith's extra fine watercolors. The paper I use is 140lb Arches rough or fine.
I also share my watercolors and cards here:  My Instagram
If you want to see more of my watercolors, you can view them HERE or in my PINTEREST FOLDER

Have a greatday, hugs, Karin

Lawn Fawnatics Challenge # Color

Hi Everyone!

I'm here to share a card for the new Lawn Fawnatics Challenge. This time we have a beautiful color board to inspire you and this is my take:

I started by making a cardbase from White cardstock and then diecut a stitched journaling card. I then diecut five rows of hearts (a perfect die that comes with the journaling card) and staped my sentiment.

I then cut strips of cardstock that I adhered to the cardbase before adhering my journaling card to my card with foam adhesive.

Make sure to pop over to the Lawn Fawnatics blog for lots of wonderful inspiration from my talented teamies and of course to play along for your chance to win 25 $ to the Lawn Fawn Store!


Supplies I used for this card:

Stamps:
Bicycle built for You

Dies:
Journaling card

Other:
Memento Ink
Scotch foam tape
Tombow adhesive tape

You can shop your Lawn Fawn products HERE
I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram and  in my PINTEREST FOLDER

Have a great day, hugs, Karin 

Kraftin Kimmie Guest - Release Day Hop - Woodland Wonders

Woohoo! It's finally here!!

Today we are celebrating the release of ALL of our NEW July Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!!
ALL SEVEN new sets are NOW available in the Krafty Shop!

So let's have a big happy hop around the design team blogs and check them all out in action! Grab a nice hot beverage, sit back and relax while you hop around and enjoy all the amazing creations!!

First up are FOUR fabulous new sets from artist Annie Rodrigue:

It's BESSIE BUS STOP,

FEARLESS FARRAH

PAMPER ME PAULINA

and SOCIAL SALLY!

Next is READING LEXI from Cheryl Grant!

Then MONKEY BUSINESS from Emilie Goulet....

and finally, some super cute critters in
WOODLAND WONDERS by artist Melissa Baker-Nguyen!

ALL the new sets are available now individually BUT if you HAVE to have it ALL, we also have our July Gimme Kimmies Kit which includes all SEVEN of the new sets together and at a discount! But only for a limited time and while supplies last!

ALSO being released today is our HALLOWEEN KARD KIT! Order this surprise kit now which features a brand new never before seen spooky stamp set, lots of patterned papers, embellishments and supplies to design lots of creepy creations! You'll also be invited to be a special Krafty Guest during the August release to help us preview this fabulous set!!
Feel free to order the kit along with the new stamps and any other goodies from the shop and we'll ship it all together!

Happy hoppin' and happy shoppin!!

 I just had to play with woodland wonders set again - I just adore these super sweet critters and the fun sentiments to go wth them!

Isn't this just the cutest way to tell someone you love how much they mean to you?

If you havent already, make sure to visit the super talented Krafti'n Kimme team for more sneak peeks! And when you are done, go to the  Krafti'n Kimme stamps  shop to get your favorites before the new ones are available!

I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram and  in my PINTEREST FOLDER

Have a great day! , Hugs, Karin

Sunday Watercolor - World Watercolor Month Day 8- 11

Hi Everyone!

Today I'm sharing my prompts for day 8-12 for World Watercolor month :

# 8 Cooling off

#Summer Views

# 12 Golden Evenings

I use Winsor Newtons Artists' (- Professional as they now are called )watercolors and Daniel Smith's extra fine watercolors. The paper I use is 140lb Arches rough or fine.
I also share my watercolors and cards here:  My Instagram
If you want to see more of my watercolors, you can view them HERE or in my PINTEREST FOLDER

Have a greatday, hugs, Karin

Krafti'n Kimmie Guest - Release Week - Woodland Wonders

Hi Everyone !!!

Welcome back to Day FIVE of our July Krafty Peeks
at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Today is the final day of peeks and the release party is TONIGHT at 7pm EST on Facebook! Are you going to join in and help us celebrate ALL the new sets?

Our last stamp set is from fabulous new artist Melissa Baker-Nguyen!!!
It's called WOODLAND WONDERS!

These adorable critters and accessories are so much fun to colour and play with! Think of all the quick and simple cards and tags you could design OR all the fabulous scenes with lots of little animals! It's totally up to YOU what you create!!
The set comes with seven main images, several accessory stamps and also some fun coordinating sentiments! There's a total of EIGHTEEN stamps!!!

It's also challenge day and our hostess is Krafty Girl, Jammie! And as always during release week, the challenge is ANYTHING GOES! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with any stamp but if you use a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp you'll double your chances to WIN!! Use any sketch, any design, any embellishments because Anything Goes! Have some krafty fun and join us this week because we'd LOVE to see your KKS designs. You have a week to play with this challenge and at the end of the month, we'll announce a WINNER from all of the weekly challenges for July! We hope you can play along for your chance to WIN a $20 Gift Certificate to use on ANYTHING you want in the shop!! Wanna win??

All the Krafty Design Team members and Guests listed below have lots of stunning creations to share with you today featuring the
WOODLAND WONDERS stamp set! Be sure to hop around and leave lots of love at each and every stop because one lucky commenter will WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop! The winner will be announced at the LIVE Online Release Party TONIGHT, so don't miss it!

Happy hoppin'!

 I know you will love these adorable woodland creatures as much as I do. They are perfect for so many different types of cards!

If you havent already, make sure to visit the super talented Krafti'n Kimme team for more sneak peeks! And when you are done, go to the  Krafti'n Kimme stamps  shop to get your favorites before the new ones are available!

I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram and  in my PINTEREST FOLDER

Have a great day! , Hugs, Karin

Sunday Watercolor World Watercolor month day 21-22

Hi Everyone!

Today I'm sharing my prompts for day 21-22 for World Watercolor month :

# 21 Summer Colors

This one (above) is from Gotland , the island off the Swedish east coast. And Gotland simply  is summer to me (-: . 

#22 Wind in the Trees

The second one is for the prompt #22  Wind in the trees - This is a painting I made from a sketch I made while I was waiting for my dear hubby to complete his orienteering race (I had a shorter race) at Lindome, Barnsjön (Childlake (-: ) last year. 

To be honest there wasn't a lot of wind that day, but enough to qualify, dont you think (-: 

I think the prompts should be used as inspiration and to me it's been a great reason to get the things that have been in my "want to paint folder" done.

I use Winsor Newtons Artists' (- Professional as they now are called )watercolors and Daniel Smith's extra fine watercolors. The paper I use is 140lb Arches rough or fine.
I also share my watercolors and cards here:  My Instagram
If you want to see more of my watercolors, you can view them HERE or in my PINTEREST FOLDER

Have a greatday, hugs, Karin

Kraftin Kimmie Guest - Release Week - Monkey Business

Hi Everyone!!!!

I am back today with a new card for Krafti'n Kimme stamps previews this week   - Today I've played with a very cool set called Monkey Business.

If you havent already, make sure to visit the super talented Krafti'n Kimme team for more sneak peeks! And when you are done, go to the  Krafti'n Kimme stamps  shop to get your favorites before the new ones are available!

I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram and  in my PINTEREST FOLDER

Have a great day! , Hugs, Karin

Kraftin Kimmie Guest - Release Week - Reading Lexi

Hi Everyone!!!!

I am so excited today to be back with another design for Krafti'n Kimme stamps previews this month  - I absolutely ADORE their fun and cute stamps!!! The set I'm peeking here is one of my favorites from this release - I love, love, love it! ( it will be available later this week)  

This is a great set for cards for your young ones in your life! Lots of great sentiments to go with this adorable image. As with all Karftin Kimmie stamps she was so much fun to color!

If you havent already, make sure to visit the super talented Krafti'n Kimme team for more sneak peeks! And when you are done, go to the  Krafti'n Kimme stamps  shop to get your favorites before the new ones are available!

Welcome Day FOUR of the JULY Release
at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!
Can you believe the amazing krafty-ness that just keeps on comin'?

Next up we have a hilariously fun new stamp set by artist Emilie Goulet!
It's called MONKEY BUSINESS!!

Don't you just love Emilie's animals?? They just have so much character and these guys are no different! The set has two crazy monkeys and FOUR fabulous sentiments!

I hope you can join us for all the fun and excitement and prizes tomorrow night beginning at 7pm EST!! You can come hang out with the me and Krafty Team at our
LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY!

All of the Krafty Krew and Guests listed below have lots of super FUN designs to show you featuring these awesome new stamps! And while you're hopping around, be sure to leave a comment because we are giving away a gift voucher!!! You could WIN some Krafty $$$ to spend at the shop!!!! There will be one winner from all the comments this week and
it will be announced at the party tomorrow!

Happy hoppin'!

I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram and  in my PINTEREST FOLDER

Have a great day! , Hugs, Karin

Catching up on World Watercolor month! Prompts / days 2-6

Prompt # 6 - on the boardwalk for #WorldWatercolorMonth

How easy it is to be caught up in too many details when you work from a photo. When I was done with the first  (#2 here) I was so disappointed and was going to throw it away and start something new but I had paint left on my pallett and took out a small scrap piece of paper - the quality wasn't very good at all - but this time I let go of the photo and painted from memory - guess which one I'm happiest about!! (-;

The photo is from last year from Källö Knippla in the Swedish archipelago and it has been in my - to paint folder since then - for the promt for day seven i finally got use for it!

Day 2 In the shade 

Day 3 - Sea Shells

  Day 4 - red blue and White

Day 5  Summer skies

I use watercolors from @DanielSmith and @winsorandnewton and 140 lb paper from Arches (Natural white grain fine)

For more info: I share my creative projects here: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintpatty42/

and on my blog:

http://peppermintpattys-papercraft.blogspot.se

and on pinterest; https://www.pinterest.se/peppermint42/my-watercolors/

#WorldWatercolorMonth