DT Vilda Stamps - December

Good Morning!

It's time to show you a new project I made for Vilda Stamps!
This will be my last DT work for Vilda Stamps, since my DT-term now is over, and I'd like to thank all the girls at Vilda Stamps for letting me play along with them - and all these wonderful stamps, this time I've been around!

My project this time, is a altered mirror, in a slightly Steam Punk style :)

Sadly - all the beautiful colours doesn't come to it's right on the pictures ;(

Altered Mirror

Size: 26 x 26 cm

Ink: Staz On - Jet Black, Versa Mark - Dazzle "Frost".

Stamps: Vilda Stamps - Dream as you could live forever... (V345), Brevbakgrund (V260) & Steampunk (V695).

Mediums: Gane Brothers & Lane - Yes! Paste, Tattered Angels - Glimmermist "Brick" & "Copper", Ranger - Embossing Tinsel "Gold", black acrylic paint.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Metal Flowers & -Butterflies and Self Adhesive Pearls, metal key.

Thank you so much for popping in - have a lovely day!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Sketchy Colors - Challenge #144: Sketch + White/Creme

Good  Morning!

I'm running a bit late again, but Sketchy Colors is up and ready with our new - and last - challenge for this year :)
Our Challenge #144 is a double - a SKETCH and the colour(s) WHITE/CREME!
The DT have as always made some georgeous samples for you, and Letraset is sponsoring us with one last great price for December, so check it all out at the SC blog!

This is sadly my last card for Sketchy Colors - I've decided to step down from the DT - simply because life's got in the way ;(
Thank you so much to my DT fellows for all the fun!!!

My card turned out all white and glittery :)

It's not an easy job to take good pictures of white cards ;(

Regular Standing Card
Size: 6" x 6"
Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee, Versa Mark - Dazzle "Frost".
Stamp: North Star Stamps - Christmas sentiment.
Papers: Bazzill - OP white cardstock.
Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Petite Scalloped Ovals, Marianne Design - Tree die, Dienamics - Dizzy Border die, Martha Stewart - Aspen Snowflake patp & Holly punch.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Poinsettias, Metal Bead Caps, Pearl Brads & Self Adhesive Pearls, Inkido - "Frost" embossing powder, Stickles - Star Dust.

Thank you so much for visiting - enjoy your week!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Wild Orchid Crafts - Challenge #65: X-Mas Friend

Hello again!

Wild Orchid Crafts is ready with a new challenge - Challenge #65: X-Mas Friend!
As usual the DT have made some pretty samples for you to be inspired by, and there's a great price to win, so head over to the WOC challenge blog and have a look :)

I've made a Triple Pocket Card this time, inspired by Maya's tutorial in Ett trykk, using another beautiful image, and georgeous papers, from Bildmålarna :)

Triple Pocket Card
Size: 11,5 x 11,5 cm
Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee, Distress Ink - Weathered Wood, Stormy Sky & Aged Mahogany.
Stamps: Bildmålarna - Little Winged Friends "Christmas Letters", North Star Stamps - sentiment, Kort & Godt - sentiments (on the tags).
Colouring: Distress Markers.
Papers: Bildmålarna - Frosty Christmas "Snow Angels" & "Christmas Day", Bazzill - white cardstock, Canson - Montval aquarell paper 200g.
Tools: Martha Stewart - Aspen Snowflake edge punch, Magnolia - DooHickey tag die, Whiff of Joy - tag die.
Embellishments: Bildmålarna - Charms, Wild Orchid Crafts - Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Blue Organza Ribbon & Red Satin Ribbon, pom pom ribbon, velvet ribbon.

Thank you so much for visiting once again - take care & enjoy life!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Sketchy Colors - Challenge #143: Sketch

Good Morning!

Sketchy Colors is having Challenge #143 up and running :)
This time we have prepared a new sketch for you, and Letraset is sponsoring us with another awesome price!
The DT have made some beautiful projects for your inspiration, so check them all out at the SC blog ;)

I've made an advent calendar this time, and this is actually the project we made at the latest class I held at Unik Hobby!
The cute image and beautiful papers are from Bildmålarna - of course :)

Advent Calendar
Size: 6,75" x 8,5"
Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee, Distress Ink - Weathered Wood.
Stamp: Bildmålarna - LWF "Christmas Fun".
Colouring: Distress Ink - Refills (tattered rose, tea dye, worn lipstick, weathered wood, stormy sky, barn door, aged mahogany, pumice stone, vintage photo, walnut stain, scattered straw & forest moss).
Papers: Bildmålarna - Frosty Christmas "Blue Christmas" & "Mr. Snowman", Bazzill - blue cardstock, Canson - Montval aquarell paper 200g.
Tools: Spellbinders - square dies, Martha Stewart - Aspen Snowflake patp, EK Success - snowflake punch.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Panduro - foam letters.

Thank you so much for peeking in - have a lovely day!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

GD Card Mania

Hiya!

Today I'm the lucky girl to be the first guest designer "in the spotlight" at Card Mania :)
Thank you so much girls, for having me as your guest!
Card Mania' s Challenge #9 is:
 Wedding/Anniversary!
Sassy Studio is sponsoring a great price for one lucky winner, and the DT (including me), were also sponsored with some pretty digis :)

Regular Card
Size: 5" x 7"
Ink: Archival Ink - Jet Black, Distress Ink - Seedless Preserves.
Stamps: Sassy Studio - digi, Whimsy Stamps - Vintage Birthday Tabs 1, North Star Stamps - sentiment inside.
Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.
Papers: Bildmålarna - Flowers of Spring "Dusty Pink Sky", Bazzill - pink & white cardstock, copy paper 280g.
Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Long Rectangles, Whimsy Stamps - Tab 1 die, Martha Stewart - Cherish Hearts edge punch, Nellie Snellen - Rose Leaves punch.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Seam Binding Ribbon, Self Adhesive Pearls, Sweetheart Blossoms & Open Paper Roses.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
crafting for all seasons - flowers
creative moments - anything goes or buttons and bows
i ♥ promarkers - anything goes
simon says - anything goes
stampavie and more - anything but square
digital tuesday - girly
papelitos - girls
party time tuesdays - anything goes
tuesday throwdown - lots of layers
fat pages and cards with attitude - anything goes
fun with shapes and more - everything but christmas
totally gorjuss - anything goes with glitter

Thank you so much for poppin' in - take care and have fun!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Sketchy Colors #142: White, Red & Green

Hiya!

Sketchy Colors - Challenge #142: WHITE, RED & GREEN is up and running!
The DT have all made some georgeous creations to show you, and Letraset is sponsoring us with some pretty amazing prices this month :)

Here's my creation - A Christmas Book Card, using the most romantic Christmas image from Bildmålarna - ever ;)

Book Card
Size: 5 1/2" x 7"
Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee, Distress Ink - Forest Moss.
Stamps: Bildmålarna - Little Winged Friends "Christmas Kiss" & sentiment, Lili of the Valley - sentiment inside.
Colouring: Distress Markers.
Papers: Bildmålarna - Frosty Christmas "Green-" & "Blue Christmas", Bazzill - white & green cardstock, Canson - Montval aquarell paper 200g.
Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Label & Scalloped Long Rectangles, Martha Stewart - Doily Heart edge punch & Pine punch.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Paper Heart Doilies, Metal Corners, Metal Bead Caps, Moonstone Brads, Satin Ribbon, Guipre Lace, Poinettias, Open Paper Roses 20, 15 & 10 mm, Liquid Pearls - White Opal.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
addicted to stamps - christmas time
no matter which challenge - christmas
one stitch at a time - anything goes
the ribbon girl - christmas 
stamp your life - anything goes
sweet stampin' - ribbon & snowflakes
fuzzy and fancy - i love christmas
jingle belles - anything holiday goes

Thanks for visiting - enjoy the brand new week a head!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

Kurs hos Unik Hobby

Hei og hå!

Førstkommende torsdag 29. November kl 17.30 - 20.30 skal jeg igjen holde kurs hos Unik Hobby :)
Vi skal fargelegge ett søtt motiv med Distress Ink Refiller, og lage en enkel og smart adventskalender!

Tusen takk til alle som deltok på kurset mitt!!!

Hver enkelt må ha med seg dette:

* Underlag

* Distress Ink Refiller (de som ikke har, får av meg)

* Palett til å ha/blande fargene på

* Malepensler (anbefalt Goldline nr.2)

* Vannglass/tørkepapir (det har kanskje Unik Hobby til oss ;)

* Distress Ink - Weathered Wood blekkpute

* Svamp til sverting av kanter

* Limputer el. foamtape/dobbelsidig tape/flytende lim

* Saks og pinsett

For øvrig informasjon og påmelding - kontakt Unik Hobby.

Håper vi ses på torsdag - Velkomne skal dere være!
Klem fra Lena Katrine

DT Wild Orchid Crafts - Challenge #64: Christmas Card/Project for a Child

Happy Monday!

Wild Orchid Crafts is ready with our Challenge #64:

Christmas Card/Project for a Child!
My DT-fellows have all made some georgeous projects to show you, and there's a great price to win, so head to the WOC challenge blog and have a look :)

This time I've made an Envelope Card, using a supercute image, papers and charms from Bildmålarna, and of course some beautiful embellishments from Wild Orchid Crafts as well ;)

Envelope Card
Size: 14, 5 x 14, 5 cm
Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee, Distress Ink - Weathered Wood & Stormy Sky.
Stamps: Bildmålarna - Little Winged Friends "Christmas Fun".
Colouring: Distress Markers.
Papers: Bildmålarna - Frosty Christmas "Snow Angels", Bazzill - blue cardstock, Canson - Montval aquarell paper 200g.
Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Label, Classic Circle & Scalloped Circle, Memory Box - Distressed Tag die, Martha Stewart - Aspen Snowflake edge punch.
Embellishments: Bildmålarna - Charms, Wild Orchid Crafts - Seam Binding Ribbon, Metal Corners, Self Adhesive Rhinestones & Organza Ribbon, foam letters, velvet ribbon, pom pom ribbon.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
addicted to stamps - christmas time
come and get it - more than 1 fold
penny black and more - any die will do
stamptacular - winter bliss
2 sisters - winter wonder land
allsorts - bring on the bling
hiding in my craftroom - christmas
the kraftyhands - christmas
little claire's - christmas
paper creator's crafts - all about christmas
card and scrap - christmas
creatalicious - winter
oozak - winter vibes
the pretty little ribbon shop - die cuts/punches, ribbon & charms
sparkles forum - christmas is coming
fuzzy and fancy - feeling blue
crafty ribbons - at least 2 ribbons
crimbo crackers - anything goes
dutch dare card - fancy fold crafty sentiments
aud sentiments - bingo (snow, bling, ribbon)

Thank you so much for visiting - enjoy your week!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Sketchy Colors #141: Sketch

Good Day!

Sketchy Colors Challenge #141 is up and running, and we have a new SKETCH for you to play around with ;)
Kreativ Hobby is sponsoring us with the last price for this month, and the girls have all made some georgeous creations to show you using this week's sketch, so take a look at the SC blog!

I've made a Paper Bag Card this time, using a long forgotten, but very beautiful image, from Scrapbook Stamp Society/Addicted To Stamps!

Paper Bag Card
Size: 5 1/2" x 8"
Ink: Adirondack - Espresso, Distress Ink - Pumice Stone & Victorian Velvet.
Stamps: Addicted To Stamps/Scrapbook Stamp Society - Cameo (digi), Norsk Stempelblad - sentiment on the front, North Star Stamps - sentiment on the back..
Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.
Papers: 3ndypapir - "Home", "Soft" & "Sweet", Bazzill - light beige & burgundy cardstock, copy paper 280g.
Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic Rectangles, Long Ovals & Scalloped Long Ovals, Martha Stewart - Eyelet Lace edge punch.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Metal Corners, Metal Bead Cap, Pearl Brad, Organza Rose Trim, Guipure Lace & Self Adhesive Pearls, feather.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
glitter 'n' sparkle - ribbon and/or lace
joanna sheen - anything goes but christmas
one stitch at a time - fabric, ribbon or lace
pile it on - anything but a christmas card
that craft place - no squares
totally gorjuss - don't be square
sweet stampin' - flowers
pause dream enjoy - anything goes

Thanks for looking - take care!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

Special Guest at Whimsy Stamps Magazine - 4th Project

Happy Friday!

Today I'm showing you the 4th and last card I made for

Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine Issue 9!

This time it's a Criss Cross Card in white and green colours :)

Criss Cross Card

Size: 6" x 6"

Ink: Adirondack - Mushroom, Distress Ink - Bundled Sage.

Stamps: Whimsy Stamps - Raindrop Echo Designs "Birthday Postage Stamp Sentiments" & "Vintage Birthday Tabs 1".

Papers: Bildmålarna - Dreams "Letter to You" & Flowers of Spring "Spring Days", Bazzill - green & white cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Whimsy Stamps - Shapeology "Postage Stamp Die" & "Tab 1 Die", Cheery Lynn Designs - Olive Branches Die, Martha Stewart - Eyelet Lace edge punch, EK Success - Corner Rounder punch.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Satin Ribbon, Self Adhesive Pearls, Cosmos, Lilies, Sweetheart Blossoms, Open Paper Roses 15 & 10 mm, Semi Open Paper Roses 8 mm & Rosebuds 4 mm, Bildmålarna - Charm & Chain.

Thank you so much for visiting - have a fabolous Weekend!
Hugs, Lena Katrine