A Man's Card

Hi again :)

Here's a card I made for my bofriend's dad at his birthday!

Norsk Stempelblad - stamp

Ridderholm - DP's

Bazzill - cardstock

Spellbinders - dies

Wild Orchid Crafts/Tim Holtz - embellishments

Have a nice day!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

A Gift For A Friend

Hi Everyone!

I hope you all are enjoying the summer!

I've just started my 3 weeks Summer vacation, and I entend to enjoy every second of it :)

Anyway, here's a little summer surprice gift I made for a friend of mine ;)

Magnolia - image

Distress Ink - colouring

Norsk Stempelblad/?  - sentiments

Maja Design - Vintage Spring DP's

Bazzill - cardstock

Spellbinders/Marianne Design - dies

CC Design - leaf punch

Wild Orchid Crafts - flowers & pearls

I'm entering this in to these challenges:

bunny zoe's carfts - pink & white

trykkpressa - flowers & butterflies

nordsalten hobbyklubb - flowers
hjerteboden - sun, summer & vacation

Thanks for poppin' in - enjoy your day!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

Confirmation Card for a Boy - No 3

Good Morning!

Here's the 3rd (and last) confirmation card for a boy that I'm gonna show you :)

Stamps: Vilda Stamps - image & others, Stempelglede - text.

Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee, Distress Ink.

Papers: Pion Design - DP's, Bazzill - cardstock.

Tools: Martha Stewart - edge punch, Spellbinders - dies.

Embellishments: Norsk Stempelblad - bottle caps, Tim Holtz - film strip ribbon, string, charm, tags.

Thank you for visiting - have a great day!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Wild Orchid Crafts - Challenge #66: Anything Goes

Happy New Year!

I can't believe it's 2013!!!
I'm sorry for being so abcent lately, but a lot have happened in my life the last few months.
Me and hubby split up nearly 3 months ago, I got another part time job, bought myself a house, and me and my kids moved in to our new home the first week of January!
I don't have my crafting stuff here yet, and I got internet access just the other day, so there's still gonna be some time until I'm back on track, I think ;)

I missed the latest challenge at Wild Orchid Crafts, but for our Challenge #66 (that ends tomorrow) we had this theme for you:

ANYTHING GOES!
Remember there's a new challenge coming up on Monday!

Anyway - Here's the card I made for the Challenge #66, a Wedding Card I made earlier in 2012, ordered by a collegue of mine.

The card is very much inspired by my very talented DT-friend Malin, but somehow I'm not quite satisfied with the result....

Easel Card

Size: 6" x 6"

Ink: Archival Ink - Jet Black, Adirondack - Mushroom, Distress Ink - Tattered Rose & Pumice Stone.

Stamps: Norsk Stempelblad - Sentiment, Stempelglede - Grunge Heart Collection.

Papers: Maja Design - Vintage Summer Basics, Bazzill - light beige & peechy pink cardstock, sketch paper.

Tools: Marianne Design - birdcage & frame dies, Magnolia - DooHickey butterfly die.

Embelishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Wild Rose 25 mm, Open Paper Roses 10 & 15 mm, Semi Open Paper Roses 8 mm, Rosebuds 4 mm, Sweetheart Blossoms, White Mulberry Leafs, Pearl Spray, Self Adhesive Pearls & Paper Heart Doilies, Panduro - foam letters, Making Memories - tiny rectangle letters.

Thank you so much for all your support, nice comments and inspiration during the year of 2012!

Wishing you all the best for the year of 2013!

Big 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

DT Sketchy Colors - Challenge #134: Orange, brown & white/creme

Happy Sunday!

Sketchy Colors Challenge #134 is up and ready for you - with these colours to play with:

Orange, brown & white!

The DT have as always done a great job showing off this weeks challenge theme, so check them all out at the SC blog :)
Since it's the first challenge of the month, we're lucky to have a new sponsor for October - My Heart Pieces, so there's a great price to win if you'll enter our challenge :)

I've made a Gate Fold Card this time, using a Sarah Kay image I've had around for months, coloured with Promarkers and Prismacolors!

Joy Fold Card

Size: 6" x 6"

Ink: Adirondack - Espresso, Distress Ink - Walnut Stain & Tea Dye.

Stamps: Stampavie - Sarah Kay image, Norsk Stempelblad/Kort & Godt - sentiments.

Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.

Papers: Kaiser Craft - Homemade "Rustic Recipe", Bazzill - brown & orange cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Martha Stewart - Hearts & Flourish edge punches.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Open Paper Roses 20, 15 & 10 mm, Semi Open Paper Roses 8 mm, Rosebuds 4 mm & Heart Shaped Flat Backed Pearls.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:

crafts and me - my sentiment exatly

crafty creations - fall colours

I ♥ promarkers - autumn colours

paper pretties - flowers

penny's paper-crafty - die cuts/punches

loves rubberstamps - all about autumn

riley & co - orange

clearly inspired - sentimental

simply create - autumn/fall

stampin' for the weekend - floral

stempelsonnen - herbst/autumn

card crafters circle - autumn colours

card makin' mamas - fall is here

by thye cute and girly - birthdays

cards galore - anything goes

crafters companion - birthdays

cupcake craftroom - anything autumn

nordsalten hobbyklubb  vennskap/friendship

a gem of a challenge - for the girls

craftymess - anything goes

sugar creek hollow - give thanks for autumn

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

Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Lili of the Valley - Challenge #104: Sketch

Morning folks!

Today Lili of the Valley is ready with our Challenge #104!!!

Donalda's made a great sketch for you to play with, and the DT's made some pretty samples for you to have a look at!

I've made a shabby chic card this time, using the adorable image "Summer Days " from the 

Summer Girls Collection!

This image really brings back some happy childhood memories - I used to love picking wild flowers when I was a little girl :)

Size: 6" x 6"

Folding: Easel-Card

Ink: Adirondack - Espresso, Distress Ink - Pumice Stone.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - Summer Girls "Summer Days", Norsk Stempelblad - corner birthday sentiment.

Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.

Papers: Pion Design - Minnenas Atelje, Bazzill - teal/turqouise, pink & ivory cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Label, Classic & Scalloped Long Rectangles.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Cheese Clothing (soon to come), Raffia Ribbon, Vintage Methal Embellishment (butterfly), Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Sweetheart Blossoms, Tulips, Open Paper Roses 20 mm, Gypsophilas on a Stem & Long Stem Stamens.

Distress - Crackle Paint "Picket Fence" (on the metal butterfly), Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist Chalkboard "Chalk" & "Concord" (on the cheese cloth and flowers).

I'm also entering this in to these challenges:

Stamp and Create - Ribbons & Bows

Card and Scrap - Punch/Dies

Kort O Mania - Anything Goes

Flutterby Wednesday - Open + Wings

Penny's Paper-Crafting - Happy Birthday

Scrapalicious USA - Turqouise

Stampavie and More - 3 or more Layers

Truly Scrumptious - Things with Wings

Bearly Mine - Anything Goes

Craft Room - Summer Birthdays

Creative Craft - Pretty Blossoms

Ladybug Crafts - Summer Birthdays

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Ooh La La - Summer Flowers

Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes

Deep Ocean - Cards

The ABC Challenge - Y is for Yesterday

Thanks for visiting - I soooo appreciate you popping in!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Sketchy Colors Challenge #78

Hi friends!

Today we're ready with a new challenge at Sketchy Colors!!

Our Challenge #78 is a bit special, since we're taking a summer break during the month of July...

We have a double!!!

That means you have to make a project using both the sketch and the colours we've provided for you, so head over to the SC challenge blog and have a look!

Since we're having a summer break, that means you'll have a whole month to play along in our challenge!

The whole DT is sponsoring a price each for this challenge, so that means you'll have as much a 6 chanses to win a price!!!!Woohooo!!!

For more details about this summer challenge, check out the SC Challenge Blog!

Well, here's my card following the challenge sketch made by Marianne, and the beautiful colours of blue, cream and brown!

Size: 6" x 6"

Folding: Easel-Card

Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee, Distress Ink - Weathered Wood & Walnut Stain.

Stamps: Norsk Stempelblad - 31B (sentiment).

Image: Pion Design - Minnenas Atelje "Tags" (this image looks exatly the same as a baby picture of my father :)

Papers: GCD Studios - Ella Blue "Ashley" & "Frances", Bazzill - cream, light blue & brown cardstock.

Tools: Martha Stewart - Swirling Lace punch around the page, EK Success - leaf punch.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Open Paper Roses 20 mm & 10 mm, Guipure Lace & Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Tim Holtz - Mini Hangers, charm.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:

Do You Stack Up - Squares

Just For Fun - Anything Goes

Crafts and Me - Birthdays

Divas by Design - Die Cuts/Punches

Card and Scrap - Punch/Dies

Sir Stampalot - Anything Goes

Thanks for visiting me today - take care!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Sketchy Colors Challenge #75

Happy Sunday everyone!

I'm back from the wedding, and that was a blast!!!
I had so much fun all day - and all night, and even my speach went well ;)

But today Sketchy Colors is ready with our Challenge #75, and a great sketch by Marianne.
The DT-girls have all made sooooo beautiful samples from using the sketch, so please have a look at them at the challenge blog!
And Pion Design is sponsoring us with a beautiful price again, so check it out!

I've used one of my neglected georgeous Sweet Pea stamps for my card today, and the beautiful papers are sponsored by Pion Design :)

Look at my new signature stamp!!! Isn't it beautiful?

I ordered it from Scrapmagasinet, and I LOVE it!!!

Size: 6" x 6"

Folding: Easel-Card

Ink: Adirondack - Espresso, Distress Ink - Weathered Wood & Pumice Stone.

Stamps: Sweet Pea Stamps - image, Norsk Stempelblad - Birthday text.

Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.

Papers: Pion Design - Minnenas Atelje "Anemone" & "Ornament", Bazzill - dark teal & french vanilla cardstock, cpoy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Frameabilities, EK Success - corner rounder punch, piercing tool.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Wild Rose 25 mm, Aster Daisies, Gypsophilas, Open Paper Roses 15 mm & 10 mm and Stamens, Storyteller - pearls, Tattered Angels - Chalkboard Glimmermist "Chalk" (on the flowers).

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
Totally Gorjuss - Flower Power
Stamp Something - Something Punched
Do You Stack Up - Birthday
The Play Date Cafe - Blueberry, Cream & Dusty Rose
Shelly's Images/Terifically Thrilling Thursday - Anything Goes
The Shappy Tea Room - Dry Embossing (on my frames)
In A Sweet Pea dream - Wings
Stampavie and More - More than 1 fold
Papirdokkene - Inspiration Photo & Pearls
Creative Friday - Easel-Cards
If The Shoe Fits/Fashionista Friday - Pearls
Totally Papercrafts - Summer

Thanks for stopping by - have a lovely day!
Hugs, Lena Katrine