DT Sketchy Colors - Challenge #129: Sketch

Sunday, Sunday People...
Sundays shines for you :)

Right now, I'm at Experium in Sälen together with my family :)
We stayed here a couple of days early in the Summer, and decided we wanted to go back here for a Weekend in the fall! We love this place!
Just perfect, before I start my 8 weeks of practice in Trysil :)

But there's a new Sunday, and that means a new challenge is up at Sketchy Colors!
For our Challenge #129 we have a new sketch for you to play with, so we really hope you'll play along with us this time!
The DT have made a bunch of georgeous creations for your inspiration, so be sure to check them out as well :)
There's a great price for one winner, sponsored by Korthobby, who is our sponsor for the intire moth of Septhember!

I've made a Gift Bag this time, using one of the cute images and beautiful papers from Bildmålarnas summer release :)
The image is coloured with prismacolors on kraft cardstock.

Gift Bag
Size: 12,5 x 22 cm.
Ink: Adirondack - Espresso & Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Vintage Photo & Seedless Preserves.
Stamps: Bildmålarna - "Mimosa Painting", North Star Stamps - Birthday sentiment.
Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils on kraft.
Papers: Bildmålarna - Flowers of Spring, Bazzill - white & kraft cardstock, kraft paper bag.
Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Label & Long Ovals, Martha Stewart - edge punch, Nellie Snellen - Rose Leaf punch.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Wild Rose 25 mm, Open Paper Roses 15 mm, Lilies, Cosmos Daisies, Poppies, Self Adhesive Pearls & Seem Binding Ribbon, Bildmålarna - charm & chain, dotted organza ribbon.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
ATC's and cards with attitude - anything goes
card making mama's - hearts
daring cardmakers - flowers
fairytale - anything metal
fat pages and cards with attitude - anything goes
the stamp man - alter it
paper crafting journey - anything goes
southern girls - all about the flora
allsorts - anything but square
catch the bug - anything goes

Thank you so much for supporting me by leaving me such sweet comments all the time!
Enjoy your Sunday :)
Hugs, Lena Katrine

GD Lili of the Valley August - 4th Project with a small Tutorial

Wooohooo! It's Friday!!!

I'm back with my last post as a GD for Lili of the Valley this month :)
For my last GD project, I've made two Corner Book Marks, using two of the cutest little images and sentiments from the Summer Bears Companion Stamps Set.
I've even made a small tutorial on how to make these book marks, so I hope you'll enjoy that!
I'm still using up some scraps, so I hope you've got some ideas on how to use up of some of your own scraps this month as well :)
You may also see this post at the LOTV Ideas To Inspire blog ;)

Here we go - the first one up:

Corner Book Mark 1

Size: 5" x 6"

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Seddless Preserves.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - Summer Bears Companion Stamps Set (image & sentiment).

Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.

Papers: Bildmålarna - scraps, Bazzill - vintage pink cardstock (scraps), copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic Circles, Whiff of Joy - Tag die, Nellie Snellen - rose leaf punch.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Doilies, Organza Ribbon, Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Open Paper Roses 10, 15 & 20 mm, Semi Open Paper Roses 8 mm, Rosebuds 4 mm, Bildmålarna - charm & chain.

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How to make a Corner Book Mark

♥ Cut Cardstock in to size 5" x 6"
♥ Find the middle of the top side messuring 6", fold in the corners.

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Cut a panel out of DP for the front in size 4 13/16" x 5 13/16". Cut off the corners to match the grade on the Book Mark in cardstock.

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Cut 2 panels out of DP's to the back side of the Book Mark, 1 in size 1 7/8" x 5 7/8", and 1 in size 4" x 4". Cut the square diagonally (makes 2 triangles), and use just the one triangle on the top of the back.

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Glue the one piece of DP's on to the front of the cardstock...

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... and the 2 pieces to the back.

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Find/cut out bits and bobs to add to the front...

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...and to the back.

♥ Then you're ready to embellish your Corner Book Mark as you wish.

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Corner Book Mark 2

Size: 5" x 6"

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Seedless Preserves.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - Summer Bears Companion Stamps Set (image & sentiment).

Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.

Papers: Bildmålarna - scraps, Bazzill - vintage pink cardstock (scraps), copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Scalloped Circles, Whimsy Stamps - Mini Postage die. Papermania - Leaf mini punch.

Embellihments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Organza Ribbon, Doilies, Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Sweetheart Blossoms, Rosebuds 4 mm, Semi Open Paper Roses 8 mm, Open Paper Roses 10, 15 & 20 mm, charm.

I'm entering these in to these challenges:

crafty creations - a summer scene
the house that stamps built - flowers
I ♥ promarkers - anything goes
perfect sentiments - anything goes
everybody art - anything goes
papelitos - pretty in pink
use it tuesday - ribbon
bunny zoe's crafts - summer
cupcake craft - flowers
stamps & fun = creativity - bingo (charm, joker, flowers)
totally stampalicious - anything goes
truly madly crafty - summer fun
challenges 4 everybody - anything goes
stamptacular sunday - roses and ribbons

Thank you so much to Lisa, Laila and Anne for having me as a GD this month, and
thank you so much to all of you, for supporting my GD posts at Lili of the Valley this month!
This will probably be my last LOTV post for a while ;(
I'm starting my 8 weeks of practice in Trysil next week, and along with loads of school work, and an exam coming up as well, there's not gonna be much time left for crafting for a while, I think ;(
But - I'll still be creating and blogging as often as I can :)

BIG hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Bildmålarna - Christmas #2: Mimosa Skates

Good Morning!

I'm back with a new Christmas card today, using another of the cutest Christmas images ever from Bildmålarna, and some of their georgeous Christmas papers too :)

I've made a triple pocket card this time, and the inspiration for this, did I find in the latest issue of Ett trykk, a card made by the great artist, and friend of mine, Maya :)
The image "Little Winged Friends - Skates" is coloured with Distress Markers - oh my, how I love these markers!!

Triple Pocket Card

Size: 5 1/2" x 7"

Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee (stamping), Distress Ink - Weathered Wood & Pumice Stone (edges).

Stamps: Bildmålarna - Little Winged Friends "Skates" & "Dove", North Star Stamps/Camelia - Christmas sentiments.

Colouring: Distress Markers.

Papers: Bildmålarna - Frosty Christmas "Blue Christmas" & "Christmas Love", Bazzill - teal & white cardstock, Canson - Montval aquarel paper 200g.

Tools: Martha Stewart - Eyelet Lace edge punch, Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Scalloped Rectangles, Memory Box - Distressed Tag die, Whiff of Joy - Sweet Tag dies.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Self Adhesive Pearls, Metal Corners & Seam Binding Ribbon, Bildmålarna - charm & chain.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
just keep on creating - christmas
my mum's craft shop - all the three's (pearls)
the paper shelter - layers on layers
scrapalicious usa - anything goes
simon says... - anything goes
stampavie and more - animal(s)
the emerald faeries - punches/dies
craft-room - pins or charms
creative card crew - christmas
paper and such - wings and things
party time tuesday - anything goes
through the craftroom - anything goes or diva
twisted tuesday - cooling off with inked edges
eureka stamps - anything goes
forever friends - anything goes
tammy's scrappin' corner - lots of layers
the crazy challenge - anything goes
the cutie pie - borders and frames
totally stampalicious - anything goes
whoopsi daisy - two patterned papers

Thank you so much for visiting - take care & have fun!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Sketchy Colors - Challenge #128: Pastels

Happy Monday!

It's a new Monday, and I'm one day behind with my Sketchy Colors Challenge card ;(
Sketchy Colors Challenge #128 is:
Pastels in the colours of light Pink, blue, green & white!
The DT have all made some delighful creations in these soft and light colours, for your inspiration :)
Marianne Design is sponsoring us with one last price this month, so we really hope you'll join us this week!

 

1 1/2 Card
Size: 6" x 6"
Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee, Distress Ink - Weathered Wood & Victorian Velvet.
Stamps: Unknown - image (I really can't remember where this stamp is from ;(, North Star Stamps - birthday sentiment.
Colouring: Distress Markers.
Papers: Pion Design - Grandma's Schoolbook 6" x 6", "Blue Wings" & "Borders", Bazzill - light green & ivory cardstock, Canson - Montval aquarel paper 200g.
Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Label, Martha Stewart - Cherish & Embroidered Floral edge punches + Butterflies punch.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Self Adhesive Pearls, Sweetheart Blossoms, Rosebuds 4 mm, Semi Open Paper Roses 8 mm, Open Paper Roses 10, 15 & 20 mm.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
challenges 4 everybody - anything goes
fat pages and cards with attitude - anything goes
pattie's creations - birthdays
QKR Stampede - anything goes
digi doodle shops best - pearls
paper crafting journey - anything goes
inspired by stamping - photo inspiration (colours)

Sorry for being late with my SC post, but thanks so much for visiting :)
Hugs, Lena Katrine

GD Lili of the Valley August - 3rd Project

Good Morning!

My 3rd post as a GD for Lili of the Valley this month, and my 3rd projects :)
This time Ive made some Mini Tent Cards, using two of the cutest little images from the Summer Bears Companion Stamp Set, coloured with promarkers and prismacolors.
And I'm still using up some scrap papers :)

Mini Tent Card 1

Size: 4" x 4"

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Forest Moss.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - Summer Bears Companion Stamp Set.

Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.

Papers: Maja Design - Fika scraps, Bazzill - green cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Eyelet Squares, Memory Box - Puffy Clouds dies.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Metal Corners & Buttons.

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Mini Tent Card 2

Size: 4" x 4"

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Stormy Sky.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - Summer Bears Companion Stamps Set.

Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.

Papers: Bildmålarna/Inkido - scraps, Bazzill - blue cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Eyelet Circles, Memory Box - Puffy Clouds dies.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Self Adhesive Rhinestones.

I'm entering these in to these challenges:

dude time doodles - buttons
penny's paper crafty - masculine
ladybug crafts ink - summer fun
papelitos - masculine
paper crafting journey - celebrations
bunny zoe's crafts - summer
craft your passion - power of three 
(3 buttons on the green card, three rhinestones in the corners of the blue card)
house of gilli - add a sentiment
truly madly crafty - summer fun

Thank you so much for visiting - enjoy your day!

Hugs, Lena Katrine