GDT Ett trykk 03/2014

Hi again!

Today I thought I'll show you what I made for Ett trykk issue 03/2014.

The theme was gift ideas, and I made a card with three pockets - for gift cards/money etc ;)

Supply list in Norwegian:

Størrelse: ca 4” x 7”
Blekk: Archival Ink – Coffee og Jet Black, Distress Ink – Victorian Velvet og Bundled Sage.
Stempler: Bildmålarna – motiv og tekst, Lili of the Valley – stor tekst, Whimsy Stamps – små tekster.
Papir: Maja Design – Vintage Autumn Basics, Bazzill – hvit og vinrød kartong, Canson – Montval akvarellpapir 200 gr.
Pynt: Wild Orchid Crafts – blomster, halvperler og bånd, Ukjent – vevd bånd.
Utstyr: Tim Holtz – Distress Markers og tag die, Spellbinders – ovale dies, Marianne Design – die, Martha Stewart – kant-utstanser, Nellie Snellen – blad utstanser.

Thank you for visiting - have a nice day!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

A Easel-Card

Good Morning!

Today I'd like to show you a Easel-Card I made for my boyfriend's mum, when she had her birthday a while ago :)

Stamps: Bildmålarna - image, Vilda Stamps - text, sentiment, corner (Norsk textkit 2013) & "splat".

Colouring: Distress Ink Markers.

Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee, Distress Ink - Waethered Wood & Pumice Stone.

Papers: Maja Design - Vintage Spring, Bazzill - cardstock.

Tools: Spellbinders - dies, Martha Stewart - edge punch & butterflies punch, leaves punch.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - doilies, vintage seam binding ribbon, lace, self adhesive pearls, flowers & metal corners, Bildmålarna - charm, eyelets.

Have a great day!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

GD Inzpira Magazine October Issue 2012 - Project 2

Happy Christmas Again!

Here's the other card I made for Inzpira Magazine back in October :)

Pouch Card

Size: 6" x 6"

Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee, Distress Ink - Stormy Sky.

Stamps: Bildmålarna - Mimosa (image), Magnolia - Fire Place (masked together).

Colouring: Distress Markers.

Papers: 3ndypapir - "Verselinjer", "Vinterkvartett" & "Julehilsen", Bazzill - blue & ivory cardstock, Canson - Montval aquarell paper 200g.

Tools: Martha Stewart - Aspen Snowflake punch around the page, Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Scalloped Rectangle.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Lace, Satin Ribbon, Self Adhesive Pearls & Rhinestones, charm, chain, chrushed velvet, Decodan - Glimmer "Transparent White" glitter.

Thanks for swinging by - enjoy your day!
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 #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

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

Kurs hos Unik Hobby

Hei og hå!

Onsdag 7. November kl 17.30 - 20.30 holder jeg kurs hos Unik Hobby igjen :)

Denne gangen skal vi fargelegge et morsomt motiv med Distress Markers, og temaet er: Julehøytid!

Dette må du ha med deg på kurset

Distress Markers i disse fargene:

* Weathered Wood * 

* Chipped Sapphire *

* Scattered Straw *

* Dried Marigold *

* Rusty Hinge *

* Walnut Stain *

Ta også med deg dette:

* Underlag *

* Pensel (f.eks Goldline nr.2) *

* Distress Ink Pad - Chipped Sapphire (og Weathered Wood) *

* (Sminke)svamp til sverting av kanter *

* Flytende Lim *

* Limputer/3D-puter *

* Saks *

* Pinsett *

Øvrig informasjon/påmelding finner du hos Unik Hobby!

Vel møtt til kurs - jeg gleder meg :)

Klem, Lena Katrine

DT Sketchy Colors - Challenge #137: Sketch

Hiya!

Welcome back to my blog :)

Today Sketchy Colors is ready with Challenge #137 and a new SKETCH!

Check out the DT's georgeous projects and the price sponsored by My Heart Pieces at the SC blog :)

I've digged in to my Bildmålarna stamps for this card, and found a Mini Mimosa image I've never used before (shame on me ;). 

I've coloured the cutie with Distress Markers in pretty pastel colours.

Regular Standing Card

Size: 6" x 6"

Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee, Distress Ink - Victorian Velvet, Stormy Sky & Pumice Stone.

Stamps: Bildmålarna - Mini Mimosa Summer, North Star Stamps - sentiment (thinking of you).

Colouring: Distress Markers.

Papers: Maja Design - Vintage Summer Basics, Bazzill - blue & white cardstock, Canson - Montval aquarell paper 200g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Petite Scalloped Circles, Martha Stewart - Swirling Lace edge punch.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Metal Corners, Paper Doilies, Self Adhesive Pearls & Rhinestones, Seam Binding Ribbon, Pearl Bead Hearts, Hydrangeas, Gypsophilas on a Stem, Open Paper Roses 10 & 15 mm, charm.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
brown sugar - anything goes
happy campers - shabby chic
paper crafting journey - ribbon/twine
all that scrap - anything goes
penny's paper-crafty - ribbon and/or buttons
ruby's rainbow - doilies
stamp 'n' doodle - ribbon/twine
anonyme scrappere - metal/charms

Thank you so much for poppin' in!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

GD Make It Crafty

Good Morning!!

I while ago, I got an email from Tracy & Zoe from Make It Crafty, asking if I would like to be their guest designer in Septhemer :)

A bit scary, since there's a lot of amazing artists on their DT, but I couldn't resist trying, since there's so many beautiful items in the Make It Crafty range ;)

Thank you so much, Tracy & Zoe (and the rest of the DT) for having me as your guest - I'm so honored to get this opportunity!

I was so lucky to get two awesome images from Make It Crafty to work with, called "Geeky Love" & "Tree of Love". 

I masked the images together to make a scene, and coloured it with Distress Markers.

I made a Map Card suitable for a (young) couple in love, containing some "Mini Love Hearts" (sweet candy) with a cute tag on inside ;)

Some of the corners on the card, are embellished with "Ornate Corners" some georgeous chipboard embellishments - also from Make It Crafty.

Map Card

Size: 6" x 6"

Ink for stamping: Archival Ink - Coffee & Jet Black.

Ink for the edges: Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass & Pumice Stone.

Images: Make It Crafty - "Geeky Love" & "Tree of Love".

Colouring: Distress Markers.

Colours: Tree & Grass - Forest Moss, Brushed Cordoroy & Walnut Stain.

Skin - Tattered Rose & Tea Dye + Worn Lipstick (cheeks).

Hair - Scattered Straw & Brushed Cordoroy.

Boy's clothes - Pumice Stone, Tumbled Glass & Stormy Sky.

Girl's clothes - Victorian Velvet, Walnut Stain & Pumice Stone.

Sky - Tumbled Glass.

Sentiment on the front: Papirloftet - "The best times are the ones we have together".

Sentiment inside: Heartfelt Design - "The smile in the eye, is the light in the window, that tell you that you're home".

Sentiments on the tag: North Star Stamps - "The flowers of tomorrow, are the seeds of today" & Heartfelt Design - "Like the flowers needs sun, does the humans need love".

Papers: Maja Design - Vintage Summer Basics, Bazzill - teal & brownish cardstock, Canson - Montval aquarell paper 200g.

Tools: Martha Stewart - Doily Heart edge punch, Whiff of Joy - Tag die.

Embellishments: Make It Crafty - Ornate Corners chipboard, Wild Orchid Crafts - Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Seam Binding Ribbon, Guipure Lace, Paper Doilies, Sweetheart Blossoms, Rosebuds 4 mm, Open Paper Roses 10, 15 & 20 mm, Bildmålarna - charm.

This post can also be found at the Make It Crafty Store Blog, along with lots and lots of inspiration from the amazingly talented DT :)

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
paper play - flowers & lace
the paper shelter - anything goes
penny's paper-crafty - more than one fold
ruby's rainbow - trees
simon says... - anything goes
whimsy stamps - anything goes
papercraft star - key and/or lock (key on the door charm)
bearly mine - sentiment
creative crafts - anything goes
deep ocean - more than 2 colours
party time tuesday's - anything goes
love to create - anything goes
stamp & create - anything goes
no matter which challenge - die cuts and/or punches
stamptacular sunday - bling it on
the craft place - bling it on
papiravisen - tag
card & scrap - flowers
crafty catz - lace & ribbon
fat pages with attitude - anything goes
stampin' for the weekend - feeling floral
heck of a challenge - anything goes
ladybug crafts - anything goes

Thank you so much for taking a peek at my card today - enjoy your Weekend!

♥'s & hugs, Lena Katrine