Stempel Spass

Hi Everyone, despite on what the card says, no happy things are happening in my life. I finally had my cataract surgery and the outcome is so so, thanks to a damaged retina. I see better than before, but not clear and this can not be corrected with glasses. It is what it is. Just hoping my right eye does not give up on me.... And then my dear mother died unexpectedly - she just stopped breathing. My older sister was with her.  At least she did not have to suffer. I am flying to Germany for her funeral, so I am taking a blogging break. So sorry, I won't be able to comment. I know you'll understand. I am playing in the current Pinsights challenge by Ellen Hudson. Although I was tempted to go with the pink ombre inspiration I in the end choose the Pantonte color picture - not that I am such a fan of soft colors, but this is supposed to be a challenge, right?! And I actually managed to stay soft and I do like the outcome. Don't worry, I'll go back to m...

Hi Everyone, I came up with an idea for the current CASology challenge - the cue word is CLEAR.  I used dies by Ellen Hudson and die cut into dark grey card stock. Die cut the diamond again in silver glitter paper, fun foam and added acetate between the fun foam and glitter paper. Pieced it into the opening. Added  the "you" , splatters and Washi tape. I used neon pink card stock for the inside of my card. not sure if you really can see on the picture that my diamond is perfectly clear (and not pink)..... Also linking up with: Mod Squad challenge - Love is in the Air Uniko Studio - anything goes with option of love That CLEARLY was FUN!

Hi Everyone, I really wanted to post this tomorrow, but the EH linky list is closing.....so this can't wait.... I have two cards to share today - one I made for this month  Waffle Flower  challenge - combining the technique (stenciling) with the color and sketch. Those darn cute sheep are by Waffle Flower, of course. The stencil is by TCW - used it with embossing paste. Also linking up with: The Paper Players - CAS Valentine ---- My second card I made for the Mix it up challenge by Ellen Hudson , combining this gorgeous EH die with a MFT sentiment. Added some Wink of Stella, which only shows in the first photo.... ...and some embellishments.... Also linking up with: Seize the Birthday  - CAS birthday Happy Stamping!

Hi Everyone, I finally got over my mental block for the  Winnie & Walter Rerun  and made another card! this time inspired by Heather Pulvirenti's glamorous tag. I took the Multifaceted die and cut myself a stamp out of fun foam. Stamped onto my turquoise card stock and heat embossed it in white. I cut it to size with a stitched die by SSS. The THANKS die is W&W, as is the sentiment. The diamond is by Ellen Hudson.    I just love to make my "own" stamps with fun foam. Cuts down on some of the expenses - you can just buy the die and make your own stamps. Also linking up with: Mod Squad challenge - one die cut Stamp Ink Paper - anything but Christmas As this is my last bog post for 2015 I want to tank all of you for joining my bog or staying with me. I love reading your comments, they brighten my day and keep me going and inspired!  I truly appreciate it. THANK YOU again and I wish you all a happy, healthy and cre...

Hi Everyone, I am back with another stenciled card. This time I used the same stencil twice, once with gold embossing paste and then with regular embossing paste. I added white splatters and the gold thread. the sentiment is by STAMPlorations, mounted with foam tape. http://www.istencils.com/store/products/4065-8-christmas-tree-1 Happy Little Stampers CAS challenge - gilding The Challenge  - Christmas Card Craftin Desert Divas : Christmas Christmas Cards all year Round  - oh Christmas Tree Make my Monday - Oh Christmas Tree Snippets Playground - use a snippet (sentiment strip) Stampin' Royalty Challenge SR#305  -  Winter Theme And here is my second card: I used the technique described by   Jennifer McGuire   this fabulous video . The embossing folder is by  We R Memory Keepers and the dies are by Ellen Hudson and Papertrey. Linking up this card with: Pinsights Challenge by Ellen Hudson...