Wednesday, December 31, 2014

New Year - New Header

How do you like my new header??


First I masked off the letters and then I colored over them with Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors.

I am wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Creative New Year.

Yours,
Tanja


Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge

Hi there,

I have another fantastic announcement to make: I am part of the Addicted to Stamps and More! Challenge Design Team.



I was so happy, when I got Kylie's eMail and I cannot wait to start creating for this wonderful challenge.

I hope to see you there.

Yours,
Tanja

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Christmas Card

Hi there,

I just wanted to show you the Christmas card that I got from my husband:



Here is a close-up of the cute little bears and the cute little mouse:


Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,
Tanja

Monday, December 29, 2014

Colour me ...! Challenge

Hi there,

today, I have a very exciting announcement to make. It was so hard for me to keep it a secret.

I am part of the new Design Team of the Colour me ...! Challenge. Isn't that awesome?!


I hope you will join us on our first challenge in 2015.

See you there.

Yours,
Tanja

1 Stamp - 10 Tags ... Part 1 - Watercolor Stamping

Hi there,

this is the first tag of my little series "1 Stamp - 10 Tags" that I created for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

 

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

Just add Ink Challenge #246 - Giving

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says anything goes

Here in Germany we finally had a white Christmas after all.
Have a snowy day and be sure to visit again next week for part two of my little series.

Yours,
Tanja

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Christmas Postcard Shaker

Hi there,

today, I have another Christmas card for you:



Here is a close-up:



I would like to take part in the following challenges:

Lawnscaping Challenge No. 96: Merry Christmas


Colour Me ...! Challenge #51


Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says anything goes

Have some wonderful Christmas Days.

Yours,
Tanja

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Magical XMAS

Hi there,

just a quick post to show you my take on 12 Tags of 2014 - December:


Here is a close-up:


I would like to join the following challenges:

12 Tags of 2014 - December


Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #7 - Tic Tac Toe

Die or Punch - Glitter - Star


Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says Winter Inspiration


Have a magical day.

Yours,
Tanja

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Christmas Elf Box - Part Two

Hi there,

a while ago I created a Christmas Elf Box for my son to give to my daughter for Christmas. Yesterday, I finished the one for my daughter to give to my son - there will be his first fountain pen inside.



Here is a close-up of the elf girl:


Here you have a closer look at the tag:


And here you can see the two boxes next to each other:


I would like to join the following challenges:

Waltzingmouse Fanatics Challenge - Anything goes

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge - Anything goes with the optional Twist Love

Time Out Challenge #21 - Christmas is Love with all the Trimmings

Southern Girls Challenge - Get your Christmas Cheer flowing

Creative Friday Challenge #118: Geschenkverpackung

Have a christmassy day.

Yours,
Tanja

Friday, December 19, 2014

You have my Heart

Hi there,

today, I have a cute little card all about love for you:



Here is a close-up:


I would like to take part in the following challenges:

Mama Elephant and Me - December Challenge


Shopping our Stash Challenge #181: Red Alert

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #126 - Anything goes with the optional Twist Love

Little Tangles Challenge #51 - Bling Bling!


Have a day full of love.

Yours,
Tanja

Monday, December 15, 2014

Sending Holiday Cheer

Hello,

today, I have another Christmas card that I would like to show you:



Here is a close-up:


I would like to link this card up to the following challenges:

Waltzingmouse Stamps December Pajama Party



Waltzingmouse Fanatics Challenge - Anything goes 

Jingle Belles Challenge - Anything goes

Just us Girls Challenge #271 - Mixed Media


Shopping our Stash Challenge #180 - Favorite Technique 
(heat-embossing, using wood embellishments)

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Simon says Bling it on

Have a christmassy week.

Yours,
Tanja


Friday, December 12, 2014

Karten Kunst - Yeti

Hello,

I created another card for the Karten-Kunst Blog:



Here is a close-up of the Yeti:


I would like to link this card up to the following challenges:

Jingle Belles Challenge - Anything goes

Little Tangles Challenge #50 - Embossing


Muse Challenge #97

how I got inspired by Therese: I wanted to put a not so usual critter in the center of attention and created my own background

Shopping our Stash Challenge #180 - Favorite Technique (heat-embossing)

Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says bling it on

52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge - Pick a Previous (I picked Theme Challenge #15 Christmas Animals)


Have fun creating.

Yours,
Tanja

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Christmas Blessings

Hi there,

this is the Christmas card that I created with a cute new digital stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs:




Here is a close-up of the lovely little angel:


I would like to join the following challenges:

Gerda Steiner Designs - December Challenge - Holiday Angels

Jingle Belles Challenge - Anything goes

Shopping our Stash Challenge #180: Favorite Technique (creating backgrounds with Distress Inks)

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says Christmas/Holidays

Just us Girls Challenge #270 - Word Week


City Crafters Challenge #241 - Glittering Snowflakes

Kylie is addicted to Stamps -  Christmas Card Challenge

52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge - Pick a previous Challenge


I picked Sketch #26 - March 2014


Have a sparkly day.

Yours,
Tanja

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Sparkling Christmas

Hi there,

my second post today is a fun card that I created with the From the Heart Stamps Stamp of the Month. If you are also interested in a beautiful Christmas landscape, click here.



Here is a close-up of the fun little guy:


I would like to link this card up to the following challenges:

From the Heart Stamps - Digital Stamp of the Month Challenge

I {heart} Card Sketches w/a tWiSt Challenge #No.89 


Just us Girls Challenge #270 - Word Week


Creative Friday Challenge #117 - weihnachtliches/winterliches Tag ... oder Tag auf Karte

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says Christmas/Holidays

Enjoy your weekend.

Yours,
Tanja

Karten-Kunst - Pine Trees

Hi there,

here is a new card for the Karten-Kunst Blog:



Here is a close-up of the sweet little fox:


I would like to join the following challenges with my creation:

52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge - Pick a Previous (February 2014 - Christmas Landscapes)


Jingle Belles Challenge - Anything goes

Naughty or Nice Challenge #10 - Winter Holidays


Simon says Stamp Monday Challenge - Holiday Cards

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says Christmas/Holidays

Kylie is addicted to Stamps -  Christmas Card Challenge

This is my first post for today. If you are also interested in a fun reindeer bird, click here.

Have a great weekend.

Yours,
Tanja





Friday, December 5, 2014

Season's Greetings

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you this clean and layered snowman-tag-card that I created:


Here is a close-up of the cute little snowman:


I would like to join the following challenges:

Lawnscaping Challenge No. 95 - White on White


The Card Concept Challenge #24 - Snowman (Make a Tag)


Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #124 - CAS 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says Christmas/Holidays

How do you like my new watermark??

Yours,
Tanja