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Hello creative friends!

Today a tag in grungy industrial vintage style, just for fun. 

I just felt like it as balsam for the soul :-).

 close up's

on the left side can you see used notebook paper in background

I want to share this vintage tag here

Frilly and Funkie 'Let me count the ways' 3 colours

Canvas Corp Brands #ccbchallenge

3 colours + notebook paper 

 

Simon says stamp Monday challenge 'Things with wheels'

Happy weekend!

Kerstin xo

Time for Chocolate

Hello!

What can be better as a big cup of hot chocolate in this cold season?! 

I was inspired to create a vintage layout to my favourite theme - Chocolate - 

because ''She doesn't ask silly questions, chocolate understands'' ;-)

 Suitable to this theme I used the Maja Design paper collection 'Fika'

here can you find some wonderful shades of brown papers

in combination with the right motifs as cups, muffins, teapots and much more

some close up's

 

 

I want to share this layout 
More than words Always & Quote
My inspiration theme Chocolate, 
because is my medicine, always and forever :-)

 

I hope I could inspire you to try some new themes.

What's your favourite?

Thanks for your visit!

Kerstin xo

Longing for Spring

Hello friends!

 It's time that the winter finally comes to an end, right?! 

I want spring :-)!!

But unfortunately we still have to be patient. 

That were my thoughts behind this new art journal spread. 

On the left side you can see the gray everyday life in the city and on the right side the first signs of spring after the sun has managed to shine through the thick clouds.

some close up's

I used some Dusty Attic chippies to expand the photo

some letters made with cutting dies and Tim Holtz Idea-ology stickers

a combination of stamps, cutting dies, photo and chipboard

I love this amazing 'Umbrella man'

dark wintertime

 first warming golden rays of the sun

I want to share this art journal pages here

Simon says stamp Monday challenge - Typography  

Lindys Stamp Gang February

I also used three colour sprays inspired from this monthly moodboard

Blue Hawaiian Shimmer Spray

Edelweiss Moos Green Shimmer Spray 

Drop Dead Gorgeous Shimmer Spray

Happy crafting!

Kerstin xo

A very special gift box for Calico Craft Parts

Welcome!

The ATB Cube Kit was still on my crafting table, 
I wanted to make a cube, but didn't quite know what I should presenting in the hole. 
Then I had a sparkling idea, why not combine both and use the ATB as gift box.

 Tips & Tricks
more details can you find here 

 some close up's

 left side

 right side

front side

 frontside Steampunk heart

Top view

Valentine's Day is approaching and you can also hide sweets 

or for a good friend with some crafting stuff ;-)

 
I hope, I could inspire you to try unusual things as well.

The heart comes from a whole collection of new awesome 

Steampunk shapes,

fascinating!! 

I want to share this here,
A Vintage Journey February - Your hearts desire

Thanks for your visit my friends!

Kerstin xo

At the beach - Februar Moodboard Dusty Attic

Hello!

I was inspired by the colour palette and the nature elements
 in our February Moodboard. 

This picture reminds me on campfires
 on the beach in our holidays.

The little sheltie dog on my photo is our sunshine 'Filou' on a beach walk.

 Suitable to our February Moodboard I choose a neutral beige monochrome paper

 from Maja Design as background.

 more details and some tips & tricks 

how you can work with this chipboards

can you find here

Many thanks for your visit

and I hope I could inspire you to create your very own, amazing idea.

Happy crafting!

Kerstin xo

Where is the sun?!

Welcome!

February has begun, it's still winter time.

In my last layout were the beautiful pages of the winter to discover, 

a magical dreamy castle like from a storybook. 

 The everyday life has got us again and unfortunately is it too often dark, gray and gloomy.

But if the sun manages to make its way through the thick clouds, a hint of spring is already noticeable.

Today I want to introduce you to a slightly different mixed media layout. 

It shows a city silhouette in background in shades of grey

because I wanted a grungy look..

I used a monochrome paper from the latest paper collection, 
it's a beautiful blue tone and always suitable for a winter mood.

which papers I used can you find here

I'm a big fan of this neutral monochrome paper collections,
because I always like to go with my intuition,
you have such a lot of possibilities to create your very own idea.

some details

 a small cabochon in the middle of a gear chipboard

Together with a small photo 'Love the Sun',

 I use only a part from a cutting dies 'Flowers' as shining sun.

Don't give up because this winter also comes to an end, hopefully soon!!

Other products used: Cutting dies, Dusty Attic Chipboards, Embossing powder, Stencils, Gesso (white, black + clear), Rust acrylic colours, Deco-Granules, Cabochon, Silver Metallic Paint 

Many thanks for your visit!

Have a beautiful time!

Kerstin xo

Smile with your heart

Hello creative friends!

  I'm back with a new inspiration for you. 

So let's start with our monthly challenge at SASPC

- it is - as usual - an

Our February challenge is, as usual...

 

Anything Goes - Steampunk/Industrial

I was inspired to make a new art journal spread in grungy style 

with some creative techniques for a varied background.

 I used crackle paints, embossing folder, stencils and cutting dies.

some details

My  teamies at SASPC have come up with many 
inspiring and different versions

on the theme this time.

Please have a look and feel you inspired to create your own idea.

We are looking forward to see your new creations! 

Happy crafting!

Kerstin