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designed by n*Studio features: Riikka Kovasin

One of the things that make me really giddy is when I spy someone using my new stamps by Stampendous or also my Stencils with StencilGirl Products So I thought once in a while I would feature the work of those wonderful talented people with a new Series called: designed by n*Studio features:…..

And today I feature: Riikka Kovasin

I met Riikka several times online and offline as my student in my Mixed Media classes and it has always been a delight to have this super talented girl. I love what she did with my stamps and templates so without further ado..here is what Riikka has to say and show herself :)

Hello there! I am Riikka Kovasin. I’m a mixed media style scrapbooker from Finland. I adore getting my hands into paints and mists! To me the process of creating is equally important than the finished page. I think that scrapbooking is a form of self-expression and I’m creating pages partly because of that and partly because I want to document our lives to my two children.

I was fortunate enough to meet Nathalie during an event by her and Birgit Koopsen in the Netherlands. There I got the chance to see her stencils live and bought myself one of them. I immediately fell in love with the crackle stencil and now I only regret that I didn’t get other designs, too! I’ve used the stencil in several projects already and my husband was inspired by it when he was designing his guitar. In these projects I used it to make an embossed piece of vellum.

I like how versatile the pattern is and how you can create a subtle effect with it or go bold. It goes perfectly to vintage style, but can also be used in modern ones!

When I first saw Nathalie’s stamp designs I knew I had to get some! They are so perfect for backgrounds and layering! They’re unique in their designs and have a lovely mixed media feeling in them.

I love the circular designs and my absolute favorite is the stitched style circle.

And who wouldn’t like something extra – I love the fact that all the sets include a stencil, too!

I used the extra stencil in the other layout to create the background and the “Wired” stamp set in both layouts and the cards.

Thank you so much Riikka, I love how you used the Crackle Stencil on the vellum and the beautiful colorful way with embossing powders you used the stencil in the Wired Stamp Set as well as the Stamps. Gorgeous!

Here are the n*Studio products that Riikka used:

n*Studio Wired Cling Rubber Stamp

Crackle Stencil L169

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thank you for visiting today- have a gorgeous day
Nat

Nat

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Kripa

July 18, 2014 at 10:20 am | #

Love the Los and d card too. You work magic with ur supplies riikka

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Kathy P

June 29, 2014 at 2:44 pm | #

Hello, Riikka! Love what you have done in today’s post! You’ve made me decide that I must have those stencils!!!! Thanks for your inspiration!

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Riikka

June 29, 2014 at 12:41 pm | #

Thank you so much for having me here Nat! <3

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Laura Strack

June 29, 2014 at 10:45 am | #

Love how Rikka used your Stencil and stamps. Love the texture and color on the vellum. Beautiful! Love seeing all the wonderful artist using your awesome stamps and stencils. It is so inspiring.

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Sue Clarke

June 29, 2014 at 9:49 am | #

Great cards and I love the LO’s too!
I just used one of Nat’s stamps to do a background page in my art journal (the long one that looks like a weaving).

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designed by n*Studio features: Judi Kauffman

Cards Stampendous Tutorial

And today I feature: Judi Kauffman

Judi and I met several years ago at CHA and ever since I have been blessed by her friendship, advice and honest opinion in many fields of my artistic life. I am super stoked that Judi played with my stamps and templates – and she even wrote a tutorial for the cards she created. Here is what she has to say and more about herself (Judi has no blog- so leave some love here for her)

About Judi:

Judi Kauffman wears, and has always worn, many hats at the same time. She is a designer, writer, and teacher who has worked in the craft industry for over 25 years. She has also been a graphic artist, art director, photo stylist, illustrator, and weaver. She has an undergraduate degree in printmaking and a master’s in fibers. Judi’s projects, articles, and reviews appear in a wide variety of magazines, she works for several manufacturers in design and product development. She is a frequent guest artist for Elizabeth Craft Designs, Walnut Hollow, StencilGirl Products, and other manufacturers. She has also written five books (alas, all now out of print).

Thank you for inviting me! My project: Cards made with nothing but rectangles! But there are other options for stamped and stenciled Shimmer Sheetz: Mat and frame your creations instead of using them for card fronts. Incorporate pieces into art journals and mixed media projects. Stamp and stencil with alcohol inks formulated for non-porous surfaces instead of paint (StazOn). Stitch the layers instead of using adhesive (set the machine to 5-6 stitches per inch, or use a piercing tool and hand-sew).

1. Stamp and stencil three 5” x 12” pieces (one package) of Fire Opal Gemstones Shimmer Sheetz using acrylic craft paint (shown: Primary Yellow, Sea Breeze, Metallic Bronze, and Traditional Raw Umber – or choose your own combination).

2. When the paint is dry, cut 2 of the pieces into thirds, each piece measuring 4” x 5”, for six of the cards.

3. Cut the remaining piece into assorted smaller rectangles, at least 5 of which are sized at 2.5” x 3.5”.

4. Cut a piece of cardstock measuring 9” x 5.5” for each card base (make seven). Score and fold in half (card size: 4.5” x 5.5”, folded at the left).

***Use double-sided adhesive strips for steps 5, 7, and 8.

5. Center and adhere a 4” x 5” Shimmer Sheetz rectangle on six card bases. Center and adhere a 2.5” x 3.5” piece of solid color cardstock on the seventh card base.

6. For added texture, emboss some of the small rectangles with Lots of Dots embossing folder, lightly sand to tone down the shine and highlight the dots.

7. Mat some of the small rectangles onto solid color cardstock, leaving a narrow border.

8. Arrange and rearrange the pieces, layering them as shown or as you prefer. Attach the layers. (Use the last couple of scraps for the seventh card.)

9. Using strong-hold Tombow Power Tabs to secure embellishments (found objects, beads, gems, charms, fibers).

10. Cards with low relief, unbreakable embellishments can be mailed in standard envelopes, others should be delivered in person or mailed between sturdy cardboard in a padded envelope.

Note: Shimmer Sheetz is reflective and difficult to capture in photographs, it changes color depending on the light and angle at which it’s viewed! Fire Opal is my favorite, but there are over 20 other choices (including sampler packs).

Thank you so much Judi – I so love how the stamps and stencils pop off those gorgeous Shimmer Sheetz – make me want to play with those instantly! I love the cards!

SUPPLIES Judi used for the Cards:

Stamps and Stencils – N*Studio by Nathalie Kalbach in Wired, Grunge, and Mish Mesh (Stampendous!)

Surfaces – Fire Opal Gemstones Shimmer Sheetz, one 3-sheet package (Elizabeth Craft Designs, www.ecraftdesigns.com); Assorted solid color cardstock

Paints – Americana Acrylic Paint in Sea Breeze, Primary Yellow, and Traditional Raw Umber; Dazzling Metallics Metallic Paint in Bronze (DecoArt)

Adhesives – Double sided adhesive sheets (Elizabeth Craft Designs); Power Tabs (Tombow)

Other – Lots of Dots embossing folder (Elizabeth Craft Designs); Machine for embossing (Big Shot, Cuttlebug, or other); Stencil brush; Assorted embellishments; Craft knife, gridded ruler, cutting mat

Here are the n*Studio Stamps Judi used:

n*Studio Mish Mesh Cling Rubberstamp

n*Studio Wired Cling Rubber Stamp

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thank you for visiting today- have a gorgeous day
Nat

Nat

Comments (18)

Tracy

July 12, 2014 at 8:19 am | #

I think I have that butterfly :P I’ve never worked with shimmer sheets, but I love that change of colors from different angles. I love the patterns you made with the stencils, stamps and inks. And I really like the cards with the gem and the butterfly. I’m not usually one for blig, but it’s the perfect complement. And the dice you used, so cute! (I’m a rpg girl, too:P)

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Laura Strack

June 20, 2014 at 1:43 am | #

Amazing artistry, Judy. No wonder Nathalie respects your opinion. You’ve created some gorgeous work. Thank you for sharing and for your step out. I can only imagine the beauty in person.

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- judi kauffman
  
  June 21, 2014 at 4:29 pm | #
  
  Thank you for the kind words. Shimmer Sheetz really is amazing in person. I like all of the colors and all three coatings but Fire Opal and Amethyst are my absolute favorites!
  
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Kelly Belton

June 19, 2014 at 7:58 pm | #

Just. Beautiful. Wow.

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Debbie L.

June 18, 2014 at 10:19 pm | #

These works are absolutely beautiful Judi. I am motivated to get out some paints, stencils and Shimmer Sheetz. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful work with us.

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Mary Beth Shaw

June 18, 2014 at 11:56 am | #

Judi, Judi, Judi – I didn’t know you had dogs!?! Just another reason I need to visit you :)
This work is absolutely stunning. STUNNING. Beautifully done.
Hugs, my friend.

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Denise

June 18, 2014 at 9:08 am | #

Such vibrant colors and combinations Judi!! You really rock those stamps and stencils. Great cards!

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Seth

June 17, 2014 at 4:48 pm | #

Great new feature Natalie. I have had the pleasure to have also met Judi at CHA. I really admire her “many hats” as well as her artwork. Great use of your stencils here!

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Denise Spillane

June 17, 2014 at 12:56 pm | #

Natalie, what a great idea for posting. Judi, your artwork is amazing. I love the depth of color and texture. Each piece is stunning.

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Darla

June 17, 2014 at 12:09 pm | #

Judi’s art is always an inspiration. I love the combinations and colors she used on these.

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Holly Young

June 17, 2014 at 12:09 pm | #

I love the texture and depth you’ve achieved in your projects. The colors are so vibrant! Very pretty!

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Brenda

June 17, 2014 at 11:48 am | #

I am not familiar with shimmer sheets but yours look fab! Just another thing to add to the wish list:) Looking forward to seeing more of cards!

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- judi kauffman
  
  June 17, 2014 at 1:07 pm | #
  
  Brenda, Shimmeer Sheetz is waterproof, colorfast (garment-quaity) Mylar so it can be used for projects like these cards as well as to make embellishments for art quilts, mixed media – and I’ve made custom sequins for clothing, too. Nathalie included the link to the company in the supply list.
  
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Bibi Lindahl

June 17, 2014 at 9:10 am | #

Wow, love these cards! I’ve used Shimmer Sheetz a lot, and I think the use of these stamps with acrylic paint shows yet another cool use of those Sheetz. I know the cards must be even more stunning in person when you see the shine of the Shimmer Sheetz come through between the paint. Very cool stamps, by the way. The one that looks like a sunburst looks really cool on the cards. Well done, both of you! :-)

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Amante del Papel

June 17, 2014 at 9:05 am | #

amazing work!

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- judi kauffman
  
  June 17, 2014 at 10:09 am | #
  
  Thank you. The stamps and stencils make it so easy and so much fun.
  
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Cheryl

June 17, 2014 at 8:17 am | #

I like these designs – a lot! I’ll be looking for more of Judi’s art. Also, being a dog lover – I’m curious – are those Affenpinschers in the photo with Judi?

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- judi kauffman
  
  June 17, 2014 at 10:07 am | #
  
  They’re standard poodle puppies. We’ve had standard poodles for 38 years and have been so happy with all three. I love dogs in general!
  
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Simon Says Stamp or – Hold Your Horses, Nat Made Cards ;)

Cards Papercrafts Stampendous Stamps

Very thrilled to be the guest poster on Simon Says Stamp Blog today. They do carry all my signature n*Studio Stamps designed for Stampendous! Check out how I made the cards and what I used on their blog.

Have a wonderful day!!!

Nat

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andrene

March 30, 2014 at 1:18 pm | #

Your cards are fantastic!! A pleasant surprise to see the card version of your MM talent! Left some love on the SSS blog for you!!

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Sue Clarke

March 29, 2014 at 9:32 am | #

I love that your stamps are so versatile Nat.

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Julie Filatoff

March 29, 2014 at 9:31 am | #

Yay! Nat made cards. Very good.

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Kathy P

March 29, 2014 at 9:04 am | #

Such fun cards, Nat…love those stamps! Congrats on being featured at Simon Says!

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Nurse Ratchet

March 29, 2014 at 8:36 am | #

Nat..these are fabUlous..and you have given me inspriration to make some cards with my favourite stamp sets!!

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Jackie P Neal

March 29, 2014 at 7:27 am | #

Wonderful cards Nat- very organic and fun!

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Sore Today, Strong Tomorrow or… Card

Acrylic paint Cards Stampendous Stamps

I made this card for my trainer Kim at the gym. We had a little surprise party for her since she is leaving and we all had a great time with her. In fact…she was a great motivator and kept me sane right after I moved from Germany. She is a big reason for being able to deal with homesickness a lot…having a daily goal to go to the gym and socializing with her and other neighbors has been good for me. Glad I will still see her though for kickboxing workout (yeah man…LOL…I am doing it …it is good for me ;) )

The saying on the card is actually by my trainer- I love that one…it can be adapted to many other things too ;)

It was a pretty big card…we all had to sign…while eating bagels, cream cheese and biscuits…hello carbs and love handle adding food – LOL :)

Here is what I used for the card

n*Studio Grunge Cling Ruberstamp	n*Studio Mish Mesh Cling Rubberstamp	n*Studio Wired Cling Rubber Stamp	Ranger Distress Paint Picked Rasberry
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress Paint – Mustard Seed	Distress Paint Weathered Wood	Distress Paint Black Soot	Corkstock Adhesive Back Sheet
Watercolor Paper

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Have a gorgeous day

Nat

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Amante del Papel

March 25, 2014 at 12:19 pm | #

FAntastic Page!

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designed by n*Studio features: Cheiron Brandon

Cards Stampendous Stamps

And today I feature: Cheiron Brandon

Cheiron has been stamping and making cards since she took her first card making class in 2004. She has been published in Paper Crafts Magazine and teaches card making classes at The Ink Pad in NYC and One Little Spark in Little Egg Harbor, NJ . Recently she has started art journaling and loves mixing those techniques into her cards. By day, she works in the financial district and loves coming home at night to relax at her craft table. She lives in New Jersey with her husband Paul and their adorable rescue dog Big Boy.

And here are Cheiron’s amazing cards using my stamps and what she wrote about them:

I am always looking for different ways to use my stamps and I thought it would be fun to use them on cards. For the first one, I used the shapes to create a landscape to fit my tiny house. The circle became a “sun”, the dots “clouds” and the mesh type stamp was stamped in two different greens to create the “grass”. I used the stencils that come with the stamp sets to create the patterned paper that I cut the house out of.

For the second card I used the burlap stamp and embossed it with some tan embossing powder. It is the perfect stamp to ground an object on a card without adding a lot of bulk. The little heart was cut out of some scraps that I had made into a collage.

For the last card, I created “a work of art” by using Distress paints in dusty concord, evergreen bough and tarnished brass to paint directly on the stamp. A simple greeting makes it complete.

I love using these stamps in my art journaling, but am also glad that they are so versatile that card makers can use them as well.

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Thank You Cheiron for sharing your wonderful cards with me. I so love how you used the in so many different ways, creating backgrounds, whimsical landscapes and grounding totally related to the sentiments on the cards. LOVE!

Please check out Cheiron’s Blog– she posts heaps of inspiring projects there and I am sure you will enjoy it!

If you have done something with my stamps or stencils I would sure love to see

Here are the n*Studio Product Cheiron used:

n*Studio Grunge Cling Ruberstamp

n*Studio Mish Mesh Cling Rubberstamp

n*Studio Wired Cling Rubber Stamp

InLinkz.com

Have a wonderful day!

hugs

Nat

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Krista b

February 25, 2014 at 9:29 pm | #

I love the burlap stamp and the embossing idea. I just added to my list! So happy to see your new products. Best of luck!

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Wida

February 25, 2014 at 12:12 pm | #

Fabulous collection especially the second one, I love that gold texture in the background

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Gigi Desine

February 25, 2014 at 10:43 am | #

As you know Nathalie, I lOVE LOVE LOVE your roulette, round stamp…..it is so versatile, as we see by the card above….I never would have thought to use it as a sun!! Too cool! Thanks for introducing a new artist, great idea by the way……TTFN

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JJ Bolton

February 24, 2014 at 8:06 pm | #

Love Cheiron’s creations! So much texture and detail! I have to say my favorite is the heart card. The burlap stamp on the teal paper is amazing! Just beautiful!

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Tessa Wise

February 24, 2014 at 7:25 pm | #

Love these cards! Such a cool mix of textures! I’ve been eyeing these stamps at my local store- I think I’ll have to pick them up next time I’m there!

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Connie C

February 24, 2014 at 11:23 am | #

Great cards and I love the burlap stamp. It’s on backorder at the Stampendous web site. Are your stamps available anywhere else?

Thanks…
Connie C.

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- nathalie-kalbach
  
  February 24, 2014 at 12:07 pm | #
  
  Hi Connie- here is a link ot my page where I listed the stores that I know of that carry my stamps :) http://www.nathaliesstudio.com/resume/nstudio-stencils/ I hope that helps.
  Nat
  
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Miriam Prantner

February 24, 2014 at 9:45 am | #

Loving these cards, what a great range of possibilities! The scene created on the first is so sweet, especially love how she created the sun, and I just LOVE that burlap stamp on the second. The last really is a work of art!

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Jocelyn Olson

February 24, 2014 at 9:11 am | #

Wow! Cheiron’s cards are amazing!! I love the different techniques she used. I’m off to pin that awesome heart/burlap one!

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Emily Leiphart

February 24, 2014 at 9:07 am | #

I love all three of these cards, Cheiron! Just wow. Each one has such amazing detail and creativity!!

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Jingle

February 24, 2014 at 8:52 am | #

These are awesome!!! I love the middle one super tons!

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Susanne V

February 24, 2014 at 8:41 am | #

Great stamps and so versatile!

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Sue Clarke

February 24, 2014 at 8:24 am | #

Love how she made it a sun. Nice and bright for a long winter.

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kat82ren

February 24, 2014 at 6:38 am | #

I want this stamps!

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Follow the White Rabbit …or Frohe Ostern

Cards Easter Easter Bunny Scrapbooking White Rabbit

Happy Easter and welcome to the Easter blog hop! Today is the day when we tumble-down the rabbit’s hole and hop after the White Rabbit. The rabbit hops from blog to blog, from country to country all around the cyber scrapbooking world!

Although the countries and styles vary and designers participating had a free choice what to create for the hop, the pieces of art have all something in common. If you’re familiar with Alice in Wonderland, you might remember that the White Rabbit, which Alice followed and found the Wonderland, had a pocket watch. So in this hop the common theme is the time piece. You can find an interpretation or a way to incorporate a clock in every creation! Inspiring, right?

So please hop along and remember to leave a comment at every stage! That way you ensure as many tickets for the raffle as possible. You’ll have just a week to participate (to April 8th at noon GMT) for the giveaway put together from donations from 7 Dots Studio, BadgesFolie, Garn&Mehr, Stromsvigt and Wycinanka.

So enjoy the hop and find the inspiring Wonderland of scrapbooking!

So here is my take on the Follow The White Rabbit Easter Hop – I was inspired by the cute logo so I had to use this for my easter cards :)

Supplies: Theresa Collins Stationary Noted Paper Collection, Autumn Leaves Stamps, Prima Marketing Clock, Liquitex Acrylic Ink, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Squares, Ranger Archival Ink

So now follow the other links and comment in order to be able to win one of the awesome prices :)

Here are the hop stops:

Happy Easter for those of you who celebrate Easter and a wonderful day for all of you!

hugs

nat

Über*Media is my series of online workshops that is dedicated to different kinds of media that cross a variety of materials. I also teach project based online workshops which you can find here.

Nat

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Paula

April 8, 2013 at 12:33 pm | #

Beautiful cards, I love the fresh colors!

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kiala

April 8, 2013 at 12:32 pm | #

Surprising and lovely bunny card!

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Milla

April 8, 2013 at 9:31 am | #

Love this!

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Cecilia

April 7, 2013 at 10:33 pm | #

It´s a funny rabbit. I love your work always

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Helen

April 6, 2013 at 5:29 am | #

Such a fun and happy project. Happy Easter :)

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Anski

April 5, 2013 at 11:08 pm | #

Looks amazing, really fun how you used the logo! :)

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scrapvat

April 5, 2013 at 9:12 pm | #

This is the coolest little bunny ever… love how you created it. Awesome!

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elina.

April 5, 2013 at 8:29 pm | #

Cute Easter cards! I like especially the one below. :) It actually reminds me of an old childrens program, Kössi Kenguru, in Finland! :)

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Ellihe

April 4, 2013 at 8:32 pm | #

Funny bunnies & nice cards :)

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Sofia.V

April 4, 2013 at 6:01 pm | #

There’s cute, fun and creative at the same time!

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lehtipollo

April 4, 2013 at 12:57 am | #

Ooh, fantastic and so creative!

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Svetlana V

April 3, 2013 at 5:20 pm | #

Cool project! Thanks for sharing !

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versq

April 3, 2013 at 12:56 pm | #

First time visiting your blog. Thank you for inspiration! :)

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Екатерина_М

April 3, 2013 at 9:40 am | #

хи-хи)) парусник))) это же зайка))))
а на лодочу все же похоже))

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Екатерина_М

April 3, 2013 at 9:38 am | #

красивый парусник)))

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linda trapp

April 3, 2013 at 3:50 am | #

terrific card, love the composition and color choice

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Denise Bryant

April 2, 2013 at 11:46 pm | #

Love your mixed media card!

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laura m.

April 2, 2013 at 5:28 pm | #

Lovely card! Thanks for sharing :)

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eilaeila

April 2, 2013 at 5:04 pm | #

Hey hey hey Miss Sunshine! Hope all’s got with you and your auntie M. Ha ha you got me here, thought I’d find one of your fabbo mixed media canvases! these cards are so so cute, really love the graphic sails and sweet colours. Hope your long weekend was a really good one!! xoxoxoxox

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Miharu

April 2, 2013 at 12:50 pm | #

So great… :) Beautiful!

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