Here is a birthday card which I made for a girlfriend this summer.

It is always fun to make a special card for a creative friend. They seem to really appreciate all the little details and finer brush stokes. 😀

As I looked at the finished card from above, I considered putting a little vase with a rose in the middle of the card. (But then I decided it might be a little overkill :-D)

I love this type of card with all of the possibilities!

I have just recieved a box filled with the new Stampin‘ Up Autumn-Winter catalogues :-D, beautiful design paper, new punches, embellishments and holiday stamp sets… all very exciting, but I am not ready for snowmen and pine cones just yet!!! I am still enjoying the sunny weather, blooming flowers and sandy beach feelings. I am sure that the fall feeling will come as soon as I unpack the box and get my hands on the new stash. Until then, I will be soaking up the last days of summer!

Cynthia „Stempelwalküre“

Just a little stamping ink and water…

a little soft water coloring technique and a piece of scrap design paper…

Ta – taaaam, finished!

Having a great time this summer playing with my markers and different techniques using water and ink!  More experiments to come…

Have a great day!

Cynthia „Stempelwalküre“

Here is another fancy fold card.  There are so many great variations of this kind of card, that I never get tired of trying new cuts and folds.

They are not so hard to make at all and lots of fun to decorate! There are so many panels to fill with decorations, embellishments and even some photos if you like. These make a great gift, all by themselves.

Try putting 2 or 3  together for a cute mini album!

Hope you like my project. Keep an eye out for my upcoming workshop schedule!

Have a lovely day!

Cynthia „Stempelwalküre“

Why not make it easy on yourself and stamp directly onto design paper?

I sometimes forget how many options there are with stamping…I will definitely put this back on the top of my creativity list!!

Hope you like my idea today…wishing all of you a wonderful day!

Cynthia „Stempelwalküre“

Here is just a quick card I made with a sweet dragon fly image, a little colorful „grunge“

and a short sentiment. Finished!!!

The dark DSP is the a heavy weight cardstock DSP which is retired. Actually, looming on the other side is a xmas design! 😀 That is the beauty of double-sided cardstock! Mostly I choose and fall in love with my DSP because of that one special design on one side of my DSP, but after I have bought it, I check out that „other“ side and often find just the right look for another project, and fall in love all over again!

On most of Stampin‘ Up’s DSP, one side has a larger repeated image and the otherside a matching smaller graphic design.

My tip: Don’t forget to study the „other“ side of your DSP and open up a whole new world of creative ideas for yourself!

Have a great day!

Cynthia „Stempelwalküre“

Here I have a fancy fold card for you!

It is actually much easier to make than it looks!

Sometimes you just need an extra special card for that extra special someone!

I enjoy using both graphic and natural images within the same card.  I think it gives a project extra interest and dimension!

Hope you like today’s project!  Have a great weekend!

Cynthia „Stempelwalküre“

I really love the new „In colors“, especially the ribbons!

So simple and colorful…

A few DSP and cardstock scraps, a little ribbon and a few dollar-store items, and you have a lovely project or small gift for someone special!

Hope you like my project today…have a great one!

Cynthia „Stempelwalküre“

Here are a few goodies for my „Sweet Treats“ workshop tonight! Last Minute Opportunity !  There ist still one open place for this evenings workshop at 19:00!

This lovely package fits 2 Mini-Ritter Sport and folds into itself like a little book. Alot of room for stamping and hidden messages and greetings on the inside too!

Hope you like my project! More workshop fun on Sunday at 15:00 Workshop „In the Garden“ ! More Info: stempelwalkuere@t-online.de

Have a great day!

Cynthia „Stempelwalküre“

Just beginning to discover this WONDERFUL stamp set!

I adore macarons! Not only are they incredibly sweet, but they come in BEAUTIFUL colors, which make them so appealing!

What a lovely gift idea, whether a sweet treat inside or a luscious spa or wellness present. It is a really yummy set!

I hope you like my project today!  Please feel free to leave a comment!

I will be announcing my new summer workshop dates in more detail this week!

Here is a little workshop teaser…

„Sweet Treats“ June 24th 19:00 – 21:30

„In the Garden“June 26th 15:00 – 17.30

„By the Sea“ July 3rd 15:00 – 17:30

Reserve a place: stempelwalkuere@t-online.de

Have a great day!

Cynthia „Stempelwalküre“

Most of my projects are quite easy and not too time consuming.  I did make an exception as I decided that I needed a few „wow“ projects for my catalogue party at the beginning of June.

This bouquet was a weekend project.  One of those projects that you sit evenings in front of the television with your family and snip,cut and paste like, little pieces over and over again.

Here, I was busy cutting with my fringe scissors little strips of cardstock, quilling each petal individually, then wrapping them around the paper stems.

I truly love the effect and can really say that it was worth taking a little more time to make!

Hope that you enjoy my project!

Have a wonderful day!

Cynthia „Stempelwalküre“