Author: anja

Journal

Journal

I made this composition book journal as a giveaway for an event and really love how it turned out. I especially like the gold leafing on the vines. There is definitely a sparkle going on on the front cover, hopefully inspiring the lucky winner of 

Thank You – Good Fat Life

Thank You – Good Fat Life

My items will be published in the upcoming Good Fat Life Magazine! They are doing a Thank You special and since I am on Sherri’s Favorites list, she asked me to create a few Thank You inspired items. Thank you cards obviously always work, but 

Sunflowers

Sunflowers

I made this card such a long time ago, when the war on Ukraine started. I posted it here with more information, but due to an update error, all media and posts were lost, so I am trying to catch up and re-add and new-add. 

Swooshy Halloween

Swooshy Halloween

Halloween is around the corner and I made a few cards for a friend to send out. I really love the swooshy-technique, each paper will look different, and you can layer and layer and layer. This type of card is pure play – creating the 

Team Swap Card

Team Swap Card

I participated in StampinGala’s Card Swap, which was my very first one! I wanted to showcase the beautiful sunflower (Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set), and decided to go full out with an intense background. There were 6 steps to create the background alone, building up layer 

The New Annual Catalog is here!

The New Annual Catalog is here!

Today is a good day – I get to stick my nose into the new annual Stampin’ UP! catalog and surround myself with only pretty things! I have already shown you the new In-Colors for 2021-2022, but there are obviously tons of new items and 

In Colors 2021-2023

In Colors 2021-2023

On May 3rd, when the new annual Stampin’ UP! catalog goes live, so are the 2021-2023 In Colors. Lets  meet PALE PAPAYA POLISHED PINK FRESH FREESIA SOFT SUCCULENT EVENING EVERGREEN I am already loving Evening Evergreen – I see this dark green as a perfect 

Gold

Gold

A while ago, I decided to play with Gilded Leafing. I wanted to create a panel, not a small stamped area. so I used adhesive sheets, adhered card stock on one side, and added the leafing to the other. Once the leafing was secure on 

Walk In The Woods

Walk In The Woods

Mushrooms – besides falling colorful leaves the most recognized item of fall. I am so happy that Stampin’ UP! came out with the Walk In The Woods stamp set. I will feature it this week, because it has the cutest hedgehog image and very nice 

Class Kit Card 1

Class Kit Card 1

This is card number one of my November Class Kit. The order deadline has passed, but I would like to showcase it here, because the Poinsettia Bundle (Stamp set and dies from Stampin’ UP!) make stunning Christmas s cards. This card is super easy to 

Fall Light

Fall Light

I am so in love with these decoupaged (napkin technique) glass holders for tealights. I recently posted one photographed at night with a lit tealight. But don’t they look just as stunning in daylight? They bring the fall leaves into the home and make for 

November Class Kit

November Class Kit

I launched my November Class Kit today – it features the Poinsettia Petals Bundle and Stamp Set. You get a ton of stamps and dies, and since the stamps are photopolymer, you see exactly where you place them! great for so many techniques! I really 

class kit card 2

class kit card 2

This is card 2 of my class kit. I just love crumbling up the die cut leaves. So much texture!!! Materials: Soft Suede Card stock, Whisper White card stock, In Good Taste Designer Series Paper, Champagne Foil Sheet, Soft Suede ink pad, Gather Together stamp 

Class Kit Card 1

Class Kit Card 1

This is one of the Cards you will be making with this month’s class kit featuring the Gather Together stamp set / bundle. Isn’t it pretty? I love the texture, the Old World Paper embossing folder creates. In this case, I die cut the shapes 

fall lights

fall lights

Another decoupage project: glass holders! Doesn’t this look stunning? Long nights are so pretty now!

decoupage covers

decoupage covers

I finished an order of altering electric outlet covers. She is so happy how they turned out. So am I 😉 . I have decorated most light switches in my house this way and they are often a conversation point! So easy to make with 

anja’s October class kit

anja’s October class kit

I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers! This quote is of course from Anne of Green Gables, but I feel the very same. Every year I am looking forward to cooler temperatures, the warmth of the colors, pumpkins and the 

a new home

a new home

Thank you for stopping by at my new home on the internet! I am a crafter, in love with watercolor, mixed media but also card making. Before covid-19, I taught in person classes and workshops, and sold my items at art and craft shows. Well,