Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Hello

Hi Crafty Friends!

As you can see, I'm on a roll today with another card made for playing along in a challenge. This time it's for AAA Cards who are having a sketch challenge. Here is what I made ...


I combined stamps from 2 different sets for my corner stamping. The white die-cut sentiment enhances the CAS look.


I am entering my card at:

AAA Cards Challenge #317 - Sketch



That's it from me for now. Wishing you a lovely day!

hugs
Monika 💕


Here is what I used:

- from my stash:

white card
Cerise, Menthe and Aurore Izink inks
clear gems


I am on the STAMPlorations DT Team. Please be aware that the following links are affiliated links which means should you use them to make a purchase I will get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
You can use the discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout to get 20% off your purchases, excludes subscription offers.











STAMPlorations are celebrating their 13th Birthday this week. You can help them celebrate by popping over to their blog and wishing them Happy Birthday.

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In addition please do check out STAMPlorations Freebie of the Month which will automatically be shipped with any order of $25 and over.


Live in the Sunshine

Hi Crafty Friends!

Sharing a little card today I made for fun and to play along at a couple of challenges, namely Time Out and Just Us Girls.

Both of their challenge themes provided the inspiration for my card ...


I used 3 stencils (stencil week) to create my seascape scene (photo inspiration: water, clouds, pink).

For a seamless look, the sentiment was stamped across the layers on each layer in turn as I was adding them using my MISTI.


I am entering my card at:

Time Out Challenge #316 - photo inspiration


Just Us Girls #829 - stencil week


That's it from me for now. Wishing you a lovely day!

hugs
Monika 💕


Here is what I used:

- from my stash:

white card
stitched squares nesting dies - The Works
Mer Du Sud Izink ink
Daffodil Delight ink - Stampin'Up!
Onyx Black Versafine ink
sequins


I am on the STAMPlorations DT Team. Please be aware that the following links are affiliated links which means should you use them to make a purchase I will get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
You can use the discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout to get 20% off your purchases, excludes subscription offers.








Clouds stencil (Helen G Designs) - retired, you can check out all available stencils and masks here



STAMPlorations are celebrating their 13th Birthday this week. You can help them celebrate by popping over to their blog and wishing them Happy Birthday.

Feel free to check out STAMPlorations Subscription offers for stencils, paper goods and stickers.

In addition please do check out STAMPlorations Freebie of the Month which will automatically be shipped with any order of $25 and over.


Day 2 - Birthday Celebrations over at STAMPlorations

Hi Crafty Friends!

Welcome to Day 2 of the Birthday Celebrations over at STAMPlorations.

STAMPlorations is turning 13 and they are having a big party. Have a look at what's on...


To celebrate, my teamies and I feature some of the newbie products from the shop over on the STAMPlorations Blog where we would like you to comment naming your favourite product of the day. 

My first make today is showcasing the Florals #1 Pocket Backdrops and a cake from the Bid Birthday Cakes Colorables set ...

... and my second card features a nice cooling drink from the Flowers and Coffee Focal Fronts set and a sentiment from the Nostalgic #1 Clear Sticker set.

It's over to you now. Pop over to the STAMPlorations Blog to check out all the new products used in today's inspiration makes and comment on the STAMPlorations Blog post with you favourite new product of the day for a chance to win your favourite product.

Shery will draw a winner each day from the comments left on the STAMPlorations Blog post.

That's it from me. Have fun partying and good luck!

hugs
Monika 💕


link to
STAMPlorations Blog Day 2 Birthday Celebrations post


Here is what I used:

To celebrate 13 years, shipping is FREE on all US orders of $25 or more this week only – and you'll get the Freebie of the Month automatically included in your order! Happy shopping! 🛍️✨

Just a little reminder: I am on the STAMPlorations DT Team. Please be aware that the following links are affiliated links which means should you use them to make a purchase I will get a small commission at no extra cost to you.














Bubbles Stencils - retired


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Monday, 29 June 2026

Bright Birthday Wishes

Hi Crafty Friends!

As you're probably aware, STAMPlorations are celebrating their 13th birthday this week. To help them celebrate I shall be posting extra inspiration each day. That's apart from the ones I made as part of their design team.

Today's bonus project uses one of the Big Birthday Cakes - Colorables by STAMPlorations. It is rather bright card... sunglasses at the ready....

Sometimes I just love the funkiness of 'clashing' colours. The cerise from the large birthday cake contrasts very well with the cire of the smaller outline stamped cake and the menthe of the stamped 'happy'.

Glitter and sequins finished the card off.

It's over to you now, head to the STAMPlorations Blog for birthday give-aways and perks and to comment and help them celebrate.

Back with more inspiration tomorrow.

Hugs
Monika 💕

Here is what I used:

To celebrate 13 years, shipping is FREE on all US orders of $25 or more this week only – and you'll get the Freebie of the Month automatically included in your order! Happy shopping! 🛍️✨

Just a little reminder: I am on the STAMPlorations DT Team. Please be aware that the following links are affiliated links which means should you use them to make a purchase I will get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
You can use the discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout to get 20% off your purchases, excludes subscription offers.







Feel free to check out STAMPlorations Subscription offers for stencils, paper goods and stickers.

In addition please d check out STAMPlorations Freebie of the Month which will automatically be shipped with any order of $25 and over.



Day1 - Birthday Celebrations over at STAMPlorations

Hi Crafty Friends!

Welcome to Day 1 of the Birthday Celebrations over at STAMPlorations.

STAMPlorations is turning 13 and they are having a big party. Have a look at what's on...


Starting today my teamies and I will feature some of the newbie products from the shop over on the STAMPlorations Blog where we would like you to comment naming your favourite product of the day. 

Here are my makes featuring the Quick Cards #31 Bloom and Flutters Card Fronts, the All Things Coffee Ephemera Cut Outs and a sentiment from the All Things Coffee Clear Sticker Collection for my first card...


...and the Big Cupcakes Colorables for my second card.

It's over to you now. Pop over to the STAMPlorations Blog to check out all the new products used in today's inspiration makes and comment on the STAMPlorations Blog post with you favourite new product of the day for a chance to win your favourite product.

Shery will draw a winner each day from the comments left on the STAMPlorations Blog post.

Here is a last look at my makes ...


That's it from me. Have fun partying and good luck!

hugs
Monika 💕


link to
STAMPlorations Blog Day 1 Birthday Celebrations post


Here is what I used:

To celebrate 13 years, shipping is FREE on all US orders of $25 or more this week only – and you'll get the Freebie of the Month automatically included in your order! Happy shopping! 🛍️✨

Just a little reminder: I am on the STAMPlorations DT Team. Please be aware that the following links are affiliated links which means should you use them to make a purchase I will get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
You can use the discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout to get 20% off your purchases, excludes subscription offers.














Feel free to check out STAMPlorations Subscription offers for stencils, paper goods and stickers.

In addition please d check out STAMPlorations Freebie of the Month which will automatically be shipped with any order of $25 and over.



Sunday, 28 June 2026

Coffee and Croissant

Hi Crafty Friends!

Just a quick post to give you a little 'heads up'. Tomorrow marks the start of the 13th Birthday celebration over at STAMPlorations. So keep an eye on their blog and Instagram, and, of course my blog and Instagram to join the party.

After having been to the Oxton Village Market this morning to get my sourdough bread and croissant fix from my favourite local bakery and my coffee fix from the local coffee roasters, this card felt rather fitting for a Sunday...

It uses elements from the delicious All Things Coffee Ephemera Cut-Outs in combination with the coffee beans from the Latte Love stamp set.

I decided against adding a sentiment at this point.

That's it from me for today. Wishing you a lovely Sunday.

Hugs
Monika 💕


Here is what I used:

Just a little reminder: I am on the STAMPlorations DT Team. Please be aware that the following links are affiliated links which means should you use them to make a purchase I will get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
You can use the discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout to get 20% off your purchases, excludes subscription offers.








Feel free to check out STAMPlorations Subscription offers for stencils, paper goods and stickers.

In addition please d check out STAMPlorations Freebie of the Month which will automatically be shipped with any order of $25 and over.



Saturday, 27 June 2026

Bunny Hugs

Hi Crafty Friends!

Today I'm sharing a card which I made just for fun.

Have a look ...


Well I had one of the mushrooms from STAMPlorations' new release left.

They are so cute that I had to turn it into a card combining it with my favourite rabbit and some layers.


I am entering my card at:

Allsorts Challenge 852 - Bees, Blooms and/or Birds or Anything Goes, went with Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge 520 - Diecuts and/or Stencils, used both die-cuts and stencil



That's it from me.Wishing you a lovely day!

hugs

Monika 💕



Here is what I used:

- from my stash:

white card
Crumb Cake cardstock by Stampin'UP!
Tempting Turquoise ink by Stampin'Up!
Are You Cerise Infusion Powder
Onyx Black Versafine ink
white gel pen
sentiment stamp by Crafty Roo Designs
Freche Hasen Die by Charlie und Paulchen for the rabbit
Hollyhocks by Impression Obsession IO Die169-R
stitched tag die, sorry can't remember where I got it from



I am on the STAMPlorations DT Team. Please be aware that the following links are affiliated links which means should you use them to make a purchase I will get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
You can use the discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout to get 20% off your purchases, excludes subscription offers.





Clouds stencil - retired, you can check out all available stencils and masks here


Feel free to check out STAMPlorations Subscription offers for stencils, paper goods and stickers.

In addition please do check out STAMPlorations Freebie of the Month which will automatically be shipped with any order of $25 and over.