Maker's Mark 1 - new over at STAMPlorations

Hi Crafty Friends!

Let me introduce you to the first card of my set of 5 note cards using the new Maker's Mark and Found Fragments stamps by STAMPlorations. The cards are one-layer to show the new stamps off at their best.

Have a look ... 

Today's card uses a couple of stamps from the Maker's Mark set in combination with the Found Fragments 3 stamp for my background. They were stamped on an ink blended background, using the Squares Flexi-Template as mask, in Blackcurrant Jam Prism ink. 

Doodles, sentiment and star embellies finished the card off

Further stamped finishing touches were added to the envelope and the reverse of my card.

Summing up today's post:

A tone-on-tone background can show your stamps off beautifully which is perfect for one-layer cards where the sentiment can provide the contrast.

The Maker's Mark stamps can be used to add little messages to your background.

That's it from me for today. 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

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.

- from the STAMPlorations Shop

Maker's Mark #1

 

Found Fragments #3

Art Is

Squares Flexi-Template

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- from my stash

white hammered texture base card and envelope

Blackcurrant Jam Prism ink by Hunkydory

Rosee Izink Ink

Nocturne Versafine Clair ink

tiny stars

glue

Retro Christmas 3

Hi Crafty Friends!

It's all about gingerbread inspiration and slimline cards for today's showcase of the Retro Christmas STAMPcuts by STAMPlorations.

Have a look ...

Somehow I was in need of baubles and with Happy Post popping through my door again, I found my ideal background in repeat stamping the new Found Fragments #3 stamp down one side of my card topper. The circles were coloured in festive red and green, mainly lime green to be precise, picking up colours from the shadow colours of the Merry Christmas STAMPcut ... and here they were ... my background baubles.

Everything was layered up and the Christmas stockings finished off with a few gems for sparkle.

My second card was actually made before the first one and it's thanks to the ephemera tiles that  today's post has the gingerbread feel.

The background of stamped poinsettia with golden splatters, nicely mirroring the wreath's circular shape, brings movement to the card by inviting the eyes to wander.

That's it from me for today. 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

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.

- from the STAMPlorations Shop

STAMPcuts Retro Christmas

 

Perfect Pairs - Classic Christmas, stamps and coordinating ephemers cuts

 

Gingerbread Ephemera Tiles

Found Fragments #3

Holiday Sketches: Christmas Flower, retired but still available in digital format as 
Sketched Christmas Flower an Poinsettia Row

   

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- from my stash

kraft card

Chocolate Chip card by Stampin'UP!

Roasted Coffee Prism ink by Hunkydory

Glamour Versafine Clair ink

Gold Spritzing ink by Heidi Swapp

Metallic Colouring Pencils

glue

sequins

gems
3D foam pads

Retro Christmas 2

Hi Crafty Friends!

Today's cards showcasing the Retro Christmas STAMPcuts by STAMPlorations are quick and easy to make yet still have plenty of interest thanks to the Quick Card Fronts I used.

I know you may feel that it is a little bit early to take a deep dive into Christmas card making in September when there are still a few months to go. I fully understand this yet Shery, STAMPlorations owner, is taking a well deserved break starting in late September and pretty much all of October. This means, depending on where you live, it will be prudent to get your Christmas card making stash ordered soon.

Have a look at today's quick makes ...

For my first card, I didn't want to go fully retro hence I chose the more modern pink-ish poinsettia from the Simply Christmas A2 Quick Card Fronts #15 which I layered on a matching base card. The gems finishing off my card are pink and purple, an unexpected splash of colour for my joyful card.

Tidings of Joy was just the ideal sentiment to use.

My next card is a more traditional one but still has the unexpected splash of colour in the form of two line green sequins to pick up the olive almost lime green colour from the sentiment's shadow.

This time I used one of the Christmas A2 Qick Card Fronts and added some stamping to slightly alter the look using the retired Holiday Sketches: Christmas Flower which is still available in digital format and with a suitable printer can directly be printed onto card to create backgrounds and much more.

The bold Comfort & Joy sentiment from the Retro Christmas STAMPcuts set provides the perfect focal point to finish my card off.

Summing up today's cards:

You can add a playful and joyful sense to your cards by using unexpected splashes of colour in your embellishments.

The large sentiments from the Retro Christmas STAMPcuts provide ideal focal points to shine the light on your Christmas message while the smaller ones can be perfectly partnered with with a bold focal point such as the poinsettia I used. 

That's it from me for today. I shall soon be back with part 3 of the STAMPcuts Retro Christmas showcase.

Wishing you a lovely week.

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.

- from the STAMPlorations Shop

STAMPcuts Retro Christmas

 

Simply Christmas A2 Quick Card Fronts #15

Christmas A2 Quick Card Fronts #2

Sorry, no graphic, but there are plenty of DT examples within the shop listing

Holiday Sketches: Christmas Flower, retired but still available in digital format as 
Sketched Christmas Flower an Poinsettia Row

   

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

- from my stash

coloured base card

Brou de Noix Izink Ink

glue

sequins

gems
3D foam pads

Retro Christmas 1

Hi Crafty Friends!

My Retro Christmas STAMPcuts by STAMPlorations popped through my letterbox the other day. Of course, I had ti immediately make good use of them.

For today's post I've chosen two of the square cards I made. Have a look ...

My first card features the simple word Believe from the Retro Christmas STAMPcuts set. I combined it with two pieces from the Classic Christmas Perfect Pairs Ephemera Cuts and a stencilled background using the Dots All Over and the Christmas Tree 1 Stencils.

My second card uses the Merry & Bright sentiment with one of the Christmas Backgrounds ATC #1. The candles and stars were ideal for my chosen sentiment. 

The background has been stamped with an old favourite of mine, the retired Holiday Sketches: Christmas Flower which is still available in digital format and with a suitable printer can directly be printed onto card to create backgrounds and much more.

Summing up today's post:

The new Retro Christmas STAMPcuts co-ordinate very well with other STAMPlorations products to give your cards the very popular retro feel

That's it from me for today. I shall soon be back with part 2 of the STAMPcuts Retro Christmas showcase.

Wishing you a lovely week.

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.

- from the STAMPlorations Shop

STAMPcuts Retro Christmas

 

Perfect Pairs - Classic Christmas, stamps and coordinating ephemers cuts

 

Dots All Over Stencil

 

Christmas Tree 1 Stencil

 

Christmas Background ATC #1

 

Holiday Sketches: Christmas Flower, retired but still available in digital format as 
Sketched Christmas Flower and Poinsettia Row

   

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.

- from my stash

cream card

Chocolate Chip card by Stampin'UP!

Roasted Coffee Prism ink by Hunkydory

Rustic Wilderness Distress Ink

glue

texture paste

glitter

gems
3D foam pads

Retro Gratitude 3

Hi Crafty Friends.

I'm back with the 3rd instalment of showcasing the Retro Gratitude STAMPcuts by STAMPlorations.

Today's cards are about creating striking cards with ease which led me to combining the Retro Gratitude sentiments with journaling cards and ready made card fronts.

Have a look at the two examples I made... 

My first card is all about colour for maximum impact. The dark chocolate colour of my base card and the pumpkin pie colour card used for matting beautifully complement and highlight both the colour of the journaling card used and the shadowing colours of the large sentiment. 

I simply added a small stamped sentiment and matching sequins to finish off.

My next card was even more quickly made. I framed my chosen card front with matching and contrasting card for my base card, added the sentiment and finished off with sequins.

The beautiful leaf pattern provides the perfect backdrop for my large sentiment.

Summing up today's cards:

Striking cards don't always have to involve lots of work, a few carefully chosen pieces and colours can really make a difference.

Simplicity can stand out.

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

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.

- from the STAMPlorations Shop

STAMPcuts Retro Gratitude

Hello Fall Journaling Cards

 

Autumn Leaves Quick Card Fronts

 

Thank You Coffee

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- from my stash

coloured card

Pumpkin Pie card by Stampin'UP!

Rich Cocoa Memento ink

sequins

glue

3D foam pads