TinkerCards Designs

Tuesday, 29 September 2026

The Box - finishing the gift set

Hi Crafty Friends!

Welcome to today's post which finishes off the gift set with a matching box. May I draw your attention to the label for which I used elements of all 4 sets you were introduced to over the last 4 days.

Have a look, if you can spot how I used them ...

Yes, you're right Found Fragments #3 was stamped diagonally down the middle of my label, bits of the script from Found Fragments #1 can be seen on the right and some dotted texture and half circle bit from Found Fragments #2 can be seen next to the circles on the left.

To reflect the texture of my hammered base cards, I decided to use the Square Lots square stencil to emboss the lid of my little box before assembling it.

I then stamped the sentiment, layered the labels attached them to the box lid and finished off with a tiny heart.

Summing up today's post:

This little gift set was created around the new Maker's Mark and Found Fragment stamps by STAMPlorations.

To make it cohesive I used sentiments from the Art Is set and tried to stick to a similarly clean one-layer look with minimal embellishments.

The box picks up on some of the colours and features all 4 sets on the label.

If you want me to do a tutorial on how to make a box like this one, please let me know in the comments.

That's it from me for today.

Wishing you all a lovely day.

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

Pierced Curly Frames/Tags Nesting Dies

Clustered Hearts Die

Square Lots Square Stencil

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.

STAMPlorations are having a shipping break while Shery is having a well deserved break. You can find the details here on the STAMPlorations Blog.

- from my stash

white hammered texture base card and envelope

white card

Rich Razzleberry card by Stampin'Up!

Rosee Izink Ink

Nocturne Versafine Clair ink

organza ribbon

glue

Monday, 28 September 2026

Found Fragments 1 - new over at STAMPlorations

Hi Crafty Friends!

Today's card is the 5th of my little gift card set and showcases the Found Fragments #1 stamp by STAMPlorations.

Have a look ...

For the background I simply brushed some Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie over the folded edge of my base cards using a small makeup brush and stamped the Found Fragments #1 down the side in Pumpkin Pie.

Again I chose a sentiment from Art Is and finished off with a single sequin.

The brushing didn't need to be perfectly blended, I wanted some streaks to show for added depth.

Summing up today's card:

The Found Fragment #1 stamp provides the perfect border when you want a sentiment to take centre stage on your card.

An unevenly blended background can provide depth without adding layers.

Today's card finishes the set of 5 made to showcase the Found Fragments in their entirety. Call back tomorrow to see how I used them on my box to finish off the gift set.

That's it from me for today.

Wishing you all a lovely week ahead.

Hugs

Monika 💕

Here is what I used:

- from the STAMPlorations Shop

Maker's Mark #1

Found Fragments #1

Art Is

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.

STAMPlorations are having a shipping break while Shery is having a well deserved break. You can find the details here on the STAMPlorations Blog.

- from my stash

white hammered texture base card and envelope

Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie inks by Stampin'Up!

Nocturne Versafine Clair ink

floral sequin

glue

Sunday, 27 September 2026

Found Fragments 2 - new over at STAMPlorations

Hi Crafty Friends!

I'm back with another card from my set of 5. Today I'm showcasing the Found Fragments #2 stamp by STAMPlorations.

Have a look ...

To really show the beauty of the Found Fragments #2 stamp, I simply stamped it twice for my background. A sentiment from Art Is and sequins finished the card off.

Summing up today's card:

The base card I use is approximately 10x10 cm (roughly 4x4 inches) which is my go-to size for note card gift sets. It is also a size which can easily be tuned into a topper for a larger card size by simply matting and layering.

You could play around using a softer colour for the background stamping and/or stamping the sentiment in a different place and layering the word 'gratitude'.

That's it from me for today.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

Hugs

Monika 💕

Here is what I used:

- from the STAMPlorations Shop

Maker's Mark #1

Found Fragments #2

Art Is

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.

STAMPlorations are having a shipping break while Shery is having a well deserved break. You can find the details here on the STAMPlorations Blog.

- from my stash

white hammered texture base card and envelope

Elegant Eggplant ink by Stampin'Up!

Cerise Izink Ink

London Fog Memento ink for stamping the envelope

sequins

glue

Saturday, 26 September 2026

Found Fragments 3 - new over at STAMPlorations

Hi Crafty Friends!

Continuing on from yesterday, I'm sharing two more cards showcasing the Found Fragments #3 stamp by STAMPlorations.

It is the one stamp I had to sneak into yesterday's project and a Christmas card I shared a few days ago.

Have a look what I made for today ...

My first card uses the Found Fragments #3 stamp to add a bit of texture to a blended background. I stamped it slightly outside the sponged area to add some interest outside the lines. A sentiment from Art Is and a single sequin finished off my card.

BTW, I used Daffodil Delight for both blending the background and stamping the Found Fragments #3.

My second card came about because of an inked up stamp which I decided against using whilst at the same time not wanting to waste the ink. 😀 This pastel looking card was born.

A sentiment from Art Is, a doodled border and sequin were added to finish it off.

Summing up today's cards:

Always have a piece of card or base card ready in case you don't want to waste ink. You never know what it might lead to.

Simplicity is key and careful placements of stamped elements outside the lines can create interesting designs.

That's it from me for today.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

Hugs

Monika 💕

Here is what I used:

- from the STAMPlorations Shop

Maker's Mark #1

Found Fragments #3

Art Is

Squares Flexi-Template

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.

STAMPlorations are having a shipping break while Shery is having a well deserved break. You can find the details here on the STAMPlorations Blog.

- from my stash

white hammered texture base card and envelope

Daffodil Delight ink by Stampin'Up!

Mauve Moment and Slate Grey Prism inks by Hunkydory

London Fog Memento ink - for stamping the envelope

Nocturne Versafine Clair ink

black and grey fine liner pens

sequins

glue

Friday, 25 September 2026

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:

- from the STAMPlorations Shop

Maker's Mark #1

Found Fragments #3

Art Is

Squares Flexi-Template

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.

STAMPlorations are having a shipping break while Shery is having a well deserved break. You can find the details here on the STAMPlorations Blog.

- 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

Friday, 18 September 2026

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.