That Coffee Vibe

Hi Crafty Friends!

It's time for a good brew hence today's projects are being coffee themed using papers from The Coffee House Collection from The Artistic Crafter's Collage Paper Anthology, Vol. 1 collection by STAMPlorations.

I simply couldn't resist these deliciously roasted coffee beans. They were perfect for making my heart shaped chipboard coaster. Here it is...

I simply covered the heart with the coffee bean paper, layered a fuzzy-cut cup and cupcake on top and added a small heart and die-cut sentiment before finishing with a few coats of Mod Podge for protection.

The dark colour for the sentiment was purposefully chosen as to not to overpower the cup and cupcake images.

Next up is one of two cards using fuzzy-cut images from one of The Coffee House papers.

To ground the cup and make the images flow better I added a 'saucer' using the Ovals Flexi-Template by first lightly blending ink through a larger oval before adding/inserting the smaller oval and blending another layer of ink.

I finished off with a few gems and a snipped up sticker sentiment from the Just Caffeinate collection.

The next card uses the Ovals Flexi-Template in a similar way...

... with a little added extra. Leaving the oval frames in place, I placed the Senecio 1 stencil on top and blended a little more ink through it leaving a delicate pattern on the darker oval centre. This card was finished off with gems and a die-cut sentiment.

Here are some close-ups ...

I hope you enjoyed me sharing my caffeinated projects. It's time now to enjoy my brew. BTW, I like mine black. How do you like yours?

Until next time

hugs
Monika 💕

Here is what I used:

As you can see from the watermarked photos, 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:

The Coffee House

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Java Great Day Phrase Die

It's A Brew-tiful Day Phrase Die

Clustered Hearts Die

Just Caffeinate Clear Stickers

Ovals Flexi-Template

Senecio 1 Stencil

You can check out STAMPlorations Spring Cleaning Sale here. As you can see from the graphic, there are lots of goodies at incredible discounts.

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

- From my staash:

Baked Brown Sugar card by Stampin'UP!

Roasted Coffee Prism Ink and Smokey Gray Versafine ink

candy dots by The Works

sequins

yarn

Reminder Post April Challenge

Hi Crafty Friends!

Just a little reminder that there is still time to play along at April's Anything Goes Challenge over at STAMPlorations.

I made this little card as a bit of inspiration for you ...

My card showcases another one of the Color Me Spring ATCs. Again I've used the Leaf Prints 3 stencil to add a bit of stencilling to the background. A couple of die-cut doilies (Bloomdala Bliss Felicity Dies), a die-cut sentiment and some sequins finished my card off.

It's your turn now to pop over and play along at STAMPlorations April Anything Goes Challenge. Please make sure that you read their current challenge rules before linking up.

I'm playing along at:

That's it from me for today.

hugs

Monika 💕

Here is what I used:

- from the STAMPlorations Shop:

I am on the STAMPlorations DT Team. The links are for your convenience and are not affiliated links.

However, you're welcome to use my unique discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at the STAMPlorations Shop at checkout for a 20% discount on any item apart from the subscription offers.

Color Me Spring ATCs

Leaf Prints 3 Stencil

Bloomdala Bliss Felicity Dies

Hugs Word Die

- from my stash:

Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso card  - by Stampin'UP!

envelope and white card

sequins

inks: Framboise Izink ink

glue

Feel free to check out STAMPlorations Freebie of the Month which will automatically be shipped with any order of $25 and over.

Sunny Days

Hi Crafty Friends!

Probably like many of you, I have lots of photos on my phone but don't scroll through them that often. I felt I needed to do something with them.

So, a few weeks ago I treated myself to a black & white mini printer, one that uses heat sensitive paper for printing, with the intention of creating a sort of a photo journal for our caravan adventures. 

Do you remember this little book cover I shared recently on my post here? Well that was the first step of sharing what I'm making. Here is the book cover to help refresh your memory...

The first double page and tag insert are ready. This is how they look ...

I decided to use the bold blooms and butterflies page part of the Botanical Beats set from The Artistic Stampers Collage Paper Anthology, Vol. 1 by STAMPlorations as background for my photos. It was simply a matter of cutting the pieces to size, adding the prints and a few words to capture the mood.

Over the years hubby and I have spent a considerable amount of time on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales, and I can be rather partial to a good beer from the local brewery Cwrw Llyn. Cwrw is Welsh for bier. Brenin Enlli, which refers to the Bardsey King, is my favourite.

The photo below was taken on a late sunny afternoon enjoying one of those.

You can really see how much detail there is in the Botanical Beats designer paper. The colours are beautiful and make for easy crafting.

The double page and both sides of the tag were made from one sheet of Botanical Beats. For the tag I simply added some floral background stamping using the daffodil from STAMPlorations' The Birds And The Blooms set.

I chose the daffodil because it is considered to be the national flower of Wales. The photos were taken on the headland around Porth Ysgaden, one of our favourite walks.

A fisherman's hut, one day we were lucky, the door was open ...

Here are some close-ups...

  

That's it from me for today. I hope you enjoyed the little excursion into Wales.

Until next time

hugs
Monika 💕

Here is what I used:

As you can see from the watermarked photos, 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:

Botanical Beats

US residents, please check out the Paper Goods Subscription Offer which is excellent value for money.


Born To Roam

The Birds And The Blooms

You can check out STAMPlorations Spring Cleaning Sale here. As you can see from the graphic, there are lots of goodies at incredible discounts.

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

- From my staash:

Baked Brown Sugar card by Stampin'UP!

Roasted Coffee Prism Ink and Smokey Gray Versafine ink

candy dots by The Works

sequins

yarn

April Challenge over at STAMPlorations

Happy Easter, Crafty Friends!

It's April already! This has really taken me by surprise, think I'm still stuck in February. 😂

Anyway, April is here and this means it is also the start of a new Anything Goes Challenge over at STAMPlorations. My DT pieces showcases one of the new ATCs available in the STAMPlorations Store. Here it is ...

I picked the tulips ATC from the Color Me Spring ATCs as my focal point.

For the background I cut a piece of white card to size, smooshed some yellow ink Daffodil Delight) on my craft mat, lightly sprayed with water and picked it up with my piece of white card. Once dry it was lightly embossed using the Leaf Prints 3 stencil (cutting plate - stencil - card, colour down - rubber mat - cutting plate) before colouring the leaves through the stencil (stencil was left on after embossing) and finishing off with a bit of Berry Red Artiste ink..

The sentiment (True And Free) was stamped, fuzzy cut and edged with ink. A bit of matting and layering and finishing off with sequins

Now it's over to you and, should you need a little tempting, there are 2 prizes up for grabs

- one $25 prize code, the winner will be chosen by one of us STAMPgirls from entries featuring STAMPlorations products as the main focal point

- two $10 prize code code, the winners will be chosen randomly from all entries including projects which don't feature STAMPlorations products

For a full explanation on prize codes and their Terms and Conditions click here.

There are some simple rules to follow. You can fund them here on the STAMPlorations Blog. Please make sure you read, understand and follow them before linking up your project to avoid being disqualified and have your entry removed.

That's it from me for today. Pop over to the STAMPlorations Blog to check out the projects my teamies prepared and, of course, to link up your own project to the challenge.

I am entering my card at:

I shall be back soon, until then

Hugs

Monika 💕

link to the STAMPlorations Challenge post- April Anything Goes Challenge

Products I used: 

The links are for your convenience and are not affiliated. However, you're welcome to use my unique discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at the STAMPlorations Shop at checkout for a 20% discount on any item apart from the subscription offers.

Color Me Spring ATCs

Leaf Prints 3 Stencil

True And Free

Feel free to check out STAMPlorations Freebie of the Month which will automatically be shipped with any order of $25 and over.

A New Way of Seeing

Hi Crafty Friends!

Happy Easter to you all! 

It's the time of year when we start seeing things with fresh eyes and nature transitions from restful winter into colourful blooms and fresh new green as everything seemingly comes to life again.

Today's card tries to capture this moment ...

The blues and green melting into each other during a spring shower, new leaves starting to appear and the fading presence of cheerful daffodils ...

In other words, I was playing with some inks, my mini square gel plate and a stencil (Leaf Prints 3) to create the background for the daffodils (The Birds and The Blooms) and my sentiment.

I am playing along at:

Allsorts Challenge 846 - Spring or anything goes, opted for Spring

Word Power April 2026 Challenge - sentiment must be the focal point

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge 514 - any occasion 

That's it from me for today, wishing you all a lovely Easter weekend.

hugs

Monika 💕

Products I used:

- from STAMPlorations: I am a member of the STAMPlorations Design Team. The links I share here are for your convenience and are not affiliated. However, you're welcome to use my unique discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at the STAMPlorations Shop at checkout for a 20% discount on any item apart from the subscription offers.

New Way Of Seeing - Typographia Wanderlust

The Birds and The Blooms

Leaf Prints 3 Stencil

- from my stash:

Smokey Gray Versafine ink

white base card and envelope

brown fineliner pen - mixed colour set from Lidl, past special buy

coloured inks - Finger Print inks

mini gel plate

On a different note:

Feel free to check out STAMPlorations Freebie of the Month which will automatically be shipped with any order of $25 and over.