One Idea - Two Looks

Hi Crafty Friends!

As part of my DT contribution for STAMPlorations' participation in the Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop, I made 2 easy, quick and fun coffee themed birthday cards. Both are based on the same idea yet slightly differently executed. Have a look ...

The front of my first card is simply stamped and finished off with sequins whereas the second one has some stencilling added for extra dimension ...

Both cards carry the sentiment over to the inside ...

... where they are finished off slightly differently.

Now over to you for the blog hop.

Hop over to the STAMPlorations Blog to check out the lovely creations my Teamies made leaving comments along the way for your chance to win one of the following prizes:

- $20 gift code to One randomly picked commenter on the STAMPlorations Blog

- $10 gift code to Three randomly picked commenter, that is one each from comments left on the three STAMPlorations designers' blogs, one from Vicki's, one from Sue's and one from my blog

Hop over to the Coffee Lovers Blog to check out all the inspiration created by participating companies and their design teams.

That's it from me for now. Enjoy the fun as you hop along ...

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

Sweet Kindness

Falalalalatte - for part of the sentiment

Sweet Cravings - for part of the sentiment

Positive Vibes

Confetti 1 Slimline Stencil

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- from my stash

white base card, envelopes

Sweet Plum Memento ink, Smokey Gray and Onyx Black Versafine inks

sequins

Monochrome and Timeless

Hi Crafty Friends!

Back with another card today, simply because I want to play along at a couple of challenges.

This is a card for these topsy-turvy times we live in. Have a look ...

Recently I was scrolling through STAMPlorations Typographia stamps when this one, called Be Strong, really hit a nerve. This is for times when one just feels as if there is one thing after another without getting a breather and time to recharge. The last few years have definitely been somewhat like this an it's still ongoing.

Well, anyway, I finally turned it into a card being inspired by the Monochromatic Theme for the soon ending challenge over at Allsorts.

I used my favourite in, Elegant Eggplant by Stampin'Up!, to lightly stencil the trees before roughly inking and stamping the florals. The sentiment was fully inked. These simple variations in intensity add layers and depth.

I am entering my card at:

Allsorts Challenge 849 - Monochromatic or Anything Goes

Word Power May 2026 Challenge - Anything Goes with sentiment as focus

Just Us Girls Challenge 823 - Word Week 'Flowers'

That's it from me for today. Back tomorrow with another make...

hugs
Monika 💕

Here is what I used:

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

Be Strong 

Blossom Sprays 4

Beyond the Trees Slimline Stencil

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Reminder Post - May Challenge over at STAMPlorations

Hi Crafty Friends!

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

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

My card showcases how versatile The Coffee House papers are. I simply fuzzy cut some of the images and layered them.

It's a card I made for my local baker who recently opened their first Cafe & Bakery. It was simply to wish them luck in their new endeavour. BTW, they're making the most delicious sourdough breads, pastries and buns.

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

Hope you enjoyed my caffeinated make ...

Until next time

hugs
Monika 💕


click here for STAMPlorations May Challenge

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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Sweet Kindness

What's Brewing

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:

white base card

kraft envelope

Roasted Coffee Prism Ink and Onyx Black Versafine ink

brown fineliner pen

sequins

Eat Cake

Hi Crafty Friends!

I had a bit of chill-time today making an easy one-layer CAS card. Have a look ...

As you can see, this one was really quick ... no colouring involved. The splash of colour comes from stamping the word 'cake' in Sweet Plum Memento ink and the added sequins.

I had originally planned to colour the cupcakes but ended up loving the card as is.

I am entering my card at: 

AAA Cards Challenge 314 - Anything Cake Goes, if it's CAS ... Happy 12th Birthday to everyone at AAA cards! 🎉🎉🎉

AAA Birthday Game 85 - Anything Birthday Goes ... Happy 7th Birthday to everyone at AAA Birthday! 🎉🎉🎉

That's it from me for today. Back tomorrow with another make...

hugs
Monika 💕

Here is what I used:

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

Sweet Kindness 

Sweet Cravings

Please check out STAMPlorations fantastic offer. Now is the time to stock up on those stamps, dies and stencils you always wanted

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

More Collage Papers Inspiration

Hi Crafty Friends!

I'm back with some more Artistic Crafter's Collage Paper inspiration. For today's project I picked a couple of pages from the Ephemeral Edges collection in combination with one from the Alpha-Chroma collection which I used to decorate this little chipboard holder containing some of my favourite stamps. Have a look ...

The chipboard holder is one I had sitting in my craft space for quite some time. It finally was the right time to decorate and assemble the pieces.

I chose the papers from the Ephemeral Edges collection with beautiful texture and layered designs and colours for the sides because I wanted to use some decorative stamping on them, maybe with some colouring. The bold letters from the Alpha-Chroma collection were ideal for the base. This project was going to develop as I went along.

I traced the pieces on the reverse side of the papers before cutting them out and gluing them to the individual pieces. Using my fine tip scissors I trimmed the paper as closely to the pieces as possible before sanding the edges. The paper on the tabs which went into slots in the base needed to be mostly sanded off to achieve a really snug fit, but the decorative stamping needed to be done first before fully assembling.

The Zinnia Row was the perfect contender for the role, stamped with black Memento ink and coloured with alcohol markers. After that the edges were lightly blended with Rosee Izink ink before assembling and adding the butterfly and sequins.

A coat of Mod Podge was added for protection. This was done after taking the photos.

Here are some more photos of the finished project.

I really enjoyed working with my chosen papers. What I like about the Ephemeral Edges designs is that you can alter them yourself very easily to achieve you own unique design.

That's it from me for today.

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:

Ephemeral Edges Artistic Crafter's Collage Papers

Alpha-Chroma Artistic Crafter's Collage Papers

Zinnia Row - Artsy Borders

Gone Postal

CRAFTplorations chipboard holder shape - no longer available

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:

Black Memento ink, black Versafine ink, Rosee Izink ink

Alcohol Markers, unbranded

Art Markers, Boldmere from  The Works

sequins

Mod Podge