Tuesday, 9 December 2025

One I Made Earlier

Hi Crafty Friends!

Earlier this year I needed a card for a big birthday.

Here is what I made ...


A stencilled background and die-cut balloons were perfect for this masculine card


Hope you enjoyed this bit of inspiration.

hugs

Monika 💕


Here is what I used





Shaker Balloons #1 Layering Dies






Confetti stencil - currently not available

- from my stash
sentiment stamp by Crafty Roo Designs, card, ink, fine liner pen and sequins 

Saturday, 6 December 2025

How Time Flies

 Welcome back my Crafty Friends,

Its been a while since I wrote up a blog post, but this doesn't mean that I haven't been making cards. They simply were posted on Facebook and Instagram only.

Well, it's time to revive the blog and what better way to start than with a Christmas card...
You might remember that I like making Christmas cards using stamps or dies the are not necessarily designed with Christmas in mind.

I decided to use Gift Builder #1 and #2 dies by STAMPlorations. Yes you read correctly, after 3 1/2 years of absence Shery has reopened the online store. 


I got tone of pretty paper which cam in handy for the wrapped parcels which I popped up against a green textured background. Some pretties and a die-cut sentiment finished my card off.

On a side note, I added my old STAMPLorations DT watermark to start spreading the message before the official relaunch early next year. Please stay tuned.

That's it from me for today. Hoping to be back tomorrow with more cardmaking inspiration.

hugs

Monika 💕



Here is what I used 

- from STAMPlorations:

Gift Builder 1 dies


Gift Builder 2 dies







STAMPlorations are having a big SALE on to welcome everyone back, lots of discounts to be had until the end of December 2025.





- from my stash
star punch, gems, sequins, pretty paper (Raspberry Road Designs) and card stock