Holiday TAGplorations Challenge over at STAMPlorartions - my DT project

Hi Crafty Friends!

It's time to get some Christmas crafting in with the Holiday TAGplorations Challenge and Blog Hop over at STAMPlorations.

It's a fun Blog Hop where you can link up your holiday themed tags. What better way to get all your gift tags done well in time for Christmas?

Prizes:

• $25 prize code to ONE (1) randomly drawn participant to the Holiday TAGplorations Challenge whose project features a STAMPlorations product
• $15 prize code to ONE (1) randomly drawn participant to the Holiday TAGplorations challenge
• Choice of Tag Dies to ONE (1) randomly drawn participant to the Holiday TAGplorations challenge
• $7 prize code to THREE (3) randomly drawn commenters

Projects can be anything as long as they have tags in them with a holiday theme. However, holiday tags can be non-Christmas -- it can be for any holiday. Projects can be just tags, or cards with tags in them, or scrapbook pages with tags in them, etc.

Linky is open until November 30, 11:55 pm Pacific.

Before you start, here's a little bit of DT inspiration from me ...

I've been playing with the Stitched Tags Nesting Dies and some finger paints for the background.

First up is this little angelic tag for which I blended the edges with Elegant Eggplant before stamping the snowflakes in Blackcurrant Jam. I then added a touch of silver foil as magic dust to my background and finished off with the sweet angel, the STAMPcut sentiment, some scattered gems, matching Stickles around the edges. and organza ribbon.

My next tag was inspired by how we spent Christmas 10 years ago ...

... in our little caravan at St Margaret's Park close to Chirk Castle, North Wales. It was something we had been talking about doing for several years.

The Campers of Cheer Ephemera were just perfect for evoking this memory. This time I applied the base colour after I cut the tag which gave me this lovely arch outline adding extra depth and hinting at Chirk Castle's famous white gates. 

The edges were blended with Nuit, the Christmas Tree stencilled in Peacock Green and the snowflakes stamped in French Navy.

The STAMPcut sentiment, a star gem, organza ribbon and my Camper of Cheer finished my tag off.

Hopefully my DT pieces provided you with some inspiration to get creative yourself and join the Holiday TAGplorations Challenge and Blog Hop over at STAMPlorations.

Should you wish to place an order, feel free to use my personal discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout for 20% off and a paper goods sampler ($7 value) will be automatically added to your order as a special offer during November.

Wishing you all a lovely day. See you there...

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

Vignette Christmas Block

STAMPcuts Retro Christmas

Campers of Cheer

Christmas Ephemera #1

Stitched Tags Nesting Dies

Christmas Trees Mini Stencil

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- from my stash

white card

finger inks/paint

Blackcurrant Jam, Peacock Green and French Navy Prism inks

Elegant Eggplant ink by Stampin'UP!

Nuit Izink ink

gems

Stickles glitter glue

silver foil

glue

Going Nautical with Oldies being Goldies

Hi Crafty Friends!

I've been rooting through my stamps and came across these wonderful sentiments by LOTV which I've had for quite a number of years.

It was high time for them to be put to good use. Have a look ...

I used a small circle gel printing plate, three shades of blue finger ink and a small punched circle to print the background onto which I stamped the small sailing boats.

Sentiment and ems were added to finish off.

I am entering my card at:

Word Power October 2026 Challenge - Sentiment has to take centre stage

Over to my next card ...

This card uses the first print hence it's a bit more grainy, an effect which I rather like. This time round the sentiment was stamped first which helped with the placement of the small sailing boats which was the only bit of the stamp I inked up.

That's it from me for today.

hugs
Monika 💕


Here is what I used:
sentiment stamps by Lili Of The Valley (LOTV), long since retired
sailing boats stamp - from a past issue of Creative Stamping Magazine
small circle punch by Stampin'Up!
clear gems
white card
well used black Versafine ink for the grey stamping of the boats
Nocturne Versafine Clair ink for the sentiment stamping

Finger Print inks

small circle Gel Printing Plate

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

Maker's Mark #1

Found Fragments #3

Found Fragments #1

Found Fragments #2

Pierced Curly Frames/Tags Nesting Dies

Clustered Hearts Die

Square Lots Square Stencil

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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.

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

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:

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 #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

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:

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 #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

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:

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

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