Hugs

Hi Crafty Friends!

Another die-cut card from me today ...

The white frame is from one of the oldest dies I got in my collection, a Sizzix Originals Frame Slide Mounts and Coin Holder. It's embossed with a patchwork pattern embossing folder from Crafter's Companion. I had some die-cut red hearts lying around on my desk which I used to finish off my card after adding a double layered die-cut sentiment from the Big Hugs phrase die by STAMPlorations.

Wishing you all a lovely day!
hugs
Monika 💕

Joining Tanja's Wednesday - STAMPday

Hi Crafty Friends!

Today I'm joining Tanja for her monthly feature Wednesday - STAMPday over on her blog. We decided to showcase the Ovals Flexi-Template. Here is my make ...

I took inspiration from Maria's Spotlight projects here and here using the ovals for creating a bold background on which to stencil the bamboo with gold texture paint.

A bit of layering and a die-cut sentiment finished my card off.

Keeping it short and sweet. You can check out Tanja's beautiful make on her blog here.

Wishing you all a lovely day!

hugs

Monika 💕

here is what I used from the STAMPlorations shop:

Ovals Flexi-Template, Bamboo Slimline Stencil, Big Hugs Phrase Die

Check out their Birthday Bundle Offer here.

Introducing Vintage Blooms #2 ATCs

Hi Crafty Friends!

STAMPlorations are having some new Ephemera ATCs which I am pleased to be showcasing today. They are called Vintage Blooms #2, gorgeous white blooms on a kraft background which I decided to colour.

Here is my first trio ...

Let's have a look at them individually ...

My first ATC was coloured using watercolour pencils and a light damp brush. It was popped up on a collage background in Sahara Sand SU ink. To create the background I used: Leaf Prints #4 regular size stencil, the script from the Mixed Media Elements stamp set and the splatters from the Art Marks stamp set. It was finished off with a sentiment from the So Loved set in Elegant Eggplant SU ink.

The poppy was coloured using alcohol markers. My red one had gone a bit dry hence the unusual effect. It was popped up on a collage background in Grenadine Izink ink. For the background I used: Placid square stencil, the script and splatters from the Mixed Media Elements set and a sentiment from the Tweet Love set.

My last card's flowers were coloured with watercolour pencils. The collage background features the Square Lots square stencil, the script from Mixed Media Elements and the florals from Blossom Sprays #2, all in Elegant Eggplant SU ink. My card was finished off with a die-cut 'hugs' and pink sequin.

Here are the affiliate links to the STAMPlorations products I used in today's card:

Vintage Blooms #2 ATC - Ephemera, Mixed Media Elements, Art Marks, So Loved

   

Leaf Prints #4 Standard Size Stencil, Placid Square Stencil, Square Lots Square Stencil

  

Tweet Love, Big Hugs Phrase Die

 

Should you feel like browsing STAMPlorations' shop, check out their latest offer below.

Paper Goods Subscription

I've got to be honest, if you use the code and/or the link to the STAMPlorations Shop I provide in my posts for your purchases, I will get a little reward, at no extra cost to you of course.

I shall be back with another trio of Vintage Blooms #2 ATC cards tomorrow. Until then ... have a lovely day!

hugs
Monika ❤

May Theme & Photo Prompt Reminder

Hi Crafty Friends!

Just a quick reminder that there is still time to play along at STAMPlorations May Challenges. Here is my reminder DT project for their Theme & Photo Prompt challenge ...

You can either follow the theme, which this month is Stamps & Wings, take inspiration from the photo or incorporate both.

I used both in my project a stamp from Wooded and Pumice Stone DI for the background, the layered Dragonfly Die for the wings and colours from the photo.

The interest in my card comes from the natural colour scheme and the three layers, vellum and 2 tones of kraft, of the dragonfly.

As for the Theme & Photo Prompt Challenge prizes:
One winner of a $20 gift code will be picked by one member of our DT.
Plus 3 randomly drawn winners will each receive a $7 gift code.

In order to be considered for a prize, make sure you've followed the rules here.

Here are the affiliate links of the STAMPlorations products I used in today's project:

Wooded, Dragonfly Layering Dies, Big Hugs Phrase Die

  

Should you feel like browsing in STAMPlorations online shop, check out their latest offer below.

Using my personal discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout for a 20% discount on your order makes you qualify to pick a free product from their store up to the value of $7.
I've got to be honest, if you use the code and/or the link to the STAMPlorations Shop I provide in my posts for your purchases, I will get a little reward, at no extra cost to you of course.

For more challenge inspiration and to link up your projects, pop over to the STAMPlorations Blog.

That's it from me for today. Have a lovely week!

hugs

Monika ❤

Dragonfly Hugs

Hi Friends!

Today I got a one-layer card for you as my DT piece for the Inspiration Post over on the STAMPlorations blog. Here it is ...

Here are the STAMPlorations products I used in today's card:

Big Hugs Phrase Die, Dragonfly Layering Dies, Wooded

  

Should you feel like browsing STAMPlorations' shop, check out their latest offer below.

Using my personal discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout for a 20% discount on your order makes you qualify to pick a free product from their store up to the value of $7.

I've got to be honest, if you use the code and/or the link to the STAMPlorations Shop I provide in my posts for your purchases, I will get a little reward, at no extra cost to you of course.

That's it from me for today. Pop over to the STAMPlorations Blog to check out my teamies' beautiful makes.

I shall be back tomorrow with another make. Until then ... have a lovely day!

hugs
Monika ❤

Spring Fling Reminder 2

Hello Crafty Friends! There is time to join the Spring celebrations over at STAMPlorations for their Spring Fling Event this month. My DT project for the reminder features their Bloom Peek-A-Boo Stencil in combination with their Big Hugs Phrase Die. Here it is ...

This card was made using the second print I took from the stencil after making my card with the spotlight stenciling feature for the original Spring Fling event post here.

I used cream card for a softer look and finished off my card by simply stamping the bar code, adding a die-cut sentiment and a couple of sequins.


Now a little bit more about the event:

It is a blog hop and linky party, which means you can hop along visiting all the participating designers' blogs. Please leave comments as you go along. Plus you can create a Spring themed project and link it up here on the STAMPlorations Blog.

Commenting and linking up both end on Sunday 31st May with the winners being announced on June 10 in the May Winners post on the STAMPlorations Blog.


Prizes randomly drawn from all the comments left on the STAMPlorations Blog's main post and participating designers' posts are:

- three winners of a $10 gift code
- two winners of Stamplorations product up to $10 value, winners choice


Prizes randomly drawn from all the linky party entries are:

- two winners of STAMPlorations product up to the value of $15, winners choice
- one winner of a $25 gift code

All throughout May all products in the Spring Fling Section are on offer at 15% off, no coupon needed.
Should you feel like browsing and placing an order, you can get an added 20% off when using my personal discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout. Please note that my discount code can not be combined with any other coupon code, but you can use it as often as you wish. I've got to be honest, if you use the code, I will get a little reward.

You can find more Spring inspiration on the second Reminder Post here on the STAMPlorations Blog.

That's it from me for today. Wishing you lots of fun playing and hopping along.

hugs
Monika xxx

Click here to get to the main post on the STAMPlorations Blog.

Click here for the first reminder post on the STAMPlorations Blog.
Click here for the second reminder post on the STAMPlorations Blog.

links to the STAMPlorations products I used in my project:

Bloom Peek-A-Boo Stencil, Mixed Media Grunge, Big Hugs Phrase Die

  

A Bouquet Of Lilies

Hello Crafty Friends!

It's Tuesday and this means it's Inspiration Time over at STAMPlorations.

My DT piece for this week is a little CAS card ...

Like last week, I'm taking it very easy this week ... the Blossom Sprays #3 is simply stamped on cream Centura Pearl card and finished off with a die-cut sentiment cut from a piece burnished copper mirri card. Enjoy! ❤

Again, I am keeping it short and sweet today. Pop over to the STAMPlorations Blog to check out the fabulous projects my teamies made.

That's it from me for now. Have a lovely day and enjoy the sunshine!
hugs
Monika


here is what I used from the STAMPlorations Shop:
Blossom Sprays #3, Big Hugs Phrase Die
 
Just a heads up, the Blossom Sprays #3 stamp is in the Summer Clearance section, see details below.

Check out STAMPlorations' July sale -- 40% off products found in the SUMMER CLEARANCE section. Use code HEYSUMMER on checkout. Code can be used only once per customer/shipping address. Ends 7/31.

See 300+ qualifying products here

here is what else I used:

burnished copper mirri card, sequins, black Versafine ink and Cream Centura Pearl card from my stash

Pawsome Hugs

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today I am sharing a quick card with you using Sanna's new Cornflower Stencil in combination with the Big Hugs Phrase Die.

It's Black Stars Sparkle Medium I used with the stencil and silver mirror card coloured with alcohol markers for my die-cut sentiment.

I also would like to share again two projects I made for the CatLoversHop as they were made using STAMPlorations stamps. The first one, from my post here, is a one-layer CAS card where the cats are highlighted by using coloured frames ...

... and the other project is a set of ATCoins from my post here.

Pop over to the STAMPlorations Blog for more Roundup Inspiration.

That's it from me for today. Have a lovely week!
hugs
Monika xxx


here is what I used from the STAMPlorations Shop, remember to apply my personal discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA (not case sensitive) at check out for a 20% discount on their stamps ***, stencils and dies:
Cornflower Stencil, Big Hugs Phrase Die, Purrfectly Pawsome, Frames And Flowers
   

Mixed Media Elements, Mixed Media Grunge
 

*** Discount code works on sale items too