Along The Edge

 Hi Friends!

Today I'm sharing a card inspired by the current challenges over at AAA Cards and Time Out ...

I used a set I've had for a while. I picked it up with the Quick Cards Made Easy magazine some time ago. It was perfect for the along the edge theme. With minimal colouring, layers and a bit of stamping, my card was very quickly made.

My card will be linked up at:

AAA Cards - CAS Game #179 - Along The Edge

Time Out Challenge #175 - Quick

Keeping it short and sweet today.

Wishing you a lovely weekend!

hugs

Monika ❤

Doing A Spot of Watercolouring

Hello Crafty Friends!

I felt like playing today in a clearing my mind sort of way hence I got out my watercolours and the Originally Organic set by Uniko. I wanted to create a clan and simple card, softly watercoloured and cheerful ... here it is ...

I simply stamped my image in black Archival and off I went ... I love to allow the watercolours to run into each other and hazily blend around the leaves for a really soft look. It does work even without using watercolour paper/card, all you need is a sturdy non-coated card stock to allow your imagination take flight ... I added some splatters for an artsy look, stamped my sentiment and layered on a grey base card to further enhance the soft look I was after.

I am entering my card at:
CAS Colours & Sketches - Challenge #201 Sketch 
CASology - week #225, cue card 'soft'
Addicted To Stamps And More - Anything Goes

My second card for today is another CAS card, using Background Builders: Round In Circles by Uniko and Holiday Sketches: Christmas Candles by STAMPlorations for the sentiment ...here it is ...

I am entering this card at:
Uniko - Christmas 
Time Out - Christmas, optional twist glitter or shimmer which I didn't use

That's it from me for today. I shall be back soon.

Have a lovely weekend!
hugs
Monika xxx

Die Cut Beauties

Hi Everyone,

Hope you all had a lovely weekend. Mine was taken up by going to the newly opened Range, having a boat trip on a canal and trying to work ahead as I am going to be a little busy next month.

As you've probably already noticed, I tend to mainly stamp my cards. Nevertheless I do own a few dies too, and they decided they wanted some playtime this weekend.

First up is a card I made using the cover gift from Quick Cards Made Easy ...

... and next is one I made using my Xcut snowflake die ...

As you can see I used my favourite spritzing inks, combined them with the die cuts. a little stamping and doodling. These cards are super easy to make and won't need an explanation.

I shall be back soon. Have a lovely day!

hugs
Monika xxx


here is what I used:

1st card: heart die - Quick Cards Made Easy; label die - Spellbinders; gold Artiste Spritzing Ink - docrafts; twine - The Ribbon Girl; red gel pen and peel-off from stash

2nd card: Xcut snowflake die - docrafts; sentiment stamp - Crafter's Companion; Mustard and Pink Spritzing Inks - Heidi Swapp; black Versafine ink and gems from stash