Spring & Faith Reminder

Hello Crafty Friends!

I thought it might be time for a little reminder that there is still time to play along at the March Challenge over at STAMPlorations, To keep your creative juices flowing, I made a tag using some of the same background I made for the ATCs from my post here ...

As you probably guessed, the challenge theme at STAMPlorations for this month is 'Spring And Faith'. You may remember that STAMPlorations currently have only one challenge to give Shery time to settle into a new routine having recently given birth to their second daughter Winter.

Here are the simple rules for the challenge:

• You may create any type of project -- cards (any style), mixed media, tags, layout, etc -- as long as it follows their theme

• STAMPlorations product is not required though they’d love to see it

• You may enter as many times as you want – as long as each project has its own blog post

• You must display the challenge graphic below + link back to the challenge page to qualify for the prizes

• You must comment on the entry before yours in the gallery – lets spread the love

• For an extra chance, comment on the challenge post and the designers’ blog posts throughout the month

Prizes:

• TWO (2) winners of a $25 gift certificate - randomly drawn from all entries

• ONE (1) winner of a $25 gift certificate - randomly drawn from all comments left on the designers' blogs throughout the month

Shery is offering a generous 10% (no coupon code needed) off all stamps, stencils, and dies in the store from Feb through April. Using my personal discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout will give you an added 20% off taking the total discount to 30%.

You can see more clearly the Brusho print from the original background, I turned it into a feature. It looks a little like a signpost.

I masked it off before sponging the hills, and the Christmas Trees became arrows creating movement and direction to go with the stamped sentiment ...

... and I had to add an inlaid die-cut one as well. 😁

Some pearls and twine finished the tag off.

I am entering my tag at:
UK Stampers Forum Facebook Group March Decorated Tag Swap - Anything Goes

Fancy creating your own Spring and/or Faith themed make, why not link it up over at STAMPlorations? I look forward to seeing you there.

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:

Faith Expressions, Frames And Flowers, Senecio 1 Stencil, Christmas Tree 1 Stencil

   

Manila Tags Nesting Dies, Relax Die

 

*** Discount code works on sale items too

Spring & Faith - March Challenge over at STAMPlorations

Hello Crafty Friends!

It's time for the March Challenge over at STAMPlorations, As my DT contribution, I made a set of ATCs ...

As you probably guessed, the theme for this month is 'Spring And Faith'. You may remember that STAMPlorations currently have only one challenge to give Shery time to settle into a new routine having recently given birth to their second daughter Winter.

Here are the simple rules for the challenge:

• You may create any type of project -- cards (any style), mixed media, tags, layout, etc -- as long as it follows their theme

• STAMPlorations product is not required though they’d love to see it

• You may enter as many times as you want – as long as each project has its own blog post

• You must display the challenge graphic below + link back to the challenge page to qualify for the prizes

• You must comment on the entry before yours in the gallery – lets spread the love

• For an extra chance, comment on the challenge post and the designers’ blog posts throughout the month

Prizes:

• TWO (2) winners of a $25 gift certificate - randomly drawn from all entries

• ONE (1) winner of a $25 gift certificate - randomly drawn from all comments left on the designers' blogs throughout the month

Shery is offering a generous 10% (no coupon code needed) off all stamps, stencils, and dies in the store from Feb through April. Using my personal discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout will give you an added 20% off taking the total discount to 30%.

My ATCs were made from a piece of background I made mopping up some Daffodil Delight ink from my craft mat, after spritzing with a little water of course. I simply added some stenciling using the Senecio 1 Stencil and Brusho prints using the shapes from the stencil; I had used the shapes as masks for another project, and they still had some Brusho colour on them, it shows up in the ATCs as flecks of orange and green. Here is a little close-up ...

The little post of Spring flowers is stamped and Promarker coloured. I finished off with sentiments, doodles and gems.

By the way, Faith to me is more like a deep inner knowing that everything will work out fine in the end as difficult as it is sometimes to stick with it. Fear and conscious/subconscious chatter can get in the way a bit. What is your interpretation of Faith?

I am entering my ATCs at:
UK Stampers Forum Facebook Group March ATC Swap - Florals

Fancy creating your own Spring and/or Faith themed make, why not link it up over at STAMPlorations? I look forward to seeing you there.

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:

Faith Expressions, Fluttery, Senecio 1 Stencil, Fluttery Dies

   

*** Discount code works on sale items too

ARTplorations December Stencil Blog Hop Day 5

Hello Crafty Friends!

The Stencil Party is in full swing over at STAMPlorations. I am back today with a CAS card using the ARTplorations Just Squares Stencil in combination with the Faith Expressions and Frames And Flowers stamp sets.

I sponged two rows of squares in yellow, added my sentiment and two little leaves in black, layered on my black base card and finished off with matching sequins.

The Just Squares Stencil in this combination makes me think of breaking the perceived mountain down into little pieces of rock which are easier to handle. Sometimes taking the first step starts off the breaking down process.

Here is another look at my finished card ...

And here is a sneak peek of another project I am sharing a little later today, it also uses stencils and can be found here once published.

Back to the Stencil Hop over at STAMPlorations. Shery is not only throwing a Blog Hop ... she is also throwing a LINKY Party! All the details including prize info and special offers can be found here on the STAMPlorations Blog. There is also oodles of inspiration available to get your creative juices flowing.

As long as it is not a card, you could link your stencil make up with the current Mixed Media Challenge here for even more chances of winning.

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

Have a lovely day!
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:

Just Squares ARTplorations Stencil, Faith Expressions, Frames And Flowers
  

Faith

Hello Crafty Friends!

It's Inspiration Time over at STAMPlorations. My DT contribution for today features another purple card ....

... working with two of their most recent additions to the STAMPlorations Shop, the ARTplorations Stencil: A Bloom And Three Buds and one of their new sets, Faith Expressions with a little help from one of my favourites Mixed Media Elements.

I sponged my background using Wilted Violet Distress Ink, stamped the script into the still damp background for a faded look and lightly spritzed with water. Once dry, I stenciled my flower using paste, sprinkled with Enchanted Gold embossing powder and heat set. I then stamped my sentiment using my MISTI in Elegant Eggplant and added a border with my gold leaf pen to finish.

I am linking up with:
The Hop To Stop - raising awareness about Domestic Violence, needs purple cards 

Please help turning Blogland purple. Here is another look at my card ....

That's it from me for today. Pop over to the STAMPlorations Blog to see the wonderful projects my teamies made and to leave a comment there for your entry into their monthly prize draw.

Have a lovely day!
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:

STAMPlorations Stamps: Faith Expressions, Mixed Media Elements
 

ARTplorations Stencils: A Bloom And Three Buds