Spring Florals Kit Release at STAMPlorations

Hi Friends!

Today I got four cards for you made using the new Spring Florals Kit by STAMPlorations.

It is being released today and they are celebrating with a little Blog Hop over on the STAMPlorations Blog  Here are my projects ...

This card uses the Mini Leaf Prints 4 stencil from the kit in combination with Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Moved Lawn and Forest Moss DIs for the background. The flowers are watercoloured using a mix of DIs and Izink inks, fuzzy cut and attached in place Unfortunately I didn't make a note of the exact colours I used.

My next card uses a print I took from the stencil (Spritzed with a little water before taking the print on a new piece of card) after blending the background for my first card. It was simply die-cut to size.

The flowers were stamped on a separate piece of card, coloured with watercolour pencils and fuzzy cut before attaching. I cut a piece of card equal in measurements to my die-cut piece to stamp the flowers on. It really helped with the placement of the stamps.

The embossed texture on my base card is from the Rolls Stencil. I simply used the stencil with a rubber/silicone mat in the appropriate sandwich and put it through my Big Shot.

I rather liked how the floral stamp worked being stamped across the corners. It became my inspiration for this card. To finish off, I simply coloured and fuzzy cut the large flower and a couple of leaves, scrunched it all up and added a little glitter glue and a few pearls.

My fourth card features an off-the-edge design for which the floral border is perfect. It's simply stamped along the side of my base card and fuzzy cut around. The inside of the card uses the Rolls Mini Stencil with contrasting Kitsch Flamingo DI

Right, as I mentioned at the beginning of my post the stamps and stencils I used today are part of the new Spring Florals Kit by STAMPlorations being released this month.

 

The kit consists of two stamp sets, Bloom Border and True & Free, and four stencils, Leaf Prints 4 and Rolls both in standard and mini sizes, only $19.99 including free shipping to the US and Canada.

   

You can find out more about it and shop for it here.

STAMPlorations are celebrating the release with a little blog hop, the prize being either the Spring Coffee Kit or the Spring Florals Kit - winner's choice.

In addition to the designers posts there are two posts on the STAMPlorations Blog for you to comment on, the one showcasing the Spring Coffee Kit here and the one showcasing the Spring Florals Kit here. Commenting closes on Monday 31st May.

Here is a last look at my projects using the Spring Florals Kit ...

Here are the CUTplorations Dies I used in today's cards in addition to the kit

Pierced Curly Frames/Tags Nesting Dies, Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies

 

I've got to be honest, if you use the product links 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 and to join the hopping fun.

I shall be back soon. Until then ... have a lovely day!

hugs
Monika ❤

A Joyful Christmas

 Hi Crafty Friends!

It's the time of year again ... yes, Tracey McNeely is celebrating the 25 Days of Christmas Tags ... lots of lovely inspiration to be found on her blog here.

Today it's STAMPlorations turn to be featured, and this in my DT piece ...

Tracy McNeely's Blog

I went for an unconventional tag shape and used one of the Pierced Curly Frames/Tags Nesting Dies which I coloured with Brusho and PaperArtsy Infusion powders plus a touch of Iridescent Gold Brusho SprinkleIT. Sadly the golden shimmer can't be seen in the photo.

The border was stamped using partial image of the coffee cup stamp from the Holiday Mocha Feels set and Rainforest Green Prism ink.

The tag was finished off with a stamped sentiment, Joyful Christmas, sequins and ribbon.

During Tracey's event selected Christmas/Holiday themed products in the STAMPlorations store are on offer at 10% to 20% off instantly, no coupon needed. You can even get an added 20% off the offer prices by using my personal discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout. I got to be honest, if you use my personal discount code and/or the product/store links I provide in my post, I'll get a little reward at no extra cost to you.

Here is what I used from the STAMPlorations Store:

Pierced Curly Frames/Tags Nesting Dies, Holiday Mocha Feels, Joyful Christmas

 

That's it from me for now. Pop over to Tracy McNeely's Blog to check out some more tag-y goodness, the best inspiration for some Christmas crafting.

I shall be back in a little while with some more festive makes. Until then ...

hugs

Monika ❤

A Latte Joy

Hello Crafty Friends!
It's Tuesday and this means it's Inspiration Time over at STAMPlorations. Here is today's DT project giving you a sneak pre-view of the soon to be release Holiday Feels Mocha stamp set which is currently on pre-order ...

The sentiments fit really nicely into the cup. I roughly watercoloured my image, popped it on a die-cut pierced curly label, stamped my sentiment, added some white gel pen highlights and a black doodled frame to finish.

The label itself has a Brusho and PaperSrtsy Infusion background with a little Iridescent Gold Brusho SprinkleIT. Sadly the photo doesn't pick up the golden shimmer which is really nice in real life. Might have to try using it on photo paper/card, maybe it will work better on that, hmmm ...

Each month STAMPlorations are having a different promotion. This month they're offering 10% off throughout all three of their stores, no coupon needed. You can check out the full details of STAMPlorations' special offers here on their shop's Promotions Page. Why not pop over and have a little browse?

Should you find yourself placing an order, feel free to use my personal discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout for a 20% discount on your order. 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 and/or the link to the STAMPlorations Shop I provide in my posts for your purchases, I will get a little reward.

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

Hope you're having a lovely week!

hugs
Monika xxx


here is what I used from

- STAMPlorations Shop:

- Main Store
Holiday Mocha Feels - Pre-order, Pierced Curly Frames/Tags Nesting Dies

 

Check out STAMPlorations current promotions here.

Brew-tiful Day

Hello Crafty Friends!

It's Inspiration Time over at STAMPlorations. The theme for this month is SPRING hence I got another gardening inspired make for you.

Nick has started to tackle a difficult bit of boundary fence. Thankfully the weather has been good and I was able to supply him with copious amounts of hot tea. Here is my card ...

I used another one of the soon to be released Spring Blooms And Mugs digi stamps which I coloured with Twinkling H2Os. The shading was added with alcohol markers.

A bit of background stamping and die-cutting finished my card off.

Selected products in the STAMPlorations store are on sale at 25% off during April, no coupon needed. Please check out the Spring Fling section for this offer. Using my personal discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout can give you an added 20% off.

That's it from me for today. Hope my little card inspired you to get creative. Pop over to the STAMPlorations Blog to check out the fabulous projects my teamies created.

Have a lovely day!
hugs
Monika xxx

Leaves Of Thanks, Mixed Media Grunge, Pierced Curly Frames/Tags Nesting Dies, Set Of 5 Coffee Phrase Dies
   
Spring Blooms And Mugs Digi Stamps soon to be released

5th Birthday Bash @ STAMPlorations

Hello Crafty Friends!

STAMPlorations turns 5 this month, and they are celebrating BIG STYLE all month long! Check out the graphic below for details ....

Their Inspiration Team, which I am lucky to be a member of, is kicking off the celebrations with the first of many projects for you to CASE showcasing some new release stamps and dies. Please be aware that under CASE-ing we understand 'taking inspiration from' as explained in this post here.

With no further ado, here are my 6 projects ....

First up an almost white on white shaker card using Birthday Wishes Phrase Die and Happy Everything stamp set in combination with the Pierced Curly Frames/Tags Nesting Dies.
The alcohol marker coloured cupcake adds interest and dimension and picks up on some of the colours from my holographic silver disks in the shaker.

Next up is another shaker card using the Birthday Bash stamp set and the Make A Wish Phrase Die. This time I went for a brush marker coloured image and silver spritzes on the white card.

This time I used the Make A Wish Phrase Die with the large candle from Kathryn's Big Wishes, a previous STAMP Birthday Celebration set, and a little help from the Mixed Media Grunge set.
The rays from the candle were created using simple sponging as explained in my tutorial here on the STAMPlorations Blog.

My next card uses both the Happy Everything and Birthday Bash sets with the 'left over' spritzed circle from m 'make a wish' shaker card. The butterfly is silver embossed on vellum and fuzzy cut.

This card was made for my sister-in-law's 70th last month. Again I used the Happy Everything and Birthday Bash sets, this time in combination with the Numbers Plate Die for some faux inlaid die cutting.

Who can resist a good cupcake to finish off a beautiful day? I treated myself to some new inks and did some quick blending trials on different types of card. This one reminded me on the beautiful aroma coming off a freshly baked cake. It had to be used with this beautiful sentiment from the Happy Everything set and that yummy cupcake from the Birthday Bash set with a little help from the Mixed Media Grunge of course.

So how can you play along and join the celebrations?

• For the Wish List Linky, you simply create a wish list in the STAMPlorations Shop and link it up here on the STAMPlorations Blog where all the steps are explained in detail

• comment on the designers blogs. Today's links can be found here plus starting tomorrow we STAMPgirls, one at a time, share three of our favourite makes plus one or two new makes for you to CASE. Please check them out too, they can always be found on the STAMPlortaions Blog Home Page.

• For the CASE-ing of projects, you can link up your CASEd makes here on the STAMPlorations Blog. Please note, this is link is different to the one for the wish list linky. 

Commenting and linking up to both the Wish List and the CASE-ing parties closes on Tuesday 3rd July and the winners will be announced on Tuesday 10th July.

For prizes and special promotions during STAMPlorations Birthday Celebrations check out their blog here. Shery has planned so much for you to enjoy during June in the STAMPlorations Shop, here are just a few examples:

• Freebie Days: every Wednesday to Sunday all orders (no minimum required) qualify for one free 3x5 stamp set or one free word/phrase die up to $10 value. Items must be in stock.
• 50% off Flash Sale: every Monday until Tuesday 23.59 Pacific, selected items will be placed into the flash sale category where they will be on sale at 50% off, no coupon needed.
• $5 Birthday Bash Surprise Bags: each bag contains a 'handmade with love' stamp ($3 value) plus 2 or 3 previous released products, a combination of dies and/or 3x5, 2/6, 4/4, 4x6 stamps; the total MSRP value of each bag is a t least $20. Only whilst stock lasts.

I shall leave you with a close-up of my projects as an inspiration for you to CASE ....

That's it from me for today, pop over to STAMPlorations to join in and enjoy the party!

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:

from the new release:
Birthday Wishes, Happy Everything, Birthday Bash, Make A Wish
   

in combination with:
Pierced Curly Frames/Tags Nesting Dies, Kathryn's Big Wishes, Mixed Media Grunge, Numbers Plate Die
   
*** Discount code works on sale items too