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

More Pawsome Felines

Hello Crafty Friends!

I am back with some more pawsome makes for the CatLoversHop2018, but first up some photos of Boris, the caravanning cat, from 8 years ago. When Boris was still with us, we regularly took him with us to our old caravan in Wales. It was on a seasonal pitch over the Summer, and Boris was allowed to roam. As you can see, he looks very much at home, so much so that at times he didn't want to come back with us ... much to the amusement of our fellow caravanners.

We currently don't have a cat living with us, but there are a few who like to frequent our garden. 😻

Next up are my catty makes, three ATC coins ...

I am entering my card at:
CatLoversHop2018


I am swapping them at the UK Stamper's Forum FB Group October AT Coin Swap.

That's it from me for today. Have a lovely weekend!
hugs
Monika 😺

here is what I used:
stitched die - Marianne Craftables Basic Shapes CR1360
Distress inks - Peacock Feathers, Picked Raspberry and Evergreen Bough
Versafine inks - Smokey Gray, Onyx Black
Memento ink - Tuxedo Black
Alcohol Markers, Stickles Star Dust, White Gelly Roll
Purrfectly Pawsome, Mixed Media Elements, Mixed Media Grunge
  
All three stamp sets are by STAMPlorations, should you wish to purchase any of their products, feel free to use my personal discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout for a 20% discount on their stamps, dies and stencils.

So Pawsome

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today I'm sharing a one-layer card made for the CatLoversHop2018. I had intended to join last year, but life had other plans. Here's to Pawsomeness!

Simply stamped and masked with a little splash of colour, thought it would be a purrfect card for the times you don't fancy colouring in. The idea was to highlight the felines using colourful frames instead.

I am entering my card at:
CatLoversHop2018


Addicted To Stamps And More - CAS


Craft Stamper Make It Take It - Anything Goes

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

here is what I used:
Purrfectly Pawsome, Frames And Flowers
 
Both stamp sets are by STAMPlorations, should you wish to purchase any of their products, feel free to use my personal discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at checkout for a 20% discount on their stamps, dies and stencils.

April Challenge At STAMPlorations - Focus On The Sentiments

Hello Crafty Friends!

It's time for the April Challenge over at STAMPlorations, As my DT contribution, I made a card celebrating the companionship of cats ...

As you probably guessed, the theme for this month is 'Focus On Sentiments'. 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%.

I white embossed my sentiment on a die-cut panel, dry embossed my card base using the Bloom Factory stencil, coloured and fuzzy cut some cats, Purrfectly Pawsome, and layered everything up as shown. Here is a little close-up ...

Fancy creating your own Focus On Sentiments 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:

Typographia Wanderlust In Life, Purrfectly Pawsome, Bloom Factory Stencil, Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies

   

*** Discount code works on sale items too

Spring Stamp Release Celebrations AT STAMPlorations

Hello Crafty Friends!

Welcome to Day 4 of the Spring Stamp Release over at STAMPlorations. As my DT project I made the purrfect cat lovers tag ...

... featuring Shery's new set Purrfectly Pawsome. Aren't these cats cute? ... and the sentiments definitely pull a punch too!

PURRFECTLY PAWSOME

Shery Russ Designs

I did a little bit of mopping up of ink from my craft mat, a bit of stamping and stenciling, add in some doodles, colouring and fuzzy cutting and the tag was made. 

As with any blog hop there are prizes you can win. Here is what you need to do:

• Comment on all the release posts on the STAMPlorations Blog and all participating designer's blogs for all 5 days of the release.
• Commenting is open from Monday 26th March to Monday 2nd April
• There will be one winner of a $25 gift certificate and one winner of all five sets in the release.

Apart from this, all stamps in the STAMPlorations Shop including the ones from the new release are on offer at 10% off which will automatically be discounted at check out. You can get an added 20% off using my personal discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at check out.

That's it from me for today. I am keeping it short to give you plenty of time for commenting and checking out my teamies' projects for inspiration. Pop over to the STAMPlorations Blog and join the fun. I shall be back tomorrow with another DT make for the hop

Have a lovely day!
hugs
Monika xxx

links to previous days: Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3

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:
Purrfectly Pawsome, Mixed Media Grunge, Manila Tags Nesting Dies, ATC/Tag Builder Dies

    

Leaves 1 Stencil

*** Discount code works on sale items too