New Slimline Stencils over at STAMPlorations

Hi Friends!

Well, well ... who would have thought that one day I'll go all bling on you? That was until these gorgeous slimline stencils landed on my doorstep. They really lend themselves to adding gems ... almost forgotten at the back of a cupboard. Let's bring them out and have some fun.

The stencils I used are new arrivals in the STAMPlorations shop and they're doing a mini blog hop to introduce them. One lucky winner can pick their choice of slimline stencil from the new release. The winner will be randomly drawn from all the comments left on my blog and the STAMPlorations Blog here.

Let's see what I made ...

First up is the Boho Delight 1 Slimline Stencil ...

I used my rubber embossing mat and run the stencil through my big shot to emboss it on a piece of white card before adding the colour using small makeup brushes. Rather liking the rich look, I decided against adding a sentiment to the card front and went with gems instead.

For my next card, I picked the center bit from the stencil and combine it with a sponged frame using the Circles Flexi-Template. Of course, a bit of bling was needed too.

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Next up are my projects featuring the Flowers Prim Slimline Stencil ...

My first card uses it embossed on yellow card sponged with coordinating ink for a more textured look. I finished off with a few cupcakes and die-cut sentiment.

The Flowers Prism stencil is great for picking out bits and stencilling borders too which is what I did in my second card. I simply added a few embossed lines, a 'row stamped' sentiment and sequin to finish.

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Last up are my projects featuring the All Over Blooms Slimline Stencil ...

Again I embossed the stencil on a piece of white card to add texture and depth, but before embossing I swiped the stencil with Tempting Turquoise SU ink which gave me my background colour.

TIP!: The 10mil hazy white stencils from the STAMPlorations shop are a bit thicker than the blue ones and give a better texture when used for embossing. 

Leaving the stencil in place, I then coloured the blooms and added some script stamping before finishing off with a die-cut sentiment and sequins.

For my last card, I picked out a bit from the stencil, added a die-cut border and stamped sentiment and finished off with clusters of gems.

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Here are a few close-ups of my finished projects ...

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

Boho Delight #1, Flowers Prim, All Over Blooms Slimline Stencils

  

Circles Flexi-Template, So Loved

 

Birthday Bash, Happy Everything, Happy Everything Phrase Die, Tweet Love

   

Skinny Sentiments Dies, Mixed Media Elements, True And Free, Art Border #3 Die

   

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

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.

Pop over to the STAMPlorations Blog to leave a comment too.

I shall be back soon with more crafty makes. Until then ... have a lovely day!

hugs
Monika ❤

March Theme & Photo Prompt

Hi Friends!

Welcome March. February is gone and now it's getting time for a new round of monthly challenges over at STAMPlorations. Here is my DT piece for March's Theme & Photo Prompt Challenge over on their blog.

The theme for the current challenge is Stamps & Shapes and the photo prompt can be seen below. Your project can either be inspired by the theme, photo prompt or both. The full challenge rules can be found here on the STAMPlorations Blog.

Well, I went with the stamps and shape the or more like stencils and one stamp theme for me. 😁

I used the Circles Flexi-Template to bend my frames and then used the coordinating size ring as a masks for the frame when blending the inside shapes.   

As for the Theme & Photo Prompt Challenge prizes:
One winner of a $20 gift code ($25, if STAMPlorations products were used as the main focal point) will be picked by one member of our DT.
Plus 2 randomly drawn winners will each receive a $10 ($15, if STAMPlorations products were used as the main focal point) gift code.

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

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

Circles Flexi-Template, Discs Slimline Stencil, Funky Circles Slimline Stencil, So Loved

   

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.

Pop over to the STAMPlorations Blog to check out how my teamies interpreted the challenge theme and prompt and of course to join in the fun too.

That's it from me for now. Have a lovely day!
hugs

Monika 💖

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 ❤