Birdie Anniversary

Hi Crafty Friends!

Sharing a card I made a few weeks ago, a slightly different anniversary card ...

The background originated from having some playtime with the Circles Flexi-Template and the Hearts All Over stencil. 

I basically created a frame in lighter blue (speckled egg Distress Ink), a center circle in slightly darker blue (more intense inking with speckled egg Distress Ink) with darker hearts (Stormy Sky Distress Ink) with some rising hearts (festive berries Distress Ink) on the outside.

The white strip was masked off before starting the stencilling.

I finished off with some stamped stars, a die-cut sentiment, two love birds and a couple of heart stickers.

For inspiration on using the Flexi-Templates to create frames, check out my photo tutorial post here.

Hope you enjoyed my little playtime result.

Until next time ...

hugs

Monika 💕

Products I used:

- from the STAMPlorations Store: I am on the STAMPlorations DT Team. Please be aware that the following links are affiliated links which means should you use them to make a purchase I will get a small commission at no extra cost to you.

You're welcome to use my unique discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at the STAMPlorations Shop at checkout for a 20% discount on any item apart from the subscription offers.

Circles Flexi-Template

Hearts All Over Stencil

Small Birds

Happy Anniversary Phrase Die

- from my stash

tiny stars stamp - Lavinia Stamps

white and black card

speckled eggs, stormy sky and festive berries Distress Inks

Onyx Black and Smokey Gray Versafine inks

red heart stickers - The Works

Very Special

Hi Crafty Friends!

Last one of the monster cards to begin the week.

Again it's a stenciled and stamped background to show off the pink monster. Finishing off was with a stamped sentiment, a touch of glitter and a couple of sequins.

That's it from me for today. Wishing you a lovely week with lots of smiles.

hugs

Monika 💕

Here is what I used:

- from the STAMPlorations Shop:

I am on the STAMPlorations DT Team. The links are for your convenience and are not affiliated links.

However, you're welcome to use my unique discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at the STAMPlorations Shop at checkout for a 20% discount on any item apart from the subscription offers.

Little Monsters

Art Marks 3

ArtMarks

Fond Expressions 2

- from STAMPlorations but currently not available for purchase

Make Marks 3 stencil

- from my stash:

card used for my base card - by Stampin'UP!

envelope and white card

sequins

black fineliner pens

inks: black Versafine ink; tumbled glass, broken china, twisted citron and picked raspberry Distress Inks

glue

glitter

on a different note...

Feel free to check out STAMPlorations Freebie of the Month which this month is an amazing word die which will automatically be shipped with any order of $25 and over.

Kind of Wonderful

Hi Crafty Friends!

I'm back with another little monster. This little one is just sooo lovable....

... it's been popped on a stenciled and stamped background before finishing off with a stamped sentiment, glitter and a couple of sequins.

That's it from me for today. Wishing you all a lovely weekend with lots of smiles.

hugs

Monika 💕

Here is what I used:

- from the STAMPlorations Shop:

I am on the STAMPlorations DT Team. The links are for your convenience and are not affiliated links.

However, you're welcome to use my unique discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at the STAMPlorations Shop at checkout for a 20% discount on any item apart from the subscription offers.

Little Monsters

Art Marks 3

Fond Expressions 2

- from STAMPlorations but currently not available for purchase

Make Marks 3 stencil

- from my stash:

card used for my base card - by Stampin'UP!

envelope and white card

sequins

black fineliner pens

inks: black Versafine ink; tumbled glass, broken china, squeezed twisted citron and kitsch flamingo Distress Inks

glue

glitter

on a different note...

Feel free to check out STAMPlorations Freebie of the Month which this month is an amazing word die which will automatically be shipped with any order of $25 and over.

Toothy Smile

Hi Crafty Friends!

Sorry, I've been a little quiet in the last week ... reason being that I'm working on a larger project which has been taking up a lot of time. I'll share bits of it soon.

For now I'm sending you a little smile with another monster card ...

Easy stamped background and splatters topped with a watercoloured and fuzzy-cut monster and finished off with a stamped sentiment and a couple of sequins.

I'm playing along at:

Creative Inspiration Challenge 36 - Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge 844 - Ribbon and Bows or Anything Goes, opting for anything goes

That's it from me for today.

hugs

Monika 💕

Here is what I used:

- from the STAMPlorations Shop:

I am on the STAMPlorations DT Team. The links are for your convenience and are not affiliated links.

However, you're welcome to use my unique discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at the STAMPlorations Shop at checkout for a 20% discount on any item apart from the subscription offers.

Little Monsters

Art Marks 3

Chikoo Goes Bananas

- from my stash:

card used for my base card - by Stampin'UP!

envelope and white card

sequins

black fineliner pens

inks: black Versafine ink; twisted citron Distress Ink and kitsch flamingo Distress Oxide

shimmery watercolours - B&M

glue

glitter

on a different note...

Feel free to check out STAMPlorations Freebie of the Month which this month (March 2026) is an amazing word die which will automatically be shipped with any order of $25 and over.

Monster Hugs

Hi Crafty Friends!

Today's monster just loved grunge ... think of someone covered in mud wanting to give you a hug or something similar ...

I used the Oval Flexi-Template and the Radial stencil in combination with Rosee and Grenadine inks to blend my background before adding the background script in Grenadine, the florals in Rich Cocoa. the grounding brush stroke in black Versafine and the splatters in Reglisse.

The monster was coloured in squeezed lemonade and twisted citron Distress Inks

Doodles, sentiment and sequins finished off my card.

That's it from me for today. Hopefully my card made you smile.

hugs

Monika 💕

Here is what I used:

- from the STAMPlorations Shop:

I am on the STAMPlorations DT Team. The links are for your convenience and are not affiliated links.

However, you're welcome to use my unique discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at the STAMPlorations Shop at checkout for a 20% discount on any item apart from the subscription offers.

Little Monsters

Art Marks 3

Best Mum Ever

- from STAMPlorations but currently not available for purchase

Radial Slimline stencil

Ovals Flexi-Template

- from my stash:

card used for my base card - by Stampin'UP!

envelope and mixed media card

sequins

black fineliner pens

inks: black Versafine ink; twisted citron and squeezed lemonade Distress Inks; Reglisse, The, Rosee and Grenadine Izink inks; Rich Cocoa Memento ink

glue

on a different note...

Bloom  Border #1 by Shery Russ Designs is February's Freebie Of The Month stamp which means you'll get it free with an order of $25 and over. Find out the details here.

Your Smile

Hi Crafty Friends!

Just a little reminder that there is still time to play along at February's Anything Goes Challenge over at STAMPlorations.

I made this tiny 10x10cm card as a bit of inspiration for you ...

I had these little base cards already cut to size for making a few more gift sets. For the one I'm currently making, I decided to use the Little Monsters set and bring a bit of humour into the mix.

The background was made using the Circles Flexi-Template, the Make Marks 3 stencil and a couple of stamps from the Art Marks 3 set in combination with tumbled glass and broken china Distress inks.

The monster was coloured with squeezed lemonade and crushed olive Distress Inks, fuzzy cut and attached in place. 

It's your turn now to pop over and play along at STAMPlorations January Anything Goes Challenge. Please make sure that you read their current challenge rules before linking up.

I'm playing along at:

Addicted to Stamps and More challenge 510 - die-cuts and/or stencils, I opted for stencils

UPDATE!

This little monster was chosen for an Honourable Mention in the above challenge.

Thanks so much.

That's it from me for today.

hugs

Monika 💕

Here is what I used:

- from the STAMPlorations Shop:

I am on the STAMPlorations DT Team. The links are for your convenience and are not affiliated links.

However, you're welcome to use my unique discount code STAMPGIRLMONIKA at the STAMPlorations Shop at checkout for a 20% discount on any item apart from the subscription offers.

Little Monsters

Art Marks 3

Fond Expressions 2

- from STAMPlorations but currently not available for purchase

Make Marks 3 stencil

Circles Flexi-Template

- from my stash:

card used for my base card - by Stampin'UP!

envelope and white card

sequins

black fineliner pens

inks: black Versafine ink; tumbled glass, broken china squeezed lemonade and crushed olives Distress Inks

glue

glitter

on a different note...

Bloom  Border #1 by Shery Russ Designs is February's Freebie Of The Month stamp which means you'll get it free with an order of $25 and over. Find out the details here.

January Challenge at STAMPlorations - my DT piece

Hi Crafty Friends!

Shery has re-opened STAMPlorations and this month they're back with a challenge, theme Anything Goes.

Here is my DT piece ...

I kept it simple and used one of the Blossom Sprays stamps which I coloured with my metallic pencils. The golden splatters add a little luxury.

Now it's over to you and, should you need a little tempting, there are 2 prizes up for grabs

- one $25 prize code, the winner will be chosen by one of us STAMPgirls from entries featuring STAMPlorations products as the main focal point

- two $10 prize code code, the winners will be chosen randomly from all entries including projects which don't feature STAMPlorations products

For a full explanation on prize codes and their Terms and Conditions click here.

There are some simple rules to follow. You can fund them here on the STAMPlorations Blog. Please make sure you read, understand and follow them before linking up your project to avoid being disqualified and have your entry removed

That's it from me for today. Pop over to the STAMPlorations Blog to check out the projects my teamies prepared and, of course, to link up your own project to the challenge.

I am entering my card at:

Krafty Chicks Challenge #801 Birthday

I shall be back soon, until then

Hugs

Monika 💕

link to the STAMPlorations Challenge post- January Anything Goes Challenge 

Products I used:

Blossom Sprays 4 by Dee's Artsy Impressions

Baa Baa by The Bee's Knees for the sentiment

Christmas Kickstart Challenge GDT

Hi Crafty Friends!

Today's card is one made as my guest designer piece for the Christmas Kickstart Challenge with the theme Wrapped Up For Christmas. Here it is ...

I was inspired by the cold weather here in the UK and went with the idea of wrapping up to keep warm.

  

Christmas Kickstart Challenge #72

One can never start too early making festive cards. So why not join in the fun, there is a little prize available too. Click here to find out more and join the fun.

Wishing you all a lovely day!

hugs

Monika 💕

Here is what I used in today's project:

- Media Plates by John Next Door for the background rectangle

- Christmas Reindeer set by STAMPlorations for the snowflake

- all other stamps are from a set by Clearly Besotted which came with a magazine a while ago

Speckled Egg Distress ink, black Memento ink, alcohol markers, glitter and gems