I have another card today, this time it's for today's sketch at SplitCoast Stampers, SC387. I decided to go CAS. I've been wanting to make more of these simple designs...
Recipe: Butterfly Flourishand (soon-to-be released) New Beginnings clear stamp sets (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... Going Gray, Certainly Celery, and Lavender Lace card stock (SU!)... Basic Gray, Whisper White, and VersaMark ink (SU!)... Clear embossing powder, Lace, Baker's Twine, Silver rhinestones... Corner punch (SU!)...
OK... so I just noticed how different the lavender butterfly and baker's twine look. The colors don't match at all! My, my... the color police will get me now for sure!
The color combination came from Cupcake's Creations Color Challenges, CR84FN55:
Thanks for stopping by,
Monika
Hello! I am back with a pocket card today, using Jillibean Soup Coconut Lime Soup collection from StopAndScrap. These pretty papers have such summery feel to them... especially love the butterflies!
I used Coconut Milk, and Bit Size Bits DP. The base is Kraft from The Paper Company. I used Paper Rosette die from Tim Holtz, Eyelet Border and Petite Pennants Builder punches from SU!, You Are the Best stamp set from Studio Calico, Baker's Twine, Rhinestones... The wood button is from Pink Paislee indigo bleu collection.
The fun sketch came from Got Sketch?, sketch #144.
You can find more fun projects at StopAndScrap Blog.
Thanks for stopping by,
Monika
The May Bonus project is up at Craft Project Central! Check it out!! Loving the vintage look of these pretties!
Vintage and paper crafting are a hot combination right now, so why not incorporate that into a birthday celebration? This ensemble is a great start for a special girl’s birthday. The birthday crown would make any little girl feel special on her big day. There is also a Memories Book with fold out pages so each party guest can write a special note to the birthday girl. And a birthday party just isn’t complete without party favors! A pinwheel sets this party favor bag apart, and would entice anyone to take a peek at the goodies inside. These handmade vintage birthday pieces will give any birthday party that extra special feel that all birthday girls deserve!
DESIGNED BY Carrie Rhoades:
To get instructions to Carrie's project (and many others), just subscribe to MAY at CPC.
Monika
Just a quick post with a graduation card I finally finished. It'd been sitting on my desk for weeks... and it will have to go to a different graduate than originally planned... missed the first boat...
Anyway, I saw this cap HERE, so I just had to make my own. I used the sketch from Craft Project Central. Did you know that every month, there's a sketch anyone can play along... so if you are adventures, you still have a day to create something for this month's challenge, Creating Pretty Cards Challenge #11.
I used Friends 24-7 and Word Play stamp sets from Stampin' Up!
Enjoy your day!
Monika
Happy Memorial Day! Hope you are enjoying some time off with your loved ones!
I have a post today at the Sweet 'n Sassy Blog today. I made a birthday card using Timeless Classic clear stamp set. More info over at SNSB.
Love how it turned out with the heat embossing and the color combo. The greeting is heat embossed too... it's just hard to see...
Challenges: The Play Date Cafe, PDCC133... Speedy Fox and Friends Challenges #109-Heat emboss your main image...
Thanks for visiting!
Monika
The newest project is up at Craft Project Central! Check it out!!
Do you enjoy wrapping up small gifts in special packages? If so, this is the box for you! The ornate top box paired with the beautiful Twitterpated designer paper is the perfect packaging for that special someone. Adapt the box with other designer papers for great seasonal packaging too! The end of the school year is quickly approaching and what teacher wouldn’t be impressed with a little something presented in this special box with the matching card? Substitute the Well Worn masculine designer paper for male teachers! This project makes for a fun class, club, or camp project!
DESIGNED BY Kim Score:
To get instructions to Kim's project (and many others), just subscribe to MAY at CPC.
Monika
Hello! We are back with a brand new sketch at The Sweet Stop, SSS160:
I wanted to do a masculine card, and I had jut the perfect stamp set for it... Timeless Classics...
Recipe: Timeless Classic clear stamp set (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... Bashful Blue and Riding Hood Red card stock (SU!)... Bashful Blue and Night of Navy ink (SU!)... Circle die (Spellbinders), Tattered Banners di (Tim Holtz), Star die (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... buttons (SU! and misc), mini paper clip (Rangers), film strip (Tim Holtz), Baker's Twine, rhinestones... sponge dauber...
Other challenges: The Play Date Cafe, PDCC133... Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings #48-Father's Day...
Make sure you check out what the rest of the Sugar Babies came up with: Cathy McCauley, Chrissy Dickinson, Janice Melton, Korin Sutherland (out this week), Shannon White, Shelby Goolsby, and Wendy Ramlakhan (out this week).
Enjoy your weekend,
Monika
Hello! I have another card today, for PTI's May Blog Hop... This time, the challenge is a fabulous inspiration photo:
... and this is my take on it:
Recipe: Background Basics: Retro, Background Basics: Postmarks, Just the Ticket stamp sets... Notched Flowers and Edgers #5 dies... Basic Black and Lucky Limeade card stock and ink (SU!)... Basic Black Stampin' Write marker and Spritz tool (SU!)... White embossing powder, paper flower, stick/corsage pins (my Etsy Store), cheese cloths, Baker's Twine (my Etsy Store)...
The circle shape notched flowers worked great for the A Passion for PTI Super Circles challenge.
Thanks for visiting!
Monika
I picked sketch #160... and here is my take on it:
Recipe: Make it Amazing and Garden Party Bloomsstamp set (Taylored Expressions)... Elegant Butterflies and Frame It Up 3dies (TE)... Crumb Cake and Sage Shadow card stock and Vellum (SU!)... VersaMark, Sage Shadow, Island Indigo, and Crumb Cake ink pads (SU!)... Baker's Twine, pearls, White mist (Studio Calico), Island Indigo re-inker (SU!)...
The colors came from Cupcake Creations Color Challenge, CR84FN54:
As today marks the end of our beloved sketch challenges, we wanted you to still be able to come back and play with those favorites or ones you never had time to play with. Check out a full selection of past sketches HERE.
The newest project is up at Craft Project Central! Check it out!! What super sweet project!
For a child, losing their first tooth can be both exciting and scary! And for the parents, it’s another passing moment that signifies that their "baby" is growing up. This Tooth Fairy Door project is intended to help make the arrival of the Tooth Fairy enchanting and memorable for kids and their parents alike!
The Tooth Fairy door sits on the child’s nightstand, alongside the little bed and side table. On the bed the child lays their tooth, and on the side table, they sign a "thank you" card. When they go to sleep, the Tooth Fairy has a way to enter quietly into their room, take the tooth and the card, and in place leaves a little gift of money or a small toy. On her way out, she leaves the door a bit ajar, so there is no mistaking that she has been there!
DESIGNED BY Tara Bourgoin:
To get instructions to Tara's project (and many others), just subscribe to MAY at CPC.
Monika
Last night I draged myself up to my craft room. Using the new sketch at SplitCoast Stampers, SC386 and the inspiration photo from today's Humb Day Challenge (SNSSHD41) at the Sweet 'n Sassy Forum, I was able to create something.
Isn't this photo awesome? Love the blue, green, with the touch of red... I mainly took the colors and the postage stamps as my inpsiration... Come and play along with us!
Recipe: Flowers in Bloom, Vintage Postcard, Music Backgroundclear stamps (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... Poppy Parade and Pool Party card stock and ink (SU!)... Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder (SU!), Pennants & More die set(Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... doily (Martha Stewart), pearls (Michael's), cheese cloths, Stickles (Ranger), sponge dauber, Baker's Twine (my Etsy Store)...
Thanks for visiting!
Monika
This month's challenge theme is "May Flowers". Well, it's not hard to include flowers on my projects, since I love working with flowers, and between the pretty flower buttons, and canvas frowers in the May Kit, you will sure to find something that works!
I decided to decorate another glassine bag and make a matching mini card. I really like to use the bags to hold gift cards...
Other than the kit, I used Picket Fence and Elegant Butterflies dies... and Make it Amazing and Garden Party Blooms stamp sets. I also added some rhinesones, Twine, and Glimmer Mist.
The butterflies were heat embossed with white embossing powder on vellum before die-cut.
Challenges: CASE Study #91... Moxie Fab World, Splatter Technique Challenge... Catered Crop Rickety Rack Recipe Swap...
Make sure you check out the rest of the fabulous creations along the blog hop: Taylor Van Bruggen, Jessica Diedrich, Lea Lawson, Jessie Rone and Debbie Carriere.
Hello Peeps! A day late, but I am back with the new sketch from The Sweet Stop, SSS 159:
This week we have a spin, and a prize. The spin is to use ruffles/faux raffles. and the prize is a Ticket Sentiments clear stamp set. So make sure you play along with us!
I took it simple this week... I was going for the clear part too, but then I just had to add some splatters... not sure if it looks as great as I imagined, but oh, well... What do you think?
Recipe: Nature Silhouette, Music Background, and Treasures stamp set (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... Basic Black and So Saffron ink (SU!)... white seam binding ribbon, Baker's Twine (my Etsy store)... flower (Prima), pearls (Michael's)... Jewelry Tag punch (SU!), Circle die (Spellbinders)...
The colors came from The Play Date Cafe, PDCC132. There's a Spatter Technique Challenge on Moxie Fab World, so I will be linking this up there... even thought my splatters are not very original.
Make sure you check out what the rest of the Sugar Babies came up with: Cathy McCauley, Chrissy Dickinson, Janice Melton, Korin Sutherland (out this week), Shannon White, Shelby Goolsby, and Wendy Ramlakhan (out this week).
Enjoy the rest of your weekend,
Monika
The newest project is up at Craft Project Central! Check it out!! What an awesome project!
Do you know someone who likes to work with wood? Do you want to give them a gift card in a really special way? Then this project would be perfect! This interactive Table Saw Gift Card Holder will require the recipient to do just a little bit of work to get the gift card out, and in the process it looks like the table saw is cutting a piece of plywood!
DESIGNED BY Amanda Corbet:
To get instructions to Amanda's project (and many others), just subscribe to MAY at CPC.
Monika
Hello... I have a card for you today that I made yesterday for the sketch at SplitCoast Stampers, SC385.
It was pretty easy to put together. I really liked the sketch. I used a little bit of decorative tape I got from Michael's... I've been hording them, so finally I opened up one of the boxes.
Recipe: To Paris with Love and Vintage Postcard clear stamp sets (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... Corner punch (SU!), Pennants & More die (Sweet' n Sassy Stamps)... DP (Lily Bee-Victoria Park), Basic Black (SU!)... Baja Breeze and Basic Black ink (SU!)... sponge dauber, ribbon (SU!), Baker's Twine and stick pins (my Etsy Shop), flower (Prima), rhinestones (Michael's)...
Thanks for stopping by,
Monika
The newest project is up at Craft Project Central! Check it out!! Soooo cute!
I’m always looking for cute party favors and invitations for my own personal use, and my friends are always asking me if I have ideas for their parties too! Well, here’s a super cute Sailboat Party Favor and invitation that could be used for a baby shower, or easily adapted for a birthday party! Just add the children’s names to the flags on the boats and use the You’re Invited sentiment on the invitation! Put a special treat in the Sailboat and it’s smooth sailing for a fun party with a darling theme!
DESIGNED BY Jennifer Timko:
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To get instructions to Jennifer's project (and many others), just subscribe to MAY at CPC.
Monika
I am back with another project from StopAndScrap. This time, I used the lovely indigo Bleu collection by Pink Paislee that's on sale right now in the STORE.
I needed something for a house warming party, so I made a card and a glassine bag gift card holder.
Recipe: Denim, Poplin, Tweed designer paper, Boutique Fair wooden button, Bitty Block alphabet letters (indigo Bleu collection by Pink Paislee)... Black card stock (The Paper Comany), Vellum, corrugated paper... Tuxedo Black Memento ink, White acrylic paint... Scallop border punch (Fiskars), Home Sweet Home dies (Spellbinders)... Baker's Twine, rhinestones, glassine bag... sponge dauber...
Check out the StopAndScrap Blog for more inspiration projects!
The lay-out I used for my card came from Card Patterns, #1645.
Thanks for stopping by,
Monika
The newest project is up at Craft Project Central! Check it out!!
Father’s Day is right around the corner! Here’s a great gift that you can make and even have the kids help you! Add a picture to the frame and give it with the matching card and you’re set! Dad’s everywhere are sure to love this one!!
DESIGNED BY Heidi King:
To get instructions to Heidi's project (and many others), just subscribe to MAY at CPC.
Monika
The newest project is up at Craft Project Central! Check it out!!
Do you like to give gift cards but want a fun new way to package and give them? Here’s something new to try! How about a gift card bouquet and a matching fun-fold card too!?! After opening the gift card, your recipient can put the pretty bouquet on their desk to remind them of your gift and brighten up their day! This is a great project for a teacher, co-worker, or anyone you want to give a little something special to! This project is a fun class or camp project too!
DESIGNED BY Sharon Burkert:
To get instructions to Sharon's project (and many others), just subscribe to MAY at CPC.
Monika
I have a set of CAS cards posted on the Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients Blog today, using the May TEKI Kit. Check it out!
Thanks for stopping by,
Monika
Hello Peeps! We are back with a new sketch at The Sweet Stop, SSS 158:
This sketch was a tough one for me... I wasn't sure what I was going to make... I had a general idea, but then my card went into a totally different direction. I had the sketch, and I wanted to use the inspiration from The Shabby Tea Room #113. I also had a piece of corrugated paper in front of me that had been taunting me for days... so I picked that up, and then I just got messy and played with my stamps and tools.
Recipe: Garden Variety, Garden Variety II, Tag-Its #2clear stamps sets (PTI), Friends 24-7 stamp set (SU!)... Baja Breeze and Pink Pirouette card stock, Vellum (SU!), corrugated paper (misc)... Seed Packet Frame 2 die, Garden Variety die set, Notched Flowers die set (PTI)... Butterfly punch (Martha Stewart), 1" and 1/2" Circle punches (Fiskars)... White Acrylic paint... Baja Breeze, Wild Wasabi, Regal Rose, Soft Suede ink pads (SU!)... Sponge dauber... memo pin (Tim Holtz), buttons (misc), pearls (Michael's), cheese cloths, paper flower (misc), Baker's Twine (misc)...
Make sure you check out what the rest of the Sugar Babies came up with: Cathy McCauley, Chrissy Dickinson, Janice Melton, Korin Sutherland (out this week), Shannon White, Shelby Goolsby, and Wendy Ramlakhan (out this week).
Enjoy your weekend,
Monika
Hello! It is my turn to inspire our readers today at the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog.
I decided to make a bright and cheerful card. I found the perfect colors at Colour Q (#136), and the perfect sketch at Mojo Monday (#240).
Recipe: Nature Silhouettes, Vintage Postcard, Ticket Sentiments, Music Backgroundstamp sets (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... Pennants & More die set (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... Circle die (Spellbinders)... Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, and Always Artichoke ink pads (SU!)... Always Artichoke, Pear Pizzazz, and Daffodil Delight card stock (SU!)... ribbon, pearls, old book page, cheese cloths, flower (Prima)... sewing machine, mini stapler (Tim Holtz), spritz tool (SU!), sponge daubers (SU!)... Brown mist (Studio Calico)...
I've been havig some Internet problems, so if I you dear visitor don't hear back from me, it's because my connection doesn't want to work with me! Hopefully the rain will be done soon and everything will be cleared up!
Thank you for visiting,
Monika
The newest project is up at Craft Project Central! Check it out!!
Do you have a special someone graduating this year? If so, here are a couple projects that can help you get ready for the big celebration! The project includes a "Congrats" Banner and a Graduation Cap centerpiece. Customize the project to the specific school colors for a special project sure to make your grad feel special!
DESIGNED BY Christy Fulk:
To get instructions to Christy's project (and many others), just subscribe to MAY at CPC.
Indira, you are the winner of my CPC blog candy. Please send me an e-mail.
Monika
Hello! I am back with another StopAndScrap project.
Today I am using some goodies from LilyBee Design from the store. I am a stamper at heart, so when I saw the lovely Victoria Lane clear stamp set, I just had to have it. I used 7 of the 13 images... not bad, don't you think?
The pretty paper is Hyde Park. I also used some of the Bag of Bits pieces. The card is embellished with Baker's Twine, Lace, Silver Rhinestones... the mini staples are Tim Holtz. The edges were sponge with black ink... I also used my sewing machine.
We are doing some extra posts this week to get the inspiration going! Check out what Savannah cooked up today on the StopAndScrap Blog. Also, if you are new, and haven't done the blog hop yet, you have all week to do it. You could win a $20 gift certificate! Please read the rules HERE.
Thanks for stopping by,
Monika
Hello! Welcome to StopAndScrap Blog Hop!
I am proud to announce, that I am on the very first StopAndScrap Design Team, along with some amazingly talented designers! I am still pinching myself, making sure I am not dreaming!
This fabulous on-line store is full of the latest and very best lines of scrap booking and crafting supplies. There will be new products, new vendors coming soon (Hero Arts, Tim Holtz and Ranger anybody? - more Graphic 45 than you can imagine, and that's just to start with!)
Audrey Tokach
Carolyn King
Cindy Coutts
Gloria Stengel
Laurel Seabrook
Lea Lawson
Monika Davis <--- You are here!
Savannah O'Gwynn
Tammy Hershberger
Tina Hale
Trudy Sjolander
We will have teaching videos, fabulous inspiration projects, challenges with prizes for you. How fun is that! Also, join the generous Rewards Program, keep up with our Facebook Page, we're tweeting on Twitter, and sign up for our Newsletter for sales and discount coupon codes. Our new Pinterest Boards are going to blow you away once we start getting our projects in there. We would also LOVE it if you would upload your beautiful work to our Flickr Gallery to share with us!
To celebrate this new adventure, we have prizes, a prize from each design team member blog. The more you hop, the greater your chances are of winning a $20 gift certificate to the store!
I do have a project for you, to get your creative juices flowing! Check out this cool card I made featuring JilliBean Soup! The pretty papers are from the Coconut Lime Soup collection.
I also used some circle punches, Tim Holtz Paper Rosette die, Butterfly Flourishes and Ticket Sentiments stamp sets from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, sewing machine.... cheeselothes, button, and Baker's Twine...
Thanks for stopping by!
Monika
The newest project is up at Craft Project Central! Check it out!!
If you’re like me, you have an easy time finding projects perfect for women, but a hard time finding projects perfect for men! Well here is one that is perfect for both! This cute little K-Cup Caddy holds six K-Cups perfect for gifting for Father’s Day, for end-of-the-school year teacher gifts, for your co-workers, boss, etc.! This project is also a fun class project!
DESIGNED BY Leena Girsa:
To get instructions to Leena's project (and many others), just subscribe to MAY at CPC.
The winner of my CPC blog candy is: entry #1, Indira. Congratulations! Please send me an e-mail.
Monika
Good Morning! We are back with a brand new sketch at The Sweet Stop, SSS157:
... and this is what I came up with:
Recipe: Nature Silhouettes and Music Backgroundstamp sets (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... Basic Gray card stock (SU!)... Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder (SU!)... clear embossing powder... VersaMark, Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, Pool Party ink pads (SU!)... Circle die (Spellbinders)... Doily die (PTI)... Tattered Tag die (Tim Holtz)... Prima flower, Baker's Twine, Rhinestones, Cheese clothes, Wax paper, Seam Binding ribbon (Martha Stewart)... Sewing machine, Sponge Dauber...
Make sure you check out what the rest of the Sugar Babies came up with: Cathy McCauley, Chrissy Dickinson, Janice Melton, Korin Sutherland (out this week), Shannon White, Shelby Goolsby (out this week), and Wendy Ramlakhan (out this week).
The colors came from The Play Date Cafe, PDCC130.
Enjoy your weekend,
Monika
The newest project is up at Craft Project Central! Check it out!!
These pretty greeting cards are made using Stampin’ Up! Designer Fabric and Adhesive Sheets! They show beautifully through this clear plastic card box that has been embossed using the Big Shot and an Embossing Folder. This tutorial includes instructions for making the cards, embossing the box, and making coordinating envelopes! The perfect ensemble to gift to a friend, teacher, co-worker, etc. and also a great idea for a fun class!
DESIGNED BY Laurie Zoellmer:
To get instructions to Laurie's project (and many others), just subscribe to MAY at CPC.
Don't forget, that I am giving away a FREE subscirption to May. Just leave a comment on my previous CPC post and I will pick a name at the end of this week.
Monika
Welcome to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps May New Release Hop! The Design Divas are excited to kick things off today with a fun blog hop, full of inspiration using the sets that will be available for purchase in the store tonight.
My first card is CAS, using Music Background clear stamp set. The greeting is from You & Me clear stamp set. The die is from Heart Die set.
On my second card, I used Nature Silhouettes clear stamp set. More butterflies for me!
The butterflies are embossed with white embossing powder on vellum. I also used Pennant Party clear stamp set, Pennants & More Die set, and Lacey Eyelet Border Die set.
We are giving awaythe whole release to one lucky hopper. The winner will be chosen randomly from a random DT blog. So make sure you leave comments along the way.
Make plans to join us tonight over in our member company forums on Splitcoaststampers for our New Release Party! We'll have full reveals of each fabulous stamp set, fellowship and chatter with friends, fun challenges, and more!
Your next stop is Holly McMillen.
Here is the full list of all the designers hopping today:
The sketch is Mojo Monday #239. The butterflies are for Catered Crop Recipe Swap: The letter B... well my B is for BUTTERFLIES!
The colors came from Cupcake Color Challenges, CR84FN53:
Thanks for visiting!
Monika
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