M.A.D. Stamper

STAMPS for SALE

STAMPS, STAMPS, STAMPS, and more STAMPS...

I have to part from some of my stamps and looking for loving homes for them. Please check out the list with pictures on my side bar, under my Etsy Store. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to e-mail me. I also have boxes of retired Stampin' Up! stamps that I will be adding to the list. If you are looking for a particular set, let me know and I might just have it!

Craft Project Central...

The last project of the month is up at Craft Project Central! Check it out!

Remember when you were a kid and used to get the little candy necklaces?! I remember putting mine on (usually at a birthday party), taking little nibbles out of it, and trying to make it last as long as I could. Here’s a fun project that your birthday girl (or boy) will love and will probably remember when they grow up too! Makes a cute little party favor too!

DESIGNED BY Heidi at {stampin king}:

If you would like to make this project and many others, just subscribe to January at CPC and you will get step-by-step instructions with photos in a minute.

Monika

SNSS-Thinking of you...

Just popping in with a CAS card I made for the new challenges at Splitcoast Stampers (TLC362 and CAS155) and CAS-ual Friday CFC37.

Here is my take on the sketch:

Recipe: Wildflowers and Thinking of You clear stamp sets (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... Crumb Cake, Basic Black card stock (SU!)... Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red classic ink (SU!)... Dotted Scallep Edger (EK Success), Corner punch (Fiskars)... Baker's Twine, Pearls...

Thanks for visiting!

Monika

Craft Project Central...

The new project is up at Craft Project Central! Check it out!

Sometimes you need a really special gift box for a really special person! Here is a pretty one that you can use! With its generous size and decorative top, you will be just as pleased to present this box as you are with whatever you choose to place inside. The recipient of this "bursting with Spring" gift box will surely consider it a keeper. The coordinating greeting card is the perfect accompaniment with plenty of visual interest on its own!

DESIGNED BY Regina Ardani:

If you would like to make this project and many others, just subscribe to January at CPC and you will get step-by-step instructions with photos in a minute.

Monika

The Sweet Stop, SSS #143...

Hello Peeps! We are back with a new sketh at The Sweet Stop, SSS 143:

 

 

I decided to use a winter set, but make my card kind of Valentine-ish, but also general enough that it could be used for a number of occasions...

 

 

Recipe: Freezin' Season and The Big Top clear stamp set (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... Riding Hood Red, Crumb Cake, Old Olive card stock (SU!)... Textile Texture and Diamonds in the rough and embossing folders (Cuttlebug)... Dotted Scallop Edger (EK Success)...

spone dauber, sewing machine, pearls, Baker's Twine (The Twinery), mini clothes pin... Copic Markers.. Chocolate Chip classic ink pads (SU!)...

 

 

Make sure you check out what the Sugar Babies came up with: Cathy McCauley, Chrissy Dickinson, Janice Melton, Kim O'Connell, Korin Sutherland, Shannon White, Shelby Goolsby, and Wendy Ramlakhan.

 

 

Other Challenge: Colour Q 121...

 

 

Enjoy your weekend, and thanks for visiting!

Monika

TESC 151...

Taylor is back with her fabulous sketches, and here is the very first one of the year, TESC151:

 

 

 

I decided to use the January TE Key Ingredients Kit (Crate Papers "Paper Heart" collection, card stock, sticker, stick pin, ribbon) with Love Grows Here and Wreath of Love stamp sets... what do you think? I love the sweet colors.

 

  

I used Copics, Stickles, and Crackle Accents (December Key Ingredient Kit) on the heart tree. I also used Baker's Twine and Pearls to decorate my card. The scallop circle and circle dies are from Spellbinders.

 

 

Make sure you check out what the rest of the Sketch Crew came up with:

• Cassie Trask
• Jami Sibley
• Lisa Hjulberg
• Lori Craig
• Margie Cortina
• Monika Davis <- - - - you are here
• Rachel Sztonyk
• Tracy Clemente
• Taylor VanBruggen <---- get all the details here.

Other challenges: Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings #40-Valentine's Day... 4 Crafty Chicks-Pins... Papertake Weekly-Happy Highlights... My Time to Craft #171-Favorite Embellishment (pearls and Baker's Twine)...

 

 

Thanks for visiting! Monika

Craft Project Central...

The January Bonus Project is up at Craft Project Central! Check it out!

This super large Valentine Heart Pouch can hold a load of fabulous treats for your Valentine! It has accordion folded sides that give it lots of room inside, and the ribbon hanger on the top make it a super cute door hanger treat too! The matching card makes this a great gift for any sweet Valentine!

DESIGNED BY Julie Beltramo:

If you would like to make this project and many others, just subscribe to January at CPC and you will get step-by-step instructions with photos in a minute.

Monika

PTI January 2012 Blog Hop...

I managed to make a card for Papertrey Ink January Blog Hop. I often miss it, but lucky for me, they announced it yesterday... and coincidentally, yesterday afternoon I received my package from them with the latest goodies...

I picked this card I made (for the June 2011 blog hop) as my inspiration:

When I saw it, I pictured the beautiful frame from Simply Jane right away. Oh, how I love Jane and that era! So naturally, I had to have the set and the matching dies!

So here is my new card:

Recipe: Simply Jane and Background Basics: Retro stamp sets (PTI)... Simply Jane die collection (PTI), Upper Case border and Corner punches (Fiskars)... Pretty ink Pink and Baja Breeze card stock (SU!)... Baja Breeze, So Saffron, and Chocolate Chip classic ink pads (SU!)... Brown Baker's Twine (PTI), Prima flower, Pearls, White Seam Binding ribbon...

Thanks for visiting!

Monika

SNSS-Friendship...

I wanted to make something simple for today's challenge at Splitcoast Stamper (TLC361), and this is what I came up with...

Not much stamping, just a great technique on the background. The greeting was stampsed on Vellum then heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Simple enough...

 

Recipe: True Friend and Serene Silhouettes clear stamp sets (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... White card stock (Georgia Pacific) and Vellum... Basic Black and River Rock stamping pads (SU!)... Square punch (SU!), Fleur de Lis embossing folder (Cuttlebug), Fleur de Lis dies (Spellbinders)... clear embossing folder, rhinestones, Baker's Twine...

Other Challenge: Made Especially For You-Friendship card...

Thanks for visiting!

Monika

Craft Project Central...

The newest project is up at Craft Project Central! Check it out!

This Rag Quilt Stamper’s Tote is the perfect accessory for any crafter. It will organize your essentials and it is so cute!! Load it up with swaps, adhesive, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, and more! Then you are ready to meet up with your crafting friends and get your stamp on! This tote is so cute and functional, all your stampin’ friends are going to want one! What a perfect gift!

DESIGNED BY Carrie Rhoades:

If you would like to make this project and many others, just subscribe to January at CPC and you will get step-by-step instructions with photos in a minute.

Monika

The Sweet Stop #142...

Good Morning! We are back with a new sketch at The Sweet Stop, SSS 142:

 

 

This week there's also a spin (non-traditional Valentine) and a prize (set of Star Dies). Come and play along!

  

As I was looking for inspiration (yes, the sketch was not enough this time), I saw the colors at The Play Date Cafe (PDCC115), and decided to give them a try! I had a bunch of items that I really wanted to use, and this is what I came up with:

 

 

What do you think? Not traditional at all... but it's all about LOVE... Paris... romance... hm... you get the idea...

 

Recipe: Artistic Etchings (SU!) and LIFE Bingo (Unity Stamp) stamps... Wisteria Wonder, Always Artichoke, and Chocolate Chip card stock and classic ink pads (SU!)... Versamark... Silver embossing

powder... Fleur de Lis embossing folder (Cuttlebug)... Spiral border (SU!) Heart (Fiskars) punches... Banner die (Lil' Inkers)... sponge dauber, stick pin, silver rhinestones, cheesecloths, ribbon (SU!), Gray Baker's Twine (The Twinery)... sewing machine (Janome)...

 

 

Make sure you check out what the Sugar Babies came up with: Cathy McCauley, Chrissy Dickinson, Janice Melton, Kim O'Connell, Korin Sutherland, Shannon White, Shelby Goolsby, and Wendy Ramlakhan.

 

Enjoy your weekend, and thanks for visiting!

Monika

Craft Project Central...

The newest project is up at Craft Project Central! Check it out!

Here’s a cute little origami box and card that you can make up, fill with a treat, and give to your special little Valentine next month! The origami box is easy to make and can easily be adapted to any occasion depending on the paper design that you use! This project is also a fun class or club project!

DESIGNED BY Kim Score at Paper Punch Addiction:

If you would like to make this project and many others, just subscribe to January at CPC and you will get step-by-step instructions with photos in a minute.

Monika

TE January Key Ingredients Blog Hop...

Welcome to Taylored Expressions January Key Ingredients Blog Hop.

I've been really enjoying these kits with fabulous designer papers and matching accessories. I don't need to spend time finding things to go together. It's all in the kit. Makes it so easy when you have everything on hand... and the plastic case is just perfect. I can keep my supplies in one place, and move everything if needed... no mess.

 

 

The January Kit is full of beautiful designer papers from Crate Papers 'Paper Heart' collection, stickers, stick pins, heart shaped buttons, and gorgeous matching ribbon and card stock.

  

Since we are so close to Valentine's Day, we have a theme this month: "classroom treats".

  

I decided to make my own little treat bags out of paper grocery bags (appr. 4-1/2" x 4")... I just cut out rectangles, folded them in half, and stitched the two sides with red thread... the decorating was so much fun... you can use your scraps and do whatever you can think of... decorate them as little or as much as your heart desires!

 

 

I made 3 different desings: one for a girl, one for a boy, and a more prettier version for the teacher. I know the kids will not appreciate my stitches and all the pretties, but the parents might! :o)

 

 

Other than the January Kit, I also used Wreath of Love, Fly Your Flag 3, and Pennant a La Carte stamp sets... plus Fly Your Flag 3 coordinating die, and Pennant Border die.

(Other non-TE items: paper bag, zig-zag edger scissors, circle punch, heart border punch, sewing machine, paper doily, Bow-Easy)

 

Make sure you check out the rest of the fabulous creations along the blog hop: Taylor Van Bruggen,  Jessica Diedrich, Lea Lawson, Corinna McGregor, and new team members Jessie Rone and Debbie Carriere.

 

If you are looking for even more inspirations, stop by at the The Key Ingredients Blog, and the Key Ingredients Subscription Gallery.

 

Here are some details about the Key Ingredients kit, in case you aren't a subscriber!

Store Discount. Subscribers will be given a special discount code to save 10% on any order placed between the 10th - 13th of the month to be combined with your subscription shipment. Subscribers in the US may combine your additional items with your KI Subscription shipment for no additional shipping fee. Subscribers outside the US will pay additional shipping costs to combine your additional items with your KI Subscription shipment.You'll receive a reminder e-mail on the 10th of each month which will also include a list of other products that will coordinate with the kit being shipped to you that month. This list is incredibly helpful for those who want to stretch the use of a KI with even more supplies!

º Design Team Inspiration. We'll debut the Key Ingredients kit on the 10th of each month followed by 5 days of inspiring projects posted by the Key Ingredients team on the Key Ingredients Blog. Of course, don't forget to check out the gallery where the design team is constantly adding new projects!

 

º Storage. Subscriber kits will come in a Storage Solutions Plastic Case. This $3.25 value is a special benefit that is FREE to Subscribers.

 

Now is a great time to become a Key Ingredients Kit Club subscriber!  The price of Key Ingredients subscriptions are increasing on February 1 due to the upcoming postal rate increase, but if you subscribe by the end of January you will receive 2011 pricing every month through June!

 

Thanks for visiting!

Monika

SNSS-Tasty Treats...

I have a SWEET and fairly easy card today. It's also posted on the Sweet 'n Sassy Blog.

Recipe: Cocoa's Tasty Treats clear stamp set (SNSS)... Basic Black, Regal Rose, and So Saffron card stock (SU!)... Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder (SU!)... Dotted Scallop Edger (EK Success), Circle (SU!) punches... Copic Markers... Button, Baker's Twine, Pearls... Liquid Applique (Marvy Utchida)...

Challenges: Card Positioning System, CPS #251... Cupcake Color Challenges, FR84FN46... Shopping Our Stash #35-Across the Border...

Thanks for visiting! Monika

Craft Project Central... winner...

The winner of FREE one-month subscription to CPC is Shannon White! Congratulations!

The newest project is up at Craft Project Central! Check it out!

Do you know someone who loves snowflakes or just needs a little something to light up their day? This pretty Winter Lantern will add some sparkle to any winter decor! The embossed snowflakes on the lantern panes give a beautiful silhouette when a battery powered candle is lit inside! The sparkling silvery snowflakes decorate the lantern to truly give it a wintry feel!

DESIGNED BY Amanda at Krafting Kreations:

If you would like to make this project and many others, just subscribe to January at CPC and you will get step-by-step instructions with photos in a minute.

Monika

just a note... love you...

Just popping in with another CAS card. I wanted to make something for Moxie Fab World-The Around the House challenge and A Passion for Papertrey-Valentine challenge. I'm not sure if it came out as I originally pictured it, but here it is:

Recipe: Newsprint BG, Tiny Tags, Delightful Doilies clear samp sets (Papertrey Ink)... Tiny Tags dies (PTI), Heart die (Spellbinders), Corner punch (SU!)... Real Red card stock (SU!)... Real Red, Basic Black, VersaMark ink (SU!)... Clear embossing powder... Baker's Twine, Paper clips... Sewing machine, Cuttlebug machine...

Thanks for visiting!

Monika

SSS141....

Good Morning! It's time for the new sketch at The Sweet Stop, SSS141:

 

 

I had a hard time with this sketch, or maybe it was just one of those days when nothing wanted to work. Finally, I decided on a Black & White 'simple' card, with a little bit of technique. I inked up my embossing folder with VersaMark before putting the backgroud paper in it, then I clear embossed the square. It looks really nice IRL.

 

 

Recipe: Wildflowers and New Creature clear stamp sets (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... Basic Black ink pad and card stock (SU!)... Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder (SU!)... Tiny Tags die (PTI)... Scallop border punch (Fiskars)... Black Seam Binding ribbon, button, pearls, Baker's Twine...

 

Make sure you check out what the Sugar Babies came up with: Cathy McCauley, Chrissy Dickinson, Janice Melton, Kim O'Connell, Shannon White, Shelby Goolsby, and Wendy Ramlakhan.

 

Enjoy your weekend, and thanks for visiting!

Monika

Craft Project Central... blog candy...

The newest project is up at Craft Project Central... and this time, it's mine! Check it out!

Valentine’s Day is coming up quickly and will be here before you know it. Why not get a jump start on your Valentine goodies for the sweethearts in your life??! This heart shaped treat box is easy to make and oh so pretty! The front of the treat holder has a pocket that is perfect for a gift card or the matching note card!

DESIGNED BY Monika Davis (that's me):

If you would like to make this project and many others, just subscribe to January at CPC and you will get step-by-step instructions with photos in a minute.

But wait! Since it is my project today, I am offering a FREE one-month subscription to CPC. Just leave a message on this post, and I will draw a name on Monday.

Monika

Birthday Celebration...

I had a little time to craft this afternoon, and this is what I came up with:

Recipe: Circle Circus and Upsy Daisy stamp sets (SU!)... Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Melom Mambo, and Basic Gray ink pads (SU!)... Vellum and White card stock... 1-3/8" circle punch (SU!), Large Hole punch, Corner punch... Beautiful Wings Sizzlitz (SU!)... Pink Baker's Twine (The Twinery) and Pearls...

Challenges: CASE Study # 73... Colour Q #119-Pretty ink Pink, Basic Gray instead of Going Gray, Pumpkin Pie, and Melon Mambo)... Simon Says Challenges-Spots &/or Stripes (I kind of went with circles and pearls as spots-hope it works)...

Thanks for visiting! Monika

LOVE YOU...

I have a CA(S) card today. It wasn't that hard to make, but because it had several steps, I'm not sure it would be considered 'simple'. Anyway, I wanted to make something using my Papertrey Ink products (somewhat a New Year resolution) for the new challenge... and this is what I came up with:

I cut 3 black strips of Victorian Lace border and using both positive and negative pieces, I attached the pieces to a piece of white card stock, then die cut it with a circle die... the black circle frame was a scrap piece I found in my pile.

Recipe: Say It with Style stamp set (Papertrey Ink)... Victorian Lace border die (PTI)... Circles and Heart dies (Spellbinders)... Baker's Twine, Pearls... Basic Black and Real Red card stock, Vellum (SU!)...

Challenges: PTI-Make It Monday #48-Creating Backgrounds with Border Dies... Moxie Fab World-The Die Cutting Challenge... Runway Inspired Challenge #3...

Thanks for visiting! Monika

Craft Project Central...

We have a new project for you at Craft Project Central! Check it out!

This pretty project uses several new products from the new SU! Occasion Mini Catalog. The new Adorning Accents Edgelits and Framelits dies, Adorning Accents embossing folders, new designer series paper and the beautiful new Apothecary Art stamp set!

This folder and cards make a perfect gift for birthdays, Mother's Day or a "just because" gift. Makes a great class or a club project too.

DESIGNED BY Laurie Zoellmer:

If you would like to make this project and many others, just subscribe to January at CPC and you will get step-by-step instructions with photos in a minute.

Monika

SNS-New Creature...

When in doubt or in a slump, I tend to reach for my favorite sets... and New Creature is one my all time favorite stamp sets... and since I had the pretty butterfly all heat embossed and cut-out sitting on my desk, I decided to use it.

Recipe: New Creature clear stamp set (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... Cherry Cobbler, Pear Pizzazz, Cameo Coral, and Pool Party card stock, Vellum (SU!)... Cameo Coral, Crumb Cake, and VersaMark ink pads (SU!)... White embossing powder (SU!)... Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder (SU!), Doily die (PTI), Upper Crest Border punch ((EKSuccess), Leaf die (Spellbinders)... Sewing machine (Janome)... Pearls, Baker's Twine (The Twinery), sponge dauber (SU!), Cream Seam Binding ribbon...

I thought I didn't have Cool Caribbean, so I used Pool Party insead. Looks pretty tough, don't you think?

Challenges: SplitCoast Stampers TLC359 (picked TLC304-stitching)... Mojo Monday Sketch #223... ColourQ #118 (Cherry Cobbler, Pear Pizzazz, Cameo Coral, and Pool Party-instead of Cool Caribbean)...

Thanks for visiting! Monika

Craft Project Central...

We have a new project for you at Craft Project Central! Check it out!

Tis’ the season to pull out those new 2012 calendars! This desk calendar is designed so that the main calendar stand can be used as a card and folds easily to fit into a Small Open-End envelope! The box that accompanies the "card" holds note paper and the ensemble makes a perfect gift for teachers, co-workers or anyone that could use a desk calendar! This project is also a great class or club project!

DESIGNED BY Tanya Bell:

If you would like to make this project and many others, just subscribe to January at CPC and you will get step-by-step instructions with photos in a minute.

Monika

SSS140...

Good Morning! We are back from our Holiday Break ringing in the New Year with a brand new sketch at The Sweet Stop, SSS140:

and this is what I came up with:

Recipe: One of a Kind and True Friends (new release) clear stamp set (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... French Script BG stamp (SU!)... Chocolate Chip and Crumb Cake classic ink pads (SU!), Tuxedo Black Memento ink (Adirondack)... Copci Markers... doily, cheesecloth, pearls, Baker's Twine... Dotted Scallop Edger punch (EK Success)... Textile embossing folder (Cuttlebug)... Stickles (Ranger)... sponge dauber...

Challenges: SSS140... The Shabby Tea Room challenge #95-something with wings... Cute Card Thursday #198-What's New (Friends sentiment)... Southern Girls Challenges #35-Show us your sparkle... Craft Your Passion #91-Anything goes and distressing... Simon Says Challenges-Something New (Friends sentiment)...

Make sure you check out what the Sugar Babies came up with: Cathy McCauley, Chrissy Dickinson, Janice Melton, Kim O'Connell, Shannon White, Shelby Goolsby, and Wendy Ramlakhan.

Thanks for visiting!

Monika

SNSS January Release Blog Hop...

Welcome to SNSS January Release Blog Hop! You should have arrived from Bridget Finlay.

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps has an amazing release planned for this month. Eight new clear stamp sets and three new sets of dies will be available in the store tonight. Make sure you've got a warm, tasty beverage and some donuts ready....you won't want to miss a bit of the inspiration we have for you today!

For my first project, I used TRUE FRIEND clear stamp set (includes 7 sentiments):

I also used Wildflowers and Polka Dot Silhouettes clear stamp sets, and Lacey Eyelet border die. (Others: Textile embossing folder-Cuttlebug, Lacey Square and Labels Twenty dies-Spellbinders, Pearls, Baker's Twine-The Twinery, button, ink and papers -SU!). The colors came from Cupcake Color Challenges CR84FN45.

My second card was made using COCOA'S TASTY TREATS clear stamp set (4 images and 5 sentiments):

I used Echo Park-Truly Yours DP for the background. The tickets image is from The Big Top clear stamp set. (Other: Square, Scallop Rectangle, and Heart dies-Spellbinders; Flower die-MFT; felt; Baker's Twine; Rhinestones; Brad; Fern punch-Martha Stewart; Copic Markers; paper-SU!)

The sketch for this card is Mojo Monday sketch #222.

And now take a look at the rest of the Design Divas (and our very special January guest)...they've all whipped up some gorgeousness today!

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog

Taylor Usry
Bridget Finlay

Monika Davis

Jessica Fick

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Kim Schofield

Amber Hillman

Kim Singdahlsen

Holly McMillen

Mary Faus

Cathy McCauley
Lydia Fiedler

Korin Sutherland

We hope you can make plans to join us tonight in our Member Company forums over on Splitcoaststampers. We're having a Release Party, and it is full of great activities, stamp set reveals, and fun with friends! All of the partying will take place in our Release Party forum, so be sure to bookmark it! Hope to see you there!

Now hop over to Jessica Fick and see what she came up with.

Thanks for visiting!

Monika

Craft Project Central...

We have a new project for you at Craft Project Central! Check it out!

Here’s a very pretty and elegant box and card set that would make a perfect gift, and especially for someone that likes butterflies! This project is quick and easy, but has a big WOW factor! Makes a great class or club project too!

DESIGNED BY Sharon Burkert:

If you would like to make this project and many others, just subscribe to January at CPC and you will get step-by-step instructions with photos in a minute.

Monika

SNSS Sweet Peeks...

Here are some more Sweet Peeks from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!

SNSS Sweet Peeks...

January Sweet Peeks are on at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. Check out some of the new images!

Also, mark your calendar! The release of all the awesome new stamps and the party is on Thrusday, January 5th. We are doing a fun blog hop that day. You don't want to miss it!

Monika

party time...

Hello! A late post today... time just got away with me and didn't get done until late afternoon... then my hubby was using the camera and had to wait for him, next I got a long phone call, and it was dinner time... I'm sure you all know how it is...

I'm not sure why I trimmed my card down originally, but I guess it looks cute. It's 4-1/4" x 3-5/8". I took out some of my favorite Papertrey Ink stamps. If I'd made any New Year resolutions, one of them would've been to use my PTI stamps more often! I love them so much and I do have a lot.

Today I combined 4 of them: Just the Ticket, Button Boutique, Background Basics:Retro, and Tiny Tags. I also used the matching dies: Just the Ticket border, Button Card Collection, and Tiny Tags.

Challenges: Papertry Ink Make It Monday #47-A la Carte (I picked #43-Ribbon Pleating)... CAS-ual Friday #33-Kraft and Twine...

Thanks for visiting!

Monika

Craft Project Central...

We hope you had a wonderful, fun-filled holiday season! We at Craft Project Central thank you for visiting us, subscribing, and for all of the nice comments that you leave us on the projects! We wish you much health, happiness, prosperity and crafting (with us) in 2012!

The very first forject of 2012 is here at Craft Project Central! Check it out!

Here is a super cute and fun project to get you started in 2012!! Not only is this crocodile box perfect for the kids’ Valentine exchange, but it makes a great novelty candy dish or packaging for a small gift. Change up the colors for a dinosaur look too! So fun and easy to make, you’ll want to make more than one!

DESIGNED BY Kim Score:

If you would like to make this project and many others, just subscribe to January at CPC and you will get step-by-step instructions with photos in a minute.

Monika

CELEBRATE...

Can't believe another year is gone by... Where does time go?

I had the perfect die to use for today's card. I love Tim Holtz dies and was able to put my hands on Weathered Clock. Then, I saw this fab technique by Shelly and just had to try it! I didn't have the distressed embossing pad, so I just used regular ink... but it still looks awesome IRL. I used a bunch of fun stamps and other craft items on this one! I guess you can tell that I like too many different companies and styles. Can't make up my mind! lol...

Recipe: Playful Journey and Boundless Flight stamp sets (Tim Holtz), Library Card (PTI), Alphabet set (Michael's)... Weathered Clock and Tattered Banners dies (Tim Holtz)... Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder (SU!)... Picket Fence Distress Crackle Paint, Silver and Black Acrylic Paint Dabbers (Tim Holtz/Ranger)... UTEE... Tiny Tag dies (PTI)... Fern punch (Martha Stewart)... Paper flower, silver rhinestones, pearl string, Baker's Twine, Cheesecloth...

Challenges: Colour Q #117-Black, White, 1 other color (silver)... Simon Says Challenges-Anything Goes... AllSorts Challenges #135-New Beginnings... 4 Crafty Chicks #70-Something new (clock die)... C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #135-New Year... Cute Card Thursday #197-Happy New Year...

I am also linking up my card to Passionately Artistic and to Ispire Me Fridays 39...

HAPPY NEW YEAR MY FRIENDS AND READERS! See you in 2012!

Monika