M.A.D. Stamper

SNS-Season of Change...

Hello! I finally was feeling some mojo today, so I decided to make a card. Checked out the challenge on SplitCoast Stampers (SC3532) and this is what I came up with:

 

Recipe: Season of Change, New Creature, Poppies and Greetings clear stamp sets (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, and So Saffron card stock (SU!)... Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, and So Saffron ink pads (SU!)... Season of Change Leaf dies (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps), Circle and Scallop circle dies (Spellbinders), border die (MFT), Tiny Tags die (PTI)... Square Lattice embossing folder (SU!)... pearls, Baker's Twine, buttons, Seam binding ribbon... sponge dauber...

Other challenges: Cupcake Challenges CR84FN39...  Crafting for all Seasons Challenge Blog #10-Fall colors...

Thanks for visiting!

Monika

PTI September 2011 Blog Hop...

Hello Peeps! I just wanted to pop in with a CAS card for the PTI September 2011 Blog Hop. I usually miss it and because of the number of stamp sets I have (too many), I just had to participate today. Not a very fancy card, but I didn't have a lot of time and my craft room is really hot! We are having some really humid days here in NH.

The challenge is an inspiration photo this time:

...and this is my take on it:

 

Recipe: Life and Background Basics: Retro stamp sets (Papertrey Ink)... Tempting Turquoise, Tangerine Tango, So Saffron, Real Red, and Basic Black ink pads (SU!)... Vellum... Clear embossing powder, Black Baker's Twine, Silver rhinestones... Corner punch...

PS: Next time remind me to use different inks... and black embossing powder... I think it would've made a lot of difference... oh, well... this card is hand-made with lots of personal touches... I mean mistakes... lol...

Thanks for visiting!

Monika

SSS127...

Good Morning! We are back with a new sketch at The Sweet Stop, SSS127:

 

I really wanted to make a holiday card, but not with the usual colors... so this is what I came up with:

 

What do you think?

Recipe: Holly Jolly Christmas stamp set (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)... Cream and Brown card stock (Michael's)... Tuxedo Black Memento ink... Copic Markers... Snowflake (Martha Stewart) and Oval (SU!) punches... Snowflake embossing folder (Cuttelbug)... sponge dauber, buttons (PTI), red rhinestones (Michael's), red Baker's Twine... Stickles...

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

Challenges SSS #127... Creative Belly Blog #126-String...

Thanks for visiting! Enjoy your weekend! 

Monika

TESC #147...

Taylor, after giving birth to her sweet little girl, is back with a new sketch, TESC147:

 

I wanted to make a birthday card, so I picked this sweet cupcake cottage image from Cozy Cottages. It could also be a house warming card if needed to be. What do you think?

 

 

Recipe: Cozy Cottages and A Year of Sweet Sentiments stamp sets (TE)...  Pink Passion, Going Gray, Basic Black card stock (SU!)... Tuxedo Black Memento ink... Copic Markers... Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder (SU!)... border, circle, and scallop circle dies (Spellbinders)... 1" Circle, Corner(SU!) and Leaf (Martha Stewart) punches...  Small Rolled Rose die (MFT)... button, pearls, black yarn... Glitter (TE)...

Challenges: Cupcake Creations Color Challenge, CR84FN38... The Corrosive Challenge Blog #133-Punches and/or dies... The Paper Variety-Home... Simon Says Stamp Challenges-Dies to die for...

 

 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 (ME!)
• Taylor VanBruggen
• Tracy Clemente
• Guest Stamper: Bonnie, and Michelle.

Thanks for stopping by,

Monika

September Key Ingredients Blog Hop...

Welcome to Taylored Expressions September Key Ingredients Blog Hop. I have been really enjoying using the kits with fabulous designer papers and matching accessories. 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, no mess.

 
 

I used pretty much everything from the Kit. October Afternoon DP, card stock, grosgrain ribbon, button, and the Buttercup Liquid Pearl. The tree image and greetings are from Branching Out stamp sets.

 Make sure you check out the rest of the fabulous creations along the blog hop: Taylor Van Bruggen, Stephanie Kraft, Jessica Diedrich, Lea Lawson, Rachel Sztonyk, and Corinna McGregor.

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

Challenges: Card Patterns sketch 132... Pile It On! #38-The Colors of Fall... Raise The Bar #75- "Leave" Summer... Challenge up your life #52- Paper-piecing...

Thanks for visiting!

Monika

SNS-Season of Change...

Hello Peeps!  Last week I received my fall stamp set and MATCHING die from Sweet 'n Sassy. So what better time to make a FALL project when the leaves are turning red and yellow outside? I love this time of year. Not too hot, but not too cold yet. It is actually gorgeous outside today (as long as you are out on the sun). I checked out the challenge on SplitCoastStampers today (TLS343-Petal Card), and gave it a try. What do you think?

 

 
 
 

Recipe: Season of Change stamp set (Sweet 'n Sassy)... Season of Change Leaf die (Sweet 'n Sassy), Scallop and Circle dies (Sepllbinders)... card stock, DP, and ink (SU!)... ribbon, pearls, buttons, Baker's Twine... sponge dauber...

Challenges: Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings #32-Autumn... The Rubber Cafe-Elegant Fall project... Paperplay Challenge #37-Punces & Dies... Crafty Purple Frog Challenges- Fall into Fall...

Winners...

The winner of the one month free CPC subscription is :

Mary Cardini-Anderson...

and I picked another winner for my SCS Fall Blog Hop (pack of Baker's Twine), since I haven't heard from Brooke, and she didn't leave any contact info... the new winner is:

Lillian Child.

Congratulations ladies! Hope I will hear from both of you. :o)

Monika

SSS126...

Good Morning Peeps! I am back today with a new sketch at The Sweet Stop, SSS126 (with a blog candy):

 

I decided to use the brand new Chrismas Light clear stamp set and matching die. There is a spin with a sketch this week, STURSTRUCK...  I just didn't have any idea what to use, because I had a fall card stuck in my head. So finally I decided to go with a christmas card, and this is what I came up with:

 

It's not too bulky, but the rhinestones jazz it up a bit... perfect to mail out without too much extra postage... what do you think?

Recipe: Christmas Light stamp set (SNS) and Extreme Elements (SU!)... Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake card stock (SU!)... Tuxedo Black Memento ink... Copic Markers... Christmas Light Candle die (SNS)... Oval die (Spellbinders)... Snowflakes embossing folder (Cuttlebug)... ribbon (Martha Stewart), rhinestones (Michael's), Baker's Twine (Etsy Store)...

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

Thanks for visiting! Enjoy your weekend! 

Monika

 

Craft Project Central and Blog Candy...

Hello Peeps! I almost forgot to post the newest project on Craft Project Central... and this time it is my project! Check it out!

 Pincushion and Card Gift Set DESIGNED BY me this time.

No sewing machine needed!  Make this sweet pin cushion out of a recycled can!  Complete this set with a matching greeting card to make the perfect present for any crafting or sewing friend!  Leave the pin cushion loose on the top of the can to use for buttons or additional pin storage!

 

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

But WAIT! I am giving away a month subscription to CPC right here! Just leave me a comment on this post and I will draw a name Sunday evening!

Monika

Sweet Peeks #8...

Hello Peeps! It's day #8 of Sweet 'n Sassy's Sweet Peeks, and we have one last stamp set for you. It's called Christmas Light... and it has a MATCHING die! How fabulous is that? There is also a background stamp that was designed to go with the lovely set. FYI! These and all the other fabulous Christmas sets will be released tonight!

I decided to make a circle card. You know how I love my circles!

 
  

Recipe: Christmas Light stamp set (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps), Music sheet BG stamp (OI)... Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (Rangers), Chocolate Chip (SU!), Copic Markers... Real Red and Always Artichoke card stock (SU!)... Candle die (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps), Circle and Scallop Circle dies (Spellbinders)... Lace, Red Baker's Twine, Stickles... Sponge Dauber...

The Release Party is tonight in our SplitCoast Stampers Forum at 8 PM EST. Make sure to stop by. There will be challenges and prizes. You won't want to miss it! Say hi to us and join the FUN!

Challenges: Pile It On! #37-Layer It... Crafty Creations #135-Anything but a Square... Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #90-Bingo (Stamped image, 3 papers or layers, Die cuts)...

Thank you for visiting!

Monika