For my daughter's 21st

 Dear bloggers,

Here is a card that I have put together for my older one's 21st birthday which is on the 19th. I am so grateful for the lovely human being she has turned out to be. In fact I learn so much from her. She is studying overseas and I am sure she will have a nice time with her friends. 

The pink polka dotted designer paper is a local brand from Singapore while the light pink printed paper is from my stash. I had won it almost 10 years ago in a lucky draw. 

The ribbon is from my stash as are the numbers. The little white nestie was embossed with the polka dots embossing folder to match it with the designer paper. The nesties were layered for more interest but on second thoughts may be I could have let the outermost layer be. My older one loves pink so I think she will like this card.

 

 

I will participate in the following challenges:

https://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/ - anything goes

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/ - anything goes

artydivas - anything goes

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/ - embossing

https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/ - girl power

Monica

Comissioned happy birthday card

Dear sweet bloggers,

Here is a commissioned card made with a Penny Black rubber stamp. I stamped the image many years ago when I was still learning how to colour in and somehow was not too impressed with the colouring.

I have paper pieced the baker's cap and had to cover an ink mark with the pink hand tied bow. The designer paper is from a local Singapore brand and I do so like it even though it is a tad formal for the cute image. I have used ribbon on the right with a printed sentiment on it.

The lady who ordered it wanted me to make something related to baking for her friend who is a baker. So I thought this card was perfect. 

 I will take part in the following challenges:

http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/ - girl power 

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://www.welovechocolatebaroque.uk/ - anything goes

Monica 

Live Love Laugh

Dear bloggers,

This card has been made with the same gift wrap that I have used in the earlier cards that I have posted. I managed to make three cards out of the same paper. The die cut sentiment was made from handmade paper from India. There is washi tape on either side of the card and that pretty much completes it.

I will participate in the following challenges:

https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ -anything goes

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

Monica 

 

Masculine card

Hello dear bloggers,

Here is a card made with a birthday embossing folder, die cut balloons and baker's twine. The balloons have been popped up on thick cardboard.  

I will participate in the following challenges:

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes with optional twist hats

https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/ -anything goes

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

Monica 

Partly recycled thank you

Dear sweet bloggers,

Here is the third card I have made with the last bits of a wrapping paper that a lovely friend used to pack a gift for me. Behind the image, is a green layer that has been painted with acrylics and behind that is designer paper in grey with Chevrons. The paper is a Singapore brand. The gold cord has been hand tied and the sentiment has been die cut from a pair of gold paper party goggles. I hope you like this card as I much as I did. 

 

I will enter this card in the following challenges:

http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/ - fall/autumn 

http://stinkininkers.blogspot.com/ - fall colours

http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.ca/ - autumn/fall

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

Arty Divas - anything goes

https://paperminutes.blogspot.com/ - fast and easy

Monica 

Partly recycled card

Hello dear bloggers,

This printed paper on this card was a fancy gift wrap in it's earlier life. A sweet friend brought me a gift wrapped in this paper and I told her that I would make a card with it. I sponged the edges with distress ink and stuck three layers of cotton lace at the bottom. The sentiment is a die cut and recycled packaging material that was painted a dark shade of green was used for it. 

Over at Unstampabelles, the challenge is to share how you got inspired into card making with a twist of Thank You. Well, I was inspired by my Mum to start making cards when I was 10 years old. I made a card for my uncle when he had multiple fractures in his wrist. I remember that card so clearly - I drew an apple, coloured it in and fussy cut it and the caption I wrote was, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". I thought was super creative. Coming back to the inspiration I have received from my mum and I continue to receive it to this day. I remember she would draw daffodils and fill them up with crushed glass and glue. I thought that was really creative. 

 I will participate in the following challenges:

https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/ -anything goes

https://unstampabelleschallenges.blogspot.com/ - say thank you with a card or tag

http://angiesdigitalstamps.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/ - anything creative/mixed media goes

Monica 

Commissioned card for an 80th birthday

Hello bloggers,

Someone asked me to make a card for a man's 80th and this man loves golf. So this is what I turned out with Japanese embellies bought in Indonesia many years ago. After sticking them on, I realized that the cost of the embellies was far more than the price I offered. Never mind. The paper inside the reverse of the white nestie is pearlized blue. It looks like a shop window to me. Aleeza helped greatly with the layout and the embossing as well as the sentiment. She advised that I don't put the numbers to make the recipient feel young. Lol. 

I will participate in the following challenges:

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/ - anything goes/ winged things

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/ -anything goes

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/ -anything goes

https://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/ - embossing

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/ -anything goes

Monica 

Thank you card

Hello dear bloggers,

This card has been made for the sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches. A Kaiser Craft clear stamp has been used here and I have coloured it with Faber Castel watercolour pencils and a water brush. The designer papers are a Singaporean brand and I do love these chevrons and polkas. The sentiment is a Kaiser Craft die and it was coloured with acrylics before die cutting.

 I will also enter this card in the following challenges:

https://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything colouring goes

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://watercoolerchallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

Monica

Happy Birthday card by Aleeza

 Hello dear bloggers,

This card was made by Aleeza, my younger one who is 12. She locked herself in her room while I was busy in my own craft space and gave me strict instructions not to come into her room. Finally, when she did come out, this is what she had in her hand. She made the ice-cream cone on her own and fussy cut it after colouring it in with Lyra pencils. 

The sentiment was handwritten as well and a strip of washi tape was stuck at the bottom.

I thought Aleeza did a pretty good job on this one.

I will enter the following challenges with this card:

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/ -anything goes

https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://cccdigicreations.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/ - paper strips instead of ribbon

Monica

For my mum's 80th birthday

Hello dear bloggers,

Today is my mum's 80th birthday and I am so grateful for her. She is one of the kindest, wisest and funniest people all rolled into one person, not to mention how young at heart she is. I made this card at 5 am this morning for her. She lives in India while we are in Singapore. I am waiting patiently to give it in person to her.

The background of this card has been made with Camlin gel crayons which are sparkly so it really looks nice in real life. The roses have been die cut using Alte New rose dies and the leaves have been cut using a Spellbinder die from a set. The papers that have been used to die cut the roses and leaves have been coloured with acrylics and watercolours respectively. I have used scraps of water colour paper for the leaves.  The numericals have been die cut as well. I sent the photo of the card to my mum and she really liked it.

 

I will participate in the following challenges:

http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/ - birthday + optional topping scraps

http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/ - lots of layers

https://watercoolerchallenges.blogspot.com/ - occasions

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/ - numbers

http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/ - girl power

https://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

Monica 

Hello

 Hello dear bloggers,

Here is a card to show you embossed with my new embossing folder from Tim Holtz. The flowers were so pretty that I left them the way they were. I put a sheet of corrugated cardboard under the embossed cardstock for added interest.

 A double ribbon in yellow and black/white at the bottom and a die cut sentiment completed the card. 

I will enter this card in the following challenges:

 http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/ - keep it simple

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/2020/ - anything goes

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://allfunchallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

Monica 

You're Tea-rrific

 Dear bloggers,

This card has been made with a Kaiser Craft clear stamp and I have coloured it in with two shades of Prismas. 

The flower with a little rhinestone in the centre was made by me many years ago and it seemed to fit in nicely. 

The leaves have been punched and were coloured with green food colour. 

The ' you are Tea-rrific' sentiment is part of the stamp while the 'happy birthday' sentiment has been handwritten. 

I rested the first Spellbinder nestie on another one for more interest.

I will participate in the following challenges:

Arty Divas: anything goes

http://cascoloursandsketches.blogspot.com/ - sketch

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/ - girl power

https://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/ - everything goes

Monica 

Hello

Hello dear bloggers,

Here is a card I have made for the challenge at https://aaacards.blogspot.com/ which is 'corner' plus optional twist 'cosy'. It is a Kaiser Craft clear stamp that has been used here and the image has been coloured with Lyra pencils. Distress ink has been used to sponge the corners of the image. 

The bow is hand tied and the sentiment is handwritten. The layer beneath the image was painted with acrylics and the sentiment was written on the same paper.

 I will participate in the following challenges:

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/ - anything goes with optional twist 'wings'

https://allfunchallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes, no limit to entries, yaaay!

http://angiesdigitalstamps.blogspot.com/ - anything goes, optional Halloween

https://www.welovechocolatebaroque.uk/ - stamping as focal point

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

Monica  

Happy Birthday

Hello sweet bloggers,

Here is a card to show you which has been made with snippets lying on my table. The designer paper is a Singapore brand while the embossing folder is a Tim Holtz one. The baker's twine and ribbon are from my stash. The gifts were propped on thick cardboard to give them dimension. The sentiment is handwritten and yes, the thin white strip right on top the card was stuck to hide a boo boo.

 I will take part in the following challenges:

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/ - anything goes/option wings

https://aaacards.blogspot.com/ - one corner + optional twist

https://allfunchallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

Monica 

Best wishes

 Dear bloggers,

The clear stamp that I have used on this card is from Kaiser Craft and I have coloured the image with my daughter's colour pencils. The designer papers are from my stash. A Kaiser Craft die has been used to cut the sentiment which was coloured with Pentel watercolours after being die cut. 

There was a boo boo on the right hand side of the card hence I had to do some bandaging with the designer paper on both sides to make it appear symmetrical. 

I will take part in the following challenges:

https://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ -dies and punches

https://laviniaworldchallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes using rubber or clear stamps

https://watercoolerchallenges.blogspot.com/ - feminine

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://artasticchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ - use flowers

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/ - anything goes with patterned paper

https://craft-deebowz.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

Monica 

Partly recycled thank you card

Hello dear bloggers,

Here is a card that has been made from the packaging of "Merci" chocolates and a Kleenex tissue box. The slim layer on the very top is fancy washi tape. I quite like the stylishness of this card.  

 I will participate in the following challenges:

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/ - fall colours

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/ - make it sparkle

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://craft-deebowz.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/ -anything goes

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

Monica 

You are my happy

Hello bloggers,

I put together this card today. The die cut was a piece of kraft packaging and I went over it with green acrylic paint and gold poster colour. It was many months ago so I am not sure what I did. The layer below was done with an embossing folder with a blank oval in its centre. I positioned the die cut in a way that it would cover up the oval. 

 I will participate in the following challenges:

Arty Divas - anything goes

http://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com/ - CAS

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/ - monochromes

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ - use your scraps

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/ - dry embossing

https://www.simplyellibelle.com/ - anything goes

Monica 

Happy we have each other

Hello dear bloggers,

Here is a card to show you made with a Unity cling stamp set. I coloured in the stamp with Faber Castell watercolour pencils. The paper on the left is from a Berger Paints magazine and on the right is designer paper from my stash. 

 I will participate in the following challenges:

https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ - use up your scraps (hope I qualify)

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes/ girl power

https://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

Monica 

Hugs

 Hello dear bloggers,

Here is a card made with watercolour paper and some kind of smoosh with brush markers. The sentiment is a negative layered over black cardstock and propped up on recycled cardboard. I think I could have added something more to this card but let it be the way it is.

I will take part in the following challenges:

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/ - anything goes/ optional things with wings

http://casethissketch.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://craft-deebowz.blogspot.com/ -anything goes

http://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

Monica 

Dance like no one is watching...

 Dear bloggers,

Here is my card to show you today made with a Penny Black rubber stamp and my new  Tim Holtz embossing folder. The designer paper is from my stash and I have sponged the embossed cardstock as well as the sentiment with Spun Sugar distressed ink. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash as well. Wow, for a change I managed to list all of my supplies. Lol.

I will participate in the following challenges:

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/ - sketch

https://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes/ optional spooky

https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/ - use patterned paper

https://cccdigicreations.blogspot.com/ - monochrome

http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

Monica 

You're my cup of coffee

Hello dear bloggers,

Here is a card to show you today made with a solid rubber stamp. The stamp is too far away to get its name and thank you for bearing with me on that.

The die cut banner has been done with Camlin brush markers using the famous smoosh technique and there might have been an overdose of water there. Yet I was happy with the result.

The deep red layer below was done with acrylics. 

The fabric tape is from my stash. 

I will participate in the following challenges:

http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/ - sketch

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything colouring goes

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/ - use a die cut

https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/ - anything goes with mainly pink

http://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://diesruschallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

Monica 

For CAS(E) this Sketch

Hello lovely  bloggers,

This is my take for the challenge at CAS(E) this Sketch this week. My younger daughter, Aleeza (aged 12) did the layout for this card. The feathers have been made from Ferraro Rocher chocolate foil and I ran them through an embossing folder for added interest. The sentiment is handwritten and the gold border is from my stash. The background of the card has been done with yellow acrylic paint. I covered the front and back with yellow and it looks quite colourful. 

I will also take part in the following challenges:

https://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes/option fall

http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/ - monochrome

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

Monica 

Baby boy card

Dear bloggers,

Here is a card for the challenge over at https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/. A clear stamp has been used to stamp the giraffe which has been coloured in with Prismas. I have used designer paper on the left and two layers of washi tape next to it. The sentiment has been handwritten.

I will take part in the following challenges besides Freshly made sketches:

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/ - anything goes

https://watercoolerchallenges.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/ - anything goes

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/ - always anything goes (must have animals)

Monica