Hello there

Hello sweet bloggers,

Summer is here and schools are closed so it is out with routine and in with lazy mornings and such. 

Here is my card to show you today made with an image that I painted with my fingers a while ago while I was doing art with Aleeza. I cut the image out and stuck it on the leaves which have been punched on hand made paper from India. I have used a thick coat of glossy accents on the rose as there were tell tale glue stains on it. I know this rustic card did not need the addition of gloss however I had little choice to cover up my faux pas.

I will enter this in the following challenges:

http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.co.uk/ - anything goes with a twist - only use two colours

http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.sg - anything goes

http://avenue613.blogspot.sg/ - anything goes with rose and or pearls

Happy crafting,

Monica 

I love my new thinlets from Sizzix

Hello sweet peeps,

Here is a another quick card to show you today. I do hope the background is not too overpowering. It is a cloudy evening and I could not find enough natural light to take a clear picture.

Well, this card is mad with my new Sizzix thinlets and I have to say that I LOVE this font. The printed paper has been recycled from a magazine and the chevrons are from an Ek Success border punch that has been lying with me since ages.

I will enter my card in:

http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.sg/ - anything goes

http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/ - anything goes

Lots of art and craft for you,

Monica 

I am beginning to love blue

Hello sweet bloggers,

Here is my card to show you today with an image that I stamped a while ago. I think this the clear stamp is from a Hero Arts set. It has been coloured in with Lyra pencils and I have stuck tiny glass beads for the centres. The paper and embroidery yarn are from my stash and the sentiment is a store bought one.

I will enter this card in the following challenges:

http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.sg/ - blue

http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/ - dots and spots

http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.sg/ - anything goes

Wish you lots of arty-craftiness,

Monica 

Quick but cute

Hello sweet bloggers,

Here is a quickie from me to share with you today. The paper on this card has been recycled from the packaging material of a diary, I think. I have this habit of storing anything I find beautiful which I feel could be recycled so I am not able to keep a tab on its origins. The sweet bee is an image I bought at the book store in Jakarta. Quick and cute, right? Lol.

I will enter this card in the following challenges:

http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/ - anything goes

http://www.catchthebugblog.blogspot.sg/ - anything goes

Wish you a happy Sunday,

Monica 

Blue and white

Hello sweet bloggers,

Here is my card to show you made with an Inkadinkado stamp. I have stamped directly on to the cardstock and have used pearls to finish it off. Elegant, don't you think?

I will enter this card in the following challenges:

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ - anything goes 

http://www.allwayssomethingcreative.blogspot.sg/ - everything goes

http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.sg/ - something blue

Happy crafting,

Monica 

Hello

Hello sweet peeps,

Here is another card to show you made with the butterfly die that dear Sandra sent me quite a while ago. The Hello die cut was bought a few months ago from the craft shop here and it has been inaugurated on this card. The butterfly has been layered and and I have stuck glass beads on it and on the card as well. The papers are from my stash.

I will enter my card in the following challenges:

http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.sg/ - bugs and butterflies

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

Happy crafting,

Monica 

Smiling flowers

Hello bloggers,

Here is quick card to show you made with a Penny Black stamp and coloured with Prisma pencils and Marvy water colour brush markers. I have added liquid pearls in the centre of each flower for added interest and embroidery yarn to complete the card. And yes, distressed ink has been used and I have distressed the edges too.

I will enter my card in:

http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.sg/ - keep it simple

http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ - anything goes

Wish you a happy weekend,

Monica