Handmade by Monia

Friday, 22 July 2016

Just scissors & papers :)

Hello everyone!

Today I would like to show you how to get from here...

... to here ;)

To make this card you don't need much!

Just scrapbooking paper, glue, scissors, a needle, thread

and some grey chipboard to add dimension :)

No fancy tools, no complicated techniques... just your imagination!

To make this card I used Studio75 papers and cut out sheets from 5 different collections:

All of them are available in Love to Craft & Create

as a part of a set of 12"x12" pads or as single sheets.

I cut the elements out of every single sheet and start to play with them

to get the design/arrangement that I like.

For a background I used 1 of the 24 papers from the 6"x6" Secret Garden collection.

I decided to stitch the edges to match the other elements I stitched already.

I've done it by hand - no fancy tools ;)

I didn't want my card to be "flat" so I used pieces of grey chipboard to add some dimension

by attaching them underneath of some elements.

I hope you like my project.

I need to admit I love those cut out sheets.

I made this card but I can easily make a few more

as plenty of cut out elements are left.

They are perfect not only for cards but for layouts as well.

You can find them at Love to Craft & Create :)

Thank you for stopping by,

Monday, 16 May 2016

Paris Paris

Hi everyone!

Today I have for you card I made months ago.

It was one of my first cards I made with gorgeous Lamoncraft papers - House of Roses.

I used House of Roses - A4 Sheet 1 as well - to cut out butterflies and a tag.

I decorated it with flowers - some of them are from Wild Orchid Crafts -
and Love to Craft & Create laser cut chipboard - Eiffel Tower.
I added Prima bow as a finishing touch.

I hope you like it :)

Thank you for stopping by! Have a lovely Monday,

Monika xxx

Saturday, 14 May 2016

Romantic feeling...

Good morning everyone!

Today I have something romantic for you...

To make this card I used beautiful products from Love to Craft & Create :)

As a base I used stunning & delicate Lemoncraft paper from Neverending Summer collection

- Summer Hits.

I made three layers. The top one I stitched and distressed the edges with my fingers.

To get some dimension I used Ivory Shabby Rose Trim and Ivory Jute Ribbon.

I decorated the top with absolutely stunning Lemoncraft flowers

from two different collections:

Neverending Summer - Flower Set and Everyday Spring - Flowers Set...

not only are their colours gorgeous but the quality is amazing.

To make my leaves I used a Magnolia die cut and 12"x12" paper The best of... 02 by Galeria Papieru.

This excellent quality paper is perfect for leaves of any kind.

To add a little vintage feeling to my card I used this absolutely beautiful laser cut chipboard

Vintage Standing Cage by Anemone, which I covered in gesso.

To finish it I added some gems, gesso here & there and some Martha Stewart glitter.

I hope you like my card :) Products to make this card can be found in my SHOP :)

If you like my work you can find me HERE and HERE!

Thank you so much for stopping by

& have a lovely weekend xxx

Friday, 29 April 2016

Let's talk about... mint

Hi everyone :) I hope you have had a lovely day so far...

Today I would like to share with you my new project I made for Love to Craft & Create.

New products are available from today by Agateria - brand new company available on the British market!!!

They are known for making beautiful stamps and stencils/masks

but you can find stunning papers as well :)

The quality of papers is amazing. I love them and I had lots of fun making my card!!!

My favourite colour is mint and its not easy to find beautiful mint papers in UK.

Here is my card...

To make it I used Oh Hello Spring 3/6 paper.

I used stencil/mask Snow - modelling paste I covered with glitter what gave nice sparkly effect.

I decorated my card with chipboard Mirror Frame :)

To finished my card I used cheesecloth and Prima products: flowers, gesso, matte gel,

lovely Love embellishment and Art Stones.

I hope you like my card :)

Please don't forget to visit my ONLINE SHOP to check new Agateria goodies and rest of the products...

and if you are looking for inspirations please visit our BLOG or FACEBOOK :)

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If you like my work you can find me HERE and HERE!

Thank you so much for stopping by & have a wonderful day xxx

Monday, 18 April 2016

Blue butterfly...

Good morning everyone :)

Today I have for you a delicate card made with beautiful papers

from the UHK Gallery Mushroom collection.

They are amazing!!!... ideal for wedding invitations.

I used two papers from Mushroom collection: Agaricus and Portabella.
I love to use metal dies and I did this time as well:
Distressed Dolly by Tim Holtz (Sizzix) and Rose Leaf by Magnolia.

I decorate my card with beautiful white tulle flowers,

one of Ivy gate from the Secret Garden - Ivy Fence set by Scrapiniec

and White Jute Twine.

For the "cherry on top of the icing" I used one of the butterflies by UHK Gallery - Blue butterflies.

Most of the products are available in LOVE TO CRAFT & CREATE :)