Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop - Monochrome

Welcome to our Ink. Stamp. Share Blog hop, we are a group of global Stampin' Up! Demonstrators sharing creative ideas and inspiration using current Stampin' Up! products. I'm Laura Mackie from the UK you may of joined me from Sandra's blog or you may be starting off here, which ever I'm sure your going to be inspired to go get your Stamp on and get inky! enjoy...

This month our theme is MONOCHROME not heard of it before this is the meaning but in our case card making / papercraft!! Ha!Ha!

Monochrome definition, a painting or drawing in different shades of a single colour 

 and here is what I've made

I've used the Beauty Abounds bundle - (Rubber Stamps and dies) to create my card, using the Smooshing Technique to create my background on Shimmery White cardstock using Grapefruit Grove ink. smooshing is a pretty forgiving technique and gives great variation of one colour - so perfect for this challenge.

I added some of the bokeh spots from the Stamp set in Grapefruit Grove ink to my background.

I 'smooshed' some more on an off cut off Shimmery white cardstock then die cut some butterflies from it, I wasn't overly fussy when clearing out the bits that hadn't popped out from the die cutting machine,  I liked the lighter block of shade its added!

I added a few sequins to embellish and finish off my card.

The Beauty Abounds Stamp set and Dies will carry over into the new catalogue however NOT as a Bundle enjoy a 10% saving only until 3rd June.

Like my smooshing technique?? I just love playing with this technique with one or more colours! check out my post and a video sharing the Smooshing Technique HERE

You next hop is over to Pia who Im sure has a fab Monochrome project for you visit her blog my clicking the next button below

Full Blog Hop List

Sandra Roberts

Laura Mackie  ****YOU ARE HERE***

Pia Gerhardt

Michelle Bryant

Tricia Butts

Sue McDonald

Cindy Mitchell-Clark

Rebecca-Jo Unwin

Jo Blackman

Linda Handford

Sandrine Jse

Shirley Merker

Karen Pearmain

If you don't already have a demonstrator or are looking for a demonstrator I would be delighted if you choose to order your Stampin' Up! products through me, you can shop with me now via my online shop, I'm committed to providing excellent customer service and I'm always happy to offer help when placing your order or if you need product advice, please don't hesitate to get in touch, 01842 828643

Heres what I've used today and all available to order right now:

click on an image below to go to my online shop

Beauty Abounds Cling Bundle (£51.25)	Beauty Abounds Cling Stamp Set (£21.00)	Butterfly Beauty Thinlits Dies (£36.00)	Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad (£7.00)	Grapefruit Grove A4 Cardstock (£8.00)
Grapefruit Grove 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon (£5.50)	Iridescent Sequin Assortment (£4.75)	Stampin' Spritzer (£2.75)	Window Sheets (£4.75)	Shimmery White A4 Cardstock (£8.25)

Don't forget when you shop online to use my Monthly Hostess code, for a FREE extra goodie from me, this will arrive after your order and come direct 

from me with a hand made card... 

This month hostess code is  JAPDWJAE (for orders under £150)

Thank you so much for coming by today,
til next time happy craftin'

Kre8tors Blog Hop

Welcome to this months Kre8tors Blog hop, your currently hopping with Laura Mackie a UK Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, Our hop is made up of Demonstrators from all over the world so sit back and relax and enjoy the creative Inspiration! This month our theme is 'Techniques' whether it be a fancy fold, stamping or colouring technique the choice is ours! - its sure to be fab! so enjoy!!

I choose a fun technique I haven't played with for agesssssss 'Smooshing'
well since 2017! See my Crafting Forever Smooshing card HERE

Here is my smooshing card using the Wonderful Moments
Stamp set for a cute Baby Shower card.

Can you spot the monotone lady?? more about her in my video

Which card is your favourite??

Check out my video here on how I made this card

Cardstock measurements

Card base measures

Thick Whisper White cardstock 21cm x 14.85cm scored in half at 10.5cm 

Balmy Blue layer 13.3cm x 9cm 

Watercolour paper 12.8cm x 8.5cm

I hope you give 'Smooshing' ago??

your next hop is over to Anastasia who I'm sure has a fun technique to share
click on the next button below to visit her blog 

Full blog hop list

Melissa Tennison (USA)

Tricia Butts

Sandra Roberts (UK)

Jacqui Lawrence (UK)

Su Mohr

Linda Handford

Sue McDonald

Pia Gerhardt

Tracy Marie Lewis

Rebecca-Jo Unwin

Cheryl Taylor

Libby Fens

Michelle Bryant

Laura Mackie (UK)  **YOU ARE HERE***

Anastasia Radloff

Jan Musselman (USA)

Jo Blackman

Ximena Morales

Alexandra Rauf

Lisa Kmiec

Dorothee Buhn

Annette Elias

Becky Browning

If you don't already have a demonstrator or are looking for a demonstrator I would be delighted if you choose to order your Stampin' Up! products through me, you can shop with me now via my online shop, Im committed to providing excellent customer service and I'm always happy to offer help when placing your order or if you need product advice, please don't hesitate to get in touch, 01842 828643

Heres what I've used today and all available to order right now:

click on an image below to go to my online shop

Wonderful Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set (£24.00)	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock (£7.25)	Watercolor Paper (£4.75)	Aqua Painters (£16.00)	Stampin' Spritzer (£2.75)
Stamparatus® (£46.00)	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad (£7.00)	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad (£7.00)	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad (£7.00)	Paper Snips (£9.25)
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (£5.50)	Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (£8.50)	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack (£8.50)	Bronze Stampin' Blends Marker (£4.25)	Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker (£4.25)
Stampin' Blends Color Lifter (£4.25)

Don't forget when you shop online to use my Monthly Hostess code, for a FREE extra goodie from me, this will arrive after your order and come direct from me with a hand made card... This month hostess code is JAPDWJAE  (for orders under £150)

All orders during April of £30 or more will receive my 'FREE' Ideas Group PDF which is a bundle of at least 10 projects with tutorials - this months theme is Friendship, Mothers Day and Fathers Day.

Thank you so much for coming by today,