CraftyHazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge for August

Welcome to a new CraftyHazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge!

 

I've jus noticed my last post was exactly one month ago... It seems I'm very lazy this summer, I should start making more cards.

Christmas is coming and I'm so behind my usual number of new Christmas cards!

 

Anyway, here's my project for this month, using bits of patterned papers:

 

 

I missed my favourite monster so I decided it was time to create something new with it.

It's in a stamp set from Your Next Stamp and I still LOVE it after so many years!

 

Papers are leftovers from different brands and monsters are colored with Copics.

A magnet on the back and... voilà the cutest fridge magnets ever!

 

My teamies have created wonderful projects: you can see them all here on the blog.

 

Hope to be back sooner than September 15... in the meantime, have a great summer!

 

T

 

A Monster Birthday!

Good morning!

 

I'm soooo happy to be here today with a non-Christmas card!

I had a few hours and decided to dedicate to my card for Gerda Steiner Monthly Challenge:

 

 

It's Birthday Monster digi stamp from Gerda Steiner, colored with Copics and mounted on papers from Best Creation (they are old, I know...).

 

I tried to keep colors neutral so that they could work for both a boy's or a girl's birthday.

Isn't it lovely?

 

I'd like to enter the following challenge:

Gerda Steiner August Challenge: Birthday Monster



I'm Back with my Monster!

Today I've had some time to create a new card for the latest Your Next Stamp Challenge using my fav stamp again!

 

This is the sketch to follow:

 

 

And this is the color combination:

 

This time I wanted to use both the sketch and the colors and this is my card:

 

I stamped some little monsters with Brilliance Pearlescent Lavender ink to create the backgorund, then one little monster in black. She's colored with Copics and adhered with pop dots because I wanted her to pop out of the card.

She's from the Silly Monsters 2 set of stamps from Your Next Stamp.

I always love her!

 

I'd like to enter the following challenge:

Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color Challenge # 24: Sketch + Color

 



A Monster Wedding.

On Sunday I attended a lovely wedding.

One of my high-school mates decided it was time to say yes and I was lucky enough to be one of her guests.

 

It was a lovely wedding, very simple yet very emotional.

The bride and groom were perfect, the sun was shining and we all really enjoyed it very, very much.

 

Yesterday, I was having a look at Your Next Stamp Challenge blog and all of a sudden I had an idea: I could turn my beloved monsters into a bride and a groom.

No, not that they remind me of my friends but the sketch was perfect for what came to my mind.

 

This is the sketch:

 

 

And this is my card:

 

They are Silly Monsters 2 from Your Next Stamp colored with just a touch of Copics for I wanted her to be white as if she was wearing a wedding dress.

I added a little bow tie to make him more elegant.

 

I always love these monsters!

 

I'd like to enter the following challenge:

Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color Challenge # 11: Sketch



Monsters! (Again...).

Good morning!

You won't believe but I've just finished another card with my monsters:

 

 

This was the sketch from Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color Challenge # 10:

 

So happy I've another card with my Silly Monsters from Your Next Stamp!

 

I'd like to enter the following challenge:

Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color Challenge # 10: Sketch



Cupcake Inspirations Challenge # 300.

The other day I came across the new special challenge at Cupcake Inspirations and I decided I had to create something for them.

It's their 300th challenge and they have three different themes for us to create with so I decided to find some time to create three different cards.

 

Yesterday, I made the first one.

The theme I followed was colors, these ones:

 

 

Chartreuse + White + Pool which I used in this mini card:

 

I headed for my sweet Silly Monsters 2 from Your Next Stamp, colored with Copics and mounted on an embossed paper.

I always enjoy creating with these little monsters!

 

I'd like to enter the following challenge:

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge # 300: Colors

 



Again...!

* * This is my second post today. Please, scroll down to read my post for C.R.A.F.T. Challenges * *

 

While waiting for colors to dry on a plaque I was painting for a customer, I had some time to make a card inspired by Cupcake Inspiration Challenge.

 

It's a color challenge inspired by gorgeous cupcakes:

 

 

Pink, white and black!

I LOVE them together, very elegant yet bright and cheery!

 

I immediately reached for my DCWV pad (All Dressed Up) which has exactly what I needed for this challenge: black, white and pink cardstocks!

 

And I made this:

 

Again...

I used my fav stamp ever from the Silly Monsters 2 stamp set available at Your Next Stamp.

I colored her in pink and black with a super gorgeous glittered bow!

 

I'd like she could be real!

 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge # 298: Colors

Inky Impressions Challenge # 197: Cute and Cuddly

In the Pink Challenge # 63: Cute as a Button

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge # 215: Spots and Stripes

Whoopsy Daisy February Challenge: Pretty in Pink

 



My Monsters... Again!

Yes, I have a new card with my beloved Silly Monsters from Your Next Stamp!

 

This fortnight Your next Stamp Challenge has this sketch:

 

 

which I translated into this:

 

My monsters are colored with Copics as usual. Then, I cut their hands and switched their positions so they seem they're having a great fun in the sea!

While struggling with snow it was healthy to think about sunny days at the seaside!

 

There's also a color challenge, just in case you prefer...

 

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color Challenge # 7: Sketch

Scribble and Scrap Challenge # 37: Anything Goes

Simply Create Challenge # 79: Anything Goes

Stamping Sensations February Challenges: Anything Goes

That Craft Place Challenge: Anything Goes

Birthdays Are Scary!

Hello!

 

Today I'm happy to show you a card I've just finished with one of my fav stamp sets:

 

They are Silly Monsters 2 from Your Next Stamp and you know how I LOVE them!

 

This time I was inspired by the new challenge at Your Next Stamp Challenge blog.

This is the sketch:

 

(There is also a color challenge if you prefer!).

 

I can't wait to enter this card into the following challenges:

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 2: Birthdays

Glitter'n'Sparkle Challenge # 119: Include Some Pink

Scribble and Scrap Challenge # 35: Anything Goes

Through the Craftroom Door Challenge Jan. 13-19: Anything Goes

Your Next Stamp Color and Sketch Challenge # 5: Sketch

 

 

 

 



My Sweet Monsters... Again!

* * This is my second post today, please scroll down to see my card for this week's Christmas Card Challenge * *

 

Well, yes... here I am again with my little monsters!

 

Yesterday I saw the new challenge over at Your Next Stamp and I immediately started my card.

Unfortunately, it was dark when I finished so I had to wait today for the picture.

 

This is the sketch to follow:

 

 

And this is my card:

 

I LOVE to keep these monsters in my hands!

 

They are part of the Silly Monsters 2 set of stamps and they are colored with Copics and mounted on a paper from Klouise Digtal Art on Etsy (clouds). The dotted paper was a piece of scrap paper.

 

For the moment, this set is the only I have from Your Next Stamp but... I won Challenge # 1 so I'll soon have some more sets to play with!!! It's been a great surprise!

 

Of course, this card is for Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color Challenge # 2.



My Little Monster... again!

I must confess... I'm still creating with my new cute little monster from Your Next Stamp.

Actually, I finished only a little gift for my mom to thank her for the wonderful lunch she prepared for us today and, for the rest, there are lots of monsters on my table, lots of ideas jotted down but nothing finished...

 

Except this one:

 

 

She is part of the Silly Monsters 2 set of stamps while the cupcakes are from Papermania.

 

As I told you here on my previous post, I love the sketch over at Your Next Stamp Challenge blog and I think I'll use it again in the future:

 

Today, I thought about a lucky birthday monster dreaming on yummy cupcakes...

 

Well, really little time left... I should have worked on custom orders but I needed some time to create with something which made me smile!

 

I'm entering Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color Challenge # 1.

 

 

I've It in my Hands at Last!

A while ago I fell in love with a little stamp.

 

Every time I switched on the computer, I had a look at it in the shop. Then, one day, I bought it.

And now I can hold it in my hands!

 

I don't know why I fall in love with certain images, they speak to me and I always think about making somemthing for my mum, for, I know, she'd love it too!

 

This morning I had some time to make a card and this cute little monster is now on my desk next to the computer smiling at me!

 

Let's start with the card:

 

 

She is (it's a she, of course) one of the little monters of the Silly Monsters 2 stamp set from Your Next Stamp and, to make my card, I followed the sketch of Your Next Stamp Challenge # 1:

 

(I chose to follow the sketch but there's also a Color Challenge if you prefer, all details here).

 

I had various ideas in mind, this sketch is absolutely lovely and I think I'll use it again in the future, but I finally chose to make a Christmas card, coloring my little monster with red and glitter.

 

I've made a mini card, a size I love even if I know it's impossible to post, I think it's perfect to accompany a gift or a bunch of flowers.

 

Well, it's time to go back to my orders, not before to lin it to:

Your Next Stamp Challenge # 1: Sketch



Yellow for Valentine's Day.

Good morning!

Here I am today with a totally unexpected post to show you a card I made yesterday.

It was so healthy to change my focus, to use yellow and to think about something different from Christmas!

 

I was inspired by the challenge over at Paper Smooches: it's a very simple Anything Goes challenge but I wanted to enter a card and, having only a couple of their stamps, it was a real mission.

 

I actually had an idea in mind using one of their digis but it didn't work so I decided to use one of the stamps from the Falling for You set trying something new.

 

This is my card:

 

 

I wanted to monsters to look at each other but, while this is possible with digi stamps, it's not with clear stamps.

I decided to try and stamp one monster on the back of my paper, trace the outline on the right side of the paper and then color it and cut it.

And now I have a monster boy and a monster girl!

And a Valentine card!

I know yellow it's not a typical color for Valentines but it's not the first time I use it, maybe I love the happiness of yellow and the happiness of love.

 

Before turning back to my Christmas cards, I'd like to enter the following challenges:

 

Paper Smooches Challenge Oct. 19-25: Anything Goes

 

 

Aud Sentiments Challenge # 118: 2 or 3 Word Sentiment

Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge # 123: Warm Colors

Party Time Tuesday Challenge # 186: Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamps Monday Challenge: Anything Goes



Little Monsters...

* * 2nd Post today! * *

So here I am again...

I should be sitting next to the computer and not in front of it.. there's a card waiting for me on the table but I still need time to think about it before gluing the pieces together so here I am.

As I already told you, I'm quite tired of making Valentine cards but I made another one and I have to show it to you:

I was given this adorable little monster by Hambo Stamps as I entered last week challenge and I couldn't help myself from entering this week's challenge too!

Thus, I will enter some more Valentine themed challenges today, here's my list:

Hambo Hoedown Challenge # 2 where we had to use this free digi + 1 sentiment (also free) + at least 1 heart.

Cupcake Craft Challenge # 128 where the theme is "Seeing Red" (and this card is definitely RED!).

Papertake Weekly Challenge where they asked for "Hearts" (are there enough?).

Digital Tuesday Challenge #97 where the theme was "Valentine".

and, last but not least,

Incy Wincy Challenge # 80 where the theme is "LOVE".

It's funny how a monster can fit so many challenges!!!

And speaking of little monsters... my daughter has been invited at a friend's house next week... without me... she'll go with her friend and her mom once they get out of school and I'll see her only in the evening... She's growing fast...