Christmas Collectibles

RemArkable Blog hop:
When I saw this set in the Holiday Mini, I was at first disappointed.  I didn't even order it!  But then I had a customer order it with the punch, (as a bundle, a 15% discount!) and my interest was piqued.  Then I saw that it was one of the October sets for the blog hop, and I got it.  Oh my goodness, I've been inspired!  Check out all the fun and pretty things I've made!!

These gift card holders are so cute, check out Janet's blog: http://remarkablycreated.com/2013/09/stampin-up-big-shot-card-base-gift-card-video-tutorial/

to see the details on how to make the card.

Tags, how awesome and quick!

And it almost wouldn't be a blogpost with out a card!

I hope that you enjoyed my projects and enjoy the rest of The RemArkables Blog Hop!

go to Maria's blog next! click here!

Nancy Amato           http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
Melissa Bolinger      http://www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191
Jackie Bottomley     http://www.jackiebottomley.blogspot.com
Susan Carlson         http://stampinmomoffour.blogspot.com
Tamra Davis            http://www.thecardladies.com
Connie Deibler         http://www.conniestamps.com
Sherri Eddleblute      http://www.sweetestdesigns.blogspot.com
Crystal Kondo           http://www.card-ed.com
Deb Lehigh               http://thestampinhut.typepad.com
Anne Matasci            http://www.MauiStamper.wordpress.com
Robin Merriman        http://www.trinitydesignstudio.blogspot.com
Audra Monk              http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com
Maria Pane               http://www.stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com
Andi Potler                http://www.absolutekreations.com
Michele Reynolds     http://www.inspirationink.typepad.com
Pam Staples             http://www.sunnygirlscraps.com
Jeri St. John             https://jerrisgemtastics.blogspot.com
Jeannette Swain       http://www.stampsnwhatnot.com
Janet Wakeland        http://www.remarkablycreated.com

More Christmas Cards

I was looking to make some more easy mailable Christmas cards.... so after zooming around pinterest on my phone while waiting for Johnny(aka drum line kid) I was inspired and this is what I got.

 

I'm still not sure what I'll be sending out, but it is lots of fun making them and helping others make them.  Let me know what you think and of course check out my website for the class schedule. (click that shop now button, it will take you there)  

Happy Stamping!

A Bounty of Fall Cards

As the weather cools down a bit, and the kids go back to school, my thoughts on colors turn to Fall.  I love fall colors and imagery. OK, I love all the changes of season with their different color pallets and themes.  So with out any further ado....may I present to you a bounty of Fall cards.

soft and subtle on the outside..

and happy and excited on the inside

a closer look

Happy birthday! I love the pop and cuts die!

featuring crushed curry ink and ribbon

using the bark paper from the thankful tablescape kit. 

trying out some fall brights

not sure if it's "fall" but I super love this one.

If you have any questions on product or how to do something, just let me know.
Keep Stampin' Audra

Magnificent Maple, RemARKable Blog Tour

Hello Blog, I have missed you!  The end of summer was a bit busy in the Monk house.  School has started and it's still busy, but I've had more time to get creative in the studio.  I've been making cards like crazy ( 6 handmade cards went out this week!).

For The RemARKable stamp tour I was playing with this really awesome leaf stamp.  I see many more cards and projects with this stamp to come...but for this post I wanted to keep it simple.  Some smoky gray embossing powder and a bit of summer starfruit ribbon on the ever gorgeous night of navy card stock, voila!

click here to go to Maria's blog

Nancy Amato           http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
Melissa Bolinger      http://www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191
Jackie Bottomley     http://www.jackiebottomley.blogspot.com
Susan Carlson         http://stampinmomoffour.blogspot.com
Tamra Davis            http://www.thecardladies.com
Connie Deibler         http://www.conniestamps.com
Sherri Eddleblute      http://www.sweetestdesigns.blogspot.com
Crystal Kondo           http://www.card-ed.com
Deb Lehigh               http://thestampinhut.typepad.com
Anne Matasci            http://www.MauiStamper.wordpress.com
Robin Merriman        http://www.trinitydesignstudio.blogspot.com
Audra Monk              http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com YOU ARE HERE!
Maria Pane               http://www.stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com
Andi Potler                http://www.absolutekreations.com
Michele Reynolds     http://www.inspirationink.typepad.com
Vicki Soni                  http://www.paperinkle.com
Pam Staples             http://www.sunnygirlscraps.com
Jeri St. John             https://jerrisgemtastics.blogspot.com
Jeannette Swain       http://www.stampsnwhatnot.com
Janet Wakeland        http://www.remarkablycreated.com

Tag It Blog Hop

For The RemARKables blog hop this month we are featuring the Tag It stamp set.  I love this set and part of the proceeds from each stamp set go to The Ronald McDonald House so it's just a good thing all around!  My post is short and sweet as, as this goes up(thanks to my awesome son Cameron) I will be in route to London to celebrate my 20th anniversary!  See previous post for more info on that.

I choose to feature the Celebrate stamp as my niece will be celebrating an August birthday and I thought that I could "girly" up this stamp.  I think that I accomplished that goal.  Let me know what you think!  May all your celebrations have wonderful cards....

Nancy Amato           http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
Melissa Bolinger      http://www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191
Jackie Bottomley     http://www.jackiebottomley.blogspot.com
Susan Carlson         http://stampinmomoffour.blogspot.com
Tamra Davis            http://www.thecardladies.com
Connie Deibler         http://www.conniestamps.com
Danielle Denhardt    http://www.purrfectlycreative.com
Sherri Eddleblute      http://www.sweetestdesigns.blogspot.com
Crystal Kondo           http://www.card-ed.com
Deb Lehigh               http://thestampinhut.typepad.com
Anne Matasci            http://www.MauiStamper.wordpress.com
Robin Merriman        http://www.trinitydesignstudio.blogspot.com
Audra Monk              http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com YOU ARE HERE!
Maria Pane               http://www.stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com
Andi Potler                http://www.absolutekreations.com
Michele Reynolds     http://www.inspirationink.typepad.com
Vicki Soni                  http://www.paperinkle.com
Pam Staples             http://www.sunnygirlscraps.com
Jeri St. John             https://jerrisgemtastics.blogspot.com
Jeannette Swain       http://www.stampsnwhatnot.com
Janet Wakeland        http://www.remarkablycreated.com

Celebrating 20 Years!

My husband and I are heading out tomorrow on a London trip to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary.  Granny is coming to hang out with our three teenagers to make sure they get where they need to go (thanks Granny!).  So while we explore a new country and city, we'll be celebrating hanging out together for more than 20 years!  I of course needed to make him an original and awesome anniversary card.  I was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketches challenge this week.  I "love" what I came up with, feel free to let me know what you think.

Let the Christmas cards begin!

Here are my first few Christmas cards.  I'm having a Christmas in July class tomorrow, and these are the cards we're making.  I tried to keep them simple and mailable.  Happy Christmas!