Hi Everyone! There has been some changes in my crafting corner of the world - you may have noticed I am no longer on The Play Date Cafe DT - I stepped down simply because I am going to do a lot of traveling this summer & I will be exploring other crafty opportunities. I am going to miss creating along side ALL the talented girls at The Play Date Cafe but I will surely visit & play along when I can & I hope you do the same :)
As I previously mentioned, I will be traveling this summer & have some fun trips planned with my hubby - Any guesses where I may be jetting off to? I will give you a clue - it is about a 19hr flight non-stop from Phoenix! My poor toes are going to look like Oscar Meyer Weiners! :0 LOL (if you already know where we are traveling, please don't give it away :)
For the background, I inked up the Judy Kin's, Carmen's Miranda stamp. I bought this stamp several months ago at a rubber stamp show & finally pulled it out! For sketch inspiration, I played along with Kazan's awesome sketch from 2Sketches4You.
For a closer look:
I combined several stamped images with some fun Karen Foster card stock stickers. I am really enjoying stickers these days - it is super easy when you don't have just the right stamp. I love that I can customize them making my own embellishments like the "time to TRAVEL" one. It's original shape was a square, since I needed a circle, I pulled out my Spellbinders™ circle die templates & voila :)
That's it for now - I have to run some last minute errands - Our journey begins this weekend - I will be back with some more details :) Thanks for looking! Be Sweet!
Supplies Used: Spellbinders™ S5-024 Mega Classic Scalloped Ovals LG, S4-172 Pinking Circles SM, S4-114 Standard Circles LG, S4-116 Standard Circles SM, W-001 The Wizard Stamps: Tattered Angels, Judy Kins Ink: Stampin' Up, Memento, Ranger Paper: Stampin' Up, Papertrey Ink Stickers: Karen Foster
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Gorgeous card Mona, I love all the details! Have a safe and wonderful time traveling with your sweet husband. Take care, ~Diane
Won't dare give the destination away but I can say that you will LOVE every minute of it : )
We miss you already on the PDCC design team, but you are not off the hook ; )
So glad to see a quick creation from you before the travel begins, we missed you this past 5 days!
Wonderful take on the sketch. Great collage of images - hope you have a great trip. Happy belated Birthday!
Fabulous card. Love the embossed half circle. I want to see lots of pictures. Have fun and use lots of sunscreen. Did you not tell me it was your birthday? Big trouble girl!! ;)
What a fun travel card, Mona! I hope you have safe travels and wonderful adventures! Hugs!!
Oh so gorgeous!!
Stunning card Mona! WOW! It reminds me of a vintage travel trunk or suitcase with all the stickers all over it! I love it!!! Can't wait to hear where your travel take you! I'm so jealous :) Sorry to hear your leaving PDCC but look forward to what the future holds for you :D
Wow!!! Many details, very nice card!
Amazing travel card! You are too funny; I get Oscar Meyer toes too when I take long flights!
really nice card, enjoy your travels and when you get back I'm sure you'll have zillions of new ideas...........
xxxxxxxx's
Awesome traveling card Mona!!! How exciting to guess where you all are heading....my guess is AUSTRALIA OR NEW ZEALAND?!? Did you know I used to be a flight attendant...I miss it so much!!! Anyway have lots of fun and enjoy your special time with you hubby!!! Hugs ~S~
OH MONA---I'm going to miss you! You are amazing! I love this card! I super horrible at guessing games and traveling--for a month I thought I was going to the MIDWEST! EH! Please take pics of where you are headed:) Do share when you get the chance! Love love love you and your creations:)
WOW Mona this is the most AWESOME travel card!!! Have a wonderful Summer and if you are traveling 19hrs west......why you could be coming here to AUSTRALIA!!!! :)
Hi Mona, love the card! My guess is Thailand! Will you let us know if we guessed correctly?
Mona, your card is so awesome! I love all the stamps! It really does look like the side of an old vintage travel all! Amazing job! If I had to guess, I'd say you are going somewhere in China!
Japan?
China?
Singapore?
New Zealand?
love your card, mona! love the vintage feel. great stamps! thanks for sharing :)! have fun on your travels! *hugs* steph :)
Love that collage look! Colors, layers and texture make it fabulous as usual. Have a ton of fun on your trip!! :)
being a traveller and cardmaker at heart I LOVE THIS CARD
Very nice card, and nice plan for the summer, enjoy your vacation and have lots of fun!
What a fabulous card, Mona! I love the travel theme! Perfectly designed as usual! My guess for your travel destination would be Greece? Am I right? Enjoy yourself, wherever you go!
Just gorgeous, Mona! I always love the way you create your cards background. I love all the stamps on the card. My guess is that you will visit: France, Italy, and Spain. The countries around the Mediterranean Sea! Love the little clues on the card. Enjoy your vacation and take tons of pictures.
We're really going to miss you Mona!! You're so talented! LOVE your card, it's fab! Hope you have a wonderful time wherever you're going. My geography is appalling, so I'm not going to even try and guess!! x
FUN FUN card. Love the travel stickers. :-)
I love your take on the sketch. The embossing is awesome. I can't wait to hear more about your travels. Maybe you will even get some scrapbook layouts done with your travel photos!! :-)
Great card, Mona! Such a wonderful idea and design!
I'm dying to know where you are going. Your card is magnificent! Love those vintage stamps!
I agree, this does look like those old stickers on steamer trunks or luggage! So vintage and so perfect, Mona! Where on earth are you headed? Please tell? Japan? China? Australia?
Hi Mona
This is another gorgeous creation. Have a wonderful trip. Will miss you but can't wait for you to share your experiences!
Thanks for playing along with us at 2S4Y this week
Hugs
Kazan
Lovely card! Love the layering of the travel stamps. Have a safe trip. We are definitely going to miss you on the PDCC team!
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