Hi there! Hope you all had a safe and fun weekend! Can't believe the first week of September has nearly zipped by. I am quite honored and thrilled to say the least that I had the card shown below published in the August issue of CARDS Magazine! Thank you CARDS for sharing my card :) EVERY month, the magazine is jam packed with loads of inspirational projects~be sure to check it out for yourself ~ click HERE.
Love how the card was shown on a 2 page spread ~ featuring a close up of that beautiful Spellbinders die cut butterfly and doily combo:
Be Sweet!
Supplies Used:
Stamps: JustRite Stampers JB-09220 Friendship Nested Sentiments & Verse
Die Templates & Machine: Spellbinders Classic Scallop Edgeabilities, Grand Calibur, Presto Punch Heart Templates, Presto Punch
Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee Nantucket Crab Cakes ~ 00521
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amazing! also played with some felt yesterday!
Gorgeous cards Mona - congrats on the publication! Well deserved ;)
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Mona, this is gorgeous, the layered stiched hearts are beautiful!
Congratulations on getting published, a truly stunning card, it's always a pleasure to drop by your blog and see your fabulous work!
Way to go Mona ... many congrats ... love this little heart card too
Congrats Mona! Both cards are beautiful as always :)
congrats on the 2 pager...wow...it's simply gorgeous and your 2nd card is soooo pretty!
Big congrats and hugs Mona...well deserved! I see why they did the close up on the doily and butterfly; they're so pretty! Great sentiment on the second card!
Congrats on the pub both cards are gorgeous!
Congrats on your publication. I see why they did a close up of the sweet butterfly.
I love the second card too. The pink heart stitched to the kraft heat is so pretty. I love how it looks on the turquoise paper. :)
Hugs~
Big congrats on your gorgeous publication! It is absolutely stunning! Your second card is gorgeous too! Love the felt heart and the pretty layers and the sentiment! Have a great day!
Both of these are lovely Mona. Congrats on the Cards feature!
Wow, love both cards! Breathtaking!!!! Congrats on your publication!!! So well deserved!
Congrats Mona!!! Your cards are beautiful! If it were up to me ALL your cards would be published!!!!
Congratulations, Mona! Like, Mirna said, this is so well deserved! Your cards are gorgeous! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Both are gorgeous! Congratulations!
OMG, congratulations, Mona! I love these cards! You really are incredible!!! TFS!
Congrats to you my friend.. How exciting to be in a magazine. Your work is sooooo pretty!!! I love it..
More beautiful work, Mona...I turned the page once again in the CARDS magazine & there you were! Hope you are well...let's catch up soon.
Gorgeous creations, Mona! Congratulations on your latest publication! I'll have to look for it!
Woot Woot for your pubs! Love that pink & yellow color combo. :)
Both of these are stunning, Mona! Congrats on your publication! Comes at no surprise!!!
Love your pretty cards, Mona! I always love the awesome selection of papers you choose! That butterfly embellie is amazing! Congratulations on getting it published! I also love this other card. What a cute felt heart!
Congratulations, Mona! Your cards are so beautiful and inspiring! Love the pretty papers and gorgeous butterfly! Amazing layering and stitching too! Both of these are fabulous!
Absolutely stunning! That card should be on the cover!!!!! Woooowzers!
Sweet cards! Congrats on the publication -- beautiful 2-page spread! Love the friends card.. lovely sentiment and darling layered hearts!
Congratulations on being published - it's a really lovely card! Just adore the blue friends card - the felt heart is so sweet!
Mona your two cards are breathtaking! Congrats on being published again; that card is a work of art! It's always a treat to visit your beautiful blog and see your gorgeous work!
Thats fabulous that your card was publlished. I think all your work should be publised so that we/I can oogle it when I need inspiration. Both cards are beautiful.
Amazing, Mona! Congratulations! Your cards are incredible! I love that awesome butterfly and beautiful patchwork of papers and your stitching!!! Your Friends card is magnificent as well! Love the pretty felt heart and the Pink Paislee paper!
Wohoo Mona way to go!! Such a beautiful card with the lovely butterfly and dps :) Love the card for your friend!! I really like that aqua dp and the sweet little felt hearts are delightful! Bet your friend will be thrilled to receive it.
Congrats Mona, on your publication! So well deserved! And what a Gorgeous creation too! The one you made for your friend is just Wonderful too! love the color combo and Lovely sentiment too! I am sure she will love it! 8-)
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Shannon
Sooooo beautiful, Mona!!! So happy to see you so often in Cards! So well deserved! Your designs are always so creative!!!
Congratulations on the publication! What a beautiful card! And the one for your friend is so sweet. I love to see felt on cards.
congrats Mona!! the publication is a good one for you!
You have always make wonderful heartfelt cards...
So happy for you with your thrilled!!
and thanks for dropping by Mona..I will always welcome your comments!
These are really beautiful, Mona! CONGRATS on being published in the August CARDS. They chose a gorgeous one to feature!
Wow! A BIG congrats on being published! That is just so wonderful and so deserving...your creations are simply gorgeous! These two cards are no exception! Beautiful, just beautiful!
OMG, Mona, congratulations on your amazing publication! I'm not surprised at all! Your cards are consistently gorgeous! TFS!
Aloha,
Renee
Simply beautiful cards, Mona! So happy to see your card published! It is absolutely breathtaking! Congratulations!
Both of these cards are magnificent! I love all the beautiful papers and the gorgeous layered butterfly embellishment! Simply divine! I also love the pretty Friends card! The layered heart is so fabulous! Thanks for sharing this great news with us! Cheers!
Wohoo congratulations on being published, Mona!! That card is super pretty and lovely. I love how they display your card. Your cards are always super pretty :)
Congrats on the publication Mona! both of your cards are so lovely! the felt heart is so sweet!
a big congrats to you, mona! i'm thinking cards will gladly accept any of your gorgeous cards anytime:) love the gp and your sweet felt heart!
Wow, congratulations on your two page spread! What a well deserved honor! You are so incredibly talented, Mona, and these two cards are perfect examples of your awesomeness!!!!!!
Stunning cards, Mona!!!! Amazing details and gorgeous colors and DP on your published card! I love the patchwork and stitching and that beautiful butterfly embellie! Wow, that is pur eye candy! I would have put that one on the cover! Amazing!
Also love your friendship card too! I just love this new collection from PP! Your felt heart is so dear and love those layer and magnificent sentiment! TFS!
Mona, First CONGRATS on the publication!!!! It's well deserved and I look forward to seeing you inprint! Your designs always SHINE!!! I really love your first card posted - Thinking of You. The sketch design reminds me of the WMSC this week! Looks great - gotta love the butterfly and the little pink pearls.
Both cards are wonderful!! Congrats on publication!
Congratulations, Mona!!! What beautiful cards!!! I so love your shabby chic style!!!
Mona I absolutely adore every card you create! They are all divine just like these two beauties!!!! Thanks so much for all the inspiration and congratulations on another publication!!!!
Love your cards Mona!!! You have such a eye fir color and texture! I always love seeing how you use these pretty dies and gorgeous papers! Congrats on your two page spread!
Mona, your cards are so incredibly beautiful and inspiring!!! Congrats on another gorgeous publication!
Oh Mona, way to go girl!!! I'll have to go find that issue of Cards!!!! Can't wait to see it! Your cards are stunning!
Mona, you've done it again... What lovely cards and I'm so happy to see your two page feature in Cards Mag. Wow, that is awesome!
Beautiful! Congrats!
Congrats on your publication - awesome cards!
Gorgeous cards, Mona! Congratulations!!!!!!!!
Magnificent cards, Mona! Love the many papers you used on the first and that butterfly embellie is breathtaking! I love your stitching and the gorgeous seam binding; love that color! This is a perfect card for publication! You really rocked it on this one, Mona! Wow!
Also, love your beautiful friendship card! That layered heart is so beautiful!
Great job with these beautiful cards! So creative and I love all the vintage touches! Congratulations on the fabulous publication! No one is more deserving!
Fabulous!!! Love both of these cards, Mona! So neat to see your card in Cards again! Two page spread even!!! OMG! TFS!
Congrats Mona! Very well deserved! Stunning as always! Have a great weekend!
Congrats Mona! I am so happy for you, both cards are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the good news!
Amazing cards! Big congratulations, Mona! What exciting news!
Fabulous!!!! Both cards are amazing, Mona! Congratulations on another wonderful publication! Wow, a two page spread; incredible! You are so deserving! Thanks for sharing your wonderful news with us!
Beautiful Cards Congrat. the papers work love the colos and love love the bling adds so much and makes it pop thanks for sharing and for the chance to win
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CONGRATULATIONS, Mona! Your cards are so stunning!
Both of these are incredibly beautiful! Congrats on a beautiful publication!!!
Congratulations Mona on your publication and your cards are stunning!!
Congratulations Mona! So happy to see your beautiful work published once again! This card is absolutely stunning! I would have put it on the cover! TFS!
Oh Mona, these cards are simply gorgeous!!! I'm so happy to see your beautiful card published! Thanks for sharing the fun news with us!!!
Wow big congratulations, Mona! So happy to see your card in Cards!!! All your cards are so beautiful and inspiring! TFS! Have a great weekend!
OMG, congratulations once again, Mona! Love this card so much! That butterfly embellishment is "to die for"!!! I also love your friendship card too! That DP is gorgeous and I love the felt heart!!! Have a fun weekend!!!!
YAY!!! Mona, that is AMAZING news!!! Your CARDS card is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! So so BEAUTIFUL!!! And i ADORE your second card too!!! The felt heart with the stitching is so pretty!!! LOVE it! Thanks for the inspiration!
OMG, Mona!!!! I love both cards! They are so breathtaking!!!! Congratulations on your latest publication!!! Very well deserved!
Your whole design and colors are sensational!
I think Blogger allows me to comment :)
And I can hardly write a comment because it's the same old song again :)
Yes I am drooling over this jewel and yes I love it to pieces.
Being here and have a chance to stare and smile at something as gorgeous as this is really a wonderful thing to do.
And getting published? Congrats!!! If anyone deserves it to have her handmade gems displayed in a magazine it certainly is you. Wow!
Enjoy the fame :)
No doubt CARDS would grab this up! Absolutely gorgeous! Congrats!
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