Thursday, January 17, 2013

some exciting news!

Hi there! Just wanted to share some exciting news in my crafting world :) I've always said that getting my projects published is like winning the paper crafting lottery! I am so honored and thrilled to have been recently invited to contribute to the awesome Practical Publishing Simply Cards & papercraft magazine Issue 105 which is jam packed with inspiration from crafters around the world! The featured topic was "Get on trend" ~ I was asked what did I foresee as three trends for 2013 in the papercrafting industry.
The three trends I foresee holding strong are as follows:
1) Vintage ~ the sample below features MFT stamps, Die-namics dies along with Webster's Pages patterned papers:
2) Spritz, Sprays and Mists ~ the sample below features MFT stamps, Die-namics dies along with Pink Paislee patterned paper and heidi Swapp Color Shine:
3) Resin Embellishments ~ the card below features MFT stamps, Die-namics dies along with Melissa Frances patterned paper and resin embellishment.
After spending the past weekend at CHA with Scott, several members of the MFT family and other papercrafting friends, I think I may have hit the trendy nail on the head! :) Many thanks for stopping by and I hope you check out the latest issue of Simply Cards & papercraft magazine!
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41 comments:

  1. Lisa EltonJanuary 17, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Big congrats Mona!!

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  2. Paper ProfusionJanuary 17, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Huge congratulations Mona - well deserved Sweetie. Nicola x

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  3. *Michaela*January 17, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Congratulations!!! That is excellent news!!! Super happy for you and yes, definitely well deserved, you are absolutely fantasticly amazing!

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  4. Helen WatanabiJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Awesome news! CONGRATULATIONS! What a beautiful set of cards!

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  5. Betty WrightJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Congratulations! Great trend concepts, too! Awesome news, Mona!

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  6. Julie RanaeJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Hey hey!!! Congratulations Mona! It's one of my favorite magazines & you're one of my favorite designers...it's a win-win!!

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  7. AimeeOhJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Soooooo beautiful! Congrats on another wonderful feature! So well deserved!

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  8. Jocelyn OlsonJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Woo hoo! Congrats! Such lovely cards, too!!

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  9. Deborah FringsJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Many congratulations!! Will have to wait to get the magazine - but it looks like a super spread! Hugs xx

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  10. KarinJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    Congratulations Mona!! It was so great to see you this last weekend. Such a great surprise....wish we could have had more time though....Plan a Paper Tales class! Talk to you soon...K

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  11. AshleyJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    Congrats, Mona! Lovely work!

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  12. PaperMommaJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    Wow, your cards are so beautiful! Lovely feature and so well deserved, Mona! Congratulations! WOW!

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  13. AislinJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful news, Mona! This really makes my morning! I'll have to look for this issue! Congratulations!

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  14. GinaBJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    Wow, what fabulous news!!! Woo Hoo! Congrats, Mona! Your work is always so beautiful and inspiring!!! TFS!

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  15. ConstanceJanuary 18, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    Congrats, Mona! Beautiful cards and a wonderful feature once again!

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  16. Millicent ForesterJanuary 18, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    Unreal! This is one of my new favorite magazines! So neat seeing your beautiful work here! CONGRATULATIONS!

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  17. Stacey PembrokeJanuary 18, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    Congrats, Mona! Another well deserved feature! Such beautiful designs!

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  18. Evgenia PetzerJanuary 18, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    Mona, HUGE congrats! so well deserved!

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  19. Christine LJanuary 18, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Oooh WOWWWWWWW Mona... congrats!! Very well deserved I think too.... those cards look gorgeous!

    Hugs
    Christine x
    PS... I'll go buy the magazine and tell everyone "i know her"!!

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  20. Ros CrawfordJanuary 18, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    Well done to you!!! Beautiful creations!

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  21. BärbelJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur Veröffentlichung Ihrer Karten, Mona, das ist großartig und ich freue mich mit Ihnen!

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  22. Gale EvansJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Gorgeous cards!!! Congrats!! You are such a talented designer!

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  23. DawnllJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Oh my word how exciting!!! All the projects are wonderful and such beautiful layout in the article. I so want a subscription to this magazine, the $147.00 price a year is just not in my budget.Do you ever see a discount?
    I am so happy for you sweetie.

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  24. Ellen SJanuary 18, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Big congrats, Mona! Love these beautiful cards!!!

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  25. Sue Lelli January 18, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    What an HONOR Mona to be asked to give your opinion on the trends and to have such a FAB layout! I am so HAPPY for you!

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  26. scrappingnanaJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Congrats. What an honor and well deserved. Beautiful cards

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  27. PammyJanuary 18, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Wow, congratulations, Mona! So well deserved!

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  28. FionaJanuary 19, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    Congratulations Mona! You are so talented and such a trend setter! Great feature! I will have to look for it!

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  29. PaulineJanuary 19, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Gorgeous cards in this mag Mona, ill be off to get myself a copy when this wretched snow disappears!

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  30. AshleyJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Another well deserved honor, Mona! Congratulations! Your work is so beautiful!

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  31. JulieJanuary 19, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Wow! Congrats, Mona! VERY exciting news!

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  32. 1CardCreatorJanuary 19, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Congratulations Mona, you, my friend is what is in trend!

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  33. Pamela_UJanuary 19, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Wow, congratulations, Mona! Thanks for sharing this wonderful news with us! Your cards are divine!

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  34. Helen BerryJanuary 19, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Yahooooo! Mona this is a FANTASTIC article by you!! Really interested to see your trend predictions! So glad you are in this UK magazine again x

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  35. Mary ReidelJanuary 19, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Wow, what a nice feature! Very exciting! Huge congratulations! Thanks for sharing!

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  36. Vickie ZJanuary 19, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    I am so far behind on my stalking!! Wonderful news and fabulous creations!!

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  37. LauraJanuary 19, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Congratulations, Mona! How exciting! Love your pretty cards and I love your trend concepts too! TFS!

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  38. StellaJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Woohoo; congrats Mona! If anyone deserves it it certainly is you. Enjoy the fame:)!!!!!

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  39. Sally FieldsJanuary 20, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Wow, Congrats, Mona! What an honor! Beautiful work as usual!

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  40. gracescraps@gmail.comJanuary 22, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Congrats Mona!! I agree that you have hit the nail on the head with the paper crafting trends!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  41. UnknownJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    The papercrafting industry is fortunate to have you in it Mona. Your keen eye, attention to detail and professionalism makes you and your work stand out. Congrats on the publication!

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