Feb 17 2008
Some more Monkey Fun
Happy Sunday! We’ve been really busy moving around quite a few things so that I can set up my very own stamp room. Can’t begin to tell you how excited I am about that! The house is a mess, but we’re making progress! I need to get busy, looking for some furniture. WOOHOO! :) Since I have to clean and sort through my mess of stamp stuff, I thought I’d fit in a bit of playing here and there. It took me a while, but I was able to finish these two cards using the latest release by C. C. Designs, “Monkey Love.“ (Most of the supplies are from All That Scraps.)
I had some of this Piggy Tales patterned paper left and thought it would be perfect with the monkeys. It’s the “Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater” line. All the papers are double-sided, making coordination of colors and prints super easy.
For this first card, I used a 3/4″ circle punch for the balloons. The patterned ones are raised on pop dots. Once I drew in the strings and adhered the balloons, I decided they needed more definition so I carefully outlined them with a black marker. The package is from Lucky’s Christmas Wish. I first stamped the package onto the patterned paper and cut it out. Then stamped again onto the turquoise paper, cutting out only the ribbon and bow. I stamped the hanging monkey a second time so I could cut off his arm and adhere it over the package. The ground/grass was scribbled in with a black marker. I added some color then sponged all the edges.
I used a scrap of the patterned paper for this little 4 1/4″ square card. I stamped the flowers as if the monkey were juggling, then randomly stamped them again onto the square of patterned paper. I stumbled upon these flower eyelets at Michael’s in the sewing section.
Better get back to the moving! Thanks for looking! Enjoy the rest of your weekend! I’ll be back soon! (Oh, she’s picking a winner tonight -Sunday- so there’s not much time, but Lindsey is having a give-away on her blog if you’re interested!)
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Chocolate Cream, Bazzill Coconut Smoothies, Bazzill Artesian Pool Grass Patterned Paper: Piggy Tales Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater Collection “ Peter,” “Pumpkin Eater” and “Pumpkin Shell” Stamps: C. C. Designs “Monkey Love, “Lucky’s Christmas Wish” and “Flowers”; sentiments from Classic Essential Expressions by Mona Lisa Moments from Cornish Heritage Farms Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black; SU Close to Cocoa; Ranger Walnut Distress Accessories: Copic markers, black Stampin’ Up marker, ¾” circle punch, Sakura clear 3-d gel pen, Dritz flower eyelets, sponge, pop dots.
Aaaghhh!!! These little dudes are totally cute, Michele!! LOVE all the paper piecing!! Awesome, girl!
Woo-hoo, your very own craft room . . . I know how excited you must be! Adorable monkeys!
Hi Michele! These are the most ADORABLE monkey cards EVER! I adore how you paper pieced the balloons and gift…and the colors are fabulous! You ROCK! Can’t wait to see pix of your new stampin room when you get it done. Happy Stampin! Smiles, Pam
Your own craft room? Does that mean we’ll see some fantastic photos with great organizing ideas? Can’t wait!
These are soooo cute! Love the paper as well!
Most adorable cards I’ve seen yet with this set. I just love these. How wonderful to have your very own room!
What a lovely monkeys. They are so cute and you used such wonderful colours. Just great. Hugs Marja
The monkeys are so adorable! I have a 2 year old who we call monkey all the time so I had to go purchase this set! I will be casing this I hope you don’t mind! Love it!!!!!!
These are some of the cutest cards I have seen with the Monkeys yet. Great job!!!
Holey Moley these are cute. You know, I always have the idea to use just plain circles for balloons but it always looks dumb with my cards. Paired with these monkeys, though, it looks amazing! Have a great weekend!
Oh my goodness , I just love what you did with these adorable monkeys !!!
Absolutely adorable, Michelle!!
I think these are the CUTEST cards I’ve seen so far with this set!
Aaaaahhhhhhh — these are SO cute!!! You are always so great at seeing all the possibilities in every stamp! I just love what you did with this set!
adorable cards! TFS!
Oh my these are just too cute!! I love the image and the papers are great. Good luck with your new room there is nothing like it!! I managed to get mine last Oct when my son moved into his own home!! It is my little haven!! Sue :o)
cute, cute, cute, cuuuuute!
These cards are cuter than a speckled pup & sooooooo creative!
Not a big fan of monkeys, but you certainly changed my mind about that. Cute as can be!
Oh my gosh!! Michele these could not be cuter!! I absolutely love the sweet scenes you have created with these darling little guys.
These are super sweet!!
Oh Michele, these are the cutest card ever!! I love the monkey swinging from the tree with the present cute cute!! The one throwing the flowers is adorable too!
Dee
These are adorable! Great job and great colors! They look terrific with this dp!
these are absolutely adorable! I just have to have this set now!
M these are so adorable! I love these colors, and that paper! That “Oh happy day” one is so darling!
Wonderful cards! Nice to find your fab blog! Planning for your craft room is lots of work! I have finally decided to do the same! It is overwheming preparing for the new space, but exciting! Have fun! Deb
Love your monkey cards, the one with him holding the balloons is so cute!
Oh my goodness Michele!! These are the cutest monkey cards ever!!! Your coloring makes them look like real little stuffed animals! To adorable!
wow, love those monkies! such cute cards!
So very cute Michele!!
Your monkey cards are the cutest!!! I love your color choices, and how fun these are! You’re really making me want these guys!