• First, I stamped the image from MFT’s Frost Loving Friends and colored it using alcohol markers and colored pencils
• Then, I used the MFT Sending You Hugs die to partially die cut the 'Sending You'
• Using the same die, I die cut the 'Hugs' using pink and silver glitter cardstock
• I ink blended the heart using shades of blue and added ink splatters using white ink. I also added some stars using a white gel pen. 
• I also stamped a sentiment from the same set using a black ink pad.
• Finally, arrange the elements as shown below and add some sequins for extra bling!

I am back at Crafty Meraki with another card using one of my fav CM dies from the Meraki Craftober release - Whole Heartedly Slimline Die. The best thing about this dies is that it doesn’t die cut the outset edge so you can use this die for your A2 cards as well to create gorgeous backgrounds! Here is how I put this card together: 

• Ink blend an A2 panel using shades of salmon pink, pale orange and yellow. I used premium dye inks as I find them easier to blend. 
• Stamp and color images from MFT Woof Pack I used Prismacolor colored pencils and Copic markers to color my images and added highlights using a white gel pen. 
• For the sentiment, I used masking to stamp one of the sentiments from the MFT Woof Pack set inside a speech bubble from MFT All the Encouragement stamp set. Definitely an easy way to stretch the stamp set!
• Die cut the panel using the CM Whole Heartedly die at an angle. I then placed this on a card base and ink blended the die cut side lightly with the same colors used initially. I also placed some left over die cut hearts on the opposite side. 
• Finally, adhere the stamped images and panel on to a card base and you are done! Isn’t that simple and cute? 

• Walnut Wood Hanger Frame (includes 12″ length of leather cord)
• 5×8 2021 Dated Grid Calendar (12 individual 5″ x 8″ sheets printed on 100 lb. Sugar Cube cardstock)
• Stencil Strips – Calendar (set of 12, numbered to correspond with the months of the year)
• Group Text – Months stamp
• Group Text Die
• Clearly Crafty It’s a Date stamp set

Most items not available to purchase separately. Limited quantity available.

The items that are available to purchase separately for this kit release are: 5×8 2021 Dated Grid Calendar, the Walnut Wood Hanger Frame, 5×8 Clear Calendar Boxes, and the Stamp & Style Pouch.

Here is what I made with the kit for the first 6 months! For the backgrounds, I stenciled the the top half and the bottom half of the blank calendar sheets using Pineapple, Candy Corn, Granny Smith, Cookie Monster, Jelly Donut and Pink Champagne inks and coordinating stencils. I left about 1/2 inch of the top empty as it would be covered by the magnetic woof hangar frame anyways. 

The calendar has enough space at the top that is perfect for creating mini scenes! I used a bunch of old TE stamps to create one for each month. You don't always have to use the stencils. Feel free to decorate them with background stamps and dies!  For a detailed list of all the stamps used, check the Linkdeli at the end of the post. All of the images were colored using Copics and colored pencils :) 

Be sure to check out TE's blog for more inspiration :)

Thanks for stopping by,

Kavya 

 

Hey! 

I am back at Crafty Meraki's blog with a card perfect for Diwali! Diwali is usually all about food and dressing up for me and I had to make a card that embodies just that! Soooo many of you DM'ed me on Instagram to know how I put this together! Hope these instructions help: 

• First, ink blend a panel using Violet, Sapphire Blue and Sky Blue dye inks.
• Mask an oval in the center and then use the 'mandala' stamps in the Crafty Meraki Diwali Greetings stamp set to create a background. I heat embossed mine using Gold Sparkle embossing powder for the extra shine!  Fell free to use a gold marker to add additional details.
• Color various images from Crafty Meraki Diwali Greetings, Happy Diwali and CM + InkOn3 Shine Bright stamp set using Copics and colored pencils.
• For the traditional Indian girl dressed in a pattu pavada, I modified a girl from MFT BB Unicorns and Glitter stamp set! I added some extra details using a gold marker! 
• Finish off the card with a gold heat embossed sentiment and you are done!