Hello everyone!
Today's sketch over on Operation Write Home's Stars & Stamps
blog is # 216 and looks like this:
You can find details about the challenge here:
For this card I used Stampabilities "Sock Monkey" rubber stamp (mounted on wood and found at Hobby Lobby) and I paired it with The Paper Studio's "Sock Monkey" paper. I layered everything on black card stock, found the red & cream polka dot paper from my scrap stash (from an Oriental Trading Company paper pack a couple years ago), and cut the scalloped oval using Cricut's Elegant Edges cartridge.
I cut out the little monkey and mounted him on the ovals, added some hand stitching using Omega Thread in red, and added a couple of buttons cut using an EK Success button punch. I was trying to edge the buttons in red ink and had an oops, so ended up adding more red ink to the buttons and then softened it with a Spectrum Noir marker in EB1.
I also put a little dimensional adhesive under the buttons.
The sentiment is from Our Daily Bread Designs "Missing You" set.
Thank you for stopping by!
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This card is just a barrel full of fun with those monkeys! I love how you placed the monkey on the oval - that's such a cool look! All those monkeys in the background are too much fun along with those cute buttons! NJ on the sketch!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card! Love how the papers go so perfectly with the sock monkey perched there on his oval.
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable!! I love your sock monkey and the sock monkey paper!!
ReplyDeleteI love your card! Especially the stitching. It goes so well with the sock monkey theme. Isn't it fun to find an old paper to add to an idea? TFS
ReplyDeletevery cool card. love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteSuper job! Just love how you cut out Mr. Sock Monkey!
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job with this Sock Monkey and that darling paper. Someone's child will be thrilled to be getting this one.
ReplyDeleteGreat card for a wee little one. Envious of the stitching you do - I can't do it by hand or machine. I like how you turned the oval so you could use the monkey TFS.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card, made me smile! I know some lucky person is going to smile. Love the extra details, the cut out monkey, the stitching, really special!
ReplyDeleteWow..this is such a fun card! I LOVE sock monkeys so this is a care I would be excited to give or deceive. Great job on all the fun details....love the stitching.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable!! I love the sock monkey offset on the oval and your stitching & button details. This is going to put a big grin on the recipient's face!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully well done! The stitching is a super touch! WTG!
ReplyDeleteSo, sew cute !!!!! The paper buttons look so real, too !
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