Sending Monster Hugs

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Meet this year's Valentine card a fun quirky monster clutching his heart.  I came across a card made by Susie Wood on her blog via Pinterest.  I loved the grey & red colour combo featuring a fun animal so this is my take on her card using what I had in my stash.  I don't very often case another crafter's make, I was already going to use this Funky Fossil motley crew monster so her card was my main inspiration.


Background stamped and white heat embossed with distress element stamps onto some textured grey cardstock.  Monster is coloured with alcohol markers, added glossy accents on his eyes and the panel matted and layered.  Extra hearts and dotted lines stamped with fired brick DO ink.  Sentiment white heat embossed and placed vertically next to the panel as it just looked better there than anywhere else.

highlights drawn on the heart with a white fine liner

I've used - 6x6" white card base
Funky Fossil stamp sets - Motley Crew & Distress Elements
Promarkers - ice grey 1,2&3, berry red, crimson
Unbranded stitched postage frame die
Linking up with -
 
Double D - Hearts Challenge                                          Krafty Chicks #649 Week 1 (Stamp Act)
                                

Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Comments

  1. crafty-stamperSaturday, 04 February, 2023

    Beautiful card Steph love the quirky monster and stamped/embossed background
    Carol x

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  2. As.I.Do.Rodos.Sunday, 05 February, 2023

    Awesome image brilliant card Ginny
    My Blog As I do Rodos

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  3. EmmaTSunday, 05 February, 2023

    Fantastic fun funky card, greyscale always looks brilliant and the touches of red just lift it. Emmax

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  4. DianeSunday, 05 February, 2023

    Absolutely the cutest and most fun valentine, I smiled as soon as I saw it, it's fabulous!
    Thank you for joining our challenge at Double D!
    Diane DD Co-Owner
    {Nellies Nest}
    {Double D}
    {Stencil Fun}

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  5. Jackie CornfieldMonday, 06 February, 2023

    Super card and great fun too!
    Krafty Chicks Challenge!
    Jackie GD

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  6. Donna PhelanTuesday, 07 February, 2023

    He is one adorable Monster! Love the sentiment too! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Double D, Hearts Challenge. Donna, DT Member.

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