Monday Montage 163

Welcome to the Monday Montage Blog Hop.  I hope that you find something that inspires you to create and brings you happiness to see the beautiful creations.

Never thought I would say this, but here we are starting Week 7 of social distancing and working from home.  I have gone from sweats and sweatshirts, pony tail and no make up to now I am attempting to make sure my hair looks good and I am wearing shorts, jeans, skirts and cute tops.  Feeling slightly more human.  

I also looked forward to spring forgetting how the blooming trees set my sinus's on fire!  I am taking Xyzal in the morning, zyrtec in the evening, sudafed to keep the dripping at a minimum.  I am just finishing week two of eating raw local honey every morning in hopes that it will curb or deal with the allergies.  It doesn't keep me from going outside and enjoying the weather and beauty of spring.

My card today uses the Stamp set This Little piggy and just reminds me of spring as he skips around.

Stamps - This Little Piggy

Ink - Black

Paper - Petal Pink, Bird Ballad DSP Whisper White

Accessories - Layering Circle Dies, Bird Ballad Trinkets, White Bakers Twine, Peaceful Poppy Sequins, Many Marvelous Markers

 Stay safe, stay healthy and stay positive.  We will get through this and thanks so much for stopping by and hanging out for a few minutes with the Monday Montage group.  Your next stop is Dani - hit next to see what fabulous creation she has shared.  Or, if you are traveling the hop in reverse select the back button to see the what amazing projects Charlet has come up with.

Amy O'Neill - Amy's Paper Crafts 

Breelin Renwick - Craft-somnia Momma

Cathy Casey - Sugar Shack Designs

Charlet Mallett - Painted Orange

Cheryl Curtis - Pomp and Sustenance - You Are Here

Dani Dziama - Dani's Thoughtful Corner

Elizabeth Price - Seeinginkspots

Julie Warnick - Creating on the Run

Melissa Stout - The Stamp Doc

Wendy Weixler - Wickedly Wonderful Creations

Monday Montage 162

Welcome to the Monday Montage Blog Hop.  I hope that you find something that inspires you to create and brings you happiness to see the beautiful creations.

Starting Week 4 of working from home.  It is so crazy to think about the new norm  I stay at home except for exercise, taking the dog out and a bi-weekly trip to the grocery store for fresh veggies, fruit and dairy.  I see more neighbors than ever before - all at a 6ft distance :)

I went back to the main catalog again for my card this week.  Butterfly Gala.  What a beautiful symbol of hope.  They start out as that crazy fun little caterpillar and then they wrap themselves up for a while, you wonder if they will make it through the chrysallis stage.  What a beautiful miracle it is when they come out as a graceful butterfly.  Whenever I seem them flitting around I pause to watch. Butterflies make me happy!   

Stamps - Butterfly Gala

Ink - Versamark, Black 

Paper - Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Basic Black

Accessories - Stampin' Blends, White gel pen, White Embossing Powder, Peaceful Poppy Sequins, Stitched Shapes Dies, Butterfly dual punch.

I participated in the World Wide fast as requested by President Nelson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  This week I have studied the Four Gospels surrounding Christs Crucifixion and Resurrection.  Even though we haven't been able to go to church, I feel like my studies at home have intensified and I have felt a stronger relationship with my Savior and the Holy Ghost.  God's ways are mysterious for sure and definitely for our good.

Stay safe, stay healthy and stay positive.  We will get through this and thanks so much for stopping by and hanging out for a few minutes with the Monday Montage group.  Your next stop is Dani - hit next to see what fabulous creation she has shared.  Or, if you are traveling the hop in reverse select the back button to see the what amazing projects Charlet has come up with.

In case you get lost...

Amy O'Neill - Amy's Paper Crafts 

Breelin Renwick - Craft-somnia Momma

Cathy Casey - Sugar Shack Designs

Charlet Mallett - Painted Orange

Cheryl Curtis - Pomp and Sustenance - You Are Here

Dani Dziama - Dani's Thoughtful Corner

Elizabeth Price - Seeinginkspots

Julie Warnick - Creating on the Run  - Not Participating

Melissa Stout - The Stamp Doc

Wendy Weixler - Wickedly Wonderful Creations

We Create Showers of Greetings

In the middle of all this stay at home social distancing, I keep having these thoughts that I should send out all these cards I make to make someones day.  I know there are some single ladies in my church that are lonely and would love something to brighten their day.  I love happy mail don't you???

My project today I used my meadow stamp set. This is such a great set to create a beautiful scene.  So mnay options and colors to choose from.  Cherry Blossoms in a garden with tulips and a stream.  

Stamps - My Meadow, Honey Bee

Ink - Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Blushing Bride, Mango Melody, Seaside Spray, Lemon Lime Twist

Paper - Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Whisper White

Accessories - Layering Ovals, Stitched Shapes, Scalloped linen ribbon.

Thanks so much for stopping by and hanging out for a few minutes with the We Create group.  Your next stop is Julie - click the "Next Blog" button to see what fabulous creation she has shared. 

  

Monday Montage 161

Welcome to the Monday Montage Blog Hop.  I hope that you find something that inspires you to create and brings you happiness to see the beautiful creations.

What a crazy time we live in.  I vacillate between super anxious to calm and collected on a daily basis.  Usually when I tap into my Heavenly Fathers spirit, I can feel of his peace and know He is aware of me and my family and friends. 

I am missing March Madness!!!  I am working from home in a little corner of my bedroom during the week.  I do get out to walk the dog every day and a few fresh grocery items every couple of weeks.  We say hello to neighbors at a socially acceptable distance.  

This little walrus finally found its way into my Stampin UP shopping cart.  He makes me smile!  And those cute little herrings just take the cuteness over the top!

 Stamps - We'll Walrus Be Friends, Well Said, Beautiful You (inside sentiment)
Ink - Seaside Spray, Momento Black
Paper - Pacific Point, Whisper White
Accessories - Rectangle Stitched framelits, Well Worn Sequins, sponges, White & Black embossing powder, High Seas Embossing Folder, Stampin Blends, Well Written Dies

I wanted a celebrate big sentiment.  But there is slim pickins for the word celebrate.  I found one that would work in the Beautiful You set and then just colored with the black marker the big time portion of the thanks sentiment in the stamp set.

Stay safe, stay healthy and stay positive.  We will get through this and thanks so much for stopping by and hanging out for a few minutes with the Monday Montage group.  Your next stop is Dani - hit next to see what fabulous creation she has shared.  Or, if you are traveling the hop in reverse select the back button to see the what amazing projects Charlet has come up with.

Amy O'Neill - Amy's Paper Crafts 

Breelin Renwick - Craft-somnia Momma

Cathy Casey - Sugar Shack Designs

Charlet Mallett - Painted Orange

Cheryl Curtis - Pomp and Sustenance - You Are Here

Dani Dziama - Dani's Thoughtful Corner

Elizabeth Price - Seeinginkspots

Julie Warnick - Creating on the Run 

Melissa Stout - The Stamp Doc

Wendy Weixler - Wickedly Wonderful Creations

Monday Montage 160

Welcome to the Monday Montage Blog Hop.  I hope that you find something that inspires you to create!

I can't believe how fast the weekend has gone.  I did make a lovely apple pie for Pi day, but it was given to a neighbor so I can't tell you how good it was, but it smelled and looked amazing.  We spent most of our day on Saturday at a family wedding celebration. It was a special day and so good to see family members. 

Today was spent visiting with members of our congregation and ensuring all was well with them, as well as our neighbors.  Especially the single older ladies and men.  We will be talking about this time for years to come.  Corona Virus 2020.  No public gatherings and many working from home.  Kids home from school.  I walk the dog at night and the traffic is just eerily absent. The noise pollution just isn't there.  I fight the urge to run to the store to stock up on items and continually talk myself off the cliff.  Just anxious  - I worry about others who are having a harder time.  I will be so relieved for normal.

My project this week uses Heart to Heart

Stamps - Heart to Heart, Peaceful Moments

Ink - Old Olive, Gorgeous Grape, Daffodil Delight, Black

Paper - Whisper White, Crumb Cake

Accessories - Linen thread, Stitched Nested Label Framelits, Woven Threads Sequins

The Inside.....

Thanks so much for stopping by and hanging out for a few minutes with the Monday Montage group.  Your next stop is Dani - hit next to see what fabulous creation she has shared.  Or, if you are traveling the hop in reverse select the back button to see the what amazing projects Cathy has come up with.

Amy O'Neill - Amy's Paper Crafts 

Breelin Renwick - Craft-somnia Momma

Cathy Casey - Sugar Shack Designs

Charlet Mallett - Painted Orange- Not Participating this week

Cheryl Curtis - Pomp and Sustenance - You Are Here

Dani Dziama - Dani's Thoughtful Corner

Elizabeth Price - Seeinginkspots

Julie Warnick - Creating on the Run - Not Participating this week

Melissa Stout - The Stamp Doc

Wendy Weixler - Wickedly Wonderful Creations

Monday Montage 159

Welcome to the We Create Blog Hop.  I hope that you find something that inspires you to create!

February packed a punch!!!!  I feel like things are starting to level off and I can get a hold of life again (knock on wood)  It snowed all day Sunday which made for a perfect day to stay in.  It didn't quite turn out that way, - the staying in part - but it was filled with GOOD things.  We got together with some old friends we haven't connected with for a while.  We all brought Indian Food and gabbed the evening away.  I love good friends!

Spring is right around the corner which inspired my card today.  I love the Welcome Easter stamp set with those cute little animals.   The little bunny hopping through the flowers.  Looks like fun to me.

Stamps - Welcome Easter, Colorful Seasons, Thoughtful Blooms

Ink - Mango Melody, Lovely Lipstick, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Daffodil Delight, Grapefruit Grove, Petal Pink, Black. Early Espresso,

Paper - Whisper White, Old Olive, DSP Regals

Accessories, Layering ovals, Small Bloom punch

Thanks so much for stopping by and hanging out for a few minutes with the Monday Montage group.  Your next stop is Dani - hit next to see what fabulous creation she has shared.  Or, if you are traveling the hop in reverse select the back button to see the what amazing projects Charlet has come up with.

Amy O'Neill - Amy's Paper Crafts - Not Participating this week

Breelin Renwick - Craft-somnia Momma

Cathy Casey - Sugar Shack Designs - Not Participating this week

Charlet Mallett - Painted Orange

Cheryl Curtis - Pomp and Sustenance - You Are Here

Dani Dziama - Dani's Thoughtful Corner

Elizabeth Price - Seeinginkspots

Julie Warnick - Creating on the Run - Not Participating this week

Melissa Stout - The Stamp Doc

Wendy Weixler - Wickedly Wonderful Creations

We Create Swing Into Spring

Welcome to the We Create Blog Hop.  I hope that you find something that inspires you to create!

Despite the snow that is falling at my house and accumulating on the ground and my car, spring is on the forefront of my mind.  Even though fall is my favorite season, I look forward to spring more than any other season of the year.  Spring always brings to mind sunshine, forsythia blossoms, trees in full bloom and cute little farm babies.  My swing into spring project focuses on those cute little animals.  The bunny, chick and lamb are just the cutest and I had to have them for my stash.  

Stamps - Welcome Easter, Around the Corner, Buffalo Check background 

Ink - Balmy Blue, Granny Apple Green, Black

Paper - Balmy blue, Night of Navy, Granny Apple Green,Mossy Meadow, Whisper White

Accessories - Stitched framelits, Woven Threads Sequins, Markers, Blender Pens, Braided Linen Trim, clear embossing powder

Thanks so much for stopping by and hanging out for a few minutes with the We Create group.  Your next stop is Libby - click the "Next Blog" button to see what fabulous creation she has shared.