Monday Montage 208 Rainbow of Happiness

February has been a pretty quiet month - not a whole lot happening. Here are my sparkler thoughts this evening.

•  My boy crush doesn't want to celebrate his birthday this coming week, but I do.  We'll see who wins that discussion.  
• I've been trying to convince myself I need to give up my soda habit and spend more time walking at the park.  I need me some Sunshine and natural vitamin D
• Practicing my sourdough bread skills. MMmmm love me some fresh out of the oven bread
• Having a hard time not putting Cadbury Easter Eggs in my shopping cart
• Looking forward to my monthly brunch group this week.
• Played Pickleball for the first time last week.  If only I could find some newbies that want to learn with me and oh yeah, find a court.

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I am feeling the spring fever.  But like in many states that experience all four season in the extreme, we are going from a 60F degree weekend to freezing cold temperatures for Presidents Day.  Snowy, Wet...stay in and craft kinda day.  Except for walking the dog, it will be a stay inside day.  I do have a batch of sourdough bread in the fridge ready for baking in the morning.  Been trying out using Rye flour in my starter.  Will have to report.

I am not entirely sure this card works... but I love the daisy with the rainbow and the little sentiment in the arch.  The sparkle that was cut out four times from the light side of the Ombre paper.  Which, by the way, is sooo sparkly and pretty.  I love the brass butterflies - they are so cute, I had to include them. 

• Rainbow of Happiness, Peaceful Moments
• Ink - Black
• Paper - White, Navy, Ombre Specialty paper
• Accessories - Large and Medium Daisy Punches, Brilliant Rainbow Dies, Polka dot EF, Brush Brass Butterflies, Champagne rhinestones

Currently: 

Reading - The Island of Missing Trees

Eating - Homemade Chinese - Veggies Stir Fry and Walnut Shrimp

Watching - Closing Ceremonies

Loving - That this week is "the Crush's" Birthday

Listening - Encanto - I can't help myself 

Feeling - Anxious - not sure why.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Your Next Stop is Dani's don't miss her projects - if you are traveling in reverse don't miss Cathy  Be sure to work your way through the blogs so you don't miss a thing.

BLOG ROLL

1. Breelin Renwick
2. Cathy Casey 
3. Charlet Mallett - not participating
4. Cheryl Curtis – you are here!
5. Dani Dziama 
6. Elizabeth Price
7. Emily Kimmey
8. Julie Warnick 
9. Melissa Stout
10. Wendy Weixler

Monday Montage 207 SU Decorative Masks

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Several years ago at a Stampin' UP convention, they had these decorative rose stamps that you could use for your walls, platters, frames, etc.  Every sample looked like it belonged in Grandma's house.  My friends and I had a good giggle about it.   I finished this card and immediately sent my friend a pic and said - "oh no" I created a granny card!  Haahahahha

I haven't played with the decorative masks very much and always o00h and ahhhh over someone's card that has used them.  I wanted to try these flowers - they are so pretty and so easy.  The hardest part is coming up with a color combo.

The leaves are fun to play with and place as many and where ever you want them.  Its also easy to shade, darker and lighter.  I added a few sparkly bits to match the glitter in the Thanks.  I masked off the sentiment from In Symmetry to just capture the "so much" and embossed that in white.

• Stamps - In Symmetry
• Ink - Rich Razzleberry, Fresh Freesia, Granny Apple Green, Garden Green, Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody
• Paper - Basic white, Granny Apple Green, Rich Razzleberry, Ombre specialty paper
• Accessories - Artistry Blooms adhesive backed sequins, Amazing Thanks Dies, Stitched Rectangles, Brushed Brass Butterflies, White embossing powder, wink of stella

Currently: 

Reading - The Women of Chateau Lafayette

Eating - Leftovers

Watching - Olympics

Loving - Olympic Spirit

Listening - Ghostbuster Afterlife Soundtrack 

Feeling - Wishing the weekends were longer

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Your Next Stop is Elizabeth's - don't miss her projects - if you are traveling in reverse don't miss Charlet  Be sure to work your way through the blogs so you don't miss a thing.

1. Breelin Renwick
2. Cathy Casey 
3. Charlet Mallett 
4. Cheryl Curtis – you are here!
5. Dani Dziama - not participating
6. Elizabeth Price
7. Emily Kimmey
8. Julie Warnick 
9. Melissa Stout
10. Wendy Weixler

We Create - Lovely and Sweet with Measure of Love SU

It has been a while since I have been able to participate in this hop.  Between  family funerals and being out of town for the holidays I haven't even been close to my craft space.  It has been good to get back to my happy place and create.  We have sunshine today - even though we have a slight breeze I am loving the sun.  

Welcome to the We Create Blog Hop.  There are only a few of us this round and you won't want to miss a thing!  

This cute little bowl of cherries is totally Lovely and Sweet!  I created the little window by using the stitched rectangles dies, cutting it twice to extend the open space.  To make the scalloped piece under the bowl I used one of the frames from the scalloped contour dies and just cut a section.

Stamps - Measure of Love, Pansy Patch

Ink - Pale Papaya, Real Red, Pear Pizzazz

Paper - Very Vanilla, Flowering Fields DSP (red dots), Daffodil Afternoon DSP SAB (plaid), Real Red, Pale Papaya

Accessories - Give a Whirl Dies (heart), Scalloped Contours Die, stitched rectangle dies, Many Message die, resin hearts (retired)

Here is the update...

Currently: 

Reading - Shoe Dog - by Phil Knight

Eating - Fresh Home Made Sourdough Bread

Watching - Mary Berry Country House Secrets Acorn TV

Loving - Learning new bread techniques - just tried bagels

Listening - Secret Garden (Artist)

Feeling - Generally Positive

Your next stop is Wendy - Stick with us to see more things Lovely and Sweet!

We Create Blog Hop February 2022 Blog Roll
Kimberley Morris 
Cheryl Curtis  YOU ARE HERE!

Wendy Weixler

Tricia Butts

Monday Montage 206 Brave Viking

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I saw this stamp set and immediately thought of my favorite  Looney Tunes episode of Elmer Fudd the mighty warrior and Bugs Bunny playing Brunhilde

Can Vikings be cute - I think these ones are.  And Fun!  

I love the new horizons DSP.  It created the perfect back drop for my Viking Longship.  I fussy cut the boat and it fits perfect with the horizons paper.

I needed a birthday card for my extended family who really appreciates humor in their birthday greetings. The sentiments included in the stamp set are great, but I really wanted something more humorous. My husband and I perused the internet and came up with this greeting.  I apologize if this is incorrect Norwegian, but I think it accomplishes the task.   I think it could even be described as a "dad joke".

Stamps - Brave Vikings

Ink - Black

Paper - Basic White, Early Espresso, New Horizons DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Blends, Pebbles Enamel Shapes, Linen Thread, brushed metallic dots, treasured tags pick a punch, circle layer dies,

Currently: 

Reading - Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike, by Phil Knight

Eating - Homemade tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches

Watching - Football Playoffs

Loving - That we are almost through January

Listening - Diana Krall

Feeling - Nervous Wreck. (my Oliver needs $urgery )

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Your Next Stop is Elizabeth's - don't miss her projects - if you are traveling in reverse don't miss Cathy's.  Be sure to work your way through the blogs so you don't miss a thing.

1. Breelin Renwick
2. Cathy Casey 
3. Charlet Mallett - not participating
4. Cheryl Curtis – you are here!
5. Dani Dziama - not participating
6. Elizabeth Price
7. Emily Kimmey
8. Julie Warnick - not participating
9. Melissa Stout
10. Wendy Weixler

Monday Montage 205 - Happy Hedgehogs

Wow - Its been a while since I have posted - lets just say 2021 ended with a Boom bigger than I could handle.  I am looking forward to a lot of positive changes and outlook as we start another year of Covid, politicians, and all the Joy I can find!

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When I first started stamping, I brought my Mother to one of my card classes I was attending.  The demonstrator had a few of her retired items for sale.  My Mom raced into the sale room and grabbed the cutest hedge hog stamp set.  I couldn't wait to make cards and added it to my stash.  

While I still may not have that stamp set, I have a real hard time saying no to a hedgehog stamp.  The Hedgehog Happiness set has some great coordinating stamps that make it easy to put a cute card together.

 I wanted to give the scene some dimension, so I cut the flowers out and added them on top with curled petals.  I embossed the clouds after cutting them out and the butterfly and hedgie have dimension too!

Stamps - Hedgehog Happiness

Ink - Balmy Blue, Soft Suede, Granny Apple Green

Paper - Basic White, Party DSP

Accessories - Markers, Stampin Blends, Give it a Whirl Dies, Cotton Combo Ribbon combo pack, Hedgehog Builder Punch, Dotty Hearts EF, gold pearls

I wanted to take a snapshot of life periodically when I post - a little journaling for the year....

Currently: 

Reading - Just finished Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi - Just picked up The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray

Eating - We ate Oriental food today- Kimchi, rice, teriyaki beef, veggie stir-fry and wontons.

Watching - Harry Potter III

Loving - Being back at home after the holidays

Listening - Show Tunes Channel

Feeling - Anxious, but positive.

Your Next Stop is Dani's - don't miss her projects - if you are traveling in reverse don't miss Charlet.  Be sure to work your way through the blogs so you don't miss a thing.

1. Breelin Renwick
2. Cathy Casey 
3. Charlet Mallett
4. Cheryl Curtis – you are here!
5. Dani Dziama 
6. Elizabeth Price
7. Emily Kimmey
8. Julie Warnick
9. Melissa Stout
10. Wendy Weixler

Monday Montage 201 Frosted Gingerbread

Usually this time of year I am so focused on Thanksgiving and all that the time of year brings with gratitude and spending time with family, but this year feels different to me.  I feel that I am already tapped out with everything on my to do list.  I have a couple of orders for Christmas cards that I need to get done by December 1st along with labels and hosting a wreath making class that I need to come up with a design for.  Nope, the Pilgrims and Native Americans are not going to be able to make their spot on the window well shelf. 

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Crazy enough, I am craving gingerbread cookies.  I have never attempted to make one.  I purchased the cookie cutters and frosting tips last year, but didn't get to it.  Maybe this year.  I have a friend coming back from Disney today...I really hope he brings me a cookie.

This bundle is to die for CUTE!  The DSP that coordinates with the stamp set has sooo many fun patterns in the red and green combos.  I cut the gingerbread mittens from the paper just had to add them with a cute embellishment and a bow.  Easy and so cute!

Stamps - Frosted Gingerbread

Ink - Versamark™

Paper - Crumb Cake, Real Read, Gingerbread and Peppermint DSP

Accessories - matte decorative dots, basket weave red ribbon (retired), Scalloped Contour Dies, White Embossing powder

Headlines for the Week

• Book Group Book - Liars Dictionary - Light read, slow, and slightly funny.  MEH
• Grocery Shopping - Sticker Shock - eating healthy is not cheap
• I Voted!
• BFF cousin time - Mexican food, Bookers Ice Cream and Lots of shared memories
• Tried King Ranch Casserole for the first time - not bad - We'd eat it again
• New Sourdough Cookbook - can't wait to try some recipes.
• What extra hour of sleep - I didn't even notice.

Your Next Stop is Elizabeth's - don't miss her projects - if you are traveling in reverse Charlet.  Be sure to work your way through the blogs so you don't miss a thing.

1. Breelin Renwick
2. Cathy Casey 
3. Charlet Mallett
4. Cheryl Curtis – you are here!
5. Dani Dziama - Not Participating
6. Elizabeth Price
7. Julie Warnick
8. Melissa Stout
9. Wendy Weixler

We Create - Gratitude and Thanks - Beauty of Friendship

Happy November.  My mantra for the rest of this year will be "Don't Blink"  Time seems to be flying by and I don't want to miss all the fun, family and joy this time of year brings.

Welcome to the We Create Blog Hop.  There are only a few of us this round and you won't want to miss a thing!  

For my card this month I wanted to create one with a message of gratitude. To all those in the interwebz - Thanks for the inspiration!!!  The image was fun and quick to stamp.  The second tree is done with the second generation ink from the first tree which means image was stamped a second time without re-inking the stamp.  I like the softness it gives next to the bold colors.  You can see in this shot the card is open and I cut 2.5 in off the front flap to create a fun fold/opening to the card.

Stamp - Beauty of Friendship

Ink - Night of Navy, Soft Suede, Merry Merlot, Blushing Bride

Paper - Basic White, Night of Navy, Beauty of the Earth DSP

Accessories - Twine Essentials, Matte Decorative Dots

Headlines for the Week:

• Halloween Decor in the neighbors yard looks like the Haunted Mansion Graveyard
• Frozen on Broadway with BFF - Just can't seem to Let It Go!
• Missing my fresh garden tomatoes
• Glitches in work platform has caused major issues
• I need an attitude adjustment - Fighting the Grumpies

Not a great shot in the dark, but super cool effects

Your next stop is Tanya.  Stick with us for some more Thanks and Gratitude!