Pomp and Sustenance

Sunday, March 6, 2022

Monday Montage 209 - In the Moment

We got a huge dose of Winter on Sunday! One day we are almost at 70F and then we get 10 inches of snow. I am so glad they are still transmitting church meetings through zoom, cause I didn't have to dig myself out in order to attend church. Whew.

Twenty five years ago March 7th was a beautiful day. Ask me how I know....It's my 25th anniversary. It was sunny and one of the most amazing days of my life. I am wishing I was sitting in that window seat on my card - staring at the ocean. I will get there, just not today.

Welcome to the Monday Montage Blog Hop Make sure you make it all the way through by hitting the Next button - you won't want to miss a thing!!!

I have been on the stamping struggle bus the last few days. No creative juju to be found. Desperate times call for desperate action, and I found the In the moment stamp set and thought I could do something simple with it.

I love this fun layout, with the little flap. I love how it opens up to the embossed paper and sweet sentiment. You can write your note on the open flap.

Stamps - In the moment

Ink - Black

Paper - Pool Party, Basic White, Flowering Fields DSP

Accessories - Layering Circle Dies, Stripes and Splatters EF, adhesive sequins, Cotton Ribbon Combo Pack, Flowers for Every season, Stampin Blends

Currently:

Reading - Cloud Cuckoo Land

Eating - Cheddar and Caramel popcorn

Watching - Murder Mysteries on Acorn TV

Loving - That I am celebrating 25 years of marriage

Listening - Laura Wright - The Last Rose album

Feeling - Fine - I'm Fine

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 Charlet Be sure to work your way through the blogs so you don't miss a thing.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

We Create Sporting Green - Hello Ladybugs

Wow and Yay! We made it through the gray, dark, extra cold time of year. March always brings a smile to my face because I married my boy crush at the beginning of the month and the Spring Equinox is March 20th. The daylight is noticeably longer as well.

Welcome to the We Create Blog Hop. We are sporting green this month. Speaking of sporting....March Madness!!! It helps get me deal with football season being over. Anything green or spring or sporty. There are only a few of us and you won't want to miss a thing!

I opted for green and spring. I guess technically ladybugs and daisies are summer, but I'm throwing them into the mix. I love it when the leaves on the trees start to pop and everything seems to be fresh and vibrant. My allergies to trees don't love it, but the exchange is worth it.

Stamps - Hello Ladybugs, Daisy Lane

Ink - Real Red, Black, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green

Paper - Basic Black, Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Pattern Party DSP

Accessories - Bakers Twine Essentials, Matte Dots Pack, Wink of Stella, Banners Pick a Punch, Stitched Rectangles dies, small daisy punch

Here is the update...

Currently:

Reading - Cloud Cuckoo Land

Eating - Sunflower Seeds

Watching - the elder bugs trying to find a way in through my window pane

Loving - The Sunshine

Listening - West Side Story

Feeling - Generally Positive

Your next stop is Wendy Weixler - Stick with us to see more things Sporting Green

We Create Blog Hop March 2022 Blog Roll
Kimberley Morris
Tricia Butts
Tanya Harvey
Cheryl Curtis - YOU ARE HERE!

Wendy Weixler

Sunday, February 20, 2022

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.

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Sunday, February 6, 2022

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.

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

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

Sunday, January 23, 2022

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.

Sunday, January 9, 2022

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.