Monday Montage 182

January is on its way out and we finally have a skiff of snow on the ground. Valentine decor is up (small amount compared to Christmas) and the Christmas stuff finally got put away.  I always wished for a cute little family to have dinners and special valentine traditions with.  It is just boy crush and I and he isn't into that kind of thing too much.  Maybe this year I will make it extra special - planning gear has kicked in :)

Welcome to the Monday Montage Blog Hop.  I hope you stick around and find a project that inspires you or at least makes you smile.

I have been wanting to give the slimline style cards a go.  That is a lot of card real-estate to cover and can be intimidating. I chose to use the Darling Donkey Set from Sale a Bration.  I couldn't choose just one image, so this format allowed me to use them all.

There are so many uses for these stubborn but darling creatures featured in the stamp.  I've ridden a donkey before, his name was Cabbot.  He definitely had his stubborn streak and wasn't afraid to share it with you.  Hahaha  The kicking donkey in the set is more his style.

This is one of those cards, where I used "all the things", but why not if you have them.

Stamps - Darling Donkey, Punch Party, So Sentimental

Ink - Black, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Balmy Blue, Flirty Flamingo, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray

Paper - Thick Cardstock, Berry Delightful DSP, Basic White, Real Red, Flirty Flamingo

Accessories - Layers Squares dies, Stitched Shapes dies, Stitched So Sweetly dies, Stitched Be Mine dies, Resin Hearts, Banners Pick a Punch, Blending Brushes, Blending Pens, Wink of Stella, Snail Mail Twine

 

Here is the inside.....I attempted to make it look like the donkey was kicking the hearts.  Just think about all the things this stubborn little donkey could be kicking your way!!!

I continue to use my word Prevail as I encounter the challenges that come my way.  I rely a lot on prayers and hope.  It is easy to let social media and news channels take away my peace of mind.  I shake my head a lot and try to refocus on things that I can change and things that make me happy. 

My headlines for the last week.

1.  Color Street nail strips turn a blah manicure into an Amazing manicure

2.  Fresh Air clears the mind and provides clarity

3.  Card Making/Crafting provides creative outlet for stress

4.  Student of Artisan bread making uses a Biga to broaden bread making skills

5.  Boy Crush makes huge strides in the therapy pool

6.  Flat Tire repaired for free - 

7.  Sometimes Holidays from work are great excuses to have "do nothing" days

Thanks for hanging out with the Monday Montage group - Your next stop is 

Elizabeth 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.

Monday Montagers

1.  Amy O'Neil 
2.  Breelin Renwick
3.  Cathy Casey
4.  Charlet Mallet  
5.  Cheryl Curtis - This is ME!
6.  Dani Dziama   - Not participating
7.  Elizabeth Price
8.  Julie Warnick 
9.  Melissa Stout
10.  Wendy Weixler

Monday Montage #181

Ten days into January and my Christmas decorations are sitting in a pile and have not yet been put away.  I had plans to do it on Saturday, but the previous week had been so chaotic nothing productive got done.  I did sneak away to spend some time with my BFF to purchase a couple of crafty items and get a yummy snack that was totally not good for us.  It made for a fun time.  Are your decorations put away from the holidays???

Welcome to the Monday Montage Blog Hop - These are such talented crafters I hope you find something that inspires you on every page.

The card I made jumps to the holiday of Valentines.  Although I feel that the day feels full of forced\obligatory declarations of love, it is still nice to be appreciated and recognized.

I used the "you" die and the "love" die from Well Written.  I cut the LO from the love and combined it to make the you've.  The stolen letters were made by inking the blending brushes to blend the colors, then the letter dies were placed on the inked paper and cut.  The "my heart" is part of a sentiment from Lots of Heart, but I masked the rest of it so I could get the words that I needed to complete the saying.

And don't you love that little kangaroo????

Stamps - Kangaroo and Company, Lots of Heart

Ink - Real Read, Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink, Black

Paper - Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black

Accessories - Kangaroo dies, Treasures Tags Pick a Punch, Curvy Dies, Well Written Dies, Playful Alphabet, Tasteful Textile EF, Resin Hearts

My mantra word Prevail and making my own headlines each day is really helping me keep perspective.  Some of my headlines from last week...

1. Boy Crush makes wife best breakfast hash ever
2. New exercise clothes purchased to encourage activity
3. BFF's enjoy pretzel mini dogs and a McDreamy at the park while watching dogs
4. The teachings of  Christ bring peace to a troubled heart
5. Oliver, the Bulldog fully recovers from being sick
6. TOSH Physical Therapists are the BEST

I hope you are creating your own headlines that bring you happiness.

Thanks for hanging out 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.

1.  Amy O'Neil 
2.  Breelin Renwick
3.  Cathy Casey
4.  Charlet Mallet  
5.  Cheryl Curtis - This is ME!
6.  Dani Dziama   
7.  Elizabeth Price
8.  Julie Warnick 
9.  Melissa Stout
10.  Wendy Weixler

We Create Crisp Creases

Happy New Year Everyone.  This year I am choosing to create my own headlines each day this coming year instead of letting the media dictate the focus of my day.  I have also chosen a word for the year kind of like my mantra.  I want to see the Good and be the Good.

 PREVAIL

My project for today is a cute little box.  Whenever I hear crisp creases  I go to packaging.  I love to get and give cute little packaging with my  gifts. I know most of the time, even though you spend time to make it special, the box or tag gets tossed.  But I choose to believe that the recipient remembers how they felt when the received the package (at least I do)

Digging into the annual catalog I pulled out my petals and parcel box.  The box goes together quite simply and easily.  It creates two sizes.   Lots of Youtube how to videos  - check them out!

I made a belly band out of one of the decorative elements included with the dies and pasted a tag to hide the join.  These are great to leave on someone's car, desk, pillow, porch, table favor etc. 

Stamps - Petals and Parcels

Paper - Basic Black, Whisper White, Sale -a- Bration Flower and Field DSP

Ink - Black

Accessories - Perfect Parcel Dies

Another goal I have this year is to be on time with my birthday cards, instead of always getting them to the recipient late (embarrassing) and to get Christmas cards and tags done ahead of schedule.  Are you always on schedule???  What are your crafting goals?

Thanks for stopping by and hanging with the We Create Group.  Kimberly is next on your journey.  Check out what bundle she used to create with.  

We Create Blog Hop JANUARY 2021 Blog Roll

Kimberley Morris 

Jeanna Kay

Tricia Butts

Libby Fens

Tanya Harvey

Cheryl Curtis - This is Me