Sunday, February 21, 2021

Monday Montage 184





I think "Winter" has been hibernating until this last month and decided to dump 3 months worth of precipitation and cold all in the month of February.  Crazy enough, we still don't have enough snow pack in our mountains.  I know winter isn't over, but I know once March hits Spring is on its way.  The Forsythia comes out, the crocus and daffodils start poking their little heads out of the ground and the temperature warms up.

I opted for  a Cherry Blossom stamp being that I have spring on the brain - I attempted the white embossing and the inside of the flowers are very sparkly with wink of stella, but I just didn't get the pop I was looking for so.....

I attempted it in black.  I like both of them, but the black is definitely more striking.  They always look better in person.

Stamps - Forever Blossoms, Happy Thoughts
Ink - Versamark
Paper - Basic White, Seaside Spray, Rococo Rose, Petal Pink, Soft Seafoam
Accessories - Black and white embossing powder, Gold pearls, White pearls, Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack, Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack

Headlines for the Week
Boy Crush Drives himself to Physical Therapy
Finished First Lap Quilt Top
Snow Snow Snow
Friend brings Alex and Ani Bracelet back from Disney World
Made Artisan Loaf with add ins for the first time - Olives and onions.
Washing Machine Dies after a 20 year run

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.



To Elizabeth
To Charlet
Monday Montager's
  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  - Not Participating
  9.  Melissa Stout
  10.  Wendy Weixler


Sunday, February 7, 2021

Monday Montage 183


Welcome to the Monday Montage Blog Hop !!



Feeling slightly jealous! I have friends that have been to Walt Disney World, San Diego, Las Vegas, and  Maui and here I sit at my computer just dreaming of any of those destinations.  Its all about timing.  When my boy crush gets well enough, we can definitely go places.

My card features the Perennial Petals set from the Jan-Jun 2021 Mini Catalog.  It is such a fun whimsical set.  The only thing I wish is that the Happy word in the stamp set had a matching die.  It's not hard to cut out, but would be better with a die.


Stamps - Pretty Perennials, Hardwood Background
Ink - Flirty Flamingo, Blushing Bride, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Black, Cinnamon Cider, Blackberry Bliss
Paper - Whisper White, Basic Black
Accessories - Many Messages Dies, Perennial petals dies

Headlines for the week,
  • Car blares Delibes Lakme at Stoplight, brings joy to others  (so beautiful.  If you haven't heard it go listen to it)
  • Made Hoagie Rolls from scratch for the first time successfully
  • Employee gets rave reviews on Year end work review
  • If you judge people, you have no time to love them - Mother Teresa
  • Project made last week makes a SPLASH
  • Autofiction - is really just fiction. 
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 Montager's
  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  - Not Participating
  9.  Melissa Stout
  10.  Wendy Weixler


Monday, February 1, 2021

We Create - Whateves

January has flown by with lots of hours logged for work, not enough exercise, not enough snow for Utah, and an extreme need for a vacation.  What has yours looked like?



I created this card with my cousin in mind.  His son was taken from this life from early onset Alzheimer's.  One thing you learn at some point is that Life is Not Fair.    I love the colors and how this card turned out.  Going back to the Forever Greenery DSP,  the colors together are just beautiful. The butterflies were inked and blended with sponge daubers and  touched up with wink of stella to give them a little shimmer.  The sentiment fit perfectly from the Sale A Bration set.


Stamps - Butterfly Gala, Heal Your Heart
Ink - Pretty Peacock, Pool Party, Soft Sea Foam
Paper - Basic White, Pretty Peacock,  Forever Greenery DSP
Accessories - Pretty Peacock Reversible Ribbon, Butterfly Duet Punch, sponge daubers, Holiday Rhinestone Jewels, Wink of Stella, Layering Oval dies

I broke a fingernail, it is so short - below the quick.  It hurts. (insert pouty face)  Don't you hate when that happens?  I have wrapped it in some first aid tape to keep the nail that is left from catching on things.  

Headlines for the week
The Light things Surpass the Dark Things
Sleeping in is good for the soul
Tried New Recipe - Almond Raspberry tarts 
Birthdays are fun to celebrate - even when they are not their own
I love my DOG!
Boy Crush is able to walk the dog
Doing Things for Others make my heart happy

Thanks for stopping by and hanging with the We Create Group.  Jeanna is next on your journey.  Check out what creation she has in store for you.