Monday Montage 188

I can't believe we are here again...Welcome to the Monday Montage blog hop.  Make sure you don't miss a blog by clicking the NEXT button at the end of this post.

Just last weekend I was hanging out with my BFF's in Walla Walla WA.  Loving the spring weather, stamping, relaxing, eating, shopping, playing with the cutest chiweenies and aussies.  Oh how I wished we were closer.  The stamping world has really brought true friendships to me that I would never have other wise found.

On that note - I had to use/borrow the cute little puffin stamp set that is available on May 4th.  It is adorbs!

The cute little tag is also new and you will want to get your hands on that for sure.  The scalloped circle edges were inked using the blender brushes.

Stamps - Party Puffins

Ink - Black, Versamark, Bermuda Bay, pale papaya, granny apple green, so saffron

Paper - Basic White, Cool Caribbean, Real Red, Party Pattern DSP

Accessories - Tailor Made Tags, Layering Circles, Brick & Mortar EF, White Twine, Artistry Blooms sequins, Blendabilities, White embossing powder Blending brushes.

Headlines...Its been a few days 

• Car Trips with BFF and all the snacks
• Starting a little houseplant garden in my bedroom/office - Thanks Bree
• Vans - The "come and get me" shoe for boys - girls can't resist them
• Homemade ice cream is the best
• Sourdough bread skills are improving
• Stamping with friends - try it...you'll love it!
• once again - Funerals and Weddings are sometimes the best way to catch up with family
• Tried Culvers for the first time - won't be my last
• Attempted a soda bottle/candy bouquet - it was a success - pictures coming
• New Exercise program implemented - I can do this!
• Klickers Strawberries - Oh My Goodness  Their ice cream too!

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 Montage 

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

Happy Spring and welcome to the Monday Montage blog hop.  Make sure you don't miss a blog by clicking the NEXT button at the end of this post.

I don't know about your neck of the woods, but the trees are just popping with blossoms and new leaves.  My allergies hate it, but I love to see the vibrant colors and the sure promise that spring and warmer weather was on his way.  Nature has gifted us some of the prettiest scenes as the snow clears away.

I was able to preorder some of the new Stampin' Up product from the next catalog. I always seem to be drawn to beautiful trees and tree settings. Oh the possibilities with this set of dies.  There are so many fun new things in the catalog - I have a small sampling included on this card.

I love the DSP in the catalog.  The beauty of the earth has great backgrounds.  The blue sky background looks water colored - so bright and eye catching.  The pansy paper lent itself to bright blossoms.  It is kind of hard to see, but the tree blossoms layer so there is depth to the blossoms, plus some of the petals lift.  Just think of all the seasons and what can be done with these trees!

    Stamps - Etched in Nature (Sentiment)

Ink - Black

Paper - Soft Suede, Beauty of the Earth DSP, Pansy Petals DSP

Accessories - Taylor Made Tags, Inspiring Canopy Dies, Linen thread

My headlines for the week

• Fun Book Group Discussion - Girl Woman Other - (didn't turn out to be a favorite)
• General Conference - Filled my spiritual well to over flowing.  I know HE Lives!
• We are both fully vaccinated! Wahoo!
• Boy Crush plans a date - Five Guys and a Drive up the canyon - ended at Hatch's for ice cream
• Yay for Xyzal - helps a girl be able to breathe during allergy season
• New Crafting Supplies - always a reason to hang with my BFF
• Family Funeral - sometimes the best way to connect with the ones still living.

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 Montage Hoppers

1.  Amy O'Neil - Not participating
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

We Create - The Animal Kingdom

Bone Jour and welcome to the We Create - The animal kingdom blog hop.  Make sure you don't miss a blog by clicking the NEXT button at the end of this post.

Stampin Up has so many great stamp sets that represent the animal kingdom.  I wanted to use one that showcased an animal very near and dear to my heart...The Dog.

I currently own an Old English/French Bulldog and he is the light and pizzazz of my homebound life.  This little dachshund and his little beret couldn't be cuter  I decided to keep the layout simple.  The bones are inked and stamped second generation  - so they wouldn't be so bold in the background.

I know his little bowl is actually a cone of shame, but he needed a little bowl, so I stamps a few of the little feet on it.  It works :)  Or maybe you can imagine he just got his cone removed and he is feeling fabulous!  So many great elements in this stamp set - get it while you can!

• Stamps - Hot Dog
• Ink - Black, Sahara Sand
• Paper - Granny Smith Green, Basic white
• Accessories - Stitched with Whimsy dies, Braided linen trim, clear embossing powder, Treasured Tags pick a punch, Cinnamon Cider and Granny Smith Green marker

Headlines for the week.

• Received second vaccination shot - hoping for a lovely Easter Weekend
• Calendar Painting Party with Friends
• Pedicure happened - feet are ready for sandals
• Trip booked to visit my brother in May 
• Made sourdough bread - it did rise and tastes amazing
• Boy Crush planned a date! Wings and March Madness

Thanks for hanging around the We Create group.  Hop on over to Tricia's page to see what amazing projects she has come up with..

We Create Blog Hop APRIL 2021 Blog Roll
Kimberley Morris 
Tanya Harvey
Libby Fens
Cheryl CurtisYOU ARE HERE!
Tricia Butts
Jeanna Kay