Monday Montage - 241

Why is it that the weeks that contain a holiday seem to be sooo much longer than a full 5 day work week?

We celebrated July 24th in Utah with some rest and relaxation.  I guess you just have to make up the work because the rest of the world didn't get a day off.

You have found the Monday Montage Crew - You are so Lucky!.  These paper crafters have got some serious talent you wont want to miss.

Inspired by a fellow demonstrator Robyn Ryan - I brought out an oldy but goody - Lady Bug Builder punch and paired it with the new Paper Florist Dies.  I decided my little lady bug needed some sparkle to match the center of the flower.  I added dots to the wings and layered the flower and ladybug on some embossed vellum.  This turned out to be one of those projects that I pulled all my dies out and combined for a cute little card.

Paper - Glorious Gingham, Soft Shimmer paper combo pack, Lemon Lime Twist, White

Accessories - Lady Bug Builder Punch, Paper Florist, Scalloped Contours Dies, Wanted to Say Dies, Ribbon Duo Combo Pack, Classic Matte Dots, Online exclusive Basic EF

Click the next button to see what projects Dani has for you!

Blog Roll

1. Breelin Renwick

2. Cathy Casey

3. Charlet Mallett 

4. Cheryl Curtis – You Are Here!

5. Dani Dziama

6. Elizabeth Price

7. Emily Miller Kimmey  

8. Julie Warnick  - Not Participating

9. Wendy Weixler

Monday Montage 240 - Darling Details

Seems like we go from one extreme to the other.  HOT!  I am so grateful for an air conditioner that keeps my home cool and comfortable.  When I get too hot, I get a little grumpy...ok a lot!  The good thing that the sun and heat bring is vegetables in the garden.  We have been enjoying fresh corn and tomatoes from the local produce stand.  I love it!  

The Monday Montage gals are at it again for another hop.  Hang with us to see some inspiring crating.

The first time I saw this set in the catalog it brought back major memories of a stamps set Stampin' Up had in their catalog.. It had the bold lines and it was a floral.  I thought to myself....not again.  However when I saw the sample in the back of the catalog with the ribbon woven through the border die, I knew I had to give it a try.

I did case the sample and changed the color scheme.  I had a major love affair with ballet blue, certainly celery, and barely banana.  I have attempted to recreate that scheme with new colors....

Stamps - Darling Details

Ink - Azure Sky, Balmy Blue, Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, White

Paper - White, Granny Apple Green, Azure Sky

Accessories - Darling Detail Dies, Blending Brush, Ribbon Duo - lemon lime twist, white embossing powder

Click the next button to see what Dani has created!

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 Miller Kimmey  

8. Julie Warnick  - Not Participating

9. Wendy Weixler

 

Monday Montage 239 - Petal Patterns with Paper Florist

Happy July.  Summer is in full swing. We get to celebrate the 4th of July - one of my favorite holidays.  My brother gets married this month in San Diego - It will be a quick trip, but worth it! Hopefully there will be some garden fresh produce to be had as well this month.  I just have to savor each day, because is just seems to go by so fast.

You have made your way to the Monday Montage Blog Hop.  Stick around through the whole hop, you won't want to miss these projects!

When I saw the Petal Patterns cutting plates in the catalog, I knew that they would be added to my collection.  Isn't this a fun background... and just think of all the possibilities and color combos.  I love daisies and flowers, which led to my next purchase of the paper florist. Once again so many possibilities with the different petals, flower shapes and leaves.

Stamps - Pansy Patch

Paper- Daffodil Delight, White Garden Green

Ink - Garden Green

Accessories - Petal Pattern Dies, Paper Florist Dies, Basic Border Dies, Twisted Rope EF, Natural Wavy Trim

Don't stop the blog hop now - head on the the next stop - Dani @Dani's Thoughful Corner - you won't want to miss it!

Blog Roll

1. Breelin Renwick

2. Cathy Casey

3. Charlet Mallett 

4. Cheryl Curtis – You Are Here!

5. Dani Dziama

6. Elizabeth Price

7. Emily Miller Kimmey  

8. Julie Warnick  

9. Wendy Weixler

We Create Christmas - Aspen Tree

Now is the time to start planning on what you will need to create the most amazing Christmas cards this year.  For me July is a stretch to start thinking about Christmas.  I am just really starting to enjoy summer and all the things summer offers.

You have arrived at the We Create Blog Hop - There are only a few of us so stick around and enjoy the creation ideas for Christmas this month.  

I love the feeling the aspen tree dies give and with the effect of snow in the background it is a perfect winter day.  The mittens with the snowflakes are perfect for warming hands and looking so fun on the front of the card.  I used the little iridescent diamonds form the rainbow colored Thank you card kit we have available.

Stamps - Perched in a Tree, Celebrate with Tags

Ink - Blueberry Bushel, White

Paper - White, Blueberry Bushel

Accessories - Aspen Tree Dies, tailored tag dies, In color Ribbon, In color twine, Thank you card kit embellishments

Click on the next link for Tricia's wonderful creations.

We Create Blog Hop July 2023 Blog Roll
Kimberley Morris 
Cheryl Curtis - you are here!
Tricia Butts
Tanya Harvey