Monday Montage 259 - Country Birdhouse

My mom has this cute little ornamental birdhouse that she hung from the roof edge off the deck of the house.  These cute little wrens decided to make a home out of it.  It is so fun to get a peak inside during the spring and see those cute little babies.

The Country Birdhouse is a sneak peak stamp set and dies from the new catalog.  I wasn't overly interested until my friend Bree created such a cute card with this bundle go check it out!  I then had to have it.  It is also inspiration for my card today.

I wanted to create an effect of a birdhouse hanging from a tree full of foliage using drizzling droplets stamp and quickly found out it sort of swallowed my image.  I couldn't quickly come up with a quick alternative that I liked, so I stuck with it.

I stamped a mirror image of my little bird using a window sheet, so that I could put a cute little female (my brother calls them drab little birds because they are always brown) and the brightly colored male on the outside with the flowers. 

The lazuli bunting is colored in azure afternoon, boho blue, crumb cake, peach pie and pumpkin pie,  The flowers are real red, flirty flamingo, calypso coral and bubble bath.

I love seeing all the things spring brings to life!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to Click next to see what Dani has created

Monday Montage 258 - Cutest Cows

I spent the weekend watching/listening to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints General Conference.  It is scheduled twice a year and there is not quite 10 hours of music and spiritual messages that fill my cup and make me want to be a better person.  A weekend of Joy and rest.  And maybe some really good food.

You have reached one of the many stops on the Monday Montage Blog Hop.  Stick with us and be inspired!

I decided to play with this new, really cute cow stamp set and bundle, not surprisingly called Cutest Cow.  Somehow this little cow found some tasty flowers to much on.

Stamps - Cutest Cows

Ink - Black, Many Marvelous Markers

Paper - White, Pecan Pie, Glorious Gingham DSP

Accessories - Cutest Cow Punch, Garden Meadow Dies, Ribbon Duo Combo Pack (Lemon Lime) Thoughtful Expression Dies, Brass Butterflies.

Your next stop will be Elizabeth at Seeing Ink Spots  You will not want to miss out on what she has to show you!

Paper Crafting is Good for my heart - Give it a try!

Stamping With Friends - Layering Leaves

We have snow today here in Salt Lake City.  A perfect day to stay inside and craft, bake bread, and enjoy some time refilling my cup through the messages given through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints General Conference.  

You have found the Stamping With Friends Blog Hop - where we get to choose how we share our creativity this round. 

Inspired by @sherigilson  I had to recreate her card!  I love the Stampin UP little butterfly cut outs that can be used easily and adapted to be a perfect accent to any card.  I blended calypso coral ink on top of the butterfly.  It is layered with a cutout piece of vellum and then a base of calypso coral.  I think the dimension on the butterfly creates movement in the butterfly.  I cut out the center and covered it in versamark and gold embossing powder to accent the body.                                                                                                                                The leaves were punched and speckled with coral marker ink to give them a little bit of interest and contrast with the basic white tag.

Stamps - Layering Leaves

Ink - Calypso Coral

Paper - Basic White, Calypso Coral, Vellum

Accessories - Paper Butterfly Accents, Gold Embossing Powder, gold adhesive back dots, stylish shapes dies, Fun Patterns EF

Your next stop - Be sure to check them all out!

Paper Crafting is Good for my heart - Give it a try!

We Create Blog Hop - Sending Smiles

One thing I feel pretty confidently about is that all the rain and snow we have been getting the last month will help restock our water reserves for summer and bring about all the greenery and flowers for summer.  Oh don't forget, plenty of mosquitos.

You have found the We create bloghop.  I hope you are inspired by something you see as you make it through the hop.

The theme is April Showers and we are getting plenty of those, but I also am seeing all kinds of spring flowers blooming, so I chose to focus on the flower part

The Sending Smiles stamps and dies will no longer be available for purchase.  The set is a great versatile set for all occasions. I am so glad I have it and will continue to use it long past its availability.

Stamps - Sending Smiles

Ink - Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Garden Green

Paper - Basic white, Soft Seafoam

Accessories - Sending Smiles dies, Thoughtful Expressions Dies, Natural Wavy Trim. adhesive backed dragonflies and birds

Your next stop is Heather at Little Blue House Paper Craft Desdigns

Paper Crafting is Good for my heart - Give it a try!

We Create Blog Hop APRIL 2024 Blog Roll
Kimberley Morris 
Tricia Butts
Cheryl Curtis - This is ME!
Heather Guerrero
Lisa Cunningham

Monday Montage 257 - Spotlight On Nature

 "There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature - the assurance that dawn come after night, and spring after winter." - Rachel Carson

And right on schedule, we are having Utah Spring at its best. I always get so excited when I see the forsythia start to bloom and the blossoms on the apricot trees pop open. One day its 70 degrees F and then the next we have snow on the ground.  

Welcome to the Monday Montage Blog Hop.  These amazing gals always share amazing projects.  Stick around and see them all!

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Today I am showcasing some retiring product and some new you will want to get your hands on.  Decided to go with a monochromatic scheme of pretty blues. Calming and feminine.

I colored the back of the embossed image of the butterfly with markers. I love how the blue pops out in contrast with the white.

Stamps - Spotlight on Nature, Layering Leaves

Ink - Night of Navy, Marvelous Markers - Boho Blue and Night of Navy

Paper - Countryside DSP, Basic White, Night of Nave and Vellum

Accessories - white embossing powder, festive pearls, Thoughtful Expressions Dies, Scalloped Contour dies, white bakers twine

Next is Dani - see what amazing creation she has to share with you!

Paper Crafting is Good for my heart - Give it a try!

Stamping With Friends - Queen Bee

I may have stretched the requirements for the blog hop today....The color combo is all tied up in the colors on the butterfly and greenery.  Alas, this is what I have put together.

Welcome to the Stampin With Friends Blog Hop.  Continue through the hop once you finished here for some amazing inspiration.

The requirements of the color combo were...

I got so tied up in the creation process, I may have forgotten the focus colors.  OOPS!  I have used Pumpkin pie, Daffodil Delight and Granny Green in the butterfly and greenery.  Such a fun bright color combo!

Stamps - Queen Bee and Charming Sentiments

Ink - Black and Marvelous Markers

Paper - Petal Pink, Petal Pink DSP, Granny Green Basic White

Accessories -  White Twine, Bough punch, Thoughtful Expressions dies, Ombre matte decorative dots, 3D splatters EF

Click on the Next button to check out new creations

Simply Zinnia - Monday Montage

Life seems to keep throwing punches at me and I am not dodging the hits very well.  Sometimes I wonder why I keep getting up.  What I do know is that my Savior, my boy crush and my friends are such a great support and comfort to me.  I did celebrate a 27 year anniversary to my boy crush this week.  I am so lucky!

Its time for another Monday Montage Blog Hop!  You won't want to miss the amazing talent we have in this group.

Have you seen the Simply Zinnia Suite - Its an Online Exclusive set and is so popular - Put it on your wish list. The bright colors in the DSP and fun embellishments, stamps and die cuts make it a must have.

I saw this background done on social media and decided to give it a try.  I took a couple strips of white cardstock scrap and masked off three spots on the back ground of the card.  Used the blending brushes to color the card.  I ran it through the embossing machine with a fun new folder that is also an online exclusive.  The rest is all done with the magic of the Simply Zinnia bundle.

I blended ink on the petals and leaves to create some depth to the petals and leaves.

Stamps - Simply Zinnia

Ink - Lost Lagoon, Fresh Freesia, Pretty Peacock, Blackberry Bliss.

Paper - Black Berry Bliss, Fresh Freesia, Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock. Lemon Lolly, Parakeet Party

Accessories - Simply Zinnia Dies, Fun Patterns EF, White embossing powder, white twine, purple fine shimmer gems, Wink of Stella.

Stick with the hop and see what Dani has in store.

Bree Renwick - Craft-somnia Momma

Cathy Casey - Sugar Shack Designs
Charlet Mallet - Painted Orange 

Cheryl Curtis - Pomp and Sustenance -This is Me!

Dani Dziama - Dani's Thoughtful Corner

Elizabeth Price - Seeinginkspots

Emily Kimmey - EMK Creations 

Julie Warnick - Creating on the Run  

Wendy Weixler - Wickedly Wonderful Creations -

Stamping With Friends - Thoughtful Expressions

It is a blustery wet day here in Utah.  I am all bundled up in my favorite sweatshirt and sweatpants.  The day couldn't be more perfect for an excuse to stay home to stamp and create wonderful projects.  I will probably throw in a nap and maybe bake a treat to go with some soup and home made bread for dinner.  

Welcome to the Stampin' With Friends Blog Hop - with a little twist of Tic Tac Toe

My version is the first column:

• Thankyou, -Pansy Patch
• Embossing (heat) - Black
• DSP - Poetic Expressions

I haven't had a chance to use my Thoughtful Expressions Stamp set.  I was lured in with the coordinating dies and had to have the set.  Hummingbirds and flowers are always appreciated and pair well with the Thank you sentiment from Pansy Patch

Stamps - Thoughtful Expressions, Pansy Patch

Ink - Markers and Blends, 

Paper - Boho Blue, Poetic Expressions DSP, White

Accessories - Thoughtful Expressions Dies, Misty Moonlight Ribbon, Purple fine shimmer gems, black embossing powder

Click the next person to see how they played Tic Tac Toe!

We Create - Garden Meadow - March to a Different Beat

I love everything about March.  All the signs that spring is coming, and a little bit of Jack Frost mixed in to remind us that Winter is not over.  My wedding anniversary is this month. St Patricks is the perfect reason to wear green, have corned beef dinner, and Irish cream dessert to celebrate a holiday that means absolutely nothing to me.  LOL

Welcome to the We Create blog Hop where we are Marching to the beat of our own drum.  I don't have any drum stamps, but I do know how to celebrate March.  My pot of gold if full of flowers and includes friendship!  Can't get more golden or sought after.

I wanted to create a Spring/I'm so lucky card.  I combined elements from a few of my favorite die and stamp sets, Why use one when you can use more.

Stamps - Playing in the Rain, Garden Meadow

Ink - Markers and Blends

Paper - Granny Apple Green, Balmy Blue, Soft Seafoam, Lemon Lolly, Calypso Coral, Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, White

Accessories - Garden Meadow Dies, Playing in the Rain Dies, Bright Skies Dies

Your next stop is Heather  stay with us to be inspired to March to the beat of your own drum!

We Create Blog Hop MARCH 2024 Blog Roll

Kimberley Morris 

Tricia Butts

Lisa Cunningham

Cheryl Curtis - YOU ARE HERE!

Heather Guerrero

Rae Jean Communal

Bright Skies - Monday Montage 255

February is the month I label "Recovery"  It's my chance to catch up with everything that got dropped in January because of work being so busy.  I started taking Pilates classes and trying to schedule them early in the morning to attempt to change my horrible "staying up too late" "solving all the worlds problems after midnight" habit.  I want to love the process - I'm not there yet. My super bowl team didn't win - I am not a swifty - I don't get it.  This month is also the month I celebrate my Boy Crush's birthday.  After February comes spring!  All things looking up.

It is time for another Montage Montage Blog Hop  - make sure you make it to all the stops - it will be worth it!

As this card came together with the really cute new stamp set Bright Skies with those really cute cloud patterns and die cuts, I couldn't help but use one of my all time favorite stamp sets - Playing in the Rain.   They are meant to go together.  Those cute little animals with the rain and flowers coordinates beautifully with each other.

I love all the extras that come with the coordinating die set.  There isn't a question you have to get the3 bundle.  Its a perfect way to create a scene with such fun images and details.

Stamps - Bright Skies, Playing in the Rain, Layering Leaves

Ink - Azure Afternoon, Black, Sweet Sorbet, Bubble Bath, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lolly, Stampin' Blends

Paper - Granny Apple Green, Basic White, Velumn

Accessories - Bright Skies Dies, Playing in the Rain, White embossing powder, rainbow adhesive

backed dots, wink of stella

Don't miss Dani and her fantabulous projects! 

Bree Renwick - Craft-somnia Momma

Cathy Casey - Sugar Shack Designs
Charlet Mallet - Painted Orange 

Cheryl Curtis - Pomp and Sustenance -This is Me!

Dani Dziama - Dani's Thoughtful Corner

Elizabeth Price - Seeinginkspots

Emily Kimmey - EMK Creations - NOT PARTICIPATING THIS WEEK

Julie Warnick - Creating on the Run  

Wendy Weixler - Wickedly Wonderful Creations - NOT PARTICIPATING THIS WEEK

Share a Milkshake - MM254

Phew - We made it through January and my sanity is mostly in check.  It is crazy how being so busy and working from home can make me stir crazy.  I tried a Pilates class for the first time this month. It was fun and hope to try again soon.

Welcome to Monday Montage Blog Hop I am so lucky to be included with such remarkable stamping talent. Stay with the hop - its worth it!

I decided to revisit the main Stampin UP Catalog and play with the milkshake set.  It won't be long until there is a new one and this is a must have set.  Plus, you can also take advantage of Sale A Bration.  

I needed a couple of birthday cards and knew this would make a fun card.  One I could easily slip in a gift card to a favorite ice cream place.  I image the one included on this card might be an orange dream bar shake, vanilla and a bright orange flavor.  Or maybe an Fanta Orange Float.  Mmmm that sounds good too! 

The dies that accompany the stamp set are perfect with the extras to make the card perfect cause you might need a spoon with that extra thick shake.

Stamps - Share a Milkshake, Biggest Wish

Ink - Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, Night of Navy, Sweet Sorbet, Black

Paper - White, Delightfully Eclectic DSP, Silver Foil Cardstock

Accessories - Share a Milk Shake Dies, Basic 3-D embossing folder, Blooming Pearls

Don't miss out on the rest of the project's.  Click next to find Dani's creations

Bree Renwick - Craft-somnia Momma

Cathy Casey - Sugar Shack Designs
Charlet Mallet - Painted Orange 

Cheryl Curtis - Pomp and Sustenance -This is Me!

Dani Dziama - Dani's Thoughtful Corner

Elizabeth Price - Seeinginkspots

Emily Kimmey - EMK Creations 

Julie Warnick - Creating on the Run  

Wendy Weixler - Wickedly Wonderful Creations - NOT PARTICIPATING THIS WEEK

Simply Sparkling - Monday Montage 253

I really can't complain too much about January.  We have had a couple of proper snow storms, some freezing East winds, and some rain to clear out the air of pollution.  We have a little over a week to go and then I just really start looking for signs of spring.

Welcome to out Monday Montage Blog hop.  I am so lucky to be included with such remarkable stamping talent. Stay with the hop - its worth it!

When I pulled out the Simply Sparkling stamp set to play with, all I could think about is that old Shasta commercial....  Go ahead and google it - you will be singing it for the day.

Don’t gimme that so-so soda
The same old cola
I wanna rock ‘n’ rolla.
I wanna pop (pop, pop)
I wanna Shasta.
I wanna taste pizzazz

All the great taste Shasta has.
I wanna pop (pop, pop)
I wanna Shasta (Shasta).
I wanna thrill
I wanna wow
Taste it all
I want it now.
I wanna pop (pop, pop)
I wanna Shasta.

Lately I have been enjoying Mountain Dew Spark - a tart raspberry lemonade.  I thought I would do a lineup of citrus flavors with a Slightly Sour warning.  I wasn't until I showed the card to my boy crush that he thought I was referring to the Friend as sour.  LOL  Not my intention, but kind of funny.

I added some wink of Stella to the soda pop can to make it sparkle...

I stamped off both the pumpkin pie and Parakeet to they colors were a little understated on the cans.  We certainly carry some bright colors. I took advantage of that and blended our ink to create the dotted background.  Think Bubbles!

Stamps - Simply Sparkling

Ink - Flirty Flamingo, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Black, Stampin UP Blends

Paper - White

Accessories - Simply Sparkling Dies, Thoughtful Expressions dies, Dots and Spots Die, ribbon duo metallic woven ribbon, bakers twine, sticky adhesive dots

Don't miss out on the rest of the project's.  Click next to find Dani's creations

Bree Renwick - Craft-somnia Momma

Cathy Casey - Sugar Shack Designs
Charlet Mallet - Painted Orange - NOT PARTICIPATING THIS WEEK

Cheryl Curtis - Pomp and Sustenance -This is Me!

Dani Dziama - Dani's Thoughtful Corner

Elizabeth Price - Seeinginkspots

Emily Kimmey - EMK Creations 

Julie Warnick - Creating on the Run  

Wendy Weixler - Wickedly Wonderful Creations 

Monday Montage 252 - Fluffiest Friends

What a crazy Winter season this has been.  The ski resorts are finally getting the beautiful powdery snow and Oliver the bulldog is having issues finding good potty spots because there is so much.  I love looking at the snow covered trees, but don't like walking or driving in it.

You have found the talented Montage Montage group.  Stick with the hop and you will see some amazing projects.  Hopefully they will inspire you.

This little kitty from Furriest of Friends which you can find in the online exclusives is just adorable holding the little flower pot among the little garden of flowers.  Purely enjoying itself.

I speckled the background with marker splatter to provide some interest instead of a plain background.

Stamps - Fluffiest Friends, Inspired Thoughts

Ink - Black, Markers and Blends

Paper - Granny Apple Green, Lost Lagoon, Gorgeous Grape, White, vellum

Accessories - Furriest of Friends Dies, Purple fine shimmer Blends

My mom's little dog crossed the rainbow bridge last night.  She had a little heart murmur and her little body just decided it was done.  We called her our little Sadie Lady. She was precious, loving and full of sass and pizzaz! She knew how to get treats anytime she wanted and loved a good snuggle under a blanket.  We are going to miss her.   Its crazy how attached we get to those little furry babies.

For more amazing project click next and check out the next stop to see Dani's projects!

Bree Renwick - Craft-somnia Momma

Cathy Casey - Sugar Shack Designs - NOT PARTICIPATING THIS WEEK
Charlet Mallet - Painted Orange

Cheryl Curtis - Pomp and Sustenance -This is Me!

Dani Dziama - Dani's Thoughtful Corner

Elizabeth Price - Seeinginkspots

Emily Kimmey - EMK Creations 

Julie Warnick - Creating on the Run  

Wendy Weixler - Wickedly Wonderful Creations