Monday Montage 214 - Rugged Icon Dies

Welcome to another Blog Tour with the Monday Montage Crew!  Make sure you make it all the way through by hitting the Next button - you won't want to miss a thing!!!

Masculine cards can be a bit of a challenge for me.  I always consult my "Crush" about my projects and ask for his opinion.  When it comes to making cards for the XY gene he always reminds me "no froo froo".  Stampin' UP has come out with an amazing set of dies that are kind of hidden in the catalog.  When I found them I was smitten.  Partly because I love being in the out of doors outdoors and fishing with my crush.  Tie in a beard and a guitar...I'm just sayin.....

 I knew I wanted to make a card with a fly rod and mountain scene.  I think in hind sight I would have switched my blues.  Balmy in the sky and pacific for the stream.  I really like how the card turned out.  I frayed the ends of the soft suede ribbon and the sentiment was an easy pick from the great DSP set He's the Man.  I know I will be using the paper and included die cuts again.  The fish is lightly shaded with poppy parade and wink of stella to give it a rainbow trout effect.

Stamps - None

Ink - Poppy Parade

Paper - Evening Evergreen, Pacific Point, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso. Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, He's the Man DSP

Tools and Accessories - Rugged Icon Dies, Stitched with Whimsy Dies, Tailor Made Tag Dies, Early Espresso Faux Suede trim, Stripes and Splatters 3D EF.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Your Next Stop is Elizabeth's - you won't want to miss her projects - if you are traveling in reverse don't miss Cathy. Be sure to work your way through the blogs so you don't miss a thing.

BLOG ROLL

1. Breelin Renwick
2. Cathy Casey 
3. Charlet Mallett  not participating
4. Cheryl Curtis – you are here!
5. Dani Dziama - not participating
6. Elizabeth Price
7. Emily Kimmey-
8. Julie Warnick -
9. Wendy Weixler

Stampin With Friends Poppy Moments

Welcome to the Stamping With Friends New Catalog Blog Hop Make sure you make it all the way through by hitting the Next button - you won't want to miss a thing!!!

I saw the split card textures dies in the back of the catalog and knew they had to be on my first order.  I could picture them making a great background , especially with any flower.  I needed a couple of thinking of you/sympathy cards for my stash so I went that route.  Also with it Memorial Day coming up in a week in the US, the red poppy was a perfect flower to use.  Red is my favorite color too!

I added a pop of rhinestone and parakeet party metallic ribbon to the flowers.  Great sparkle amount the flowers and leaves.

The new stylish shapes dies worked great for my tag.  With a little extra effort I was able to layer the two tag dies together.  I love the little holes/dots it makes to create a really cool looking border.  And...Look at all the variety of shapes you get.

Stamps - Peaceful Moments

Ink - Black

Paper - Basic Black, Basic White, Real Red, Sweet Sorbet, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow

Accessories - Poppy Moments Dies, Split Card Texture Dies, Parakeet Party Metallic Woven Ribbon, Silver epoxy essentials (retired)

Thanks so much for stopping by!  There is more to see in todays blog hop.  Be sure to work your way through the blogs so you don't miss a thing.

Montday Montage - 213 - On The Horizon

My brother used to live in Louisville, KY and still lives quite close, just over the river.  When he moved there we vicariously got sucked into watching the Kentucky Derby and race and all the pomp that goes on just before it.  Crazy fun to get involved.  Ralph and I have come up with our own version of a Kentucky Hot Brown and Derby Pie.  Still navigating the Virgin Mint Julep.  We will eventually get it right.  Anyway....Did you see that race????!!!!???  WOW  If you haven't see it, go watch the rerun.  Watch the red and white jockey.  So impressive.

Welcome to the Monday Montage Blog Hop  Make sure you make it all the way through by hitting the Next button - you won't want to miss a thing!!!

I purchased the On the Horizon stamps and dies because I love everything ocean side, lake side, pond side...etc  I have seen so many samples and fallen in love with all of them.  Every time I try to come up with a version of my own, I find myself tossing it into the redo/improve it pile.  This time I tried to somewhat case the catalog...don't love it.  I told my husband it was supposed to be sort of abstract - (headshake)

• Stamps - On the Horizon
• Ink - Evening Evergreen
• Paper - New Horizons DSP, Evening Evergreen, Basic White
• Accessories - Linen thread, Pebbles enamel shapes, Horizon Dies

Currently: 

Reading - Dog On It

Eating - Meatloaf, braised potatoes, strawberry spinach salad, asparagus

Watching - Dr Strange

Loving - My hair - its cooperating

Listening - Billy Joel

Feeling - Mentally Tapped

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Your Next Stop is Dani's - you won't want to miss her projects - if you are traveling in reverse don't miss Cathy. Be sure to work your way through the blogs so you don't miss a thing.

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 Kimmey-
8. Julie Warnick -
9. Wendy Weixler

We Create Blog Hop Flower Frenzy - Wisteria Wishes

One thing I love about cool weather Spring seasons is that the flowers last longer and I can still wear my sweatshirts.  Utah has been on quite a sea-saw but the longer we can hold out from using water for lawns and gardens the better.

Welcome to the We Create Blog Hop.  We are highlighting a frenzy of flowers this month.  With Mothers Day a week away - flowers are the perfect thing to work with. There are only a few of us and you won't want to miss a thing!

I am working with something old and something new.  I love wisteria and lilacs with all the smells of sweet blossoms in the air. I used the oval punch for he sentiment and cut off the top and bottome to layer the smaller oval.   Look at the cool sparkle....

Did you know there really is a yellow version of Wisteria?  Had to try a version of these great die cuts in a yellow.

Stamps - Wisteria Wishes

Ink - Black

Paper - Starry Sky, Orchid Oasis, Basic White, Old Olive, Soft Suede, -  Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Garden Green, Flowering Fields DSP

Accessories - Wink of Stella, 2022-2024 in color matte dots, 2021-2023 in color jewels, Double Oval Punch, Metalic Woven Ribbon

As I was perusing Pinterest, I saw a card created by Jane Proffitt - I loved it so much I cased it.  My Mother always puts in a full row of Red Salvia and I wanted to recreate that row on paper.  This card makes me all kinds of Happy! and - can be used for any occasion.  Can i just say....I am in love with all the in colors this year.  They are bright, and beautiful.  I love how the sweet sorbet layers with the real red ink.

Stamps - Wisteria Wishes

Ink - Pear Pizzazz, Sweet Sorbet, Real Red

Paper - Basic White, Pear Pizzazz, Sweet Sorbet, Real Red

Accessories - Brass Butterflies, 2022-2024 in color matte dots, Black and White Gingham Ribbon, Tasteful Textile EF

There are so many possibilities with the Wisteria Wishes stamp set - can't wait to keep playing!

Your next stop is Wendy Weixler - Stick with us to see more Flower Frenzy!

Currently: 

Reading - Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist

Eating - Cheezit Crisps and Mt Dew Spark

Watching - Unsellable Houses

Loving - The cool Spring weather

Listening - Follow Him Podcast

Feeling - Hopeful

We Create Blog Hop May 2022 Blog Roll
Kimberley Morris YOU ARE HERE!
Tricia Butts
Tanya Harvey
Cheryl Curtis

Wendy Weixler

Monday Montage 212 Hello Ladybug or Bee

The weekends fill up so fast with errands and chores and they seem to fly by and once again it is Monday.  I would love a vacation of pampering, rest and fresh air.  My work team is finally going back in to the office.  Albeit only one day a week, but we have chosen Monday.  I am going to miss rolling out of bed and throwing on my sweatshirts and comfy pants or shorts.

Welcome to the Monday Montage Blog Hop  Make sure you make it all the way through by hitting the Next button - you won't want to miss a thing!!!

I have had this angled trifold card on my want to make list for quite some time.  Thought I would give it a whirl.  It was fun and less complicated that I had imagined to get the correct angles and designer paper layered correctly.  I have truly loved using the Party Pack of DSP given as a hostess choice.  Such fun patterns and colors.

The little bee was created by punching the body of the lady bug out of black and then yellow.  I cut the yellow head off and adhered the yellow body to the black base.  I then cut thin strips of black to layer.  I tried layering with yellow and it just didn't look right to me.  The wings were punched from vellum.  I think it is adorable layered with the daisy punch flowers.  The leaves were created using the wing portion of the punch.  I embossed them for some texture. 

Stamps - Hello Ladybug

Ink - Black

Paper - Real Red, Basic White, Pattern Party DSP, Garden Green, Daffodil Delight, Vellum

Accessories - Ladybug Punch, Greenery EF, Black and White Gingham Ribbon. Treasured Tag Punch

Currently: 

Reading - Dog On It

Eating - Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin with scallion mashed potatoes and veg.

Watching - The Madame Blanc Mysteries

Loving - My Doggo

Listening - Someone to Watch over Me

Feeling - Mentally Tapped

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Your Next Stop is Dani's - you won't want to miss her projects - if you are traveling in reverse don't miss Charlet. Be sure to work your way through the blogs so you don't miss a thing.

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 Kimmey- not participating
8. Julie Warnick - not participating
9. Wendy Weixler

Monday Montage 211 Batik Boutique

As I think about all the things happening in the World and all the little challenges faced on the home front it is becoming even harder to tuck away the anxieties and continue to tell myself things are good.  This weekend members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints had the opportunity to have our lamps refilled, and the promise of peace to our souls as we continue to live the Lords commandments and put our faith in Him.  Yes, all my eggs are in this basket and it does bring peace to my soul.

Another thing that brings relaxation and has a calming effect is crafting.   I love to create and be inspired by so many of you out there.  So on that note....Welcome to the Monday Montage Blog Hop  Make sure you make it all the way through by hitting the Next button - you won't want to miss a thing!!!

I opted for bright blow you away colors today.  I was not and still not a fan of this pink when it was presented two years ago by Stampin UP as an incolor.  I think they should have called it Pepto Pink. Now that I have said that, I have to say, that when it is presented with other colors it can be pleasing to the eye.

Batik Boutique is such a fun stamp set with its coordinating dies.  This is retiring  - so if you want it get it while you can!

I lifted the tips of the flowers to give the card dimension.  While I thought it was going to take a while to piece it together, it went together smoothly and quickly.

• Stamps - Pany Patch
• Ink - Merry Merlot
• Paper - Merry Merlot, Polished Pink, Garden Green, Basic White, Flower Fields DSP
• Tools - Batik dies, white embossing powder, wink of Stella, Iridescent pearls, Basic Patterns decorative Masks, Blending Brushes, Corner Rounder Punch

Currently: 

Reading - The Thursday Murder Club

Eating - Italian stewed pork with gnocchi

Watching - General Conference

Loving - The feeling I get from the Spirit confirming my testimony of Christ.

Listening - St Matthews Passion - Bach

Feeling - All mixed up. - Anxious about Oliver's surgery and at peace with messages of Christ.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Your Next Stop is Dani's - you won't want to miss her projects - if you are traveling in reverse don't miss Cathy. Be sure to work your way through the blogs so you don't miss a thing.

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 Kimmey
8. Julie Warnick 
9. Wendy Weixler

Monday Montage 210 Sunny Sentiments

The first day of Spring brought snow and rain.  Utah so desperately needs it.  By the middle of the week  80 degree weather - not so bad. I will be wearing shorts and having to shave my legs on a more regular basis.  Work has been busy for me and taken up most of my free time along with spending time with the young women in our church there hasn't been a lot of down time.  I seriously need a vacay!  If only I could convince my boy crush into a road trip or Disneyland.

Welcome to the Monday Montage Blog Hop  Make sure you make it all the way through by hitting the Next button - you won't want to miss a thing!!!

Along with being just worn out, my creative muse has gone somewhere more sunny.  I resorted to my old standby layout. Next time I promise something more exciting.  I love the yummy purples Stampin UP has incorporated into the DSP.  I cut the pierced blooms out of white and accented with all the colors of the DSP.  YUMMY!

Stamps - Sunny Sentiments

Ink - Highland Heather

Paper - Basic White, Rich Razzleberry, Highland Heather, Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen, Flower Fields DSP

Accessories - Brushed Brass Butterflies, Bakers Twin Essentials, Adhesive Sequins, Pierced Blooms, Stitched Greenery Die, Scalloped Contours Die

It seems like I just get the names of the in season colors down and its time to change them.  I am excited for a new catalog and the new colors!

Currently: 

Reading - Cloud Cuckoo Land

Eating - Sunday Roast Dinner

Watching - NCAA Basketball Tournament

Loving - Spring weather is coming

Listening - Ralph Vaughan Williams- The Lark Ascending

Feeling - Tired

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Your Next Stop is Elizabeths - you won't want to miss her projects - if you are traveling in reverse don't miss Cathy. Be sure to work your way through the blogs so you don't miss a thing.

BLOG ROLL

1. Breelin Renwick
2. Cathy Casey 
3. Charlet Mallett - not participating
4. Cheryl Curtis – you are here!
5. Dani Dziama - not participating
6. Elizabeth Price
7. Emily Kimmey
8. Julie Warnick 
9. Wendy Weixler