Monday Montage #67

Hello there and welcome back for the bi-weekly Monday Montage blog hop.  Thanks for joining us!

Tonight's card is an adorable BBQ invite created for a friend.  I was asked to create an invitation for her mom's 50th birthday celebration but it couldn't look like a birthday party invite.  So this is what I came up with:

I've not made many BBQ invites so I went to Pinterest for ideas.  I thought about making an apron card or a card with a picnic setting on it but when I came across a card with a little BBQ grill on it I knew I had to create one just like it!

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Card Ingredients:
Card Stock:  Night of Navy, Real Red, Whisper White
Inks:  Real Red, Basic Black, Night of Navy
Stamps:  A Dozen Thoughts, Party With Cake, Homemade for You
Tools/other supplies:  Big Shot, Circles Collection Framelits, Tags & Labels Framelits, 1" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, 1/8" Silver Brads

                

Monday Montage #66

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Do you love black and white?  What about stripes?  If so- then this is the card for you!  My project tonight is a CASE from the fabulous Dena Rekow.  When she first shared her card- I fell in love!  I KNEW I needed to make some just like it!

Not only is it bold- but it's also beautiful!  For my card- I used a sentiment from a Sale-a-Bration set but you could use any sentiment on it!  There are oodles and oodles to choose from in the Stampin' Up! catalogs!
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Card Ingredients:
Card Stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Blushing Bride, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
Inks:  Old Olive
Stamps:  Botanical Blooms
Tools/other supplies:  Big Shot, Botanical Builder Framelits

                

Happy Easter!

Hello there!  Did you enjoy your weekend?  Mine was spent relaxing, choosing a color scheme to paint our house and lots of stamping!  One of the projects I created was a CASE of a card that I saw on Pinterest.  This little Easter Lamb is absolutely adorable!  I can't think of anyone who wouldn't love to receive this lil cutie!

This card was also my submission for the Inking Everything Color Challenge posted this week for Becky Robert's team members.  Each week we either have a sketch challenge or a color challenge.  This is the first week I've played in a long time!

Card Ingredients:
Card Stock:  Whisper White

DSP:  2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper

Stamps:  Easter Lamb

Inks:  Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Mint Macron

Tools/other supplies:  2-1/2" Circle Punch, Mini Banner Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Silver Metallic Thread, Handheld Stapler, Aqua Painter, Bakers Twine Combo Pack, It's My Party Washi Tape, Big Shot, Softly Falling Embossing Folder

As Sweet as can be...

Good evening!  WOW!  I have received so many emails asking for directions to make the adorable little chocolate bunny treats that I shared yesterday.  I'm so happy you all loved them!  Here is a picture tutorial of how to create some for yourself!

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Ingredients:  

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Old Olive, Watermelon Wonder, Blushing Bride

Stamps:  Sweet Stack

Inks:  Early Espresso, Watermelon Wonder

Tools:  Big Shot, Tags & Labels Framelits, Fringe Scissors, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Pearl Basic Jewels, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Paper Snips, 1-1/4" Watermelon Wonder Stitched Satin Ribbon, White Bakers Twine, Stampin' Trimmer, Simply Scored

Monday Montage #64

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WOW!  It's been forever since I posted here.  It's been a crazy past few months....mostly with my father-in-law.  He was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer over 7 years ago and within the past year or so- we were told that the cancer had spread to his bones.  Sadly- he has lost his fight and passed away on 2/26.  Slowly but surely- things will get back in order.  So- if you have enjoyed my blog in the past- stick around!  Things are about to get busy!  I have TONS of stuff to share!

My post tonight is probably the cutest little treat I've ever made.  Well....CASED.  My fabulous upline Becky Roberts shared these with her team and I couldn't wait to create some of my own.  In the process of creating these- I ran into a few little snafu's.  First of all- the punch fairy has hidden my Large Oval Punch.  After looking for it for literally over an hour- I decided to look through my tools to see what else I could use.  Then- I didn't have any Whisper White Bakers Twine....OH MY!

Thankfully I was able to find some alternative items and make it work!  The little bunny is a miniature Lindt Chocolate Bunny.  He is adorable all by himself but when combined with the super cute little treat holder he's off the charts!

This is just the beginning of these bunny treats.  I've decided to make one for each of my co-workers.  I know they will be a HUGE hit!

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SUPPLIES:
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Old Olive, Watermelon Wonder, Blushing Bride
Inks:  Early Espresso, Watermelon Wonder

Stamps:  Sweet Stack
Tools:  Big Shot, Tags & Labels Framelits, Fringe Scissors, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Watermelon Wonder 1" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Pearl Basic Jewels, White 1-1/4" Jute Ribbon

                

Monday Montage #62

Hello there and welcome back for the bi-weekly Monday Montage blog hop.  We're glad you joined us!

My project tonight is a sweet Valentine's Day treat.  These adorable little treats were created for the Inking Everything team Valentine's Day fun swap.

The treat inside is a Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate with Raspberry square.
The packaging on the chocolate matched perfectly with the adorable little holders.  I hope everyone from the swap enjoy's their treat!

Wanna see some more amazing work?  Why not follow the links below to head back to the fabulous Cathy Casey or next to the amazing Dara Gloden!  Follow the hop all the way around to see 10 awesome designers to see who never disappoint!

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Love You!

Hello there!  Sorry I've been MIA for a little bit.  My son had major surgery on December 16th and I have been super busy making sure he has everything he needs.  All is well and he is on the mend!  So that means it's time for me to get back into the groove both with my everyday job as well as with Stampin' Up!

My project for today is a beautiful home decor piece.  It features several of the brand new products from the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog. 

The Love Blossoms product suite was the perfect choice for this piece.  The Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Die is simply amazing!  LOVE the intricate details!  It's difficult to see from the picture but the background was flecked with the Gold Wink of Stella.  See the gold heart?  That's one of the doilies from the Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit! I simply cut the fancy parts off and embossed the heart with the Softly Falling Embossing Folder.  What about that beautiful bow?  That is also from the Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit.  Just slide the paper clip off and VOILA!

Thanks for stopping by tonight!  Be sure to visit my store (Click the SHOP WITH ME button on the right sidebar) beginning on January 5th, 2016 to begin purchasing these fabulous items!  Also remember that with every $50 purchase- you will get to choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration item as well!

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