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Celebrate a Fall Birthday — Monday Montage #55

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Monday Montage Banner -- OctoberWelcome to another Monday Montage Blog Hop!  We are a group of ten stampers who love to share our creations with you every other week.  All you have to do to follow along is click on the links at the bottom of each post.

My Grandmother is celebrating her 89th birthday next week so I wanted to make a special card for her.  I am still drawn to Fall-themed products right now, so I decided to make a Fall-themed birthday card.

Celebrate Fall BirthdayThis card didn’t require any stamping, but it did use a lot of fun products.  I started with a Kraft cardstock base, and then cut out a leaf from white Corrugated Paper (this stuff is so cool) using one of the Leaflets Framelits Dies.  I spritzed the leaf with a mixture of rubbing alcohol and Pumpkin Pie Ink.  I then added some splatters of Early Espresso and Cajun Craze inks, and sponged a little Pumpkin Pie ink around the edges.  Some gold sequins from the Metallic Sequins Assortment finished off the leaf.

The sentiment is one of the Expressions Natural Elements, which I sponged with some Early Espresso ink.  I added a strip of Gold 3/8″ Glitter Ribbon and Venetian Crochet Trim, and a bow made of Linen Thread decorated with a leaf from Into the Woods Elements, which I also sponged with Early Espresso ink.

Celebrate Fall Birthday Close UpThis was all placed over some looped Gold Metallic Thread.  A strip of Winter Wonderland Designer Vellum was placed on the bottom of the card base.

You’re ready to hop on over to Breelin Renwick’s blog for a dose of her amazing creativity.  If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can venture over to Wendy Weixler’s beautiful blog.  Either way, be sure to work your way through all ten blogs.

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A Jolly Red Reindeer — Monday Montage #54

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Monday Montage Banner -- OctoberWelcome to another Monday Montage Blog Hop!  We are a group of ten stampers who love to stamp and share what we create.  All you have to do to follow along is to click on the links at the bottom of each post.

I recently got some new Christmas themed stamp sets, and I’ve been dying to get some inky.  I love the stamp sets, but I think I love the embellishments that coordinate so beautifully with them even more.  It is so fun to just mix and match and play with pretty things.

Jolly ReindeerI started this card by creating a soft watercolor wash for the background with a paintbrush, some Pool Party ink, and watercolor paper.  After that dried, I embossed some of the stars from Jolly Christmas with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder and added some gold and clear sequins from the Metallics Sequin Assortment.

I then layered on a white circle and a strip of Winter Wonderland Designer Vellum.  The reindeer was stamped with Real Red ink and cut out by hand, and then placed over some Gold Metallic Thread.

I added a button from the Home for Christmas Designer Buttons collection and threaded it with some Gold Cording Trim.

Jolly Reindeer Close UpThis was created using the sketch over at Retro Sketches, as seen here:

You’re ready to hop on over to Breelin Renwick’s blog for a dose of creative inspiration.  She always inspires me!  If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can jump over to Wendy Weixler’s blog, where I’m sure she has a fabulous treat in store for us.  Either way, be sure to work your way through all ten blogs.

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Howl-o-Ween Gift Bag Treats — Monday Montage #53

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We have another Monday Montage Blog Hop for you this evening!  There are ten of us stampers who love to share our creations, and all you have to do to follow along is to click on the links at the bottom of each post.

I’m trying to get ahead of the game a little bit when it comes to Halloween, so I made some cute little treat bags with the Gift Bag Punch Board, the Happy Haunting dsp, and the Howl-o-Ween Treat stamp set and coordinating framelits.

Howl-o-ween Treat Punch Board BagsI tucked some candy in each bag and tied them up with some Rich Razzleberry 1/4″ Cotton Ribbon.  Maybe I’ll be less tempted to raid the candy in them before Halloween since they’re tied up with a pretty bow.  Ha!

Hat Treat Owl Treat Bag Skull Treat BagThese were super easy to make, and my daughter is excited to hand these out to friends and teachers at school.

You’re ready hop on over to Breelin Renwick’s blog for some crafty inspiration.  If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can hop over to Wendy Weixler’s awesome blog.  Either way, be sure to work your way through all ten blogs.

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Thankful Fox — Monday Montage #52

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Here we are with another Monday Montage blog hop.  There are ten of us stampers who share our projects with you every other week, and all you have to do to follow along is click on the links at the bottom of each post.

I pulled out my Thankful Forest Friends stamp set again, and decided to use the cute little fox.  I used my Stampin’ Write markers to selectively ink the part of the sentiment stamp that I wanted to use, and stamped that on the focal panel.  I added a little paper piercing, and then stamped and cut out Mr. Fox.

Fox ThanksI also used one of the cute little Into the Woods elements.  I colored over the acorn with my markers to make it a little darker.  The colors I used on this card are Rich Razzleberry, Tangelo Twist, Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede, Mossy Meadow, and Old Olive.

Fox Thanks Close UpYou’re ready to hop on over to Breelin Renwick’s blog for a dose of her creative genius.  If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can jump back to Wendy Weixler’s amazing blog.  Either way, be sure to work your way through all of the other nine blogs.

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Thankful for You — Monday Montage #51

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Monday Montage Banner -- OctoberIt’s the best kind of Monday — a holiday Monday — no work or school for this family.  I hope you’re getting to enjoy a day off as well if you’re in the U.S.  This Monday is also great because it’s a Monday Montage Blog Hop Monday.  We have a group of nine stampers who are sharing their projects with you, and all you have to do to follow along is click on the links at the bottom of each of the posts.

I’m still patiently waiting for Fall to arrive.  With temps right under the 100 degree mark here, it sure seems far away.  But it’s coming (I keep telling myself).  I pulled out a new set, Thankful Forest Friends and some fab new Fall-themed dsp, Into the Woods for a card.

Fall ThankfulI just love these colors together — Mossy Meadow, Rich Razzleberry, and Daffodil Delight.

I used one of the leaves dies from the Leaflets Framelits to cut out some Kraft Corrugated Paper.  I also used one of the Lots of Labels Framelits to cut out the sentiment.  The Woodland Textured Embossing Folder adds some fun texture to the background.

Fall Thankful Close UpYou’re ready to hop on over to Breelin Renwick’s blog for an amazing dose of creativity.  If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can hop on over to Wendy Weixler’s blog, where you’ll  be wowed by her project.  Either way, be sure to work your way through all nine posts.

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Autumn Box Cheer — Monday Montage #50

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Monday Montage Banner -- OctoberWelcome to another Monday Montage blog hop!  We have ten  stampers who love to share what we create, and every other Monday we get together for a blog hop.  All you have to do to follow along is click on the links at the bottom of each post.

I have some sneak peeks for you tonight.  One of the items I was most excited to see in the new Holiday Catalog is a Square Pillow Box Thinlits Die.  It comes with all sorts of cute embellishment dies and even comes with some cute window dies.

I decided to make another Fall-themed project because I LOVE Fall.  So I decorated it with some Fall-themed products from the Holiday Catalog.

Autumn BoxI started by cutting some Tip top Taupe card stock with the Square Pillow Box die and then embossing it with the Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  I then sponged on a little White Craft ink to highlight the trees.  I thought they reminded me of some of the beautiful Birch trees we saw while in Alaska last summer.

I added a square of window sheet behind the window, which I cut out with one of the dies in the pillow box framelits set.

Autumn Box Close UpThe feathers, acorn and sentiment were stamped using a super cute new set in the Holiday Catalog called Cheer All Year.  I love every image and sentiment in this set.  I used Delightful Dijon, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, and Early Espresso ink for my color combination.

Next time I go to the store I’ll need to pick up some Fall themed M&Ms and fill the box with them.  It will make a cute surprise for a teacher or one of my kids.

You’re ready to hop on over to Breelin Renwick’s blog.  She is amazing and you will love what she has to share.  If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can hop over to Wendy Weixler’s blog for a dose of stamping inspiration.

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Remarkable You — Monday Montage #49

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Monday Montage Banner -- OctoberWelcome to another Monday Montage blog hop.  We have ten stampers who share our creations every other week, and all you have to do to follow along is click on the links at the bottom of each post.

This is the third and last swap I made for convention.  It was for a swap with a group of stampers that were all convention display stampers last year.  I love every single one of the swaps I received!

I used the Remarkable You stamp set for my card, and started with a watercolor wash of Pool Party ink on the Whisper White Thick Card Stock to add a soft blue background.  I then added some black splatters with a stamp from Gorgeous Grunge.  Some Silver Metallic Thread was swirled around, and then I fussy cut one of the flowers from Remarkable You, which I had watercolored with Watermelon Wonder ink.

Remarkable You Convention SwapI thought the sentiment was appropriate, as so many of the ladies in this group are stampers that I so admire.

Remarkable You Convention Swap Close UpSpeaking of ladies that I admire, you are ready to hop on over to Breelin Renwick’s blog.   If you prefer to work your way backwards you can venture over to Wendy Weixler’s blog.  Either way be sure to work your way through all ten blogs.

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A Convention Swap — Monday Montage #48

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Monday Montage Banner -- OctoberWe have another Monday Montage blog hop scheduled for you today.  There are ten of us stampers who participate, and all you have to do to follow along is click on the links at the bottom of each post.

I typed this post up and scheduled it to post tonight before I left for Stampin’ Up’s convention in Salt Lake City.  One of the things that I always look forward to at Convention is seeing friends that I only get to see once a year.  There were only five of us from this Monday Montage group going to Convention this year, but we were excited to get together for hugs and a little swapping.  This is the card I made for these sweet friends.

Friend Wish

I used the Friendly Wishes stamp set for the fun sentiment.  I also used a stamp from Tin of Cards for the little cross border.  The paper is from Schoolhouse and Cherry on Top.  I even dusted off my sewing machine to sew the banner onto the card.

Friend Wishes Close UpYou’re ready to hop on over to Breelin Renwick’s blog to see her beautiful work.  If you prefer to work you way backwards, you can hop over to Wendy Weixler’s blog for some creative inspiration.  Either way, be sure you work your way through all of the links.

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Artistic Dragonfly — Monday Montage #47

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Monday Montage Banner -- OctoberWe’re back again with another Monday Montage Blog Hop.  We have ten different stampers that participate, and we all share a different project with you.  All you have to do to follow along is click on the links at the bottom of each post.

I have a new stamp set that I haven’t been able to ink up yet, so I thought this was a great time to do so.  I liked Awesomely Artistic the first time I saw it in the catalog, but I thought I didn’t need it.  Ha!  I started seeing other beautiful creations using it, and then came to the decision that I definitely “needed” it.

Artistic DragonflyI absolutely love having my kids home for the summer, but I have to say that it has drastically reduced my creative time.  When I do have a chance to sit down and stamp, it has to be quick.  This set surprisingly made a really fast card.  There are so many great elements from which to choose, that it makes a beautiful collage so easily and quickly.

Artistic Dragonfly close upI added a few fun, extra elements like the Expressions Natural Elements, In Color Blossom Accents, Pearl Basic Jewels, and Gold Metallic Thread.  The color scheme is Calypso Coral, Lost Lagoon, Hello Honey and Kraft.

You’re ready to hop on over to Breelin Renwick’s blog for a dose of her fun creativity.  If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can venture over to the ever talented Wendy Weixler’s blog.  Either way, be sure to work your way through all of the blogs.

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Celebrate with a Cherry on Top — Monday Montage #46

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Monday Montage Banner -- OctoberWelcome to another Monday Montage!  We are a group of ten stampers who loves to share our creativity with others.  All you have to do to follow along with the blog hop is to click on the links at the bottom of each post.

I needed to make a birthday card for my dad, and I just can’t seem to stop using the Cherry on Top dsp.  Since the sheet with the party banners is perfect for a birthday, I didn’t look for any other paper.

Celebrate with a Cherry on TopI paper pierced the star and added one of the Expressions Natural Elements for the sentiment.  I thought the wooden sentiment was kinda manly, so I wanted to use it for this card.

I added some gold Metallic Thread and star sequins — maybe not the most masculine of embellishments, but hey — I didn’t use any buttons or ribbon.  Those are the things the guys in my house say to avoid for manly cards.  🙂

Celebrate with a Cherry on Top Close UpYou’re ready to hop on over to the super creative Breelin Renwick’s blog.  She has something to wow you tonight.  If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can venture over to Wendy Weixler’s amazing blog.  Either way, be sure to work your way through all ten blogs.

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