A New Year’s Gift — Monday Montage #35

Posted on January 11, 2015 by amyoneillblog

We’re back with another Monday Montage blog hop, our first of 2015. You can follow along the hop by clicking on the links at the bottom of each post. All of these other ladies are so talented so you won’t want to miss a thing.

This was our second year to do a swap of our favorite things. We decided to do a New Year’s swap to avoid a little of the craziness around Christmas. Plus, it’s fun to extend the season a little and give a surprise gift. I had the pleasure of giving a gift to Wendy Weixler. She is pretty much the fearless leader of our little group, so I wanted to give her something good as she is very deserving.

I started with a homemade card. I used a little gold, silver and Night of Navy and the Many Merry Stars photopolymer set. This set came out for Christmas, but it so versatile that I plan on using it all year (birthdays, graduation, etc…). Since this is a New Year’s card, I thought it deserved lots of sparkle, so I used lots of glimmer paper, embossing and sequins.

For her gift, I gave her one of my favorite books from last year, The Rosie Project. Have you read it?

Our book club read it, and we all loved it. It’s a smart and quirky romantic comedy. I’ve read that they will be making a movie from the novel, and I think it would make a cute movie.

I also included a little something to snack on while reading her book, a Peanut Butter Creme PowerCrunch bar. Love those things! I decorated it with the same materials I used for the card and just made a wrap to go around the bar.

I feel so blessed to get to work with the ladies in this group. Not only are they are amazingly talented, but they are kind, funny, and supportive.

You’re ready to hop on over to Breelin Renwick’s blog and check out her beautiful projects. She sent me some fabulous gifts, and I think she’ll be sharing that in her post. I have greatly enjoyed them. If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can venture over to Wendy Weixler’s blog where she’ll have something beautiful to share with you.

Enjoy your Monday Thanks for stopping by!

Holiday Happy — Monday Montage #34

Posted on December 7, 2014 by amyoneillblog

We have another Monday Montage Blog Hop ready for you. There are ten of us participating, and all you have to do is click on the links at the end of each post to work your way through all of the participants.

I started this card by spreading some embossing paste (non-SU) over the Stars Decorative Mask and then sprinkling some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter on the stars before they dried. While that was drying, I colored this fun stamp from the Mingle All the Way set using Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Blushing Bride and Wild Wasabi Stampin’ Write Markers.

I love the sparkle that the glitter adds and the texture from the embossing paste.

You’re ready to hop on over to the ever-creative Breelin Renwick’s blog to see her fabulous work. If you prefer to work your way backwards, I won’t judge, and you can see the super talented Wendy Weixler’s work. Either way, be sure to work you way through all ten blogs.

Enjoy your Monday! Thanks for stopping by!

A Simple Kraft Christmas — Monday Montage #33

Posted on November 23, 2014 by amyoneillblog

Welcome to another Monday Montage blog hop! We have nine different bloggers ready to share their creativity with you. All you need to do is click on the “Next” buttons at the bottom of each post to work your way through all of the participants.

I have really been drawn to our Kraft and Crumb Cake card stock lately. It gives such a warm and cozy looks to Christmas cards, and I love it. I’ve also been drawn to super simple cards lately. At this time of year, I just don’t have the time to spend on crafting like I wish I had. So I have to keep things simpler.

For this first card, I punched out three trees from Crumb Cake card stock with the Tree Punch and sponged the edges with some Whisper White Craft Ink. I also sponged the edges of the card layers, and stamped the sentiment from the stamp set included in the November My Paper Pumpkin kit.

This was a super simple and quick card to make.

On this card, I used some of the Kraft card stock, which I love, love, love. I stamped this pretty sentiment image from Cheerful Christmas, which I colored with my Stampin’ Write markers onto Whisper White card stock.

I added a few simple embellishments and tilted the focal panel a little to the side. Easy-peasy.

You’re ready to hop on over to the super talented and always amazing Breelin Renwick’s blog by clicking on the “Next” button below. If you’d rather work your way backwards, I won’t judge. Just click on the “Back” button to venture over to the ever creative and inspiring Wendy Weixler’s blog. Either way, just make sure you work your way through all nine blogs.

Enjoy your Monday! Thanks for stopping by!

A Bright Red Sled — Monday Montage #32

Posted on November 9, 2014 by amyoneillblog

We have another Monday Montage blog hop ready for you. There are ten of us stampers participating, and all you have to do is click on the links at the bottom of each post to work your way through all ten blogs. Super Easy!

I received the Watercolor Winter Simply Created Card Kit at Convention this past summer as part of a special class. It was made even more special because I got to take the class with a few of the Monday Montage ladies. I remember thinking that the kit was a little overwhelming because there is so much stuff in the kit.

I hadn’t pulled out the kit once since coming home. But the other day I pulled it out, spread all of the contents out on my table, and was totally inspired to make several cards all at one sitting. I think once I could actually spread everything out and really take an inventory of all the contents, I wasn’t so intimidated and overwhelmed anymore.

The kit gives you plenty of ideas of cards that have already been made, but I often like to do my own thing, so maybe these projects can give you some extra ideas.

I absolutely love these die-cut sleds! They are made from watercolor paper, so they are easy to color them any color you choose. Being raised in South Texas, there were never any opportunities to go sledding in the winter, but I always wanted one of these red sleds. They just look so fun!

I made the background by using a sponge dauber and Whisper White Craft ink to make the circles. The white sequins and gold glittery sentiment come with the kit. The “holidays” sentiment comes in the Watercolor Winter Too stamp set.

Here’s another red sled. I guess you could paint them any color, but red just looks so perfect to me. I added a sheet of vellum over the card base and added a large vellum snowflake, which I covered with Dazzling Diamonds glitter. I watercolored the sentiment and adhered it and the snowflakes from the Frosted Sequins embellishments.

You’re ready to hop on over to Breelin Renwick’s blog now to see her awesome creativity at work. If you’d rather work your way backwards, you can go visit the super talented Wendy Weixler. Either way, just be sure to work your way through all ten blogs.

Enjoy your Monday! Thanks for stopping by!

Awesome Feathered Thanks — Monday Montage #31

Posted on October 26, 2014 by amyoneillblog

Welcome back for another Monday Montage blog hop! There are ten different stampers who are excited to share their creations with you. All you have to do is click on the arrows at the bottom of each post to navigate your way through the hop.

I needed a thank you card and I hadn’t used the Four Feathers stamp set in a while, so I pulled it out. I paired it with the Yippee-Skippee! sentiment set and used some of the Park Lane dsp.

I also used a little strip of the Blackberry Bliss Color Me Autumn washi tape at the top of the sentiment banner. I love using washi tape! It adds an instant pop of color in such a fun way.

You’re ready to hop on over to the super talented Breelin Renwick’s blog for an instant dose of inspiration. If you’d rather work your way backwards, you can hop backwards to the always creative Wendy Weixler’s blog. Either way, make sure to work you way through the other nine blogs so you don’t miss a thing.

Enjoy your Monday! Thanks for stopping by!

It’s Your Birthday — Monday Montage #30

Posted on October 12, 2014 by amyoneillblog

Here we go again! It’s time for another Monday Montage blog hop. We have ten stampers participating, so make sure to work your way through the hop to all ten blogs. All you have to do is click on the arrows at the bottom of each post. Easy!

I combined two different stamp sets to make this card — Big News and Banner Banter. I pulled out my On Film framelits dies as well to make the photo frame.

I love how the Banner Banter set coordinates with the little Banner punch. It’s so quick and easy.

You’re ready to hop on over to Breelin Renwick’s blog, so be ready to be inspired by her beautiful work. If you’d rather work your way backwards, you can hop over to Wendy Weixler’s amazing blog. Either way, be sure to go visit the other nine blogs.

Have a great Monday! Thanks for stopping by!

A Halloween Boo — Monday Montage #29

Posted on September 28, 2014 by amyoneillblog

It’s time for another Monday Montage blog hop! There are ten of us participating, and all you have to do is click on the links at the end of each post to travel to all ten blogs.

One of the things I love about the monthly My Paper Pumpkin kits are that they usually include some exclusive stamps. And I always love them. While most of the supplies in the kit get used up as you make the projects, the stamps will last forever. This month’s kit has some fab Halloween stamps.

The bats and the sentiment both use this month’s My Paper Pumpkin kit stamps. The pumpkins come from the Fall Fest stamp set.

I used the Positively Chevron background stamp on the tag with some Versamark ink and Heat & Stick Powder. I then applied some Gold Stampin’ Glitter.

I took a length of the White & Tangerine Tango Two-Tone Trim and unwound it, removed some of the threads, and tied a big bow around some of the Black 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon.

You’re ready to hop on over to Breelin Renwick’s blog to check out her awesome inspiration. If you’d rather work your way backwards, you can venture over to Wendy Weixler’s always creative blog. Either way, be sure to work your way through all ten blogs.

Enjoy your Monday! Thanks for stopping by!

Feathers of Gold — Monday Montage #28

Posted on September 14, 2014 by amyoneillblog

I hope you’ve had a good weekend, and that you’ve been able to spend some time stamping. We have another Monday Montage blog hop ready for you, so we’d love to share with you what we have been working on lately. Just click on the links at the end of each post to navigate your way through all ten blogs involved in the hop.

I recently attended a Unite & Excite event, which is a get together for Stampin’ Up! demonstrators to network and share ideas. And as with any Stampin’ Up! event, there was lots of swapping going on.

This is the swap I created for the event. It isn’t my normal style in that there isn’t much color. I decided to let all of the gold accents shine against a base of neutral colors. It’s nice to mix it up every once in a while.

I embossed the feathers from Four Feathers with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder and then cut them out with the coordinating framelits. I added a little touch of Gold Glimmer Paper, Gold Metallic Baker’s Twine, and Gold Basic Metal Buttons as well.

The background was stamped with Whisper White Craft ink using a stamp from the Dotty Angles stamp set. The dsp is from the Typeset dsp package (I seriously love this paper). The sentiment is from the set And Many More.

You are ready to venture on to Breelin Renwick’s blog to be amazed by her creative talent. If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can click on the “back” button to visit the inspiring Wendy Weixler. Either way, be sure to work your way through all ten blogs.

Enjoy your Monday! Thanks for stopping by!

When I Need a Friend — Monday Montage #27

Posted on August 31, 2014 by amyoneillblog

Welcome to another Monday Montage blog hop! It’s a holiday weekend here in the U.S., but we’ve been at work making projects to share, as we do every two weeks. There are ten of us participating, so just work your way through all of the blogs by clicking on the “Next” buttons at the end of each post.

I used the Choose Happiness stamp set and stamped onto some of the Typeset dsp. The little strip of blue dsp is from the Flashback dsp stack.

I am sandwiched in this blog hop between two ladies who are not only super stampers but are also super athletes. Both Breelin Renwick and Wendy Weixler ran a half marathon this morning at Disneyland. Way to go, ladies! Just click on the “Next” button to venture on to Breelin Renwick’s blog, or you can work your way backwards starting with Wendy Weixler’s blog.

Enjoy your Monday! Thanks for stopping by!

Hello Fall Colors — Monday Montage #26

Posted on August 17, 2014 by amyoneillblog

Here we go with another Monday Montage blog hop! There are ten of us participating, and you can follow along by clicking on the “next” buttons at the end of each post.

We are in the midst of the dog days of Summer here in Texas (think triple digits). I have all of these new toys from the upcoming Holiday catalog, and it’s so hard to find the motivation to make Fall and Christmas themed projects when it is so hot. However, we got a little rain yesterday afternoon, and it cooled the temperatures down into the 70s, so I was able to pull out some Fall-themed supplies.

I’ve used some of the new Fall dsp called Color Me Autumn. I do love these colors. Fall is my favorite season of the year. I love the excitement of back to school, college football season, being able to comfortably exercise outdoors again, and getting to wear sweaters. And of course, I love cooler temperatures after the 100 degrees days of August.

The stamp set I used is called For All Things. I also used some of the new gold buttons and the Kraft card stock, which is really terrific stuff.

You’re ready to hop on over to Breelin Renwick’s blog now. She is such a talented and fabulous stamper — you’ll love her creations. If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can hop on over to the sweet and amazing Wendy Weixler’s blog. Either way, jut make sure you work your way through all of the other nine blogs.

Enjoy you Monday! Thanks for stopping by!