Merry Misteltoe Christmas in July ~ Monday Montage



Welcome back to Monday Montage!!!  We are back with another fabulous hop!  Make sure you click on the links below so you don't miss any of the creations...you are sure to love them all!

I am a summer-lovin'-pool-goin'-kind-of-girl, but I have a feeling I'm going to be wishing for winter weather come the middle of the week.  The dear ol' weatherman is predicting our temps to be near 110 degrees...that's a bit to hot for me!   I'm pretty sure my boys and I will be living at the pool this week!

While we are sweltering in the heat, I will be happy sitting in my air-conditioned house making some Christmas cards!  Because you know Christmas is now less than 5 months away and you can never start too early on your Christmas cards, right?!?  I'm starting things off with today's card, using the cute Merry Mistletoe stamp set from the Annual Catalog.  But, I can't wait to place my Holiday Catalog pre-order on Tuesday!!!  More Christmas goodness to come!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Soft Suede, Whisper White, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler, Be Merry DSP

Ink ~ Soft Suede, VersaMark

Stamp Set ~ Merry Mistletoe

Other Supplies ~ 1/4" Double Stitched Cherry Cobbler Ribbon, Metallic Enamel Shapes, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Pretty Pines Thinlits, Softy Falling Embossing Folder

 

Who else is starting their Christmas cards already?!?!

Next stop on the hop is Cathy...I can't wait to see what she has for us this week! Or if you want to hop backwards, you can hop on back to the amazing Amy...I just love her style!

  Thanks for hopping along with us today!

Happy Stamping!





#TGIFC118 Technique Time - Emboss Resist

Happy Friday stampers!!!  This may be one of the rare Friday's that I'm not so happy for the weekend...we are ending our week and half vacation and headed home this morning...boo!  Not only are we leaving beautiful weather on the Oregon Coast, but we are headed home to 100+ degree weather...gross!

 

One thing that makes for a happy Friday is a new TGIF Challenge!  This week we have a fun technique challenge for you - the Emboss Resist Technique. 

This is a fun technique and one I love to use!  My sympathy card stash has dwindled down to nothing, so I decided to get a few more made to have on hand. 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Soft Sky, Whisper White, Watercolor Paper

Ink ~ Soft Sky, Pear Pizzazz, Powder Pink

Stamp Set ~ Better Together

Other Supplies ~ White Embossing Powder, Soft Sky Classic Weave Ribbon

 

Thanks for stopping by today!  Be sure to head on over to TGIF Challenges to play along with us!

 

Happy Stamping!



High Tide or Low Tide ~ HSS Inspiration Challenge # 269

Happy Tuesday stampin' friends!  I hope everyone is surviving the heatwave that seems to be making it's way across the US!

 

My family is enjoying a break from the heat while we vacation at the Oregon Coast.  It's been a very nice 70 degrees here the past few days, while it's 100+ at home.  I told my husband I'm not going home! 

 

Today's Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge is rather fitting for me this week!  While the water is not nearly as warm as I would like it to be, the sun and the same are just right for me!

 

I created my own little seascape with the High Tide stamp set and some simple sponging to create a pretty sunset over the ocean.

 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White

Ink ~ Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Crumb Cake, Soft Sky, Pool Party, Peekaboo Peach, Powder Pink, Calypso Coral, Basic Black

Stamp Set ~ High Tide, Hardwood

Other Supplies ~ Burlap Ribbon, Seasonal Layers Thinlits

 

Being at the beach is my happy place!  I look forward to coming here every summer and considered it an extra win when we get to come more than once a year!

 

Be sure to check out the rest of the beautiful design team creations and join along in the fun!

 

Happy Stamping!

 

 

Swimmingly Day ~ Monday Montage 97



Welcome back to Monday Montage!!!  We are back with another fabulous hop!  Make sure you click on the links below so you don't miss any of the creations...you are sure to love them all!

I hope you have all had a great weekend!  Ours went to fast, as always, but that's what happens when you are having fun!  And fun was had by all this weekend!  From the Maroon 5 concert to baseball games, our weekend was packed full of summer fun!

We are getting ready to head to the Oregon Coast at the end of the week, so the Seaside Shore stamp set came to mind for today's card.  This is such a fun stamp set!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Sahara Sand, Dapper Denim, Whisper White, Calypso Coral

Ink ~ Dapper Denim, Pear Pizzazz, Calypso Coral, Marina Mist, Island Indigo, Sahara Sand

Stamp Set ~ Seaside Shore, Seaside Embossing Folder

My post today is short and sweet as we have more fun planned for today!

Next stop on the hop is Cathy...I can't wait to see what she has for us this week! Or if you want to hop backwards, you can hop on back to the amazing Amy...I just love her style!

  Thanks for hopping along with us today!

Happy Stamping!





#tgifc116 Sketch Challenge Week!!!

It's Friday and that means it's time for an all new TGIF Challenge! 

It's sketch challenge week at TGIF Challenges and I'm loving this sketch!  I always love a sketch that has some layers and is a little wonky!  I'm using the Coffee Break Suite again...because, who doesn't love coffee?!?!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Soft Suede, Whisper White, Coffee Break DSP

Ink ~ Soft Suede, Garden Green, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip

Stamp Set ~ Coffee Café

Other Supplies ~ Coffee Cups Framelits, Triple Banner Punch, Linen Thread, Sweet & Sassy Framelits

 

Thank you for stopping by today!  Be sure to check out the creations from the amazing TGIF design team and then join in the fun and WOW us with your creation too!

 

Happy Stamping!