My Dad, My Anchor ~ Monday Montage



Hello and welcome back to Monday Montage!  Did you miss us?!?!  Our talented group took a short break to enjoy the holiday season with our families and friends, but we are back with some awesome projects to share with you today! 

 

Today happens to be my Daddy's 60th Birthday and I am happy to say I am finally wrapping up a project I've been talking about making for him for the past 2, maybe 3 years.  I just kept putting it off...for no good reason.  But I set a goal for myself ('tis the season, right?) to use my silhouette more, and this project was the perfect one to break it out again.  Keep in mind this project isn't totally finished...

...I'm still waiting to get some pictures back to hang on the handle of the oar.  This oar came from our boat, which we lost last fall in our wreck :(  My dad, hubby and boys had lots of fun crabbing trips in that boat, so this oar is a bit more special now that it is gone.  I used my Silhouette to cut out the Crabbin' Crew letters as well as the anchor.  The other images were created in MDS and fussy cut.  As soon as I completely finish the project I will post a picture for you to see!

 

You can't give a birthday gift without a birthday card, right?  Keeping up with the anchor theme, which is fitting because my dad is my anchor, I cut out another anchor for his card.  I LOVE the new High Tide DSP, in case you didn't notice ;-)

Supplies Used:

 

Paper ~ Smoky Slate, Real Red, High Tide DSP, Fresh Prints DSP

Ink ~ VersaMark

Stamp Sets ~ Remembering Your Birthday

Other Supplies ~ Silver Bakers Twine, Whisper White Embossing Powder, Mini Silver Brads, Silhouette e-cutter

 

Happy Birthday to the best Daddy a girl could ever ask for!

 

Next up is the always creative Cathy with her project for today or if you prefer to hop backwards, you can head on back to the awesome creation by Amy ...either way, just make sure you make the whole loop and don't miss any of us.  And don't forget to leave us some love on our blogs...we love hearing from you!

 

  Thanks for hopping along with us today!

 





Best Mate ~ Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration

 

Happy Thursday stamping friends!  I hope you are all rested and recovered for your big New Year celebrations!  I don't know about you, but I am happy to have the fun and busy holiday season behind me and look forward to getting back in to our normal routine. 

With the New Year comes the new Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog (January 3 ~ June 1st) and I am so excited about all of the great new products that fill each and every page!  I am in LOVE with all things nautical right now and was so excited to see the High Tides Suite, which I have showcased in my card today.  From an awesome stamp set, to some super cute DSP, to sparkly new bakers twine and stripped ribbon...I'm in nautical heaven! 

 



Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Pacific Point, Whisper White, High Tide DSP, Fresh Prints DSP

Ink ~ VersaMark

Stamp Set ~ Hello, Sailor

Other Supplies ~ Silver Bakers Twine, Basic Metal Buttons, Deco Label Framelits, Whisper White Embossing Powder

 

This makes for a fun anniversary or Valentine's Day card for your guy :)

 

I used the latest Freshly Made Sketches sketch for this card...isn't it fun???

I can't wait to share all of the fun NEW goodies in my classes this month as well as many more card posts to come!

 

Happy Stamping!

 

All That Glitters...

...is not gold.  It's SILVER!

Happy New Year and welcome to 2014!  The fantastic design team over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration is ringing in the New Year in glittery ~ shimmery fashion!  No better way to kick off 2014, right?!?!?

 

I decided on some subtle glitter for my card..easy to do with the new Happenings Simply Created Card Kit, which you can add to your collection starting tomorrow!  The Silver glitter banners and Silver Bakers Twine give just the right amount of glitter to these cute little note cards.  I added just a touch more bling with some rhinestones :-) 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ All paper used is provided in Happenings Simply Created Card Kit

Ink ~ Pear Pizzazz, Strawberry Slush

Stamp Set ~ Geometrical

Other Supplies ~ Buttons and Bakers Twine included in Happenings Simply Created Card Kit, Rhinestone Basics

 

I love how quick and easy the Simply Created Kits are...no measurements to worry about, no paper to cut...all you have to do is figure out your layout, stamp, adhere and voila! 

 

Be sure to check out the rest of the Design Team to see what Glittery & Shimmery projects they have for you.  They are sure to INKspire YOU to CREATE today!

 

Happy New Year and Happy Stamping!

 



A Little Birdie Told Me...

Happy New Year's Eve to all of my stamping friends!  Any fun and fabulous plans in store for all of you tonight?  I have big plans of hanging in my pj's with my hubby and boys, eating yummy snacks, playing games and watching movies...and ringing in the New Year with all of my east coast friends so I can be in bed an asleep by 10:00 :-)

 

Not only is today NYE, but it's also time for a new Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge.  This time around we have an inspiration challenge for you...

As soon as I saw these pretty little love birds, I was immediately inspired to play with the cute Valentine's Day set Love You More.  The little bird is just too ca-YOOT!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Fresh Prints DSP Stack

Ink ~ Coastal Cabana, Real Red

Stamp Set ~ Love you More

Other Supplies ~ Owl Punch (little hearts), Retro Fresh This and That Washi Tape

 

I'm lovin' these bright and cheery colors for Valentine's Day!!! 

 

Be sure to check out with the rest of the fabulous design team was inspired to create and don't forget to play along!

 

As we wrap up 2013 and look towards 2014, there are so many things I would like to do.  While I'm not big on making resolutions I do like to set goals.  While my biggest goal for 2014 is to set a new 1/2 marathon PR, I have crafting goals as well...the biggest one being making over my craft room/office.  In the past 2-1/2 years of being a SU! demo, I have accumulated quite a LOT of stuff and have filled my current crafting area to the max.  So, my "goal" is to kick my hubby out of my office and take over his office space :D  (Don't worry, we are working on his hunting room too, so he'll have his own space too!)  Another goal I have is to submit projects for the Artisan Design Team again...you'll never win if you don't keep trying, right?  Wishing you all a very Happy New Year and success in making your own resolutions or goals a success!

 

Happy New Year and Happy Stamping!!!



Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from my family to all of my stamping friends and your families!  I hope you all have a wonderful day with your family and friends, far and near.

I'm sneaking in a quick post this morning before the rest of my house wakes up...which will be earlier than normal, I'm sure!  This is my Christmas card this  year...using MDS of course!  I don't know about you, but I was running short on time this year and MDS helped me get my Christmas cards done and in the mail in no time!

 

We had some family pictures done this year and as always, we had some funny outtakes. As soon as I saw some of them, I knew I wanted to use them for our Christmas cards this year!  The front of the card shows us as a sweet, mellow calm, loving family...but then you flip it over and see our true CRAZY family!  Love it!

 

Sending you all Merry Christmas hugs and blessings for the New Year to come!

 

Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving all of your love...you are the ones who keep me crafting!

Happy Stamping!