The weather is finally changing and it's starting to feel like fall! I'm ready to think about Halloween and I've having fun creating with this new set called Scary Cute.  

This card was a take on a sample in the catalog on page 56. I changed up the colors and size but I loved the idea of using the line of Trick or Treaters as the background. Paired with the Black & White Designs paper pack which is a a perfect compliment to Halloween cards. Don't forget those Matte Black Dots which happen to be on sale this week. 

More of the Black & White paper pack plus I added in the glitter washi tape and some metallic ribbon and I think I have a fun card! I love to combine green, purple, orange and black for Halloween cards. 

One of my favorite things in the current mini is the Glitter Washi tape. If you know me well, you know I love a good sparkle but I HATE loose glitter.  Ask me about my kids and glitter...it hasn't been good.  So anytime there is a glitter product that doesn't make a mess I'm in! I created this card on a Facebook Live in my VIP group and tried it with both Parakeet Party and Granny Apple Green.  I'm still not sure which I like best. 

I wanted to show a way to use this set in a non Halloween way.  I think the little princess is perfect for a little girl birthday card. 

I love the Gingham Cottage paper pack.  Both of these designs  I used on this card are from that pack. 

Be sure to hop along with us today! Next for Wendy or back for Elizabeth.  They are both sure to delight. 

These projects are all part of the Water Color Technique class I taught this week. I wanted to share multiple ways to create water color projects. 

Projects utilized Water Painters, Fluid 100 paper, Shimmery White paper and various techniques with ink on blocks. 

This first card was a technique adding ink with a clear block to Fluid 100 paper that had been spritzed with water. I love the bright bold color is creates.  

For this card we used the largest Water Painter brush to add three shades of purple (Rich Razzleberry, Highland Heather and Fresh Freesia) to Fluid 100 paper to create an ombre look.  After letting it dry completely we added the stamped images with Memento Black Ink. Layering it with an embossed panel creates a fun look! 

This card was created by adding ink to a block, spritzing with water and then inking up the stamp. We stamped the images on Shimmery White card stock.

​Shimmery White is great for water coloring.  It doesn't absorb the water the same way that Fluid 100 does but it doesn't warp like regular Basic White does when water is applied. 

This photo gives you a look at the supplies used. 

The last card we created used the smallest Water Painter to color in the apple from the Apple Harvest stamp set. When I water color, or use my Blends, I like to start with the dark color along any solid lines and work my way in with lighter colors.  

Are you a fan of water coloring?  Which of these have you tried before?

Be sure to check out the rest of the stops on our hop this week! We have a full line up.  Click next to go to Julie or back to go to Elizabeth. 

Welcome to another Monday Montage Blog Hop.  Glad to have you stop by! 

I decided to play around with the new Apple Harvest stamp set.  The images are perfect for coloring so I thought I'd try a few different ways. 

First up I used my Blends. I stamped the image on Basic White with Memento Black and used Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green and Light Soft Suede to color the image.  I did have to add some Wink of Stella on the apples because who doesn't love sparkle? For the papers I paired it with the Host Paper Pack Celebrate Everything. A piece of vellum helped to soften the whole look. I think this would be an easy layout to CASE.

Did you happen to catch the sneak peek in the corner?  Coming September 1 you can order dies to go with this set! 

Here's a closer look.  I think you can almost see the sparkle from the Wink of Stella. When I color with Blends I like to start with the darker color which I tend to use around edges or lines.  I then use the lighter color to do the blending and soften the colors. Personally, I don't think there is a right or wrong way to use them.  I encourage people to simply play and not worry about being perfect. 

For this card I stamped the apple on water color paper and then used ink and my Water Painters to water color the image. I love having dies to go with a set! As much as I don't mind fussy cutting it's so much easier with a die. 

If you haven't checked out the Gingham Cottage paper pack you need to do so. It is a huge paper pack with great patterns and colors.  You get 48 sheets in this pack! It was a perfect choice to pair with this apple along with vellum again. 

I used Old Olive and Real Red on this card. 

Which do you think you prefer?  Blends or water color?  Interested in recreating these projects?  Use the links below and be sure to use Host Code 7SWG62TK.  Sale a Bration is still going so don't miss out on your FREE items. 

Click next to hop along to Wendy or back for Elizabeth. 

Thanks for joining us for another Monday Montage.  Be sure to get to the bottom and click through to see all the fantastic projects.  

I'm sharing projects from my class Friday night.  I did a Best of Bundles class to show off some of the new bundles in the July-Aug Mini Catalog. 

​The gnomes are one of my favorite items in the catalog! I wanted to be sure to show them in a non holiday way.  I love the full suite in the catalog but the coordinating paper is very winter themed so I wanted to share a way to use the dies that could work year round or for any holiday.  I paired the dies with the awesome Gingham Cottage 12 x 12 paper from the mini.  This pack is HUGE! It has 48 sheets per pack. the result was a cute tag that can be used on a gift or attached to a card. 

The Ringed With Nature bundle offers many creative options.  I paired it with the Rings of Love paper you can earn as a FREE Sale a Bration item to show off how well it coordinates. 

This is a fun fold card design.  The base is 8 x 4 1/4 and I scored it at the 5 1/2 mark for a traditional sized card.  However, I used a piece of the Designer Series Paper to create the rest of the flap.  The hybrid embossing folder is my favorite part though.  You can run the die through the folder with your paper and it will cut out the tree cookies!  

By the way, what do you call these tree slices?  I worked for the Girl Scouts for a few years and the term was "tree cookie"! 

This shows you the card opened up.  

Be sure to click next to see Wendy's project or back for Elizabeth's. 

Saturday was my Open House for the new July - December mini catalog and the new Sale a Bration items.  I have been playing with a lot of new product to create samples to share.

One of the stamp sets I was drawn to right away was the All Bundled Up set. These little critters are so cute! I love an image that is perfect for coloring with my Blends and this moose did not disappoint.  

The other new product I'm really enjoying is the Host only Designer Series Paper pack Celebrate Everything.  This pack of paper contains 48 sheets and is only available on orders over $150 which qualifies for Host rewards.  Let's talk if you'd like to earn this paper for FREE along with Sale a bration items! 

Be sure to hop along with us on our Monday Montage blog hop.  Click next to see what Wendy has in store and back to see Elizabeth's project!  We are always glad to have you join us. 
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Thanks for joining us for another Monday Montage Blog hop on this holiday.  I hope you are able to spend some time with friends and family this weekend.

I'm so excited for the launch of the new July-December mini catalog and Sale a Bration. So many great new products to play with! I can't get enough of the Splendid Day Suite and the coordinating Pool Party and Sea Foam Cards and Envelopes that you can earn for free during Sale a Bration.  Pairing these card bases with the suite lets you create beautiful cards quickly. 

I created a whole stack of cards after die cutting a few pieces and then getting busy crafting! 

I love the texture created using all the die cut elements.  Plus I had to add a little bling. 

Some of these cards are truly simple.   A card base, a piece of Designer Series Paper and a few die cuts...that's it!

I stamped the images onto Designer Series Paper and then die cut them out. 

Layering your die cuts is an easy way to create a card with a lot of dimension. 

This one might be the most simple of all but the paper is so pretty that it really stands out. All of the papers have a foil side. 

This one was inspired by the Stampin' Up! catalog samples. 

Another very simple layout featuring some of the coordinating Designer Series Paper.  I also stamped on the sentiment die cut with one of the stamps to give it more dimension. 

Be sure to hop along to check out Julie's work or back to see Elizabeth's! 

It's time for another Monday Montage.  I have to admit summer isn't even officially here but I feel like it's flying by.  The boys are out of school but one started his job and the other is off to camp so we are busy again. 

I'm still having fun playing with new products from the Annual Catalog. The Cottage Rose bundle is a favorite but one I've only used a couple of times so far. 

I always like the look of using colored pencils on colored card stock.  Here I stamped in Memento Black on Sahara Sand and colored with a white and Old Olive colored pencils. I cut out a number of die cuts on white, vellum and Old Olive card stock and tucked them behind my focal point.   

Don't miss the Stylish Shapes dies as well. I use them all the time! Add a big white twine bow and some rhinestones and it's complete. 

Be sure to click next to head to Julie post and back for Elizabeth's! 

Welcome back to another Monday Montage.  This week is the last week of school for my kids so I'm trying to get as much work done as possible so I can have some fun time with them before work and camps start up.

My projects this week all feature the Today is the Day Memories and More card pack. I love working with these packs because it makes it so quick and easy to make a stack of cards.  I start by grabbing matching card stock and then I see what I can create using the cards.  I often cut the 4 x 6 cards in half but also will trim them to 4 x 5 1/4 to use as a mat. 

For this first one I added a sticker to the middle of the phone and then mounted it on a base of matching strips of card stock.  I used  Gray Granite, Calypso Coral, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight and Mint Macaron.  It's a great color combo!

This one used all the leftover pieces from trimming the 4 x 6 cards down.  A great way to use up my scraps. 

On this card I used two 3 x4 cards turning one vertical and one horizontal. 

Layering these pieces looked a little like a polaroid to me. Some quick stamping on the base in Daffodil ink on Daffodil card stock creates texture for the background. I'm also loving the new Glossy Dots for adding bling to my cards.  Pictures don't do these gems justice! 

Be sure to click next to check out what Julie has created this week or back to see Elizabeth's project! Thanks for joining us. 

Happy Monday! I'm excited to be participating in another Monday Montage Blog Hop with these talented ladies.  I'm also excited to show off new product from the recently released Annual Catalog.  SO many amazing items.  

Today I'm going to share a few cards I made with the Hues of Happiness Suite.  You can find it on pages 108 and 109 in the new catalog. When I first got the paper I started fussy cutting the flowers and then realized that most of the images had dies to match! SO much better than cutting them all by hand. 

Another new item I am in love with is the Stylish Shapes dies. I've already been using them a lot! This card really came together in a flash. 

The Glossy Dots are a perfect embellishment for this suite.  You can never have too much bling...right??

Adding a little Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon is a perfect little touch for this card. 

You really can let the Designer Series Paper do the work on these designs.  They come together so fast. All of the background pieces are cut to 4 x 5 1/4. This is my go to way of cutting 12 x 12 down for cards. 

Three cards all using the same basic layout but changed up just a little each time! 

Click next to check out Julie's creativity or back to see what wonderful creations Elizabeth has to share. 

I had a "Best of Bundles" class on Friday night and one of the bundles we used was the Your Biggest Fan bundle.  It's been requested that I add in some "anything but a card" projects to classes so I pulled out the Sweet Little Boxes that are in the January to June mini and we decorated it with the Your Biggest Fan suite. 

The boxes are very easy to put together as they come with the adhesive already on them. Simply fold on the score lines, line up and seal together. You can fill with candy but they'd also be perfect for giving a gift card! 

I think the cute little Resin Stars might be my favorite part. 

While I had all the supplies out for creating the box I also made up this quick and easy card. This would be perfect to celebrate a birthday or any other milestone someone had! The striped baker's twine really tied the card together for me. 

I also enjoy Monday Montage blog posts. Be sure to click next to see what Julie has created this week or back to see what Elizabeth has for you!