Category: Monday Montage

Monday Montage 250

12/3/2023

This time of year I need a lot of gift card holders. I don't like to simply hand someone a gift card. I like to make it special! I've got four fun ways for you to gift someone a gift card this holiday season.

The first uses the fun Classic Gift Card Envelopes. These are retiring with the mini catalog and are on sale. Be sure to stock up! You can add a little color to them with blending brushes, simply tie ribbon around them or add them to the inside of a card. So many uses.

The Mini Pocket Envelope die is the perfect size for creating gift card holders. With this die you can use any of your favorite papers and create an adorable project in minutes.

Tip: I always use Tear Tape for gift card holders and envelopes I make. It's a much stronger adhesive than Seal and helps hold up when you are slipping something in and out of the envelope.

mini envelope gift card holder with stockings by EMK Creations

This design is one of my favorites! The best way to make them is with Memories and More cards. It's a rather simple design in the end:

-Base is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches (a quarter of a piece of card stock)
-Layer on top of it a 4 x 5 1/4 inches piece of Designer Series Paper or trim 3/4 of an inch off of a Memories and More card
-The middle is a piece of card stock cut to 9 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches and scored at 3 1/4 and 6 1/2
-Use your Memories and More 3 x4 cards to decorate

This design fits in a traditional card envelope making it the perfect Gift Card Card!

gift card card design with beary christmas memories and more by emk creations

I hope you haven't overlooked the Scalloped Gift Card Boxes in the annual catalog. These are perfect for gifting your gift cards! Easily decorate with your favorite Designer Series Papers, some tags and ribbon. The inside has a great little pop up holder to slip the gift card in.

Scalloped gift card holder box with merry bold and bright green with red trees paper by EMK Creations

Which is your favorite?

Be sure to hop to the end to see all the great projects being shared this week. I love seeing everyone's creativity. Hit next to see Wendy's creation and back to see Elizabeth's.

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Product List

Mini Pocket Envelope Dies

[159167]

$29.00

Traditions Of St. Nick 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162355]

$12.50

Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack

[160386]

$9.00

Classic Gift Card Envelopes

[162116]

$6.00

Real Red & Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Dotted Ribbon

[162353]

$9.00

Gold & Silver 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Trim Combo Pack

[161633]

$9.00

Merry & Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[161946]

$20.00

Sending Cheer Dies

[162052]

$35.00

Sending Cheer Bundle (English)

[162053]

$53.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$13.00

Scalloped Gift Card Boxes

[161751]

$7.00

Merry Bold & Bright 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161945]

$12.50

Beary Christmas Memories & More Card Pack

[162027]

$10.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

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Monday Montage 248

11/5/2023

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It's time for another Monday Montage Blog Hop!

I held my annual 20 card class over the weekend. This is a class where everyone makes five each of four designs. The cards are all designs that are easy to replicate at home so that everyone has ideas to use again.

This was one of the designs. It's a great one if you have beautiful Designer Series Paper you want to show off!

Group photo of blue countryside inn thank you cards by emk creations

Gather five sheets of coordinating DSP cut to 4 x 5 1/4 inches.
Cut on the short side (4 inch side) at 1 3/4 inches. Then cut that piece at 3 1/4 inches. This gives you your first two pieces.
Cut the other long piece at 2 and 1 3/4. This will leave you with the final three pieces.
Mix and match the pieces and adhere to a white card stock base.

all blue papers thank you card by emk creations

Has anyone else ever messed up their cutting measurements?? I went to cut pieces and cut at 1 1/4 instead of 1 3/4 so I had to improvise my design! Oh well, it's only paper!

blue countryside inn strips thank you card by EMK Creations

Which Designer Series Paper would you pick to use?

Be sure to click next to hop to or back to see Elizabeth's awesome work.

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Product List

Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161467]

$12.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$9.00

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

$11.00

Boho Blue 3/8" (1 Cm) Textured Ribbon

[161631]

$8.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.00

Merriest Trees Dies

[162047]

$37.00

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Monday Montage 247

10/22/2023

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Every month I offer a four card class. I offer it in the morning and in the evening. We create four different cards using current products. I try to bring in some techniques and lots of different products. There is never a theme but simply fun all occasion type cards. Here is a look at the four projects we did last week for the October class.

This first one was inspired by Mary Fish. I love the Garden Walk paper so much and this layout that Mary shared is such a great one to copy.

The Modern Oval punch is a go to for me right now. It's the perfect shape and size to use on so many cards!

Birthday card with Garden walk paper card with flower in poppy parade by EMK Creations

The Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder is my current favorite. I can't get enough of it! It looks so elegant to me. I paired it with the deckled circles and the fun leaf from the Cheers to the Season stamp set. Adding copper accents really finished it off nicely.

I did fussy cut the leaf out but I think it's worth the effort!

Don't have the copper ribbon? Use Gold Trim instead!

Thankful card featuring copper leaf on mossy meadow base by EMK Creations

For this card we tried a few techniques including watercolor pencils and coloring the pearls. Did you know that you can use your Blends to color the pearls any color you like?

I loved the look the Radiating Stitches dies gave to the Crumb Cake piece.

flowers colored with colored pencils on kraft paper and freesia base by EMK Creations

I had used the Shimmer Embossing Paste with the snowflake mask from the Abundant Beauty mask pack on another card and loved it so much I had to try again.

This card is very monochromatic but blue is my favorite color so I was in love with it from the start!

Monochromatic blue card featuring snowflakes with oh, what fun message by EMK Creations

Which is your favorite from this month's class?

Thanks for joining us on another Monday Montage Hop. I love seeing everyone's projects on our hops! Be sure to click next to see what Julie has shared and back for Elizabeth.

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Product List

Modern Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[162228]

$24.00

Garden Walk 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162227]

$12.50

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122925]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Calypso Coral 3/16" (4.8 Mm) Braided Linen Trim

[162239]

$8.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$9.00

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

$9.00

Modern Oval Punch

[162234]

$22.00

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$10.00

Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad

[161647]

$9.00

Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161725]

$10.00

Copper & Natural Ribbon Combo Pack

[162192]

$9.50

Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins

[161627]

$7.50

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155613]

$10.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$10.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2

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$12.50

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1

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$16.00

Radiating Stitches Dies

[161595]

$30.00

Fruitful Blessings Cling Stamp Set (English)

[162203]

$24.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels

[158987]

$7.50

Blender Pens

[102845]

$13.00

Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[155518]

$10.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$10.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$10.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$9.00

Deckled Circles Dies

[162286]

$37.00

Beary Cute Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[162016]

$25.00

Shimmery White Embossing Paste

[145645]

$9.00

Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder

[162026]

$11.00

Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins

[162029]

$8.00

Balmy Blue 3/8” (1 Cm) Sparkle Ribbon

[162030]

$9.00

Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks

[162331]

$10.50

Palette Knives

[142808]

$5.00

Silicone Craft Sheet

[127853]

$6.50

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Monday Montage 246

10/8/2023

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It's time for another Monday Montage! October is here and our weather is finally feeling fall like. I love it and hope it lasts a long time before winter starts in.

Speaking of winter, I decided to play with the new Above it All set. This one feels very winter like because it reminds me of skiing. The first card I made I only used the cool looking tree stamp.

My colors for this card were Old Olive, Calypso Corral and Poppy Parade.

This little car is so cute. I've only started playing around with the options and I think there are so many ways to use it!

Let's Adventure Together card by EMK Creations

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Be sure to click next to check out Wendy's great project or back for Elizabeth's. I always love seeing what everyone has created.

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Above It All Bundle (English)

[162173]

$46.75

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$10.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$9.00

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$8.75

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122925]

$10.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$10.00

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]

$10.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$10.00

Pebbled Path 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161722]

$10.00

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$10.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$9.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

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Monday Montage 245

9/24/2023

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It's time for another Monday Montage Blog Hop full of fun ideas.

This week I'm showing off fun projects using the new Stampin' Up! Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks. This past week I held a technique class where we used the new masks with both blending brushes and embossing paste. These masks offer so many possibilities. Each class attendee went home with their own set of masks and three mini blending brushes.

The sunflower masks are very easy to use. There are four total and each is numbered with a notch to show you which direction to face them. I shared a quick reel on how to use them here.

I used Shaded Spruce, Pecan Pie and Crushed Curry on this card. I loved pairing a couple of small pieces of the All About Autumn Designer Series Paper on the sides.

I hadn't used the Shimmer White Embossing Paste in a long time. I forgot how easy it is to use and how great it looks! It's the perfect thing to use with the snowflake mask in the set. I think this was the top pick by everyone in class.

The last card we made focused on the leaf mask in the set. I paired it with the Cheers to the Season stamp set. It did require a little fussy cutting but I think it's worth it! I used the All About Autumn paper on this one as well.

Which card is your favorite?

Be sure to click all the way through so you don't miss any of the fun projects. Up next is Julie and back is Elizabeth.

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Product List

Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks

[162331]

$10.50

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

[147088]

$9.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$9.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]

$9.00

Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack

[160386]

$9.00

Shimmery White Embossing Paste

[145645]

$9.00

Small Blending Brushes

[160518]

$12.00

All About Autumn 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[162178]

$15.00

Cheers To The Season Cling Stamp Set (English)

[162309]

$25.00

Copper & Natural Ribbon Combo Pack

[162192]

$9.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

$9.00

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Monday Montage 244

9/10/2023

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September is here and off to a fast start! The weather is beautiful so it's helping us get outside and enjoy what is being offered around us. Yesterday we took in the Farmer's Market followed but a Book Festival and and Open House at my favorite local boutique! You should check out Seams for the Soul and pick up a card or two.

For this week's Monday Montage I focused on the new Warmest Hearts bundle from the September to December catalog. I fell in love with this set right away!

This card is super simple but I love the colors and they way the card looks so clean and simple.

card with trio of thermos in blues and greens on white background by emk creations

This next card is much more bright! The new Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper really does pop. I love the bright rainbow of colors and how it can work for holiday and non holiday cards alike.

Card with Green thermos on rainbow striped background with red ribbon by EMK Creations

Another bright card featuring the same Merry Bold & Bright paper. There a lot of accent dies in this bundle and I love that you can customize your thermos so easily.

Blue thermos on red background with rainbows by EMK Creations

Which is your favorite card?

Be sure to hop all the way through today. Everyone has great projects to show you. Click next for next for Wendy and back for Elizabeth.

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Product List

Warmest Heart Bundle (English)

[163858]

$40.50

Merry Bold & Bright 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161945]

$12.50

Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs

[161954]

$7.00

Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack

[160386]

$9.00

Ribbon Duo Combo Pack

[161318]

$10.00

Tinsel Gems Four Pack

[161623]

$8.00

Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins

[161627]

$7.50

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Monday Montage 240

7/16/2023

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The month is flying by and school is going to start before I'm ready! I can't believe it's already time for another Monday Montage Blog Hop. This time I'm sharing with you my July Paper Pumpkin alternatives from the Fun in The Sun kit. It came really quickly this month.

The cards in the kit are meant to be cool fun fold designs. I did a lot of cutting apart to create pieces I could use on my alternatives. I liked the score marks on the pieces because I felt like it added dimension to the look of the card.

I think this is my favorite one! I used Crumb Cake for my ink and paper choice.

Palm tree card in green and kraft by EMK Creations

Trimming the panel to the full length of the front of the card on this one allowed it to be a great background for the beach chair.

Alternative card with July Paper Pumpkin kit with beach and chair by EMK Creations

Layering the umbrella piece over the panel made this a super easy card to create. Birthday, Thinking of You, Just Because...so many reasons to send it.

Yellow background with beach scene and umbrella using Paper Pumpkin kit by EMK Creations

I think this would make a great retirement card.

Beach and ocean card with relax your deserve it sign by EMK Creations

This one is a fun fold of my own making. I used a piece of the original card and folded it into the card base. The front folds down and then you open the card up!

hello, sunshine card on yellow background with palm trees and ocean by EMK Creations

Which is your favorite? If you aren't getting your own Paper Pumpkin delivered to your door you can sign up here. The August kit looks wonderful and includes a bonus FREE stamp set so you get two next month!

Be sure to hop all the way through so you don't miss any of the fun projects. Click next to see Wendy's great project or back to see Elizabeth's. They always amaze me with their creativity.

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Monday Montage 238

6/18/2023

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It's time again for another Monday Montage. The weeks seem to fly by!

This week I played around with a fun color combo that I wanted to share. It came about by accident when I was prepping for my class. The four colors were the bases for the cards we were going to make but when I had them all together to cut I realized I liked them all together as a combo.

I first pulled out the new Just My Type stamp set to use in my creating. This set has quickly become a favorite of mine. This card uses the rainbow stamp to create a background and the sweet sentiment pairs nicely with it.

Sunshine and Rainbows card in pink, kraft and peacock - EMK Creations

The four colors I used were Crumb Cake, Bubble Bath, Pretty Peacock and Calypso Coral.

The cute typewriter is my favorite part of this stamp set. Yes, this card did require some fussy cutting but it was worth it! Simple but fun.

Thank you card with stacked typewriters - EMK Creations

Besides birthday cards, thank you cards are what I use most. I tend to make a lot of them!

It's rare for me to make a card with no white on it at all but I did it with this one. Do you tend to use white or not?

Thank you card with Just My Type stamp set in coral and pink - EMK Creations

This card is one I created on my Facebook Live this past week. It was done by first stamping the images and then embossing the panel. It creates such a fun look. I was still playing with the same color combo and the Lighting the Way stamp set was a perfect one to use for this design.

Light the Way card with fireflies on white - EMK Creations

Before I cleaned everything up I decided I wanted to try another version on this card but have the images the side instead of the bottom. I did not emboss this one either.

I ended up sharing these on social media to ask which everyone preferred. Which do you pick?

Birthday card with Lighting the Way - EMK Creations

Be sure to hop along and see all the great projects everyone is sharing this week. I'm always amazed at the creativity. Up next is Julie and you can click back to see Elizabeth!

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Product List

Just My Type Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[161614]

$24.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122925]

$10.00

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

$10.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$10.00

Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161718]

$10.00

3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack

[161635]

$12.50

Lighting The Way Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160868]

$23.00

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Monday Montage 235

4/30/2023

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Where has the month of April gone? I can't believe it is May already and time for another Monday Montage.

One good thing about time flying by...it means the new Annual Catalog is almost here! Starting on Tuesday, May 2nd you can order from the new catalog.

The new Birthday Balloons stamp set was perfect for creating some quick and easy birthday cards. I send so many birthday cards and never seem to have extras! I even created a video of me making this one. Check it out here.

Birthday Cards with Birthday Balloon in Boho Blue, Berry Burst and Lemon Lime Twist - EMK Creations

I'm showcasing not only a new stamp set from the catalog but also some of the new colors. I love a color refresh because of all the new additions we add to our color wheel. Check out Berry Burst, Boho Blue and Lemon Lime Twist together. Berry Burst and Lemon Lime Twist are returning colors and Boho Blue is a brand new In Color.

Ink pads in Berry Burst, Boho Blue and Lemon Lime twist for color combo

I liked this design so much I decided to try it with another color combo and I think I might like it even better!

Birthday cards with Stampin' Up! Birthday Balloons - EMK Creations

Check it out with Bubble Bath, Gorgeous Grape and Granny Apple Green. Bubble Bath is brand new and a great pink which we have been lacking.

Which color combo do you pick?

If you are interested in getting your hands on new product be sure to check out my Product Shares. Today is the last day for a guaranteed spot. I'll be ordering first thing Tuesday.

Be sure to hop all the way through to see everyone's great projects this week. You can click next to see Julie's or back to see Elizabeth's. Both will delight you! Every time we do a hop I get inspired by these amazingly talented ladies.

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Monday Montage 234

4/16/2023

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I'm excited for another Monday Montage Blog Hop. I love seeing all the fun projects each time we do this. Be sure to check out everyone. What I can't believe is that it's already the middle of April. How is that possible? So much is going on with both the Annual and the Jan-April Catalogs retiring this month, the color refresh, new Annual Catalog preorder for demonstrators...it's a lot! It's overwhelming but I am enjoying all the new product coming our way.

One stamp set I was very glad was NOT going away was the Taco Fiesta set. I recently offered a "to go" class with this set. Here are my projects!

I loved pairing it with the bright and bold patterns and colors of the Flowers & More Host paper pack.

Taco Fiesta card with peppers and pinata - EMK CreationsPicture

Creating your own background with Stampin' Blends is a fun technique.

Taco Fiesta card with Blends technique background - EMK Creations

The In Color Glimmer paper is awesome and on sale for only $4.80! Snatch it up before it's gone forever.

Stampin' Up! Taco Fiesta card featuring peppers - EMK Creations

The optional faces are too cute. It's fun to play around with them and create adorable images.

Stampin' Up! Taco Fiesta Taco Card with mustache face - EMK Creations

Which is your favorite?

While the packets for the class are sold out you can still purchase the class PDFs for only $10. Go here to sign up. You would also get a short video that walks you through my tips and suggestions. Be sure to sign up for my mailing list to you hear about future classes.

Be sure to click next to go to see Julie or back to check out Elizabeth. Both have awesome projects to share this time.