Monday Montage 35

Welcome to the Monday Montage blog hop!  It's so good to be back after the holidays and we can't wait to share some inspiring ideas with you!

 

I've had a lot of requests lately for a Bokeh technique tutorial.  There is a significant amount of drying time between some of the steps, so I didn't want to do a video tutorial.  I decided to create a picture tutorial that you'll see below.  You can click on it to see the full-sized image and you can even PIN it for future reference.

TIPS for picking your background colors:

• Pick the main color you want to feature.  For this card, I chose Real Red.
• Select a similar color in a much lighter shade.  I used Pink Pirouette.
• And finally select a neutral shade.  I used Smoky Slate.

Once your colors have blended, they will no longer resemble any Stampin' Up! color.  However, you'll find that the background will still coordinate nicely with the colors you selected.  I generally use the neutral shade for my card base.

You can see another Bokeh card here and here.

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to click the NEXT button to see what Wendy has in store for you OR you can go BACK to view Julie's marvelous creations.

 

 Happy Stampin'

    

Print Recipe

Product List

So You Photopolymer Stamp Set [137165] $24.95	Confetti Hearts Border Punch [137415] $21.95	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131202] $6.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Watercolor Paper [122959] $4.95
Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $3.95	Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [111843] $2.95	Real Red Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [103287] $2.95	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131159] $2.95	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50
Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad [101731] $7.50	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131] $4.95	Heat Tool [129053] $29.95	Sponge Daubers [133773] $4.95	Window Sheets Base Material [114323] $4.95
Circles Collection Framelits Die [130911] $26.95	Big Shot [113439] $99.95

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

SSINK Occasions Catalog Blog Hop

Thanks for joining us on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop.  This month, we are featuring projects made with items from the Occasions Catalog.  I LOVE this catalog and I can't wait to see what everyone has created.

As you hop along, please be sure to comment and show some love on every blog! We are always excited to hear from our followers! You should have just left stop number 8 on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop -Darcy at Dj's Stampin Place . If so, you are in the right spot.  If a link doesn't work or you get off track, you will find the full blog hop lineup below.

Two years ago, I posted a tutorial on how to make a Double Easel Valentine's Day card.  It remains one of my most-PINNED posts.  I decided it was time to give it an update with new products.  The picture above shows what the card looks like when it is closed.  When you open it, you get the WOW!

 I used the Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack, the You Plus Me stamp set, and the new Chalkboard paper.  You'll find the complete list of supplies at the end of this post.

Click the NEXT button to view all of Carrie's awesome projects!

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Cynthia at Ink-A-Doodle Creations
2. Donna at Organized Chaos
3. Jennifer C. at Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life
4. Kathy at Katrina P's Creative Corner
5. Jennifer G. at Jenny G Paper Crafts
6. Diana at Stampin Fun with Diana
7. Kim at Stamping with Kim
8. Heidi at Stuck on Stampin'
9. Darcy at Dj's Stampin Place
10. Melissa at Stamp Doc
11. Carrie at Carrie Stamps

 

 

Print Recipe

Product List

You Plus Me Clear Stamp Set [138594] $18.95	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad [101731] $7.50	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $4.95	Heat Tool [129053] $29.95	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $6.95
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Chalkboard Paper [137786] $7.95	Stacked With Love Designer Series Paper Stack [137779] $6.95	Tea Lace Paper Doilies [129399] $2.95	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315] $4.95
Sweet Dreams Designer Buttons [137857] $5.95	Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] $2.95	Hearts Collection Framelits Die [125599] $26.95	Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies [137547] $39.95	Label Card Thinlits Die [133479] $32.95

Naughty Shirt Tutorial

You deserve something NICE....how about a step-by-step tutorial on making this shirt with the Silhouette Cameo and HTV(heat transfer vinyl)?

First things first, you'll need to "purchase" this free digital download in my online store.  You will have to go through a check-out process, but you won't be charged.

Free For You From Us Designer Template

NOW THIS IS IMPORTANT!!!!!!

Make sure you write down the location on your computer where you download this image.  You'll need to find it later.

You will also need to purchase some heat transfer vinyl.  I purchased mine here (not an affiliate link).  Shipping was fast and there was plenty for me to try before I decided if I would want more (I do!).

And of course, you need a shirt.  And an iron.

READY?  Open your Silhouette Designer Edition software.

 

 

***This step is not really necessary, but is helpful for planning your design and colors.

 

 

 

 

 

I hope this tutorial is helpful in getting you started with using an MDS image.  This is such a fun project and I hope you have success with it!