Two Cards for Challenge Sites

I seem to be back on a daily "crafting mode" after taking some time off. Now that the summer has turned hot and humid I find being in air conditioning the "cool" place to be. :) Today's card fits six different challenge sites:
My Time To Craft (Wildlife)
Tuesday Throwdown (Animal)
Party Time Tuesday (Summer Birthday)
Oldies But Goodies (Lots of Layers)
365 Cards (13 of something on your card)
Papertake Weekly (Anything Goes)
I found an image from Crafty Secrets that has a bunch of "wildlife" animals having a picnic (what could be more summer than that?). :) The birthday stamp is one I've had over six months from Hampton Art. The bottom row of pearls has exactly 13 (found these pearls at Michael's). The diecuts were done with my Sizzix eClips (LOVE that machine). The cardstock is by Diecuts With A View.

I also did this card and it fits four different challenges going on at present.
Creative Card Crew has a "for a diva" challenge plus it fits the Tuesday Throwdown (animal and Papertake Weekly (anything goes) too. The cute image is by Crafty Secrets. The vellum "fab" quote is by Anna Griffin (I placed a clear "diva" sticker over it by Diecuts With A View). The embossing folder is by Sizzix while the flower is by Prima Marketing (brad is by Basic Grey). The pearls are by Recollections (found at Michael's).
Guess I better get up and get the day started. I'll get those pesty household "chores" done and then it's a beautiful summer day to enjoy. I can't wait to see what new flowers are blooming outside. :) Thanks for dropping by.

Party Dog Card

Waking up to a beautiful Tuesday morning (if you don't count how hot it is outside). :) Have a card to share that fits three different challenges. First, Cupcake Crafts Challenge has one called "things with tails." The Shabby Tea Room has an embossing (dry or wet) challenge. Then there is the "show a tag" challenge over at Simon Says Stamp. I decided to use a stamp set by Chicken Girl Designs called Birthday Wishes since a dog and a balloon both have "tails." :) I cut a tag with my Sizzix eClips plus used an embossing folder by Sizzix. The cardstock and patterned papers are by Diecuts With A View. Some small brads and foam tape finished up "Party Dog" card (foam tape under balloons). What are your Tuesday plans? I did all my "ugh" chores yesterday so looking forward to a nice summer day of crafting, reading, and swimming (with a little "cooking" thrown in---since my family is strange and likes "hot" meals). Wink. :)

Here Comes The Sun Card

Quick post tonight since it is late and I'm verrry sleepy (please excuse any typos). :) This card fits three challenges. Sentimental Sunday's is to be inspired by a song (I used an old one by The Beatles). The Cards blog has a "waves" challenge. I based the card on the Unity Stamp Company Sketch Challenge (for their kit of the month club). The waves and striped patterned papers are by Echo Park. I used some Stickles by Ranger to add some "sparkling" waves. :) My friendly sun diecut was done with the Sizzix eClips (Vacation cartridge used). The rubberstamps are by Unity Stamp Company. How was your Monday? Mine was filled with lots and lots of "chores" so tomorrow should be a breeze. :)

Summer Smiles Card

Another quick posts....wow, two in one day. :) This card fits two challenges going on at present. First, Unity Stamp Company has a "tooty fruity" challenge where you have to have fruit on your creation. I used a watermelon stamp from one of their sets released last month. The card was based on a sketch at the Papertake Weekly. I'm pleased with this one but I think it is because I love red ric rac. :) See you soon.

Butterflies Challenge Card

Found some time to "play" this afternoon and did a card that fits three challenges. Sentimental Sunday's challenge is to be inspired by a song. I used the lyrics from a song by Maroon 5. Stamptacular Sunday has a color challenge to use hot pink, tan, black and white. I used the sketch over at Card Patterns for inspiration. The butterfly stamp is by Unity Stamp Company and the embossing folder is by Sizzix.
Hope you are staying cool. The summer heat has arrived in full force at our house. I go out in the afternoons in my swim suit to water all the flowers. :) Not the prettiest sight but better than passing out in the heat. Wink. :) Another first today is my youngest daughter has gone to a summer science "camp" for two weeks. It is the first time I have ever been apart from her that long. I think she will fare better with it than me. :) Visit again soon, I'm going to post some pictures of some of my blooming flowers (but not me watering them in my swimsuit). Wink, wink. :)

Believing Butterflies Card

It's been awhile since I took the time to do a card challenge. I only did one card this week (Gasp!...staying outside too much. Wink.) and it fits three challenge sites. First, Cupcake Craft Challenge's was to use orange, yellow, green and white on your card. City Crafter Challenge was to use paint and recyled cardboard. And last but not least the Paper Play Challenge was a "Summer Citrus Splash" (use oranges, yellows and greens). The paper colors were done with paint chips. I stamped the leopard backgrounds and butterflies with black ink and then rubbed acrylic paint over them with my fingers. I used a big Sizzix tag die to cut the cardboard. The stamps are by Unity Stamp Company, the flowers are by Prima Marketing and the ribbons are from Michael's. I'm in a terrible dilema. I miss my card making but "nature" is calling me outside. :) Flowers, birds, pool, reading outside are a powerful deterrent. Wink. :) Hope you have a great weekend planned. Having a nice quiet one at home....after an exciting one last week. (We went to Memphis and saw Steve Martin "live." Had tickets on the THIRD row. Woo Hoo!)

The {Stamps} Of Life June Release

I can't believe another month has rolled by. I have been a bad girl and not posted on this blog in a month. Yipes, where does the time go? :) Well this time of year, it goes outside. :) I have lots of flowers that need tending plus it is too pretty to stay inside much. The pool is too inviting plus I love to sit outside with a good book. BUT I still found time to play with some new stamps! :) The following are some cards I did with the June release for Stamps Of Life. It is a fun, fun set called kids2love. Hope you are enjoying the pretty warm weather. Summer has arrived at my house! :)