Itsy Bitsy Bikinis

It's Summer! If you are in Oregon like me, it may not seem like it. But it's here! If you haven't already pulled it out, it's time to get that bikini (or other swimsuit if you're not a bikini wearer) ready to wear or at least your body ready to wear it :)

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

Make It Monday: Challenge #92 - Anything Goes & Leave A Comment

Paper Playtime: Challenge #76 - Die Cuts/Vacation (White, swirl-embossed sun)

The Pink Elephant: TPE151 - Vibrant Colors

Tuesday Alchemy Challenge #17: Sand, Surf & Sea

It's World Ocean Day on June 8th! At Tuesday Alchemy this week, we decided to celebrate all week long by challenging ourselves and you to create ANY craft that is inspired by the sand, surf & sea. Want to join this celebration or just learn more about World Ocean Day? Fantastic! Click here.

My favorite color combination (at least for the moment) is red with light blue, so I used just that on this creation. The white card is covered in rows of small crabs. The center is swirl-embossed cardstock with layers of burlap on top. I painted, glittered & sealed a chipboard flourish before embellishing it with red satin ribbon. The final detail: an oval mirror with "Love" printed on it.

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

{Cupcake Inspirations}: Challenge #163

Paper Playtime: Challenge #76 - Die Cuts Vacation

Hello Friend

Hello, my dear friends! I hope you are having a wonderful evening. I just completed three cards AND a mixed media art piece this afternoon. It was fun as always & I couldn't resist NOT sharing them with everyone. But after doing these posts I need to make dinner. After all, it's my turn tonight . . .

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

Mojo Monday: MOJO242 - Sketch

Paper Playtime: Challenge #76 - Sentiment AND Friendship

Polka Dots, Stripes & Ladybugs

I told you that I would share as soon as I used my new SRM stickers! The polka dots (at the bottom) & the "happy birthday" banner are from my new collection of stickers. This creation is truly funky fun with lots of color, sweet ladybugs & one big, bold flower. I even did a little quilling for the flower's center.

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

Mojo Monday: MOJO241 - Sketch

Paper Playtime: Challenge #74 - Die Cut & Bugs

The Pink Elephant: TPE148 - Polka Dots & Stripes

Purple Pretties

For some reason, I have A LOT of purple in my supplies. I like purple. I don't love purple. Yet as I looked through my stash, it was everywhere! Hopefully, if I use as much of it as possible, I can bring in more colors that I love. (No offense to those that love purple. It's beautiful - it's just not a favorite of mine.)

I painted, distressed & sealed the tag before I embellished it. The back is painted in cream & sealed, but since it isn't very important to the piece I didn't add anything else to it. This was made as decoration more than as a "gift" tag, but either way it would be just lovely!

I wrapped a little burlap around my handmade bow & the stems of the flowers. I stamped a little flower onto the "locket"-style charm instead of filling it with paper.

This tag was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

Paper Playtime: Challenge #73 - Anything Goes (AND a blog hop with candy!) 

Stamp With Fun: Challenge #159 - Decoration

The Pink Elephant: TPE146 - Spring TIme

O is for Orange

Orange can be a tricky color, but if you pick the right coordinating colors, it is absolutely splendid! Unless it's Halloween, I highly recommend NOT using purple or green (unless it's a very small amount.) Try orange with neutrals. They make it pop & tone it down. I used white & silver with orange for a clean look that isn't obnoxious.

My micro clothes pins are not just for banners or gift wrap. Use them on cards for a fun 3D element that everyone will enjoy.

This card was submitted to these wonderful challenge blogs - See below for the link & details, so you can join in the fun & share your own creation:

One Stop Craft: Challenge #178 - Three Circles

Paper Playtime: Challenge #72 - Say It With Sentiment

{PIN}spirational: Challenge #3 - Photo Inspiration

It will be available in my shop (click here) if you'd like to give this to someone special :)