Hello friends! I hope everyone is staying cool. I know there has been a heat wave here in Southern CA and we had 117 degrees last Friday, 115 on Saturday and still over 100 each day right now. I remember when I moved out here in 1998 that it was always cooler (70's and 80's) in this area; but the temperatures have continued to increase over the years and breaking records every year.
I don't seem to have enough time to craft; and it takes me a week or longer for each of my cards. My life feels like it is on a treadmill all the time or roller coaster. I hope it isn't that way for everyone; but maybe it is.
Pop over to Kit and Clowder Facebook page for their 20 day celebration. There are lots of prizes from many vendors. Have fun!
Pop over to Kit and Clowder Facebook page for their 20 day celebration. There are lots of prizes from many vendors. Have fun!
I have a new Facebook
VIP Group and would love to have you join me. Just click on the
bold words and click Join. It is a place to share ideas, your
creations and more. I can't wait to see you there. I also have
discounted CTMH stamp sets on there as well. Check under Photos.
I created a Thank you card using Ching-Chou Kuik Aloha Lady. I love this image; but had not found the time to create with it. My die at the bottom should have been with a brighter color; but I wanted it to match the top border of butterflies; which is created with a paper that has darker to lighter colors on it. So, it isn't your computer making it look lighter on the right side. LOL!
I had to use this gorgeous CTMH Perfect Postcard Paper, CC5181. I just bought a second pack of it; because CTMH brought it back and it is while supplies last. See the link below under Supplies. The dark paper behind the card makes it look a little darker than it is; but this is the best I could do. Sorry.
Ching-Chou Kuik Aloha Lady
With White Background
The butterflies are darker than this photo. They are shaded starting with darker color on left going to a lighter blue green on right.
Inside Of Card
Supplies:
Outside Dies:
Circle with Image - Sizzix
Scalloped Circle Behind Image - Cricut Anna Griffin cartridge
Butterfly Border - Joy Crafts Noor Design
Border at Bottom - Spellbinders Peresian Accents (S5-034)
Thanks - Memory Box
Single Butterflies - Joy Crafts
Inside Dies
Outside dies behind sentiments - Spellbinders Gold Labels Four
Oval with sentiment & Sentiment - CTMH Fresh Air Cardmaking Stamps & Thin Cuts -Z4186) -- Stamp set only - C1722
Flower border inside - Joy Crafts
Image - Ching-Chou Kuik Aloha Lady
Paper - CTMH Postcard Perfect CC5181
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Canary, Blossom Reverse side, Goldrush
Inks - CTMH Glacier, Blossom, Outdoor Denim (retired)
Blue Dots - CTMH Chelsea Gardens Dots & Gems (retired)
Pink Pearls - Want2scrap.com
Sentiment inside about friends - CTMH Documented Cardmaking Stamps & Thin Cuts (Z4172) --Stamp set only - C1719
Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00, R30
Hair - Y11, Y15, Y35, Y17
Dress - RV00, RV34
Lips and Arm band - RV34
Eyes - BG11
Pink Flowers - RV00
Small Blue flowers - BG11
Lg. flowers - BG11,Y15
Large leaves - YG45
Small leaves - YG41
I had to use this gorgeous CTMH Perfect Postcard Paper, CC5181. I just bought a second pack of it; because CTMH brought it back and it is while supplies last. See the link below under Supplies. The dark paper behind the card makes it look a little darker than it is; but this is the best I could do. Sorry.
Ching-Chou Kuik Aloha Lady
With White Background
The butterflies are darker than this photo. They are shaded starting with darker color on left going to a lighter blue green on right.
Supplies:
Outside Dies:
Circle with Image - Sizzix
Scalloped Circle Behind Image - Cricut Anna Griffin cartridge
Butterfly Border - Joy Crafts Noor Design
Border at Bottom - Spellbinders Peresian Accents (S5-034)
Thanks - Memory Box
Single Butterflies - Joy Crafts
Inside Dies
Outside dies behind sentiments - Spellbinders Gold Labels Four
Oval with sentiment & Sentiment - CTMH Fresh Air Cardmaking Stamps & Thin Cuts -Z4186) -- Stamp set only - C1722
Flower border inside - Joy Crafts
Image - Ching-Chou Kuik Aloha Lady
Paper - CTMH Postcard Perfect CC5181
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Canary, Blossom Reverse side, Goldrush
Inks - CTMH Glacier, Blossom, Outdoor Denim (retired)
Blue Dots - CTMH Chelsea Gardens Dots & Gems (retired)
Pink Pearls - Want2scrap.com
Sentiment inside about friends - CTMH Documented Cardmaking Stamps & Thin Cuts (Z4172) --Stamp set only - C1719
Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00, R30
Hair - Y11, Y15, Y35, Y17
Dress - RV00, RV34
Lips and Arm band - RV34
Eyes - BG11
Pink Flowers - RV00
Small Blue flowers - BG11
Lg. flowers - BG11,Y15
Large leaves - YG45
Small leaves - YG41
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (2 of 8) (Sunday)
Dragonfly Dreams - Summer (No limit)
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes (No limit)
Stamping Sensations - In My Garden (2 of 3)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Friday)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes/option (1 of 3)
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Polkadoodles - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (No limit)
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - Flowers plus Sentiment (1 of 5) (Thursday)
Digi Choosday - Anything Goes (2 of 2) (Tuesday)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes (No limit) (Monday)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes (No limit) (Monday)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes With a Critter (2 of 5) (Other Date)
A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Ching-Chou Kuik Challenge Blog - Thank You/Sympathy (1 of 3)
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Craft's Galore Encore Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (No limit)
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes With a Critter (2 of 5) (Other Date)
A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Ching-Chou Kuik Challenge Blog - Thank You/Sympathy (1 of 3)
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Craft's Galore Encore Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (No limit)
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Love To Craft - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
Morgan's Artworld Open Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Love To Craft - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
Morgan's Artworld Open Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
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