Monday, August 17, 2015

I Wish!

Yes, I wish I was sitting on a nice beach somewhere - and maybe even sipping on a good Margarita too!  Afraid that's not going to happen for a while though.  Besides that, it's much too hot to even think about a beach around here.  I'm ready for cooler temps now!!

This is another card I'd done a couple of weeks ago using the Beach Party set from Newton's Nook.  The palm is from Stampendous and the little crab from Lawn Fawn.  I sponged the sky in, die cut some clouds, used some patterned paper from Paper Studio for the 'sand', and added a die cut sun from some polka dot paper with a sequin in the center.  I slit the 'sand' paper and stuck the surf board in the sand......I'm pretty sure that's the way all the big boy surfers do it.

Since I used a ton of snippets on here, I'll also enter it in the challenge at Pixie's Crafty Workshop.  There's a sweet bunch of ladies over there so check it out.

Thanks for stopping by..........
Lynn 

37 comments:

Donna Hanley said...

So glad to see a card form you, Lynn. I've never surfed but I agree with you that the Big Surfer's do stick their boards in the sand. That was a great idea to make your card that way. Darling crab with those eyes. Have a wonderful Monday.

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Oh my goodness... this is ADORABLE! Love the beach!!!

KT Fit Kitty said...

This is gorgeous, Lynn! I love scene cards! That little crab with is google eyes is super cute! I like how you have added the surfboard into the sand! Hope things are going okay with Jim. I know you guys have a long road ahead of you, but I hope each day shows some improvement, even if small.

*Vicki* said...

Well I wish I was sipping a Margarita with ya!! LOL!! We can think about it looking at you card though! :) This is a wonderfully put together scene with the clouds and sand and even the extra crab and his googly eyes!! So fun and creative Lynn!! Thanks for sharing!

Lisa said...

I wish I were on a beach sipping a margarita, too!! This is adorable!! I love the scene you've created!! He's so sweet and the crab is too cute!! Love this!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Lynn McAuley said...

Lovin' this sweet beach scene with your surfer bear and his crabby friend! Sending strength, hugs and prayers today, Lynn!

Stamping Smiles Designs said...

Love this fun, beachy masculine design! That crab with his silly eyes is adorable! I agree with you about wishing for cooler temperature. Here in Wisconsin is so HOT! Can barely breathe with the humidity and its 90's degrees temperature. Hope you're still cool inside. Have a great week! :)

Jacee said...

Great card Lynne, such a great little scene
hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Chrissy said...

Such a neat scene Lynn..love the golden sand with the little crab running around and the fluffy clouds. Your Surfer Teddy is so cute,fab colouring and you are welcome to my cool temps if you like..frosty start today minus 1 degree..eek..
Hope all is well...take care.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Carol L said...

You've created the perfect summer beach scene here, and I love how cleverly you stuck the surfboard into the sand! I'm ready for some cooler weather now too as we're baking here in the east, but my heart goes out to those living on the west coast dealing with drought and fires. I'm going to enjoy your card and think of cool sea breezes in the meantime :)

Crafty Judith said...

I so love your cards and thank you for dropping by my blog life is way too busy here crafty hugs Judith xxx

kiwimeskreations said...

Gorgeous beach-scape Lynn. Things are starting to warm here now, finally, but after seeing the news last night, I think I will let you keep your excesses, and fires!
Hugs and blessings
Maxine

Anne Temple said...

Your beach scene is adorable! Love the googly eyes on the crab too.

Sassy Raggedy said...

Now this is adorable. I love that sand paper and how creative to slit it and insert the surfboard. Fantastic...Hugs, joann

Doreen said...

This is beautiful,great design and a fab image.

Kat W said...

This gorgeous card is as close as I'm going to get to a beach for a long time I reckon! And it's just lovely, the DP for the sand is fab and the stamped images are adorable :-)

Big hugs, Kat xx

Bonnie said...

Love that surf board stuck in the sand! The whole scene is delightful! I'd like to be at the beach too if it was about 20° cooler! Hope life is getting calmer around there. Think of you both often and pray for you always.

Di said...

Hi Lynn!! Oh wow, you came back with a bang here - what a fabulous card! Tee, hee - I just love how the Ted 'planted his board' in the sand - and the eyes on that crab! A wonderful scene and am so happy to see you in the Playground chick!

Hope all is going well for you and Jim - still sending loads of positive thoughts and love.

Hugs

Di xx

lauren bergold said...

ok, i *LOVE* the whole card: the super-cute surfy bear... the beach scene... the authentic surfboard in the sand... but OF COURSE the crab is my very very very favorite part! :) :) :) (+ googley eyes!!!!!!!!!!)

Di said...

Just showed Len this too - and he loves it! The guy has taste :)
xx

MiamiKel said...

Oh LYnn, this is immensely cute -- what a darling beach scene!

NanaConnie said...

Lynn, This is wonderful! Love the "sand" and, being a California gal, I can vouch for the fact that lots of surfboards get stuck into the sand just like that. :-D Great dimension and I love that your tree goes of the page. Terrific design, my friend.
We were 109 here yesterday and I'm with you on wanting cooler weather as soon as possible. :-D

Sue said...

Sorry I've been MIA as it were Lynn..your card is gorgeous I love it..I hope you and hubby are well lots of huggles Sue xx

Linda Simpson said...

This is gorgeous, I love the beautiful design. I hope all is well with you.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Tammy said...

This is so cute Lynn! I love the fun beach scene you've created, that little crab is absolutely adorable!
Tammy x

Darnell said...

This is such a fun snippets beach card, Lynn! You nailed how the big boy surfers do it!! Hugs, Darnell

Dr Sonia S V said...

How cute it looks...Especially love the sandy beach
Cheers
Dr Sonia
Cards Crafts Kids Projects

MaryH said...

Totally COOL! Love the way you've stuck the surfboard into the sand & the overhanging palm tree. Lovely little sun and such a cute beach bear! Love those google eyes on the crab too. Great work & perfect for Pixie's snippets. TFS & Hugs

kel Acopan said...

hey lynn! love that you used so many different sets/companies to make this!! It all works together so perfectly!!

lovies, =o) kel

Chriss America Real said...

I love that little crab, so cute!

nwilliams6 said...

Lynn, this is such a cute beach scene. So many cute images and fun details. Love it!!!! You are wishing for a beach and I am wishing for snow - lol! Hugz

Shelly Schmidt said...

So fun- LOVE this beach scene- esp the sand- and the googlie eyes on the crab! You have been on my mind- in thoughts and prayers.

Sarn said...

Terrific summery card Lynn.
Waving hello to you from the Snippets Playground xxx

Barb said...

What a fun card this is Lynn. That beach certainly looks inviting - except for the nippy little crab. He is very cute though! Barbxx

JD/ Jill said...

Lovely card! Great beach scene! So creative.

I almost have forgotten what's it's like to be on a beach...
It's been many years. So I'll just imagine myself being on the beach in your card.

Davi said...

Fabulous scene Lynn, love the way the surfboard is stuck in the sand, great job :) Im ready for cooler weather too, but doesnt look like its going to come anytime soon!

Monica said...

Awe so cute. Love the teddy and the crab. They both look angelic. I think I can spot googly eyes on the crab or am I imagining. Lol.