A Little Merry

Getting a little merry - a little bit early.  Christmas will actually be here soon though so I might as well start getting with the program on Christmas cards.

This is a very small stamp from Studio G that I've had forever!  I don't even remember buying it so not sure where it came from.  I've always thought it was so cute though.  The sentiment is from Stampin' Up - another well loved stamp.  A very CAS card colored with Copics and popped up on the rectangle dies.

I'll enter this in the challenge at Less is More - small images.

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Lynn

Is It Hot Enough!

Is it hot enough for everyone!!!  Wow!   I know the northeastern part of the U.S. is being fried to a crisp right now and I feel so sorry for you if that's where you are.  We're pretty used to 100 and up temps here but I know not everyone is.  Hope things cool off for you soon............

but if not, find a good spot of water and chill out like this little gal.  I used a wave stencil from Newton's Nook and then the image and sentiment are from MFT  Had to add that Lil Inker sun too of course.  I colored this with some Arteza markers.

I realize that in my last post I said I'd be back in a few days but I didn't make it.  Busy summer around here but will try to pop in when I can.

Stay cool.

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Lynn

Croak - 2 Crafty Criter Crazies

It's time for another challenge from 2 Crafty Critter Crazies.  When you enter, remember to have some kind of critter on your project and all will be good.

We're being sponsored this month by A Day for Daisies who also provided the DT with images.  I kept my card simple with just some Kraft, patterned paper, a die, some twine and a sentiment from Technique Tuesday that seemed to go perfect with that cute frog.  Love those eyelashes!

A short note:  I'm going to be missing in action for a few days.....but will be back.  

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Lynn

Roses Are Pink......

I'm definitely NOT a poet, so won't even attempt to finish the Roses Are Pink title.  If I did I'm sure it'd just sound pretty corny.

The image I used for this very CAS card is from Sugar Pea Designs.  It's one of those stamp sets you can use over and over.   Pretty images both big small.  I colored this with Arteza pens.  I finally broke down and got some not long ago just to see if I could figure out how to use them.  It's a work in progress but I do like using them.  I did a little stenciling with a Tim Holtz stencil behind the image and the card was a done deal.

I'd like to enter this in the AAA challenge (One corner and the optional twist of flowers) and also in the Less is More challenge for a one layer card with spots. 

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Lynn

Peep, Peep, Peepers

You see that peep on the far right - that's exactly how I've been lately.  Just sorta not even wanting to move.  Not sure if it's age, the weather, laziness, or what, but it's there.

The stamp is from Stampingbella and is so cute.  A friend gifted it to me and it's my very first Stampingbella image.  Loving the peeps!  I used a sentiment stamp from Simon Says Stamp so I could make it into a birthday card.  Every time I get a birthday card finished, one of the granddaughters will wander though wanting to know if I have a card they can take to a birthday party.  They're keeping me in business - but the pay is awful!  The hugs are worth it though.

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Lynn

Mama Llama

We either have a mama or a papa llama - or maybe it's a whatever gender llama.  They're cute though and they come from Taylored Expressions.  I love that you can add whatever you want to their blanket and all that.  The cactus came from a Gerda Steiner set and the sentiment is also from Taylored Expressions.  I did a little sponging, added the clouds and that was about it. 

I followed the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches so will add it to their challenge.  Also adding it to the challenge at Pixie's Crafty Workshop for all the snippets that were used on this card.

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Lynn

For a Guy

YeeHaw and all that kind of good stuff!!!!  A very CAS card for one of the guys for whatever occasion I need it for.  I think it'd be good for a birthday, Father's Day, or whatever. 

The cowboy and rider are from Stampendous and the sentiment is from Close to My Heart.  I've always loved that sentiment because when you come right down to it, there really IS a little cowboy in everyone....male or female. (No, I'm not going to show you a picture of my cowboy boots today though)!!!!   I added a few embossed lines and that was it.

I'd like to enter this in the challenge at AAA cards - one layer with optional of black and white.

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Lynn