Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Life is Good

Beaches, sand, sun, and crabs........life is good!  I'd love to be sitting on a nice sunny beach somewhere watching the crabs and getting sand between my toes. What a nice vacation that would make!   However, it's not going to happen today so I thought I'd just make a card instead.

The images in this set (Life is Good) are from Lawn Fawn.  I colored them with Copics and then sponged in the sky and added a sun die.  Very clean and simple.  Being inspired by the color challenge I have blue/aqua skies, yellow sun and sand, and an orange crab.  Ok, so I've never really seen a totally orange crab before but it is kinda cute in that color.  I think if you can have a blue crab, surely you can have an orange one too!

I'll enter this is the Lawnscaping Challenge (Color Inspiration) and Addicted to Clean and Simple (code word is Sky).

Thanks for stopping by.............
Lynn
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45 comments:

  1. kiwimeskreationsJuly 9, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    I am sure you feel better after making this card Lynn - almost as good as going to the beach.
    Love your orange crab :-)
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  2. MaryHJuly 9, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    A real fun card, and I'm loving all the use you're getting from the sun die. It sparks up this beach scene so well, and your little crab is cute. Don't let 'im bite your toes! TFS & Hugs

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  3. Irish CherokeeJuly 9, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    I am getting a sun tan from you card. How nice is that. Wonderful card Lynn. Loving it ti bits.

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  4. Tracy July 10, 2014 at 4:06 AM

    Lynn i love stopping by because your creations always make me smile.
    I am feeling you on the nice vacation !
    This little feel is brilliant, that sky is awesome !!
    Have a fab day xx

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  5. DoreenJuly 10, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    This is gorgeous,fab image and love the clouds.xxx

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  6. Carol LJuly 10, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    What a fun use of the challenge colors and a super cute card to boot! I love your billowy clouds and blue sky - what a perfect day this little crab is having!

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  7. TammyJuly 10, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    WHEN you come to PA, I'll show you orange crabs, yummy! Super cute card!

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  8. McCrafty's CardsJuly 10, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    Beautiful card Lynn, I love the image and the clouds.
    Kevin xx

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  9. BrendaJuly 10, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    OMGosh this card is adorable Lynn!! I wish I was on that beach too, but I don't want Mr. Crab to bite my toes!! lol How do you get your sky to look like that?!! I love it and I love your orange crab too, he is too cute. Hey maybe he was in some boiling water and turned orange. lol I love that sun too, you have been using it a lot and it is cute on everything. Yep, a spirit lifter for this card is! Hugs, Brenda

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  10. vicJuly 10, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Oohhh this is just too cute Lynn I swear you make the sweetest cards and I love them!! How adorable is that crab!!!
    Hugs
    Vic x

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  11. Anne TempleJuly 10, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    Love this! Having the large white space around the image really makes it pop. Great clouds (as always)!

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  12. BenziJuly 10, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Lynn, this is just the cutest CAS card. I love a beach scene and your crab is a cutie with that big smile. Your clouds are fabulous. I'll be getting sand between my toes next week. We're headed to the beach. Yea!

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  13. MiamiKelJuly 10, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    Of course life is good at the beach! Come on down! :) This is cute - orange crab and all :)

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  14. Linda SimpsonJuly 10, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    This is gorgeous, a lovely summer card.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  15. SandyJuly 10, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    I really love the cuteness of this card! The sky scene in the background with the sunshine die...simply too cute!

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  16. DianeJuly 10, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    What a fun card design Lynn, great clouds and scene.

    Hugs Diane

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  17. BonnieJuly 10, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    That's one happy looking little crab! Thanks for the "trip" to the beach!

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  18. ChrissyJuly 10, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    What a little cutie Lynn...fabulous CAS card and
    I love that wee crab and fabulous blue sky.

    luv CHRISSYxx..

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  19. MonicaJuly 11, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    Lovely vacation there... and wish your life is that way.

    Very sweet card, Lynn.

    Let me go and try yet again to see if I can leave more comments.

    Love,

    M

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  20. DeeptiJuly 11, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    oh my this is so cute, I just love the cloudy sky u have created. You can share this at ATCAS too, we have the code word sky, it fits perfectly :)

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  21. BeckyJuly 11, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    This is so cute Lynn. I love your sky and sun too.

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  22. NanaConnieJuly 11, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    When my oldest granddaughter was about 6, I asked her why she had colored her sky orange. Her reply has lived with me ever since -- "It's my sky and it can be any color I like." I'm sure the same goes for crabs. :-D Too often I forget that creativity needs to be childlike. Love this simple card, Lynn!

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  23. TammyJuly 11, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    This is adorable Lynn! What a cute little crab, fabulous CAS design also! Have a nice weekend!
    Tammy x

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  24. Sandra DeFalcoJuly 11, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    Lynn - this one is so adorable, makes me smile!
    Sandi ♥

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  25. JD/ JillJuly 11, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    Cute cand happy card! I like your ORANGE crab!

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  26. Lynn McAuleyJuly 11, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    Love your awesome sky with this crabby guy! Precious card, Lynn!

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  27. MargaretJuly 11, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    What a happy card! I've never seen an orange crab, however I've also never seen a smiling crab so maybe the orange makes them happy! CAS perfection!!

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  28. Donna HanleyJuly 11, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    Just a sweet card, Lynn. Have a great weekend.

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  29. Vicki DutcherJuly 11, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    Adorable card -- fabulous clouds! Thanks for joining in at ATCAS!

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  30. Joan ErvinJuly 11, 2014 at 11:35 PM

    This is absolutely adorable, Lynn...the little crab is just tooo cute and I love how you popped up the sun!!!!

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  31. Crafty JudithJuly 12, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Afternoon Lynn super card hun delicious summer colours fab CAS card love it hugs Judith x

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  32. Mary Anne / MA54KJuly 12, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    You're sky is pure perfection, Lynn! You have nailed both of these challenges!

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  33. Amie Kiger (Kigz) July 12, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    Super job masking--your clouds are amazing! :)

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  34. OH BabsJuly 13, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Very cute CAS card.

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  35. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsJuly 13, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    I ADORE this card!!!!!
    I couldn't comment on my iPad so I had to save the link and come back!!!!

    Just terrific Lynn!!!!!!

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  36. LesleyJuly 13, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    brilliant card - love the way you've done the clouds really effective best wishes Lesley x

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  37. MargaretJuly 13, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Simple CAS card, but super cute card Lynn. I used to eat a lot of fresh crabs when my parents were living and in New Jersey. Crabs do get orange when you cook them, so this one looks like he's been out in the sun too long. ;)

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  38. Nancy in IowaJuly 13, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    This is VERY summery and very cute. It put an instant mile on my face!

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  39. ChristianaJuly 13, 2014 at 10:47 PM

    This is fantastic! Your sky and clouds are stunning! Great job. Thanks so much for playing with us at Lawnscaping! Big hugs!

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  40. DeeptiJuly 14, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing with ATCAS :) you know how much I loved this card !

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  41. {Chrissie}July 14, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    Love, love, love that background with the clouds you made! So amazing! Thanks for playing along with us at Lawnscaping Challenges!

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  42. Jessi FoganJuly 16, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    That is the cutest little crab ever! The ones we get here are sort of orange with white speckles, so there ya go ;) LOVE those clouds - and that little sun!

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  43. Sassy RaggedyJuly 17, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    I love the clouds background. Such a cute CAS card. Hugs, joann sassy raggedy

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  44. MarilynJuly 18, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    I love this card Lynn! Sometimes a card just makes you smile and feel good and that is what this one does to me!

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  45. TamaraJuly 20, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Awesome card!! Love the clouds
    Thanks for playing with us at Lawnscaping.
    xx Tamara

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