Heat Wave

Holy heatwave.  We're looking at 100+ weather for today and the next 3 days after that.  So much for all that unexpected rain we got last week, we are right back into Summer now for sure!  I'm thinking a trip to the beach is in order very soon!

So today I have 4 things to share with you all (I've been a busy girl!).  First is a cute 4th of July card that I made for the following challenges:

Whimsie Doodles Challenge: Summertime

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards Challenge: 4th of July
DL. ART: Patriotic
Delightful Challenges: Red, White, and Blue 

Sunday Sketch & Stamp (sketch below) 

I used July 4 Day from Whimsie Doodles, colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits with Stickles added to her shoes (red) and sparklers (gold).  DP is from My Mind's Eye.  I added some star brads to the upper left corner and some gold pearl stickers to the upper right corner - I love working with Whimsie Doodles images and I rarely get a chance to play with them, so I had fun with this one.

My next card is for the:

One Sweet Challenge: Buttons & Ribbon

Polka Doodles Challenge Week 26: Animals

I used "Blushing Violet Fairy" by Elaine Cox (digi available at Sweet Pea Stamps), colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  Papers are from MME, then I went through my stash of ribbon snippets & buttons and added a bunch of them as embellishments.  This card is sized 5.5 x 3.25 inches - I like to make cards that are 5.25 inches squared, and this small piece of cardstock is what is left over after I make those cards.  So I keep them in a big pile and once in a while I make a few cards with them using my scrap pieces of DP, etc.  They are the perfect size to fit into those small white "all purpose" envelopes you can buy super cheap at any large retailer, drugstore, or office supply store.  That's just my little helpful hint for the day.  :)

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Because it's Saturday, we have a reminder post for you at:

Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge: June Wedding

We're being sponsored by 2CuteInk and I used the adorable I Cherryish You image, printed on DP and colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits with a spot of Dazzling Diamonds glitter.  DP is from My Mind's Eye, the little "LOVE" embellishment was cut from the paper and attached so that it would hang off the edge of the ATC.

And last for today, we have a new challenge for you (our last for the Summer) at:

Just Some Lines: Anything Goes with a JSL Image

I am also entering this into the following challenges: 

QKR Stampede: Anything Goes

 Totally Papercrafts Challenge: June Bride
DRS Designs: The Letter "B" (for bride, in my case)

(We'll be taking a short break at Just Some Lines after this 2-week challenge for the Summer, we'll be having a DT call next month and starting back up with monthly challenges in September.)  For today's card, I used the gorgeous Emo Bride image, paper-pieced and colored with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits.  I used papers from MME and added a ribbon (Stampin' Up!), some pink gemstone stickers, and a pretty vintage-looking key charm.  Have a great weekend everyone!  Peace.