Time to play in the sand . . .

Happy Friday Everyone!

The weather is SO BEAUTIFUL here in Ohio right now that I'm having a very difficult time staying in my crafting cave and getting creative!  Even though it is 'work' ... I love being outside on a day like today weeding playing in my flower gardens, mowing the lawn (always looks so good in late spring/early summer) and just getting everything looking so nice after a long, cold winter!

But I have been wanting to play along in a few of my favorite challenges (started this card earlier in the week) so am taking the time today to get creative (indoors).  LOL!

The current challenge at Frilly and Funkie is Vintage Seaside and the current Cheery Lynn Designs challenge is Roses.  Both of which where on my mind when putting this card together!

I have had a few packs of vintage images in my stash for a couple of years now (purchased at Adventures in Stamping - Akron)  and I was certain I'd find something appropriate in one of those packs and I did!  LOVE these kids playing in the sand at the beach and I couldn't wait to try out my new Cheery Lynn Designs SMALL flower making strip dies.

I've also taken the opportunity to use up a few extra die cuts that have been laying on my worktable.  

Here's a few additional challenges to share in ...

Alphabet Challenge - H for Handmade Embellishments (roses)

Art By Miran Challenge #7 - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge #233 - Anything Goes

Cut It Up #46 - Summer Vacation

Fussy and Fancy #115 - Outdoors

 Sister Act Challenge #59 - Anything Goes

Stampin With the Dragon May Challenge - Flowers

I hope you're having a fabulous week and thanks so much for stopping by!

As always ...

Recipe:
Papers:  SU Marina Mist cs, SU Blue Bayou cs, White cs, Forest Green cs, My Mind's Eye 'Lost & Found' dp, DCWV 65# pastel paper for flowers
Accessories:   TJDesigns 'Vintage Photographs', Offray Antique Blue Grosgrain ribbon, Stickles 'twilight', Tim Holtz 'tea dye' distress ink, large sponge dauber, Zutter distrezz it, White Liquid Pearls,
Dies:  Cheery Lynn Designs - Tea Rose Sm (B435), Gardenia Sm (B433), Fanciful Flourish (B117)  ...  Wild Rose Studio - Blossom Burst (WRS-011) ... Impression Obsession - Fence Trio (DIE034) ... Joy! Crafts - Grass (6002/0137)

On the Runway ...

. . . is the theme for the current challenge at Frilly & Funkie!

Hello Everyone!

Today I'm taking off my design team hat and doing a little card making/challenge playing for ME!

A good friend of mine from Illinois (waving Hi to Bette) suggested I play along in this challenge (does she know my style favorites or what! lol) so I got busy and this is what I came up with  . . .

OMGosh I had so much fun putting this card together!

I've used some items I've rarely or NEVER used before and LOVE the outcome!

For instance:
I've just recently gotten hooked on using STENCILS ... what a fun way to create your own background or coordinating accent as I have done here with the new Memory Box 'Modern Dressmaker' Style #88562 stencil!

See the buttons?  I haven't used button's on my cards in years ... makes them difficult to mail so I shy away from them ... but they were absolutely NECESSARY on this card!  LOL!

My ribbon spool, tape measure & sewing machine tag are from the Crafty Secrets Digital Sewing Papers file.  The narrow black satin ribbon I wrapped around the spool came from a holiday blouse I bought for our last years Christmas party ... you know, those pieces they add inside your blouse to help it from falling off the hanger!

How about my background paper ... do you see what it is?  It entire sheet is corrugated on one side and flat on the other.  It comes from a 6x6 DCWV corrugated paper pack that comes in muted colors ... I thought this shade was perfect for today's creation. Though hard to see, the black border is actually self adhesive LACE that I found on one of my trips to Joan's Gardens in Indiana. 

Last but not least, my beautiful vintage focus image comes from the Graphic45 'Fashionista' Collection.  A little edge distressing and TH vintage photo sponging was all this image needed to 'fit the bill' for today's runway creation!

Here are a few other challenges I'd love to share in:

613 Avenue Create #69 - Anything Goes

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew #60 - Girly
Through the Craftroom Doors - Anything Goes
Aurora Wings Challenge #2 - Monochromatic
Bunny Zoe's April Challenge - Distress

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!

It's always such a pleasure to have you visit!

Till next time ...