Well we have officially launched into summer with the beginning of the Memorial Day weekend. I hope you have wonderful plans with family and friends.
My assistant had a birthday this past week. She loves the beach and water so I typically make her a card with blues and beiges to inspire thoughts of water and sand. This time I went straight for the By the Tide stamp set and used Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral and Very Vanilla.
I was inspired by a card I found on Pinterest by Tina Welles. I particularly liked how she combined the two textured embossing folders. The banner under the Windows Framelits (retiring June 2nd so get it now if you want it), was created with the NEW Triple Banner Punch. I have always struggled getting my banners right if I don't use a framelit so I could not wait to get this punch. It is SO worth investing in this punch. I love it!
The inside of the card used the sentiment from the Occasions Catty hostess set, Because You Care. I love the fonts and decorative elements in this stamp set. I just got it and am so glad I did before it is no longer available. Remember the Occasions Catalog will sunset on June 2nd. If there is anything you have been sitting on the fence about getting time is running out!
Yesterday we put our oldest on a plane to Brussels Belgium. He is an International Relations major and is thrilled to be embarking on this summer abroad program through the University of Florida. So my husband and I are back to just the two of us again and have a relaxing weekend planned with some neighbors joining us for a BBQ. What do you have planned this holiday weekend?
Thanks for stopping by. I plan on getting some crafting in this weekend and to get some posts ready for you. I am also working on my personal wish list with the new catty launching in just one week!!!
Michelle
Products used to create this card. Remember some will be retiring soon so get them while you can.
Love the seaside theme! You've made some great cards :)
Posted by: ASTE | May 26, 2015 at 07:46 PM