So Sweet

Good morning, everyone!

It has been SO hot here and smoky.

They keep warning everyone to avoid going outdoors,

especially if you have any kind of lung issue.

Yesterday, the smoke was so thick that you couldn't see the sun, but it was still over 100-degrees!

I'm starting to look forward to the seasons changing.

I want mild weather! 

And it is so pretty when the leaves start to change.

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

See below for details, so you can share, too!

4 Crafty Chicks: #103 - Circles

All Sorts: #167 - Going Round In Circles

Bearly Mine: #48 - Fly, Fly Away

Creative Belli: #150 - Winged Things

Cutie Pie: #24 - Spots & Stripes

Fab N Funky: #134 - Angels & Fairies

Make It Monday: #102 - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly: Spots & Stripes

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes

Christmas In July

 I made this a TRUE Christmas In July by adding a sexy lady in her bikini with a beach ball on this card (Digi stamp courtesy of Sassy Studio Designs - in case you want to get her for yourself!)

She looks a little light in the photo because I added paint to give her a creamy color to match the other colors in this card.

I also used some of my new Candi (See the gold & black circles?) They look like buttons or brads, but they are actually cardstock - Fantastic, I think!

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

See below for details, so you can join in the fun!

365 Days: Day 146 - Geometry

Celebrate The Occasion: #72 - Star Struck

Crafts & Me: #94 - Anything Goes

Crafty Ribbons: #24 Beach

Creative Belli: #148 - Xmas In July

Oldie But A Goodie: Photo (Gold star, 2+ years)

Sassy Studio Designs: #135 - Xmas w/3 Papers

Shopping Our Stash: #61 - Something New

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes

Red, White, Blue & Charming Butterfly

This week seems to be the challenge of red, white & blue. It was Independence Day in the USA yesterday after all. I didn't watch any fireworks this year, but I definitely heard them!

I didn't use the classic blue. I went with a lighter version. I love how it works so well with red & creates a different look.

This creation was submitted to these wonderful challenge blogs. See the links below, so you can join the fun & share your own!

ATCs & Cards With Attitude: Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz: #26 - Sketch
Come & Get It: Cute As A Bug
Cupcake Inspirations: #167 - Cupcake Inspiration
Divas By Design: #42 - Red, White & Blue
Paper Playtime: #78 - Red, White & Blue
Penny's Paper-Crafty: #83 - Red, White & Blue
Tuesday Throwdown: #104 - Summertime

Explore Nature

Instead of using patterned paper, I used a photo from my trip to the Caribbean. If I remember correctly, this is a beautiful stream in Dominica that we passed on our way to a striking waterfall & swimming hole.

I love this card & I'm going to pull more photos from my trips to use as backgrounds. They add so much to it with variations in color, natural beauty & just interest.

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

365 Cards: Day 99 - Add A Scenic Photo (Thanks for the idea!)

C.R.A.F.T. Challenges: Challenge #158 - Male Card

PaperPlay: Challenge #23 - Back To Kraft Basics

Papertake Weekly: Challenge #69 - Anything Goes