Hi everyone! Ahhhhhh Summer Sundays.... Don't you love it? Kind of lazy and quiet and peaceful.... I can feel the light changing in the mornings and it's just a bit colder when I wake up. Fall is on the horizon and we will all be so busy in the coming months scurrying around. I'm trying to slow down and enjoy this bit of calm. It's been a rough few weeks emotionally for me and I truly must say again how much it means to know that people are sending me good thoughts and prayers, not to mention the beautiful cards and letters. I'm so grateful and really can't put it into words how uplifted I am by the kindness of all my friends, and so many sweet people I've never even met. Restores my faith in the world and I am humbled.
I had some time in the craft cave this weekend and I made a fun Summer-y card to share with you. Do you ever have those times when you make a card and it comes out EXACTLY like you hoped? And then you're like...man I love this card!? This is one of those cards for me!! Hope you like it too.
I cut the die cut out of the manila tag and the turquoise paper and then put them together! YEAH! Totally doing this more. I put some funky chevron paper underneath it and it came out so cool. I made the paper daisies with two craft punches (supply links below).
I put some 'goosebumps' blings on my bicycle tires...ya know...just cuz. Added some pretty washi and a ribbon....
This beautiful washi tape came from my AMAZING pen pal in the Netherlands!!! I barely got it out of the package before I had to use it. It matches perfectly. Thanks HS!!! XO
You can see the flower layers in this photo. I layered two daisy punches with foam tape (what else?) and then layered a circle punch on top.
Last week I was honored to be the Featured Stamper over at Splitcoaststampers! That was super fun! I loved seeing everyone's cards and feelin' the bloggy love! Thank you to everyone who made a card!! AWESOME. CLICK HERE to see the thread if you're a member of SCS!
Before I forget, I have to mention my FAVORITE new iPhone app! It's called Flipagram, and it turns your Instagrams into a video!!! ACK. LOOOOOOVE this! I made my first one last night, and then realized it was my 500th post to Instagram! Woo hoooo! Please follow me over there (stampcatwg) so I can see your pix too! I hope that you are all having a great weekend and I wish you a good week ahead! Take care and as always, thanks for spending a little time here with me! XO
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Love your cheery card, Wanda! Congrats on being "featured" that so fun!! Yay!!
Posted by: Natalie H | 08/15/2013 at 05:52 PM
I can tell how much fun you had designing and making this card. It just says, "Wanda made me"! It's so, like you said "summery and colorful". Love the h e l l o!
Posted by: Fonda Jo | 08/12/2013 at 08:14 AM
So glad you are taking things slow these days and are soaking up the last bit of summer. Your card is totally adorable! A pure burst of summer happiness. Love how you did the sentiment. Too clever!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 08/12/2013 at 08:00 AM
Wanda, this is such a fun card!!! Love the colors, so bright & cheery. Great idea about layering the die cuts ~ I'm gonna have to try playing with that technique.
Posted by: Janet T., | 08/12/2013 at 06:13 AM
gorgeous card..love it!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 08/12/2013 at 04:49 AM
I LOVE this card!!! All those elements work so well together!!! ;o)
Posted by: Tina W. | 08/11/2013 at 09:36 PM
Love your card! I was recently inspired by a card I saw with patterned paper behind the punched design. It's my new fav technique.
Thinking of you lots.
Posted by: julie | 08/11/2013 at 07:02 PM
I like how much you layer. I need to try that more.
Posted by: Marian | 08/11/2013 at 03:57 PM
Know exactly what you mean about a card coming out exactly as envisioned. Doesn't happen a ton for me but it is so gratifying! I love the layering of the die cut, looks great.
TFS
Ang
Posted by: Ang Mannina | 08/11/2013 at 01:47 PM