Hey everyone! Happy Monday! OH MAN, I have been through so much in just a few days. My husband and I came down with the seriously worst stomach flu EVER at the end of last week. I feel so lucky to even be able to sit here and type and say hi. That thing was brutal. BRUTAL. I slept all day Thursday and Friday and most of Saturday too. I have never been so grateful to eat a bowl of Cheerios in my life as I was on Sunday morning. I'm back, and lived to tell about it! Good thing, because this week has a lot of good stuff going on. Just a few more days until I get to spend the weekend in the Bay Area hooking up with my sweet friend Audrey, and going to a fun Planner Meet up at the stamp store. YAHOO. Girl stuff. Cannot wait. Also, this is PTI Release week - good stuff there too.
But first, and exciting, is what I'm sharing today! I am the guest designer on the Waffle Flower Crafts Blog today! YEAH! I am so in love with every single thing Waffle Flower is putting out lately. Truly unique and fun. I was very happy when they invited me to craft with them! :-) CLICK HERE to see the Waffle Flower Blog!
For my card today I'm using the new stamp set called Heat Wave! It's uber cute clothes and accessories perfect for any summertime gal. I adore this set! I combined it with the pretty Waffle Flower Greenery Dies and a cool retro color palette of mint and pink. We're havin' a heat wave! Thanks out to Nina and Channin for the lovely invitation. I'll be guest designing today, and again next Monday. Best wishes for a great week.
My card really started with the stamp set and a color idea - how about if I make the card with a retro chic Palm Beach vibe from the fifties?? Lovely shades of minty green and ice cream pink paired with soft grey! YUM. So I made an A2 card base with grey cardstock. Next I layered on a beautiful scallop rectangle made with the Lacy Layers Dies. (LOVE). Then I stamped and die cut out all the clothes. Like paper dolls!
I wanted a way to frame the sentiment so I used the gorgeous Greenery Dies and die cut some pastel green leaves. I speckled them with a bit of white spray mist from my stash. You could also use white paint for this.
I used a bit of twine and some enamel dots to add texture and shine to the card. All the elements are attached with foam squares to pop them off the paper.
I think these stamps could be used for so many cute ideas! I'm thinking bridal showers, birthday parties, bridesmaid luncheons, all kinds of fun things! For all our girly girl friends! And how many fun color combos can you think of??? If you did the same card in red, yellow and lime green it would have a whole different vibe.
Thanks for stopping by today and sharing my enthusiasm for Waffle Flower Crafts! I'll have another Waffle Flower card next Monday. In the meantime, please check back tomorrow for my first post for the June PTI Release. XOXO
SUPPLIES FOR TODAY!
Creative designs. Quite unique stuff. Thanks for sharing and warming our hearts.
Posted by: Ben | 06/29/2017 at 02:42 AM
Sweet fun card and great colors. The images are awesome. So summer but could be any season. Love that idea.
So glad you're feeling a lot better and in time for some fun girl time away.
Posted by: Billie A | 06/13/2017 at 01:37 PM
Too cute!I especially like the dots and twine.
Posted by: sharon l | 06/13/2017 at 07:56 AM
This is so adorable. Love the outfit. Great minds think alike. I just used this greenery leaves from Waffle Flower for my sister's birthday card. Now I want those outfits! Sounds like your going to have a blast with your friend. Be sure to tell about this adventure. I watched a interview with Sam Elliot last night on Audience. Did you know he grew up in Sacramento?. Talk about a hunk... even at 72. One of my favorites. Love me some cowboys. Have a great week and see you tomorrow.
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 06/13/2017 at 07:52 AM
So good you are able do hop around again...do fun stuff!!
Super gorgeous card!!
Love the colors...
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 06/13/2017 at 03:04 AM
Hope you're both feeling better. Love the colors on your Palm Beach card.
Posted by: Julie | 06/12/2017 at 07:50 PM
Glad you are feeling better, cute card!
Posted by: Tracy | 06/12/2017 at 09:49 AM