Overwhelming Awesomeness!

Hi Everyone!

I am back from a month long vacation on the East Coast and it is difficult to be back into the swing of things.  Did I blink and suddenly it's September??  I honestly don't know what happened!  But nevertheless, September it is.  I must admit, I am enjoying the cooler temperatures and this is my favorite time of year.

This morning we have another great sketch for you over at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.  You should really pop by and play along, we would love to have you!  Tomorrow you will see all of the wonderful creations by the Design Team if you are looking for further inspiration to help excite you to play along.

Here is this week's sketch:

I decided I would also play along this week with the awesome colour challenge over at Create with Connie and Mary.  This week is Pear Pizzazz, Lost Lagoon and Smoky Slate.  This is not a colour combination that I would normally use but this seems to be all the rage these days.  It is all over the holiday publications I have been seeing lately (shhh...let's not talk holidays just yet although I have received some great new stamp sets to play with!!!).

Here is my creation:

As an aside, I thought I would share a couple of pics with you from my trip to Newfoundland.  It was gorgeous weather and the icebergs will still around - it was spectacular!

I even got to eat iceberg ice - it was so fabulous!  An experience I had never had before!

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: Smoky Slate, Pear Pizzazz, Lost Lagoon, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Flower Patch

Inks: Pear Pizzazz, Lost Lagoon

Tools/Techniques: Flower Patch Framelits, Big Shot, Basic Jewels - Pearls

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Thanks for dropping by!

Steph

Happy Blooming Birthday!!

Hi Everyone,

Yes, yes, yet another post from my mega marathon crafting session.  As my friend noted on Saturday night, I think we are going to make this a monthly thing once the summer holidays are all out of the way.

I was so excited to be able to use new stamp sets and am so thankful to my friend for bringing all her new stuff along.  I haven't ordered the Flower Patch stamp set but to be honest, I have a feeling it will be making it's way to my home really soon!  I also love when a stamp set has a matching punch or framelits and the Flower Fair Framelits did not let me down!  My order does arrive tomorrow and I can't wait to share those new goodies with you!

So, which challenges did I focus on for this particular card you ask?  Here goes:

1. Fusion

I thought the sketch this week was super original...



2. Stampin' Royalty

This is a new challenge for me, I have never played along with these talented individuals.  I am super excited to do so!  This week's challenge is "Anything Goes".

Here's my card:

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: Strawberry Slush, Lost Lagoon, Flowerpot DSP

Stamp Sets: Flower Patch

Ink: Lost Lagoon

Tools/Techniques: Flower Fair Framelits, 2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment (Strawberry Slush)

Thanks for dropping by!

Steph