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Summer ABC Gift Set...

Hi there!  Phew!  What a week!!  It's been C.R.A.Z.Y. around here lately!!  Right after getting home from Seattle, I prepared to cook for a bunch of cowboys (and their wives), had several Dr. appointments to drive to, and today...a trip to the ER for my 14 year old to get stitches.  Finally, I found a few minutes to add my challenge post over at StampTV (it's my turn to host the Mix it Up Monday challenge)!

My challenge is to create a Summer ABC (anything but a card) project! 

 

For my projects, I used the Fishing You the Best stamp set (from the Days of Summer StampTV Kit) along with some of the GKD Fishy Fiesta Patterned Paper.  Just for fun...I added some googlie eyes to the fish and crab!  :-)

Well, I am going to go ready my boys a story...something that I have slacked with lately and fully intend to pick back up!  We are starting another Hank the Cowdog story! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hugs, Laurie

 

Gina K Stamp TV Kit - Days of Summer Blog Hop...

The Design Team for Gina K Designs welcomes you to another awesome blog hop! This time we are featuring the brand spanking new StampTV kit! We are hoping to truly inspire you with many beautiful creations and ideas! And as you hop along, make sure you leave a comment on all blogs because we will be choosing a winner to win a  $50.00 gift certificate from Gina K Designs! Just check back in a couple of days on StampTV and check the Big News forum to see if you are the winner!

 

My first project is a mini notebook that I covered with some of the Summer Brights patterned paper pack (included in the Days of Summer StampTV Kit), some trim, white grosgrain ribbon (also from the new StampTV Kit), and a button (from the Bowl of Cherries collection).  Those sweet cherries and sentiment are from the You're the Sweetest set (all from the Days of Summer StampTV Kit).

I stamped the cherries using the Cherry Red and Grass Green stamp pads.  Just for fun (and when is bling ever not fun??), I added some glitter to the cherries.

My second project is a set of mini cards that I created using two of the Days of Summer StampTV Kit.  I love mini cards...I love making them and I love giving them!  :-)  They are the perfect size to tuck in with a small gift, or I like to wrap them up with a ribbon and give them away as the actual gift!  :-)

These cards feature the A Wish For You set (from the Days of Summer StampTV Kit).  I couldn't help myself...I just had to add some more glitter!  :-)

 

This next two mini cards feature the Summer Blooms stamp set (part of the Days of Summer StampTV Kit).  I used the Passionate Pink, Bubblegum, & Black Gina K ink colors.

 
As with the first couple of mini cards, I added some glitter. 

 

 

Are you ready for more inspiration?  Check out all the amazing designs and inspiration:

 

• Gina K
• Carolina Buchting
• Cathy Tidwell
• Debbie Corbari
• Latisha Yoast
• Lee Murphy
• Melanie Muenchinger
• Michelle Woerner
• Sean Fetterman
• Sharon Harnist
• Valerie Stangle

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hugs, Laurie

 

A Couple of Cards to Share...

Good morning!  I know it's been quiet around here lately.  My daughter and I just recently got back from a trip to the Seattle Children's Hospital.  Oh what a difference a year can make!  :-)  They did the same tests that they did last year, but the results were SO much better this time!  It's officially been 6 months since her surgeries and so far so good!  Yay!!!  She is starting to get her energy back (although there are still some rougher days) and is making progress with all the physical therapy as well!  Overall, it was a great trip!  :-)

So...how about a couple of cards?  Here are some that Kim shared over at the Paper Smooches blog recently...

 

My first card features the new Thanks Word die!  I LOVE Kim's word dies...I mean, dies in her fabulous handwriting...it doesn't get much better than that!  :-)  I chose three different patterned papers to adhere to the back of my top layer (on which I used the die to cut out the thanks word three times).

My second card features the new Green Thumb stamp set along with the  new Clouds dies!  For the sentiment, I used my favorite go-to set and dies - Streamers stamp set and Streamers dies.  I seriously could use these on every card I make!  :-)

Well, that's all from me today!  I hope your day is a wonderful one!  Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs, Laurie

 

June Reverse Confetti Blog Hop...

 

Hello June and Hello Reverse Confetti Fans! It’s the 8th of the month and that means it’s time for a creative Blog Hop from Reverse Confetti. Last month’s release was fantastic and today we are inspiring you with projects and cards using those stamps. We’ve also invited some extra friends that helped us launch the new company last month, to join in on the fun! Are you ready?

For my card, I used the I Like You set.  It is no secret...I do like coffee!  :-)  As soon as I saw this set, I knew I wanted to make this card!  I used a shaped card file from the Silhouette store and cut it out with my Silhouette Cameo.

The hop started over on the Reverse Confetti blog, and you should have made it here from Karolyn's blog. It would be worth your while to start at the beginning of the hop, so you don’t miss a thing. We have tons of inspiration for you to see using Reverse Confetti’s first 4 amazing stamp sets!

 

I hope you’ve enjoyed hopping with us today. Be sure and hop with us on the 8th of EVERY MONTH for more REVERSE CONFETTI inspiration!

Now it’s time to hop on over to Savannah's blog. If you get lost along the way, you can find the hop order and list of all the participating designers over on the Reverse Confetti blog. Celebrate the creative side of you!

 

Paper Smooches Winner Announced!

Good morning!  I'm popping in here to announce the winner from my May Paper Smooches DT Blog Hop post!  :-)

Random.org chose commenter #97 as the winner!

 

 

Congratulations Pia!!  Courtesy of Paper Smooches, you have won a brand new Briny Blue set!  I will be contacting you via email soon!

 

Have a wonderful Saturday!  ~Laurie