Tuesday, July 12, 2011

A slice of summertime.....

I know I said it in my last post but friends it's HOT HOT HOT!!!  Again over 100 degrees here yesterday and so I got to spend some more time crafting!  My card today features the newest stamp set from Wilson Designs:  Strawberry Lemonade.  I made one very similiar for the stamp release however I still had another embossed lemon border on my desk and thought it was perfect to go with the challenge over at the Play Date Cafe this week.  Take a looksie at this inspiration photo!


My inspiration came from the photo directly center............I think a cold glass of lemonade is one of the best things about summer.  Now for my card.........I had this idea since receiving this set to design with to add a little lemon slice to the side of my glass......sooo fun! 



I also made this for the challenge over at Wee Memories..........anything SUMMERTIME.  There is still time to check out this challenge!!!
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I'm off this evening to my son's last regular season baseball game.  Kinda sad but never fear......we are going to the Single A World Series this weekend in Liberty, Missouri!!!  Go Bulldogs!  This picture was taken early on in the season where we actually HAD to wear sweatshirts!  My little guy is the second one from the right (he's standing next to the boy without a hat).  They have improved soo much this season and I can't wait to see what next season has in store for them!!



GO BULLDOGS!!!


{Sweet Summertime}
Stamps:  Strawberry Lemonade (Wilson Designs)
Paper:  Aqua Mist,  SS White, Harvest Gold, Kraft (all PTI)
Ink:  Versamark, Memento Black
Misc:  White Filigree Embossing Powder (PTI), Medium Scallop Die (PTI), Sunshine IP (PTI), Foam Tape, Aqua Mist Twill, Copics

30 comments:

Renee said...

GORGEOUS!!
Love the colors...
and that lemon border is so genius :)
Fabby card!!
And good luck BullDogs!
Hope the heat breaks before this weekend! :)

Kara said...

gorgeous..love it!! love the simplicity, yet there are many fun details!

Wendy ten Hove said...

Love your card, Amy! This truly gives me a summery eeling, love the colors and the slices of lemon in the border!! Really great idea!!
Hugs, Wendy

Lindsay said...

Seriously adorable Amy! I LOVE the colors and that cutie little glass of lemonade!

Christina said...

That cool glass of lemonade is exactly what we all need on a day like this! So cute with the lemon slice on the rim! I love the way you used these colors.

Jinny Newlin said...

Oh, my gracious! This card is absolutely gorgeous and so full of so many different, scrumptious textures! Perfect for these hot, hot, hot, summer days in Kansas, girl. Good luck to your son tonight, and thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

Colleen Dietrich said...

Amy! It's so good to see you again. :) I've been thinking about you, but have not had enough free time to visit all of my friends' blogs. :(

I LOVE your background, echoing the shape of those lemon slices. Everything about this is so spot-on. Love it! THanks for playing at The CAfe this week, so I could see you. :)

Jen Carter said...

Good luck Bulldogs!!

Your card is so cute! LOVE those colors and the summery feel to your card!! The Sunshine IP is perfect to use with the lemon slices!

Andrea Ewen said...

Fabulous card, Amy...so clean and simple in it's design, but has quite a huge impact! Lovely arrangement of the colors and beautiful twine accent! Glad to have you join us at the Play Date Cafe!

Jaclyn Miller said...

Oh my word Amy, this is so beautiful and I LOVE how you've used the colors! I had that exact same thought for that glass except I think it needs a companion - strawberry. :) Great job and thanks for playing along at The Play Date Cafe.

Debby said...

I love this card Amy. Love the colours, love the texture, love the way the slices fit in the scallop, love how perfectly they are all stamped, love!

Lynn said...

Go Bulldogs Go! Can't wait to hear how they do in their state tournament! Fabulous!

And...I adore your card..so refreshing!

Karen B. said...

Congrats to your son's team! And a fun card, those colors are perfect for summertime!

Tracey said...

Oh Amy this is PERFECT!!! LOVE it :) thanks so much for joining us at The Play Date Cafe :)

Brandi said...

This is so cute! Love the summer theme. I could have used a nice cold glass of lemonade today in this hot weather. Your little boy is so cute and I wish him luck in the world series. How exciting. You'll have to let us know how they do!

Unknown said...

What a cute Bulldog!!! He's precious :) And, I'm telling you, I LOVE that card! Cool and fresh - like we want your weather to be.

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Fabulous card, Amy! Makes me want to have a lemonade. Thanks for playing along with us at Wee Memories. :)

kasia c. said...

Well GOOD LUCK to your son & his team! How exciting!

This card is super yummy! I love that border of lemons, and all the wonderful layering of strips. :)

Michele Gross said...

I'm suddenly craving an ice cold lemonade! Fun card and love your take on the colors :) Go Bulldogs!!
Thanks for playing with us at PDCC!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

Good luck to your son's team!!!

And can I just say--your card is THE BEST! I loooooove the embossing and the little strip of lemons!! I love the ribbon and your little cup! OH! SO! CUTE!!!!!! LOVE:) Thanks so much for playing along and joining in the fun over at the PDCC:)

farmhouse-story said...

wtg, bulldogs! and, amy, your card is so sweet--the embossing really sets the lemons off:)

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Woo hoo congrats on your win!

Anita Rex said...

WHOOOO HOOO AMY! So happy for you and your win!!! Love this card! It's such an amazing take on the photos, I love the lemon on the cup!

Jaclyn Miller said...

Yay, yay, yay! I knew your card would win this week at the PDCC! HUGE congrats to you! ;)

Sue Ann said...

You know you could make the fruit green and put a little glitter around the rim :) Seriously this makes me want to squeeze some lemons and make some lemonade ........ I love fresh lemonade!!! And of course the impression plate is PERFECT~~

Lisa Elton said...

What a great summer card! Love the little league photo too... Miss those days :) !!!

Maria said...

A lovely sweet summer card! Congrats on your win!:-))

Emily Leiphart said...

Your card is incredible, Amy! I love how you used those colours. A winner for sure!! Love the photo of your son's team!

Laurie said...

Love the embossed fruit! What a fun card! That texture in the background is my FAVE!! Can't wait till Sunday!!

Katie said...

That glass of lemonade looks so refreshing. Makes me want to make homemade lemonade like I had all the time when I was in Brazil. Yum, yum! I love the 'impression plate background' too...so many great uses for that one!

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