Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Anchors Away!

Hi everyone--hope your week is going great for ya!  Still enjoying the wonderful, warm weather--hope to get outside for a jog today.  Gotta get my bum in gear and get back into working out regularly and eating right.  While I was getting these businesses/websites up off the ground I really let everything sllllllllllllide, ya know!  Well summer means less clothes so I gotta get the flab off, hee hee, especially before I leave for our summer vacation at the end of June.  We've rented a house for 2 weeks at Hilton Head again this year--I'm counting down the days and ready for some summer sun and fun!  Are you all ready for summer--if so what plans do YOU have for summertime?!!

In that same breath, I've got some summer fun projects to share with you!

PS--winner of my Blog Candy to be announced tomorrow, sorry I forgot, lol!


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Anchors Away, 2 Ways!!

I've had these couple of fun Magnolia stamps from Magnolia-licious for awhile now & they were still in their packaging (gasp)!  I had to pull them out & get them inky cuz' they're sooo cute!  This one is called "Boat Tilda" and she's sittin' on a Magnolia pier fence although I couldn't find it at the store (but I'm sure if you email Diana she can get some in)--I believe it's from the Lazy Summer Days Collection as well. 

I wanted to create a patriotic summertime feel so I pulled out some of my scrap paper that I had (not sure who by?) and cut it into strips and attached it to my white cardstock.  Ran my white cs thru the Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" folder for some extra texture.  The star punches are from SU and then I attached some little glass stars I had in my stash.  That fun sentiment (perfect 'eh) is from the PTI set "Out to Sea"--great set to have I tell ya!  Fun for any special lil' sailor in your life!



The images are colored with Copics and then I've added some Diamond Glaze onto the lifesaver floatie and her lil' white shoes for some shine.  The sea and her shirt got some stardust stickles for some bling!

So I had so much fun with the first, I decided to just use the background stamp for a separate card!  This time I didn't use any dp, just the same colored cs for this card.  The navy cs got embossed with a CB folder from the "asian collection" folders which I LOVE!  The I added some twine, buttons and SU corner punches to create some nautical fun (the white dots are with my Sharpie Poster Paint pen)!  The sentiment is from the same PTI set that I used above.  This card would be great for anyone in your life--equally feminine & masculine!

That's all for me today--see ya back here tomorrow!



32 comments:

  1. Suzanne, what a beautiful card. I just want to go to sea and sit like Tilda there :)

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  2. Absolutely gorgeous. Love Tilda's shirt.

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  3. OMG how cute is she here ! Great cards both of them.
    Hugs

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  4. Suzanne,
    Sailor Tilda is adorable! I love the red, white and blue theme, and the nautical touches! True eye candy!
    Hugs to you,
    Pam

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  5. Suzanne, this is darling. Love this Sailor Tilda and your colors just perfect. Great card. Hugs!

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  6. It's so nice to see this image again! Love the red, white,and blue colors of your card and your image looks gorgeous! hugs, Angela

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  7. I love your sailor cards, Suzanne. What a cool idea to just use the background stamp. That's awesome!

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  8. These are just delightful Suzanne! So glad to hear that your businesses are up and running and that you've found a ittle time for coloring. Super idea you had with the dp on your first card - it gives a wonderful visual effect! Barb

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  9. Gorgeous Suzanne! I love that background stamp and this really has the wow factor with your color selections and layering. :) Beautiful.

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  10. ohh Suzanne...this is one darling summer card. I really love the color choices and how you have tucked the ship in behind the fence...what a creative idea girl...awesom card!!!!

    Hugs
    Nancy T.

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  11. Oh my goodness!!! Gorgeous!! I love your DP and coloring. Both cards are perfect for summer. <3 it.

    XOXO

    Jackie

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  12. Love both cards. I really like that you used patriotic colors. That's a great little scene you created. As usual, your coloring is spectacular! Gina L

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  13. Wonderful cards! I love the patriotic colors!
    Blessings!
    ~H

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  14. Two totally terrific cards today Suzanne!!
    Love the colour theme and your little extra touches on both.
    Your colouring 'rocks' as usual.
    Hope you get a little more relaxing time now. Sounds like you have a great summer holiday planned - lucky you :o)
    Hugs, Candy

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  15. Stunnig card. So cute and so wonderful, super!
    hugs Jacqueline

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  16. Love your nautical theme on your cards. Beautiful!!

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  17. Awwww! This is very sweet and little Miss Tilda looks like she is ready for a day of boating!!

    Reminds me of SUMMER and it's very much feeling like SUMMER today!! :)

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  18. Suzanne I love both of your card! The whole scene is adorable and of course colored perfectly. Love the red, white and blue!

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  19. Love it! I gave me the feel of Fourth of July and BBQ's! Beautiful!

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  20. Oh Suzanne, how adorable are these....love the red, white and blue theme, very nautical oriented. Just too cute for words......

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  21. These are both absolutely beautiful, Suzanne! I love the colors and layouts! And yes, I'm totally ready for summer (or at least spring!)
    hugs!
    Sharon

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  22. Terrific nautical themed, cards! Such a darling Tilda image!!

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  23. Wow, both these cards are just adorable. Your colouring is just awesome. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent.

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  24. Om my word, this is soooo cute. Your coloring is amazing Suzanne. great card!

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  25. Suzanne, Your patriotic cards are delightful. Bring on the summer fun! You already have that in control. You have me in the spirit!

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  26. Just Beautiful as always! Really love the red, white, and blue color scheme!

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  27. Beautiful! Your project is making me want that stamp. Thought I wouldn't need it but now I'm thinking I was wrong

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  28. Suzanne, Congrats on your fabulous Through the Craftroom Door, I am sure it will be a huge success. I love both your cards, love the colours. Hugs Jodie from Oz

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  29. Two great cards, Suzanne! Love the patriotic colours.
    Diane x

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I appreciate all your lovely comments and taking the time to stop by! hugz,Suzanne

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