Friday, May 24, 2013

The Kraft Journal Make It Monday - Celebrations

Today I'm playing along with The Kraft Journal Make It Monday Challenge.  This week the theme is Celebrations.  I had to do a little thinking here to figure out exactly what I wanted to celebrate!  I saw card examples there celebrating graduation, friendship, baby, birthday and more.  I decided since Memorial Day is so close I would celebrate Summertime!  My daughter is on break from college, my son's last day is next Wednesday so I say - Let the fun begin!!  I always look forward to lazy summer days sitting in the yard - listening to the birds and buzzy bees, watching the veggies grow and the flowers putting on a show.   Sounds like a celebration doesn't it?

I saw this "charm" card on Wida Miller's blog and wrote that I wanted to case her - I hope she doesn't mind - this one looked like too much fun to pass over.  I threaded all sorts of beach accessories on some button twine that added to the tropical feel.  The stamped charms are all fussy cut and I added just a few gems for some sparkle.  To get the bubble background different colors I inked it up in yellow, then dabbed red and orange on the stamp, and then hit it with the yellow again to smooth out any ink pad lines.
I hope you enjoy the long weekend and get to relax and start off your summer on the right foot!! Enjoy and have a beautiful day!!

Jeanne

Supplies Used:  Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps:  Waltzingmouse My Island, Free Spirit Boy
Card Stock:  Papertrey Ink Kraft, Orange Zest, Vintage Cream
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Rose Bud, Bahama Blue, Tangelo, Cantaloupe, Lady Bug, Dandelion,  Lilac Posies
Dies:  Anchor - Marianne, Sand Dollar - Cuttlebug

13 comments:

Sharron said...

What an fabulous card, Jeanne! Love all your beach charms. It would be so wonderful to live close to some place with a gorgeous beach! Will have to settle for our backyard pond! Hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!!

Marybeth said...

Oh my gosh this is perfect! Love those charms and the way you embellished them. Love the sand dollar !

Renee said...

Jeanne this is so fabulous...
all those charms across the top...
love!!
And I'm totally dying over that anchor...
love all things nautical...
gets me every time...
but such a perfect summer card...
and we've got sunshine and 80's for the next week so I'm feelin' it!! :)

Joyce said...

Oh my, Jeanne--this is so adorable. I am inspired to try it myself.

~Tammy~ said...

Oh my goodness! This is unbelievably cool! All your paper charms are perfect and amazing! Love this summer fun card! Thank you for sharing this creation with us at The Kraft Journal!!!

Kim Heggins said...

Jeanne, amazing card! Makes me want to hop on a plane and head to Hawaii, either that or Joyce's house for a week or two. So fun!

Wida said...

how sweet are you and how delicious is this card! I love the theme! MWAH!

Wida said...

YOU made my day!!!

Tracey McNeely said...

Jeanne this is just fantastic! I love your interpretation/CASE of Wida's banner! You are both superstars to me!

jessica said...

I just LOVE your card!! And you are totally rocking the summertime celebration with this one! Love your take on the inspiration project!!I can not wait to do all the fun things you listed too...a few more weeks until my kiddos are done!
Thanks for sharing and linking this up over at The Kraft Journal for our Celebrations challenges! Don't forget, another challenge starts tomorrow so hope to see you play along :)
Jessica
TKJ~DT

Maria said...

What a lovely FUN summer card! Such a sweet banner! Love the stamped palm trees and fun circles! Hope you're having a wonderful holiday weekend, hugs!

Karen Letchworth said...

This is awesome, Jeanne! So perfect for our Celebrations Challenge this week. Thanks for sharing with us, and please come back tomorrow for another great challenge. Your art is wonderful, and great use of kraft!
Karen
The Kraft Journal

I'm a Little Teapot said...

Yes! I love your card!! It is so fun, summery and happy!