Tag You're It - Apple of My Eye!

Happy Friday everybody!  Got anything going this weekend?  I've been trying to get the garden in a little at a time and just when I think I'm about done it all begins again.  I've been watering.. watering.. watching for my little seeds to sprout.  Yesterday DH says.. "Your seeds are not growing because you didn't plant them deep enough.  Look you can see them on the ground."  So I pick one up - I'm going to stick it back in the ground and I feel it.. and OMG!! It's empty!!! Just a little empty husk of a seed!  Those stinkin chipmunks dug up my pumpkin, zucchini, sunflower and corn and ATE them!!!   So back to the drawing board!!!  I think I'm going to have to have a chat with my guard dog - and tell her to keep those pesky varmints out of our garden! 

A new challenge begins at Tag You're It today!   The inspiration is from our fearless leader - the one and only Tracey McNeely!

I love making tags - yes STILL!  They are usually quick and easy, and have a big WOW factor when attached to some home baked goodies.   This one is ready to clip onto a little bakery bag.  Now if only someone would bake some cookies!! HAHA!  Baking is going to have to wait until I get the yard under control.  Maybe next week!! 

I hope you find some time to play.. come on!! It's just an itty bitty tag!  You can link up your designs here at Tag You're It Challenge!!!

Supplies:  
Stamps:  Clearly Besotted "An Apple A Day"
Dies:  MFT Fishtail Banners
Twinery Maraschino Twine
Clip Recollections (Michael's)
Mini Staples Tim Holtz

Pretty Little Studio Sketch Challenge

Are you a fan of Pretty Little Studio? Did you know they have two monthly challenges?  The sketch challenge starts on the first of every month.  This sketch is wonderful for using up some of those scraps that you just couldn't seem to part with. The design team provides samples and then our projects are highlighted through out the week.  Here's mine. I used the new paper collection called "Treasure Island".  That little die cut guy?  He's Coconut!

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Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"

Pretty Little Studio Supplies

Pattern Paper:  Treasure Island

Die Cut:  Coconut

Sticker Birthday Metallic Gold

Dies:  My Favorite Things Blueprints 20

Twinery Gold Shimmer Twine

Wood Veneer Stars Studio Calico

Fusion - Clear Skies and Smooth Sailing

Yayyy! It's time for another Fusion Card Challenge. This one should get you in the mood for summer! At least maybe a day dream of tropical places! LOL!! Check out the challenge pic. It's Fusion so you can go with the photo inspiration (perfect if you love a color challenge), or you can go with the sketch. If you want to be a little trixie just FUSE them together!   There are so many wonderful nautical stamps and images these days so you should be able to go right to your stash and find something so you can play along.  

I'm using the "Safe Harbour Sentiments" from Waltzingmouse. I love the mixed fonts and little images thrown in. That cute little anchor is from the "Oceanbound" set that now has matching dies. To fussy it up a bit I added some Twinery Midnight Blue Twine with a threaded button.

Do you love the pattern paper?  It's the newest collection from Pretty Little Studio called "Treasure Island".  It has stars, stripes, waves, and even these cute little boats.

Now it's your turn!  We'd love to see your projects linked up at Fusion Card Challenge!

Supplies:  Finished Size:  4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps:  Waltzingmouse Ocean Bound, Safe Harbour Sentiments
Dies  Waltzingmouse Ocean Bound, MFT Fishtail Flags, Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Borders
Pattern Paper:  Pretty Little Studio Treasure Island Collection
Twinery Midnight Blue Twine
Wood Stars Studio Calico
Misc:  Button