New Release at All Dressed Up Stamps--It's POOL TIME!

 It feels so good to finally have some energy to color and post images/cards on my Blog again!!!  Chemo really takes it out of you but I'm gradually feeling better.
This month one of the new releases over at All Dressed Up is called POOL READY- I just love the sleek lines she has!  I found out that I had a lot more ocean/sea papers and embellies than I thought so did some layering using papers, heavy textured cardstock (sand dune, sand dollar, and lobster), some paper lace for the splashing waves along with some stickles, and some cloud accents. On the inside, I like to finish the cards out so some beachy paper, with a cardstock textured sentiment and a cute little lobster.
We also have a month long Challenge going on where you use an ADU image for your entry.  It's crazy that you might not have one but, there are always some freebies to be found in the store.  I can't wait to see your creations!

Great summertime images at Paper Nest Dolls new Release!

 Over at Paper Nest Dolls we are celebrating Summer and Christine Young's Newest Releases for June!  This image is called Avery with Summer Drink -one thing that you find with her images is that they are so versatile!  For instance, the b&w image you receive has a dress and headband that are blank.  I decided to make stripes and polkadots an option for this fun coloring and here we are!  I love working in her images hairdo's --the waves always come out so luxurious!
So I found in my paper stashes (hoard) some very colorful, Spring/Summer papers to use.  The good thing about these double-sided papers is that one of the sentiments I used in the inside, comes from the back!  So on the front, I split the card in half and used some paper lace to tie them together, trimmed with some beautiful satin ribbon.  The final touch "for the beach look" was adding some beige Flower Soft glued at the bottom to replicate Sand.  These type of "in the moment" cards are great for SO many occasions!  I'm sure you can think of lots of ways!  Please check out all her other images and new releases-Come join the fun!

Day THREE! Lexi's Wheels and Lulu's Wheels are the NEW RELEASES at Kraftin Kimmie Stamps!

Welcome to Day THREE of our June Krafty Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Our sweet little girls by artist Cheryl Grant are out for a RIDE in these super fun stamp sets!
It's LEXI'S WHEELS and LULU'S WHEELS!!
Can't you just feel the wind in your hair?? What awesome stamp sets to send to encourage someone or as a pick me up! Or simply a thinking of you! Each set has a super fun image to colour plus several 'wheelie' cute sentiments!
 You will see both of today's sets in action as you hop around the Krafty blogs!

I think one of the newest "retro" color combinations lately is the turquoise/blue and red colors.  I luckily found some design papers that fit the bill exactly-I love combining different patterns on cards-think it gives them movement.  So after mounting my image with a narrow black edge and red mat, I adhered some loopy paper lace along the edge.  I stamped out a sentiment included, distressed the edge and placed 2 epoxy dots next to it.  It will be a great encouragement card to a dear friend.

You'll see the list of Krafty design team members and Krafty Guests below and be sure to leave some love at each stop because one lucky commenter is going to WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop!
ALL FIVE of the new June clear stamp sets will be released on Sunday evening! Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party beginning at 7pm EST! Come join us to help celebrate the new release, check out lots of krafty kreations, have a chance to win some prizes and hang out with all our krafty friends! Hope to see you there!