Monday, July 15, 2013

Staying cool

Good morning!  It's hard to believe that it's already mid-July, until you step outside....it's a scorcher today!  I've been away on a bit of holiday, so my gardens could use some attention, but that is not happening.  It's inside for me today.  Perhaps I'll chase some dust bunnies around....then a glass of wine...


Today I've played with this charming image from Just Inklined, titled All the Best Chalkboard.  It was nice and easy to colour using my copics, and could be used for so many occasions.

I also followed this sketch from Sketch Saturday, adding some faux stitching for a bit of added interest.

The papers are from K&Company...their Julianne collection, and the stamp is from Inkadinkado...Vintage Expressions.

Lots of DI used on all of the papers, and just a bit of sparkle added with some paper candi for the corners.

Hope your day is wonderful, but take care and stay cool!

Some challenges for my card:

Sketch Saturday - #267 Sketch
Southern Girls Challenge - #73 No Spoolin
Here Come the Boys - #56 Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers - #96 Birthday
Created with Love - #50 Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - #15 Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - #28 Anything Goes - option Birthday
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20 comments:

  1. craftin-dawnJuly 15, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Great card! Love the image and the Sketch you followed! Thanks for joining us this week at Created With Love Challenges for our ANYTHING GOES Challenge!
    DawnD

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  2. Sandra HJuly 15, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Joyce this is brilliant x

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  3. TammyJuly 15, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Too hot to chase dust bunnies, just drink the wine! Your card is absolutely wonderful! Love the zigzagged background, very clever!

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  4. Lady Bug StampersJuly 15, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    wow great card. Love that stitching on the card it really stands out. Love the image as well. Thanks so much for joining us this week at Created with love challenges.
    Linda K. DT
    ladybugstampers.blogspot.com

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  5. angelic crafterJuly 16, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    A beautiful card Joyce. Love your colouring and the faux stitching- a cool idea! Thanks for joining in our no spoolin challenge over at the Southern Girls Challenge XOX Tania

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  6. LinJuly 16, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    You leave those dust bunnies alone, what did they ever do to you? Have more wine, you won't be bothered by them then!! Anyway, it's far to hot for the 'H' word :-)

    Love the image, and the way you have placed it, it's like looking through an oval window at the lovely little winebar inside.

    Thanks for sharing with us

    Lin xx
    Crafty Cardmakers



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  7. Brenda BrownJuly 16, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    Love the chalkboard and background on this card Joyce. Good luck with the dusting, I'd rather just have the glass of wine lol. Still scorching hot here 80s and low 90s which is so unusual for us. I really feel as though we are having a summer this year. Take care.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  8. VivJuly 16, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    terrif card - and as you say the image is suitable for lots of occasions - the zig zig stirching is brilliant and finishes it off perfectly. Thanks for joining us at Crafty CardMakers this time!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Great card. Love the image and your take on the sketch. Thanks for joining our Anything Goes Challenge at Created with Love Challenges.

    ~~Chris

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  10. Angeline ChooJuly 16, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    That's such an awesome stamp! Love the coloring too.

    Thanks for joining us this week at Sister Act Card challenge

    Angeline DT

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  11. As.I.Do.Rodos.July 16, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Fabulous image just right for this weather. Thank you for joining us at Here Comes the Boys challenge good luck
    Ginny ♥

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  12. LaineJuly 16, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Such a beautiful card and image Joyce.
    Laine
    xx

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  13. AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Oooo I love this one :) Thanks for joining us at Here Come the Boys, DT Mandz xox

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  14. luvmycards.blogspot.comJuly 16, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Fantastic card with beautiful colors and coloring! Thanks for playing along with us at Southern Girls Challenge!
    Carolyn DT

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  15. JJuly 17, 2013 at 3:25 AM

    I like the colour scheme you chose for your card - thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty Cardmakers.

    Jackie

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  16. vaniaJuly 17, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Beautiful card~ Thanks for joining us at Crafty cardmakers
    Vania

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  17. Maarit at Violets CornerJuly 17, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Gorgeous card Joyce, love the image.

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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  18. UnknownJuly 19, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Really great card - Thanks for getting sketchy at sketch Saturday this week xx

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  19. ChrisboldoJuly 20, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Wonderful creation. Thanks for playing along at CWLC Blog this week.

    Chris B - DT

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  20. My name is CindyJuly 26, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Love the card, the background colours and those in the image are just right. Thanks for sharing at Craft Cardmakers. Cindy

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