Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Thankful for Small Wonders

Good morning everyone!  Another lovely day here, although we may get rain later.  Thankfully our summer hasn't been overly hot yet.  The contractors are starting today with my new roof.  That will be one job down.  I actually have four maintenance jobs planned for this year, so it's nice to finally get them started.


Today I'm using a S.W.A.L.K. stamp, that I received from a blogger friend.  Thanks so much Sandra!  When using a rubber stamp, versus a digi stamp, I like to use my watercolours for something a little different.  The colours tend to be softer, and the backgrounds can be fun.  For the sky though, I've used pan pastels....love how easy it is to make the clouds.

The border pattern is a sticky tape that I picked up at the dollar store, while the DP is from my stash.  The pretty bow sets it off nicely, and just a few pearls for the added touch.

Thanks for stopping by, and I do hope you too are having an enjoyable summer!

Some challenges for my card:

Cute Card Thursday - #331 For the Birds
Fashionable Stamping - #78 Child’s Play   Spotlighted
Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes with a HANDMADE BOW
Delightful Challenges - Add Ribbon
Creative Corner - Summer Fun
Through the Purple Haze - #52 Anything Goes
Crafting at the Weekend - #4 Anything Goes
Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes
Little Claire's - #47 Summertime
Great Impressions Stamps - Animal Friends

14 comments:

  1. So pretty Joyce. A love these images and your soft colour palette. Summer has been lovely here, so far. Severe rain in some areas, but we have been lucky, so far. Hope your list of jobs goes well.
    Laine
    xx

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  2. What a darling card! LOVE the sweet image and that fabulous bow! Thanks for joining us at Great Impressions! :) HUGS! Mynn xx

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  3. wow this is such a cute card I love the image. Thank you so much for joining TTPH challenge

    Jacqui DT x

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  4. Hi Joyce, Oh how lovely is your card and how nice you have coloured your adorable image with watercolours l'm so pleased to see you using this stamp and the layout of your card is gorgeous too! xx

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  5. Sweet!!! Such a cute image and you have complimented it well with your awesome choice of papers. Great card. Thanx for joining us at TTPH.

    Hugs..........Carla

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  6. Wow, this is so adorable. Thanks for joining our Animal Friend Challenge over at Great Impressions!

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  7. Glad you are getting your new roof, I know its a necessity but I hope your three other maintenance projects are a little more fun! Your card is adorable and your watercoloring is so pretty!

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  8. Such a beautiful card! The colors are fabulous. Love the bow too! Thanks for playing along with the Craft-Dee BowZ July Challenge.

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  9. Lovely card thanks for joining in at crafting at the weekend and good luck x

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  10. Lovely card thanks for joining in at crafting at the weekend and good luck x

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  11. Beautiful card Joyce and i love the colouring..it all marries together nicely. Thanks for joining in with us this week at TTPHC Anita DT

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  12. This is soooo cute Joyce, love the image and what you have made with it.

    Thank you for sharing with us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges.

    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
    ShirlsCards.

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  13. Joyce, this is adorable! I love the border and angle of your bow! Thanks for sharing this with us at Through The Craft Room Door. Please come play along with us again! (Hugs) Cara

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  14. This is a lovely card, the image is so adorable and beautifully coloured.
    Thanks for sharing with us at FSC
    Avril

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