So Long to Summer Stamp-A-Stack

Hello everyone!  I am getting excited for my So Long to Summer Stamp-A-Stack on Friday evening!  This class will let us make a few more summery cards before we have to head back to school and long sleeves.  So, I thought I would share with you one of the cards that we will be making.  I used this week's Retro Sketch #129 to come up with this card.  As I was making it, it reminded me that I never partook in one of my annual summer traditions, enjoying a delicious Cape Cod lobster!  I did get to indulge in a yummy lobster roll, but it is not the same as getting to crack your own lobster and making a  total mess!  I guess that will make next summer's lobster even sweeter.

Here are the ingredients for this week's card:
Stamps: By the Tide, Yippee-Skippee!
Paper: Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Lost Lagoon, Moonlight DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Lost Lagoon, Real Red
Accessories: Brights Candy Dots, Hearts A Flutter Thinlets Die, Spiral Border Punch

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Spread a Little Sunshine

Good Monday morning!  Since it is back to the daily grind of the work week, I thought I would start your week out with a little sunshine.  This is a card that I made for the woman who does my pedicures.  She had a baby boy this past winter and I finally got in to see her recently and give her a little something for her little one.

I just got the new Ray of Sunshine stamp set.  I just happened to glance at it and see there was a sentiment in it for a new baby so I cracked it open and got this simple but sweet card made.

Ingredients:
Stamps: Ray of Sunshine
Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral
Accessories: Banner Punch

Summer Birthday

My husband is one of those people with a summer birthday.  Since we just got back from Cape Cod, one of our favorite summer spots, I figured I could make him a card reminiscent of our trip.  I seem to be in the quick and easy mode these days with all my volunteer, kids and work commitments, but aren't most people?  Card making does not need to be a time consuming hobby.

The Endless Birthday Wishes stamp set is great to combine with any of our image sets to create the perfect birthday sentiment for your card.  The possibilities are "endless"!

The shell images are hand cut. Don't be afraid of cutting out your images!  Stay away from cutting on the line.  Giving a little extra space away from the image means your cuts don't need to be perfect!  So here is a simple card for you to case!

Here are the ingredients:
Stamps: Endless Birthday Wishes, By the Seashore
Paper: Whisper White, Island Indigo, Baked Brown Sugar
Ink: Island Indigo, Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Canteloupe
Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals

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Bundle	Item Number	Stamp Set	Framelits	Discounted Price
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle WM	138923	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$33.75
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle CM	138920	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$31.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle WM	138924	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$42.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle CM	138921	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$35.95
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle WM	138925	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$43.25
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle CM	138922	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$37.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle WM	138911	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$54.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle CM	138910	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$45.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle WM	138644	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$50.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle CM	138200	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$43.95