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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Longing for Summer

I must be longing for summer because I've been grabbing beachy and sunshine-y stamps to play with today. I visited Lin's blog today and saw that she entered the Flourishes Noon-Time Challenge: Book Worm Challenge. Well I have some Flourishes stamp sets that needed some play time and I love reading so why not give it a go.

So here's my bookmark that depicts the perfect spot to lounge and read a book:


The stamp is from the Beach Life stamp set. The background is a Cotton Candy Gelato blended across the top 3 quarters, and I added Soft Sand Shadow ink directly to the paper leaving a bit of white showing. Distress markers add some color to the image and Tiny Type stickers spell out the simple message.



Here's a card I threw together with pieces that weren't used on other projects. The sentiment had been stamped on Sticky Back canvas and left stuck to my desk until I had some inspiration. So I added it to the stamped background, machine stitched it down, added Lawn Trimmings twine and voila, quick and easy.

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thanks for dropping by!
blessings,
nancy


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12 comments:

  1. Cindy C.April 12, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Nancy your bookmark design is so smart! The other card is really pretty!

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  2. Julie KoerberApril 12, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Well, I should say that hammock is most definitely the perfect place to pick up a good book! Fabulous creation!

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  3. joyApril 12, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Cute bookmark! The card is beautiful - love that background!!

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  4. LinApril 12, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    That is the PERFECT bookmark! Love this relaxing scene you created, Nancy. And your card turned out so nice, too - love how the canvas looks on it!

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  5. BarbApril 12, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Nancy, I love the way you've colored the ocean and sand on your beautiful bookmark! That is the exact spot I would choose to relax and read a book! Love your pretty card too! The sentiment looks fabulous on the canvas! Hugs to you! :)

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  6. Kara LynneApril 12, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    I love how you left the white where the water meets the sand, great effect! Summer's coming! I like the stamp you used on your card, it really holds its own. The yellow touches are just enough.

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  7. GrammySue's CreationsApril 13, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Love your bookmark and card--they are both beautiful. Love the ocean scene and the hammock.

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  8. Ruth SApril 13, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Fun and summery - love them Nancy ;)
    Rx

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  9. Annette AllenApril 13, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    such a fun fun tag and cute card...totally love your fun creations...

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend..

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  10. Suzanne CApril 13, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful background on your sunshine card. Love your beach scene perfect on a bookmark as a good book on the beach is wonderful!

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  11. Maureen MortonApril 14, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    That bookmark is right on the mark, Nancy! I feel relaxed just looking at it! I love the card - you are doing wonders with canvas! Great background and that sentiment touches my heart.

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  12. Stacy MorganApril 14, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    awwww.. Now that is where I wish I was sitting and reading. ha! Great bookmark. Thanks for playing in Flourishes challenge.

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