May 25, 2009

WHIMSY SUMMER DAYS

***Happy Memorial Day!! Please take some time today to remember why we recognize this special day and give thanks to our troops past and present for the sacrifices they have made so we can have this great country today! ***



It's time for another Whimsy Challenge - WHOOOHOO! Today's theme is summer, anything you want to do that represents summer!! So, I decided to make my card using the cute Whimsy Turtle because to me turtles remind me of summer - we used to go to the creek and catch them during the summer months and bring them home as pets, lol! Please stop by the Whimsy Challenges site and see what the rest of the Design Team did for the challenge, there is some serious eye candy there, and you don't want to miss it! Also, why not play along? You don't have to use a Whimsy Image but if you have them, why not use them - you will get an extra chance at the drawing if you do! And, there is a fabulous prize up for grabs for the lucky winner so what do you have to lose? Plus, we will get to see YOUR fabulous creations too! I hope you all play along! Enjoy the rest of your day, we are off to the lake for a day of swimming and barbecue!
Card Recipe:
Paper - Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Whisper White Card stock, Basic Gray Lilykate patterned paper
Inks - Black Stazon, Stampin Write Markers (Certainly Celery, Gable Green, Green Galore, Bashful Blue)
Stamps - Whimsy Turtle
Accessories - Eyelet Border Punch, Small and Large Oval Punch, Designer Label Punch, Green Galore Brads, So Saffron narrow grosgrain ribbon

26 comments:

Dawn Easton said...

Awwww what a cute image Alex! Hope you have a wonderful day!

Manna said...

Adorable card, Alex!

Nikki Bond said...

What a cute card Alex....Happy Memorial day to you and your family! Hope you have a fabulous day! {SMILES}

Stef H said...

He sure looks like he's having fun! But then, YOUR smile is contagious!

Have a fantastic day!

Hugs,

Christina Fischer said...

Oh, this is adorable! I love the layout and the way you used the brads!

Happy Memorial Day to you and your family! :)

Staci Taylor said...

That is such a cute card alex! That turtle is simply adorable!!

Chipmunk said...

My goodness, what lovely cards! =D Your site is stalk-worthy! And hope it's alright I add you up. =) Thanks for joining the Blog Hop Alex!

Lisa F said...

Cute card! Great job!

Anonymous said...

Hi Alex!! This is so adorable!! Just love the sweet turtle here!! ;)

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

Awesome card...hope you're celebrating the day with all the style you deserve!!!

Natalie said...

Great card Alex, I love the turtle. x

Crystal said...

aww this is so cute!!!

Denise said...

So cute! That is a adorale image. I just order a Whimsy stamp, looking forward to it, hopefully this week it will be here. Hope you are having a great Memorial Day.

Deb said...

fabulous card Alex, love the pretty colours, the turtle looks amazing! Debx

Diane said...

Super cute Alex!!! Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day!

Jacilynn said...

Soo Cute! I love this turtle. Great design Alex!

salme said...

Love your work, Alex! Awesome!

Thank you dropping by my blog during SC's blog hop!

LindaB said...

Tanks for puttin a smile on my face with your adorable turtle card . . . did you see any turtles at the lake???

Ila said...

Super Cute!! the image, your coloring and layout is all Fabulous!!..Hugs, Ila

Rose Ann said...

That turtle is so cute, Alex!! I love your colors and papers, and your coloring looks wonderful too!!

Boni Boutelle-Jones said...

i love your color palette this challenge! Very fresh and refreshing!! LOL makes me want to go swim with the turtles!

Debbie said...

Gorgeous card Alex,Hugs Debbie x

Christie said...

I hope that you had a relaxing memorial day!

I love the turtle. So cute!

Dani said...

That turtle is adorable! Hope your weekend was wonderful!

Jessie/knightrone said...

This is adorable!! Hope you had a wonderful holiday!!

Chris said...

super cute turtle card!! love the colors!