June 14, 2009

OUR CRAFT LOUNGE SKETCH CHALLENGE

Hi all!! I hope you are enjoying your weekend!! Yesterday was a busy day for me - I got my hair highlighted and cut, got a pedicure and my hands done, and ran a few last minute errands to get ready for my first day on Monday - I swear, it feels like my first day of school, lol!!! So, not much stamping got done which is why I had nothing to share yesterday. Today however, I want to share the card I did for the OCL sketch challenge!! I love the sketch and had fun playing along AND I got to use one of my new stamp sets called Life's a Beach - such a fun set!! I had fun with it; notice my little crab is having himself a drink on the beach, LOL?! I wanted to create a nice summery card I can send to a friend just to say hello and so this baby is going into the mail tomorrow.*wink* Today I am spending in my stamp room making some projects to share for the upcoming week and catching up on some scrappin' that I need to do!! And, a reminder - the ScrapandStampSaturday kickoff challenge is still going on until this Friday so if you have not yet had a chance to get your layout done, you still have time! We are THRILLED with the response so far - the pages have all been fabulous, I am really impressed with the mad scrappin' skills of all of the stampers out there!! I will leave you with the recipe as I am off to check out what you are all up to and get my stampin' on!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend - I will be back tomorrow with something to share, but won't be able to blurf until I get off work - ACK!! THAT will take some getting used to!!! Thanks for stopping by - I love ya for it!!
Card Recipe: (all items SU! unless otherwise noted)
Paper - Ruby Red, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White card stock, Basic Gray Gypsy Designer Series Paper
Stamps - Our Craft Lounge Life's a Beach
Inks - Stampin' Write Markers (Certainly Celery, Green Gable, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, Summer Sun, Pretty in Pink)
Accessories - Gable Green brads, Large Oval Punch, Modern Label Punch, Prima Flowers, YoYo Yellow Ribbon, Red Fire Rhinestones

23 comments:

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Gorgeous card Alex, love the image and the pretty papers and beautiful lo. Hugs Nikki x

Angie Tieman said...

What a fun, happy card! Good luck tomorrow, we'll be thinking of you!

Stef H said...

i just bet you look fantastic! good luck tomorrow and don't be nervous! i'll be thinking of ya.

this is terrific. i just love palm trees and i'll just bet mr. crab is loving that drink.

hugs,

Christina Fischer said...

I love this fun, summery card! That drink looks yummy! ;)

Good luck tomorrow!

Bethany Paull said...

Best wishes for your first day tomorrow! How exciting. And this is such a fun card. I really like the fun flower embellies.

Jessie/knightrone said...

Super duper cute!! I wish I was on vacation somewhere that looks a LOT like that!!!

Louise F NZ said...

This is beautiful, love the pretty pretty colours and cute images!

Risa said...

Your card is gorgeous Alex! I love the layout and pretty colors!
hugs
Risa:)

Heather P. said...

This is soooo cute! Good luck tomorrow, hope you have an AWESOME first day!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

This is adorable, Alex! LOVE it!

Cindy Haffner said...

Oh so pretty, makes me want to go to the beach!!!

kathleenh said...

Oh so cute! Good luck with your first day of work. I can't wait to hear about it!

Memories of Time said...

SWEET Alex!! Love those fun colors... and how clever the crab is holding the drink! :)

PS.. YOU GO GIRL!

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

Okay...that is AWESOME!!! Love it!

Dani said...

Oh, this is so cute! Fabulous job! Good luck with your new job tomorrow, I'm excited for ya!

Silke Ledlow said...

Aloha - Alex - this is one fabulous card!!! I so need a day for myself too - hopefully this week :)?!? Enjoy your evening!!! Hugs ~S~

mueppi said...

Wonderful card, Alex!!!
Great papers and image!
Hugs Gisela

Emily said...

Great card Alex! Love the image and the colors you used! Love that pattern paper and the layout too!

Rose Ann said...

Love your tropical card, Alex!! Pretty colors & flowers...and your crab is so cute!!

Natalie said...

Alex this is gorgeous, I love the colours and images. x

Chris said...

love this! love the beach scene!

Lee said...

Oh I'd love to join that cute little crab on the beach with a tropical drink!!!! LOL

Anonymous said...

Alex!! I love this!! Perfect Summer creation!! The colors are so bright and beautiful!! Love it!! ;) TFS!