Party Time Tuesdays #10 Summertime

Happy Tuesday!! We have a fun challenge this week at Party Time Tuesdays...a summer-themed birthday card!! When I feel like summer is winding down, I realize that it is only the beginning of August, and the temperature is still in the 90s!! HOT!! We hope that you will join in the fun this week...Party Time Tuesdays is gathering steam, and we have a lot of people playing along. That is thanks to all of you!! So, get cracking and make some birthday cards!! We love to see them, and we pick a top three every week!!

Please give a huge welcome to Colleen this week...she is joining us as a guest designer. She makes some amazing creations on her blog!

Card Details:

Stamps: Lily at the Beach by Pink Cat Studios; Vintage Labels by SU

Paper: Summer Sun, Tempting Turquoise and Tangerine Tango DSP by Stampin' Up

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; Cuttlebug embossing folder; SU ribbon; SU Modern Label and Word Window punches

FBW99 A little Pixie Dust

So sorry for the late post for this week's Flutter By Wednesday challenge! I think that the universe is just conspiring against me a bit for the last couple of days! We were away for 5 days, and I've had trouble getting my groove back, so to speak.

This week's Flutter By Wednesday challenge (FBW99) is an inspiration challenge. You can link it up HERE. Danni's favorite character is Tinkerbell, and we have this wonderful picture of her below as inspiration for this week's challenge! I was a bit liberal with my take on it, so I will explain where I'm coming from. I sometimes take inspiration challenges very literally, and at other times, my reasoning may seem somewhat obscure. I guess that is the way my mind works! When I look at this picture of Tinkerbell, I see the little mischievous, yet loyal with a big heart fairy that she is. I guess I imagine Enchanted Lily to be a bit like that. Let's face it, fairies are all of those things wrapped into one! I wanted to explain my card for a second reason also...I think sometimes we get intimidated by inspiration challenges! This just shows you that you can trust where your creativity takes you! Enjoy!

My card is also for this week's Paper Sundaes seventh challenge...I'm still trying to keep up with everyone!! It is a sketch challenge this week, and I know you will love it!! The sketch challenge is HERE.

Card Details:
Stamps: Enchanted Lily by Pink Cat Studios

Paper: My Mind's Eye DSP; Basic Black and Melon Mambo CS by Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic markers (E00, E01, G21, G24, Y11, Y21, E31, E21, E25, E27, RV21, RV23, RV25, RV29, BG000, BG01); Target ribbon

Ah, Mondays!!

Mondays are often a conflicting time for me. We are usually so busy on the weekends that Monday is a tiring day back in the groove. And, we just came off driving 9 hours to Pittsburgh on Friday, a reunion on Saturday, and driving home 9 hours on Sunday. Add in poor sleep and poor eating, and you may have a disaster on your hands, at least in the life of a 4 year old. HOWEVER, I love Mondays because of Mojo Monday...I always look forward to it because it sort of kick starts my creativity. Then, I look forward to the other days of the week because I have a multitude of other fun challenges like Color Throwdown during the week! Today is no exception! I was actually able to combine two of my favorites: Mojo Monday #91 and Color Throwdown #46. LOVE them both!!

And, I can't believe that I have never had a Lily stamp from Pink Cat Studios...have I been living under a rock? My friend Heather sent me some images, and I couldn't wait to color them. Thank you, Heather. And, I'm sure Pink Cat Studios will thank you because I believe I will be making an order shortly!!

Card Details:
Stamps: Lily at the Beach by Pink Cat Studios; sentiment by Whiff of Joy
Paper: Delicate Dots, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Brocade Blue and Bashful Blue by Stampin' Up
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Nesties Scalloped Oval; CM Oval; CB Embossing folder; SU ribbon; MS Butterfly punch
Copics: R00, R20, YG03, YG13, YG23, YG67, E33, RV11, RV34, Y21