Here I am getting in at the wire again. I ALWAYS look immediately at the new Tiddly Inks Challenge, have loads of ideas, and then end up posting at the last minute. This week the challenge is Summer Fun with Water, Sand and Toys. The problem with waiting is someone always manages to do something similar to what you had in mind and then it's back to the drawing board. LOL No worries though, I have loads of Tiddly Inks images that fit the theme so I went with plan B (well, actually C).
Here I used Sandy Memories and decided the boys would like a big, BIG sand castle, so after printing the image several times and paper piecing the castle using "sand" paper I cut a sand castle with my Cricut using the Life's a Beach cartridge. The boys are colored with Copics and popped in front of the larger castle. I cut off the shovels in their hands and replaced them with brads. I used a pail brad as a stopper for the easel too.
The majority of paper is from the DCWV Summer glitter stack from a few summers ago. I fussy cut the waves, cut a strip with beach balls and a section with summery words. That fab "sand" paper is from that stack too. The cloud mat behind is from K & Co. I just love how easel cards allow you to build a little scene. Now I don't know if I can contain myself because on the 19th, Tiddly Inks is releasing new images. There have been sneak peeks and I thought I saw some "Alice" images (you KNOW how I love Alice!) AND just in time for a "Halloween in July Blog Hop" Christy also will have some all new Halloween digi stamps!!!!!! (Be STILL my HEART!!!) Details of the blog hop are HERE and it is CUSTOMER PARTICIPATION with prizes galore. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whoo-Hoo!! Me first, D this is so stinkin cute. I don't know how you do it especially that last minute stuff. We were just talking on the phone, and you said you only had 4 hours. Well, you managed to pull it off girlfriend. And in a fun lovin way. You Go Girl!
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Fabulous! The little boys are so super cute. I love the shovels in their hands. I LOVE everything about it. What kind of paper did you use for the castle? I am working on a beach LO right now and have that same exact sand castle and am working like crazy to get it to look like real sand. Yours look just like sand. TFS!
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http://stephanieandthebug.blogspot.com
Your card is Fabulous!! I love all the detail, it makes you want to hop right into the card. Shari (cricutrookie)
ReplyDeleteNothing about your card looks last minute to me! What a great design and I just love the idea of the boys making a BIG sandcastle. it's so fun and cheery!
ReplyDeleteWay to go!!!!
all i can say is WOW!! you are so talented and so inspirational.you create the most amazing things.
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Donna,
ReplyDeleteOh my this is so cute - and YES I love these stamps - thanks for introducing me! LOL. Also, this is embarrassing - but I received two blog awards today and have to pass them on to you! I'm sure you've already received them numerous times but I don't care you are a huge inspiration for me. Stop by my blog to get the images! (oh yeah, it's the Trendy Blog award and the Sunshine award) *Blush*
Thanks,
Melissa
http://melissamade2.blogspot.com/
This is soooo cute! I love how you added that ginormous castle!! :)
ReplyDeletelove the card girl and love all the details...hugs
ReplyDeleteSo adorable, Donna! Your talent is endless! I wanna sit beside you and craft! (Or at least just watch you!)
ReplyDeleteAWWW...this card is just too stinkin cute, girlie...I love that sand castle...and the boys look like me boys :)\
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Marina
Hi Donna,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card. I love the easel pattern and the way you give your cards depth is fabulous. Great images and a wonderful seaside theme.
Hugs,
Fiona x
Excellent card!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is totally fabulous and you have managed to transport me to a sunny day on the beach - not bad when it's bitterly cold and wet here in Melbourne - LOL.
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Oh Donna...this time you have REALLY out done yourself! Who would have thought to put a scene on an easel card...you...only creative YOU! Love all the detail!
ReplyDeleteDonna, this is ADORABLE! Makes me want to head straight to the beach! OMG... love those brads! Sounds like you're just a wee bit excited about the upcoming releases! LOL!
ReplyDeleteWOW I would so love to be able to pick your brain one day, this is absolutely amazing! All the details are fabulous!
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Wow Donna this is stunning! I love your huge sandcastle it looks great x Debbie x
ReplyDeleteyour pumping out some awesome creations lady, love this one, that's what I need to do, make a sand castle, hugs
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card!!! Screams "Summer!!"
ReplyDeleteTHUMP! Just fell off my chair at this DARLING card! Wow, this is awesome! Enjoy your summer, Donna!!
ReplyDeleteTHUMP! Just fell off my chair at this DARLING card! Wow, this is awesome! Enjoy your summer, Donna!!
ReplyDeleteI am with Cara...thump....gasp. This is just so stinkin' CA-UTE, girl.
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gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteOh boy, this card is sand-tastic! I love the stamped images and sand castle, along with the brads. You do well under pressure!
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Fabulous isn't even a good enough adjective for your card ! SUPER adorable ! You are AWESOME !!!!!
ReplyDeleteHoly Molely! What an awesome card! I love the sandcastle and the shovel and pails! Love it, love it, love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I love those sweet little boys! What fantastic brads too! Great job with plan C!!
ReplyDeleteWow! With as awesome as plan C turned out I can't even imagine what plans A or B would have been.
ReplyDeleteThis card is absolutely amazing and I love that you cut the sandcastle with actual sandpaper....
Gorgeously cute!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove it totally!
Smita
Fab card, Donna! You always come up with the greatest ideas!
ReplyDeletegood grief, I had no idea how backwards I had to go and here I thought I was a bit more caught up on you, missy! LOL!
ReplyDeleteamazing card! wooooow! this is so so so so so great! LOVE it!
WHOA jeepers!! You go all out don't you?!! I was asked the other day if I do anything half way....ok, now I understand why someone asked me that. I'm wondering the same about you! LOL!! You are one creative diva!!
ReplyDeleteDonna, wowser, love your easel card, the sandcastle scene is fabulous, you are so creative. Love the images and your colouring is beautiful. hugs Jodie from Oz
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ReplyDeleteDonna, please accept my apologies for all the deleted comments, my computer locked up and it didn't appear to be working, OMG so sorry. hugs Jodie from Oz
ReplyDeleteDonna...this card is just adorable !!!! I love those lil boys...too cute !
ReplyDeletexoxo Joy
OMG! I love, love, love this card!!! The sand castles look amazing and love how you did the shovels! You're amazing!!!!
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Sharon