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Happy Friday stampers! How is it Friday already?!?!  Why is it when you want things to slow down, they speed by at lightening speed?  I am down to my final two weeks of summer break and I'm not quite ready for my carefree days to come to an end.  It's a good thing I love my job and everyone I work with :-)  I have certainly been blessed!

I have SO much to do today...and I am doing everything I can to avoid doing all that I need to do.  I should be getting things ready for our yard sale tomorrow, but stamping sounded like a MUCH better idea!  

I've kind of been on a watercolor background kick...have you noticed? HA!  I made a quick and easy background today by inking up my E Block in a rainbow of colors, spritzing it with water and stamping it right on my paper.  I added a few splatters of color, then topped it off with a colorful HELLO! 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White

Ink ~ Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Pineapple Punch, Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana

Stamp Sets ~ Lined Alphabet, Apron of Love

This would be a great technique to use for a class...easy to do with a fun end result!

I hope you all have a great weekend!  I have procrastinated long enough...I must get to work and get my yard sale stuff done and {maybe} clean my house!

Happy Stamping!

Best Dad Ever

Happy Father's Day to all of the amazing Dad's out there!!

My boys are so lucky to have such an amazing dad...he's their coach and their umpire when the need arises...he works hard both at work and at home...and he helps to keep this momma sane!  We are so blessed to have him!

Not only is my husband an amazing dad, but my own dad is a pretty awesome guy too!  My dad is the first man I loved, the man who taught me how to be resourceful and independent...and he is one cool grandpa too!  In addition to all of his coolness, my dad is one amazing grill-master too!  It seemed pretty fitting to create this fun Father's Day card for him, including an itty bitty burger and hot dog!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Shaded Spruce, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Granny Apply Green, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Real Red, Cajun Craze

Ink ~ Shaded Spruce, Night of Navy

Stamp Set ~ Apron of Love

Other Supplies ~ Apron Builder Framelits

Believe it or not, I used bits and pieces from the Apron Builder Framelits to create the itty bitty hamburger and hot dog!  I love finding other purposes for frailest and punches to create something fun!

I'm off to get everything in order for a Father's Day breakfast for my hubby and his step dad. We will feast later this afternoon with my own dad...it will be a day long celebration of Dad's! And I am sure there will be some sort of baseball at some point in the day...because that's what we do!

Happy Father's Day and Happy Stamping!

Hand Stamped Sentiments 288 Inspiration Challenge

It's a sunny Tuesday here in my corner of the world and that makes for a great day for me!  Do you have sunshine and blue skies brightening up your day too?
If you are still dealing with cold and dreary skies, we have an inspiring challenge over at Hand Stamped Sentiments to brighten up your day!  Just look at all of these fun images!

I was drawn to the basket of strawberries AND the fun pineapple and citrus image.  Since I couldn't decide which one I like the best, I used the inspiration for two cards!
I am so HAPPY that the Apron of Love stamp set and framelits are carrying over to the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog.  I just recently purchased this bundle and it is super cute!  I love the fun fonts for all of the sentiments...this set is perfect for any occasion!  I wish the Tutti Frutti DSP was also carrying over, but there are some amazing new designs coming our way, so I can't complain!

Supplies Used:
Paper ~ Night of Navy, Real Red, Garden Green, Pool Party, Lemon Lime Twist, Tutti Frutti DSP, Wood Textures DSP, Silver Foil DSP

Ink ~ Night of Navy, Real Red, Garden Green, Pool Party

Stamp Set ~ Apron of Love

Other Supplies ~ Stitched Shapes Framelits, Apron Builder Framelits, Polka Dot Basics Embossing Folder

Aren't the little kitchen tools so cute?!?!  I love them ALL!

Be sure to head on over the Hand Stamped Sentiments to check out our design team creations...they are all so amazing!

Thank you for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful day that includes something creative.

Happy Stamping!