I can't believe it is here, that last day of Summer vacation! In so many ways I'm ready for the kids to go back to school. Less time together = less fighting, or at least we hope :) I'm ready for the routine, but I'm sad too. I'll miss my little guys. The house seems so big and lonely when everyone leaves. My hubby has another week before he returns to school for the new school year, so at least we'll get some time together and he'll get to see the kids off for their first day of school tomorrow.
As Summer winds down, I was drawn to this Summer Fresh patterned paper collection by Simple Stories for today's project. I love the fun colors and patterns. It's bright and well, fresh, like the name implies. I know that in a matter of a few weeks my projects will be switching over to Fall and Winter, so today I'm hanging onto Summer.
My project was inspired by this week's CAS-ual Friday's Challenge (CFC67).
Stamps: Happy Trails (PTI)
Ink: Early Espresso (SU!)
Paper: Very Vanilla (SU!), Summer Fresh pp (Simple Stories)
Accessories: Tags Scallop Combo #2 die (Sizzix), Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Wood Button, Linen Thread (SU!), Banner Trio Die (Wplus9)
17 comments:
This is beyond gorgeous Maureen. I love how you the banners compliment the tag...feel like I'll need to case this lovely creation!
I'm right there with you on the kids going back to school. This will be the first year everyone will be in school all day. Strange to be there 15 years later!
Maureen, this is gorgeous! I love all of that wonderful white space paired with so much interest and texture. I also love that your tag echoes the banners.
Jaydee
Maureen this is gorgeous! I love the colors and patterns you put together! I know what you mean about quiet. As much as I am loving a little time to myself, I am missing the kiddos! They are having so much fun at school (and getting along better here at home!)so I know it was time! Summer went by way too fast!
Gorgeous Mo! Love the colors!
This is so beautiful! A real eye catcher!
This is fabulous! I love the fresh mix of colours and the sweet collage you've created - the echo effect is wonderful!
Maureen your card is gorgeous. Great job using banners.
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Thx!
Maureen - this card is a real stunner! I'm right there with you on this Summer Fresh collection - it has totally been my "go to" this summer. LOVE what you've done with it! Thank you so much for playing along with us at CAS-ual Fridays!
Just pinned this beauty, Maureen! You make combining patterned papers look easy. Love the gingham butterfly and sweet tag. Thanks for sharing this with us at CAS-ual Fridays!
Is this ever gorgeous or what, Maureen!? Love the layering and elements in this! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!
I have to say this is beyond gorgeous, love everything about it! Congrats!
Love the colors and patterns on your card! Congrats on your VIP win at CF!
This is gorgeous Maureen - layered simplicity at it's best!
Gorgeous MO - Congrats on the feature!!!
Congratulations on being a VIP at CAS-ual Fridays this week - I'm so glad you had the recognition - this card is GORGEOUS and that was so well deserved!
This is sooo great!!! Love the look of this all together. It feels so intricate and keeps my eyes going...looking for more and seeing something different every time I glance over it! Pretty,stylin and sophisticated too. Go,Mo!
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