8.12.2011

U R Special {Friends with Flair Friday}

No, really. You are. Just say'n.

Now, I don't know about you, but I keep seeing people talk about how they are ready for fall weather... and I just have one thing to say about that. I'M NOT!!! I love summer and I want it to last as long as it is willing. We tend to get short summers here in Mass, so I am enjoying the pleasant August weather! So, I decided to stick with Summer for my card today! Are you all cool with that? K. Good. (Yes, I'm assuming you all said yes, because I can't imagine that ANYONE would ever possibly disagree with me, as I am always right on these matters. Just say'n. HA!)

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I started out with several sheets of Echo Park papers from the Summer Days collection. These are just too fun! The stamps are Samantha Walker's Sweet Life stamp set for Unity. I stamped them on the Echo Park paper with Momento inks and added chalk details for a bit of dimension. Oh...and sprinkles, of course. 'Cause ya GOTTA have sprinkles! Just say'n.

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The giant fabulous pink and white ribbon is from May Arts and I {heart} it big time. For reals. I added a simple sentiment sticker from Cosmo Cricket. (Tip of the Day: If you want to add a sticker and give it dimension, use a soft bristled paint brush to brush the sticky back with cornstarch. This will eliminate the stick and allow you to use foam adhesive to adhere your accent. One of my favorite tricks!)

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So, there you have it...my piece of extended summer! So far, so good. Today and tomorrow are expected to be beautiful low 80's kinda days - *sigh* - love it! Let's hold on to summer a long as we can...changes come around real soon and then we're .... (Oh...wait...I think that's sixteen that he was holding on to, oh, well. I prefer summer to sixteen. Just say'n. HA!)

I am also joining in the Scrapp'in It Summer Card Challenge!

42 comments:

  1. Kathy at Bliss HabitsAugust 12, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Yep you always have to have sprinkles!!

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  2. Mary Pat SiehlAugust 12, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    this is just way too cute--i just bought some ice cream cone stamps! love it!

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  3. TammyAugust 12, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    That is so adorable! I love, love, love that paper line. I'm not ready for fall, but after 3 solid months of 90+ degree temps, I'm ready for a couple months of 70 degree weather. A cool off would be so refreshing! But the sunshine needs to stick around! :)

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  4. 3treescreations@gmail.comAugust 12, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Oh this is super adorable!

    Deanne :)

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  5. StampinCathyAugust 12, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    What a fun and colorful summer card. Love the colors and bling you added.

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  6. CarlaAugust 12, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Super cut card. LOL, summer is not my favorite, too HOT. Im more of a fall and spring gal. LOL..............im glad that our weather has cooled down to the 70's and and low 80's. lovin the cooler weather at night with the windows open instead of all the windows closed and the air conditioner racking up my electricty bill!

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  7. Valerie-JaelAugust 12, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Now you've done it - made me want some ice!! I think I will have to sneak off to the shops later! Hugs, Valerie

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  8. Just JaimeAugust 12, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Love the big bow and bright colors!

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  9. KaryAugust 12, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I just love ice-cream - it's my cure for everything. This card is SO sweet!! Love that yummy ice-cream cone and the bold bow. So cheerful! Love it!!

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  10. jennifer mittenAugust 12, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I love This! Can't go wrong with Samantha Walker and ice cream!

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  11. jayneAugust 12, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Very cute ... I love the sprinkles!

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  12. ReginaAugust 12, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    SWEET!!! Literally...it is. (seeing how it is ice cream hehe) Ok couldn't resist that one..sorry. I really love all the "color" to this card. So cheery and happy. As far as the summer...well..since ours has been mostly triple digits here, I'm ready for some cooler weather. ^_^

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  13. SeattleStamperAugust 12, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    So cute! I love the sprinkles :)

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  14. MarshaAugust 12, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    So very cute. Nice and bright (and full of summer !)

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  15. RubyAugust 12, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I love this card. Great cone.

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  16. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    ahhh, what a fun summer card!

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  17. Jen MAugust 12, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Super cute! What a great use for cornstarch, too! ;) great tip!

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  18. Diana FisherAugust 12, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Such a fabulous and fun card!

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  19. Houses Built of CardsAugust 12, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    So cute!!! Love the sprinkles and that papers!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  20. Anne TussingAugust 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Cute card!

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  21. KaiAugust 12, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I'm a for-real kinda gal, so I admit I HATE Summer. But I LOVE your happy card! Jen, if ever you design your own line of cards, I truly think they should be called HAPPY CARDS because yours always make me smile! SO DO YOU! Big hugs!

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  22. LindaAugust 12, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    what fun a cheer card. I love it. We need icecream too. cool us off and the hot weather. Lol

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  23. Amber SheavesAugust 12, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Love the ginormous bow!!

    {quickly whispers before she runs away} but I can't wait for Autumn.....

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  24. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Love all the colors and it's such a 'happy' awesome card! Oooh, that ribbon is FAB too! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  25. Elisa KAugust 12, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Love the card and all those gems on the ice cream... Thanks for sharing. hugs

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  26. Jocelyn OlsonAugust 12, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    I'm with you...I'm definitely not wanting summer to be over. LOVE the card! The chalking looks so fab and the summmery colors are so happy!

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  27. RoslynAugust 12, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I love your happy summery card!

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  28. sharon gAugust 12, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Love your card. YUM. I'm not ready, either, but it's because we are having nice weather!!

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  29. Meg GirouxAugust 12, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Jingle this is super cute!!! Love the ice cream cone!

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  30. ElfReneeAugust 12, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    That's adorable, I love the sprinkle sparkles! I hate summer though, there's nothing pleasant about it here!

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  31. ddazzled71August 12, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Your card is fabulous, I love seeing such bright summery colours given we are mid winter here in Australia. I love all the dimension your card has too!

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  32. ~Tammy~August 12, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Ok, this is just adorable and fun and yes screams summer! I agree with you 100% I just moved from Hawaii where it's summer all year and I LOVE THAT! I don't need four seasons I just need warm and sunny! I am not looking forward to winters! Eek!

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  33. Tenia NelsonAugust 13, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Love this card and that ribbon is sooooo rad!!

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  34. JenniferAugust 13, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Super CUTE card!!! Love that ice cream cone!!! (=

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  35. lisa aranaAugust 13, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    UR awesome!!!

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  36. MarleneAugust 13, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    LOVE the bling on your ice cream cone!! (The big ribbon is adorable, too!)

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  37. ScrappychickAugust 13, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Yum! super-de-freakin-duper cute!!

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  38. 1CardCreatorAugust 14, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Cute card!

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  39. Krista's Paper CafeAugust 14, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    This is a super cute summer card. We all scream for ice cream!
    I saw your card at Scrappin' It. My entry is #14. Please stop over.
    Krista

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  40. CarolinaAugust 14, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Super cool summer card! Love every yummy bit of it!

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  41. TracyAugust 15, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Your card is adorable. Love the sprinkles.
    As for summer, I agree. Keep it here as long as we can. Before you know it Fall will be here and then we all know what comes after that....Winter.EEK.

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  42. Morissa Sweeney (YT - ShamrockShe)August 15, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Super cute! Love the coloring!

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