Christmas In July

Hello my crafty friends! I hope you are all having a lovely weekend. I guess I spoke too soon in my last post when I said Lexi was doing so well. A couple nights ago she collapsed while we were going for our nightly walk through our vineyard. I was able to lift her back up on her feet after a brief rest & then she was fine, but it scared me to see my big strong girl so helpless & not able to control her body. I know that her leaving me is eminent, but I just can't seem to wrap my mind around the idea of losing her. I keep saying I'm not ready, but I guess I'll never really be ready.

Anyway, let's move on to a happier topic.... my "Christmas In July" card! I didn't have a plan of attack when I started it, but I guess my mojo kicked in because I'm really happy with how it came out. I love how the tree is just 3 triangles layered over each other.... super simple! The colors really don't reproduce well in this photo, so they are much prettier in person!

SIZE:  4.75 x 6"
CRICUT:  Expression, Gypsy
CARTRIDGES:  "George & Basic Shapes", "Art Philosophy", "My Quiet Book"
PAPER:  Martha Stewart, CTMH cardstock "Colonial White" & "Slate"
EMBOSSING:  Cuttlebug with "Swiss Dots" & "Distressed Stripes" folders
PUNCHES:  Martha Stewart "Aspen Snowflake" edge punch, Fiskars corner rounder
STAMPS:  K Andrew Designs "Winter Wishes" set
INK:  CTMH Exclusive Inks "Slate"
OTHER:  rhinestone flourish, star & brad from my stash, foam tape

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Challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday July Linky Challenge, anything goes, 2nd entry
An Inky Situation -  Linky Party #1, anything goes, 2nd entry
Every Day Is An Occasion -  Sunday {Fun}day #11, anything goes, 2nd entry
Krafty Girls -  Challenge #22, anything goes
Paper Playtime -  Challenge #15, patterned paper
Pink Cricut -  Link Up Tuesday, anything goes
Frosted Designs -  Fabulous Friday Challenge, "The Great Outdoors"
5 Simple Things -  Inspire Me Fridays #113, anything goes
Hiding In My Craft Room -  Challenge #108, "Christmas In July"
Totally Gorjuss -  Challenge #194, "Christmas In July"
Little Scrap Pieces -  Fun Friday Challenge, "Christmas In July"
Jo's Scrap Shack -  Fun-Day Friday Challenge, "Bling It Up"
Creative Corner -  Challenge #29, "Christmas In July"
Love To Create -  Challenge #75, "Hugs & Wishes"

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Thank you so much for stopping by & enjoy the rest of your weekend!

-Diana :)

Hexagon Birthday Card

Hello my sweet crafty friends! I have to say that I'm kind of oblivious when it comes to following trends, but I am really liking this recent hexagon craze. Now that I've caught on, it's probably old news already, lol. I've also been obsessed with decorating the insides of my cards lately. I keep it pretty simple, but even a little bit of detail on the inside can really make a difference. Anyway, here's my card for today....

Inside

SIZE:  A2
CRICUT:  Expression
CARTRIDGE:  "My Quiet Book"
PAPER:  Lawn Fawn "Bright Side" Petite Paper Pack, CTMH
EMBOSSING:  Cuttlebug machine with "Honeycomb" folder
STAMPS:  CTMH "Say It In Style" (sentiment) & "Nature's Delight" (butterfly)
INK:  Tim Holtz "Black Soot"


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Entering in these challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday Challenge/Linky Party, anything goes, 3rd entry

Dream Valley -  Challenge #52, Mother's Day or for a female, 3rd entry

Every Day Is An Occasion -  Sunday {Fun}day #7, anything goes, 3rd entry

Hiding In My Craft Room -  Challenge #89, use 3 designer papers

Use It Tuesday -  Challenge #51, "Diecuts, Punches & Cutouts" (used old papers/cardstock), 2nd entry

Pause Dream Enjoy -  Challenge #6, anything goes

Craft Junkie Too -  TGIF Linky Party #88, anything goes

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Thanks for visiting me today & happy Friday to you!

-Diana :)