Hi Ho Hi Ho....

It's Back to School they go!

I know all you mom's out there are doing your "Happy Back to School" dance!!

Here in Michigan, schools don't start (most of them) until AFTER the Labor Day Holiday.  Tourism is one of our summer biggies, so the kids go back after one of the last 'official' summer holidays.

I thought I'd share with you some neat digi-images created by Taylor, daughter of my best friend Shelly, of Shelly's Images.  She draws just like her mom and these super cute back to school images are a few of hers.

This card was created for my summer pen pal Claire.  Like all the other kids, she's headed  back to school on Tuesday, but I thought I'd send her a cutie before she starts hittin' the books again.

Images - Shelly's Images "Taylor's Back to School Freebies"

Paper - Pencil Paper (digi created w/Back to School Freebie), Kraft & White CS

Technique - Copics

Extra STUFF - Sentiment created with MS Publisher "Mickey" font, Yellow/Orange Raffia and Button from my stash

I don't usually DO MULTIPLE Challenges, but I thought I'd give it a try.

Here are the challenges I participated in -

Shelly's Images - Recipe Challenge

Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes

Double Dutch - Make Your Own Patterned Paper

C.E.S Challenge - Anything Goes

So, that's three more challenges than I'd usually participate with all at once.  That was kind of fun!  :)

Hope you had a great Monday (even though it's windin' down).

Summer's A Blast

I wanted to share the recent card I received from my Pen Pal Claire.

This one makes me want to take a trip to the beach! She also sent me a Fourth of July & Birthday Card, but I haven't had a chance to photograph those yet.

Thanks for the great note Claire and the birthday wishes!!!

I'll be back later today (likely tonight) to post a few projects I've wrapped up this week.

Happy Craftin'!

Min

Flip Floppin into Summer!

Can you believe that Sunday, June 21st at 1:45 AM is the first day of summer?

What a great day to celebrate Father's Day on!
Today we celebrated Father's Day with my folks and a Detroit Tiger's Baseball game. AND they won, 3-2! What great fun today! Sunburn and all - but heck, what would a baseball game be without a ball park hot dog, peanuts, popcorn and a sunburn?! :o)
This evening I wrapped up a card that'll be going into the mail hopefully tomorrow. Isn't it cute?
I love Hanna Stamps Riley stamps. And this little guy is just too adorable and PERFECT for the first day of summer!
Image: Hanna Stamps - Riley Image
Papers: Reminisce - Pool Fun, Sparkly Aqua paper (can't remember who made it) and World Win - Medium Meri-Gold.
I hope you had a terrific weekend and are able to ease back into Monday!
Happy Craftin'!
Min

My Summer Pen Pal

Not only did we get a bit of sunshine today, but I had happy mail waiting for me when I got home. A hand made card from my Summer Pen Pal Claire.

During the summer, Glen's cousin's daughter Claire and I are pen pals. While we only live about an hour away, we love getting her cards in the mail with updates on her summer break. Well, summer has officially begun for her and so has our summer pen palship.
A few weeks ago I sent her the flip flop card I'd posted here.
Well, today I got happy mail back. I love getting her cards, because she makes them herself and always does such a wonderful job!! It's also nice to hear about what's going on in her life. She's my little craftin' buddy! So, here's the card I got today. I haven't made mine for her yet, but I'm working on a cute little Riley the Moose image using MCPT to include on her card. I'll be sure to post it tomorrow.
Hope you're having a great day! So glad tomorrow's Friday - it sure has been a long week!
Happy Craftin'!
Min

Bubbles welcome Spring

I was finally able to work on this card yesterday afternoon - it seems like it's been just a crazy buzy month! The image is from Aprile for the April MCPT challenge on the Cricut Message board. I'm so glad I finally had the chance to do this card because these little Changito stamps are way too cute.

I love the way it turned out!

Paper: DCWV Aqua Sparkley, White & Royal Blue Cardstock from Stash

Stamp: Stampendous Changito (courtesy of Aprile - THANKS APRILE!)

Cuttlebug Tiny Bubbles Embossing Folder

Extras - Sky Rain Drops, MCP Technique, Purple Rhinestones from Stash, Ocean Striped Ribbon from Stash.

Thanks for stopping by! I'm off to my class this afternoon.

Have a great rest of your weekend!

Happy Craftin'!

Min