Sunday, July 17, 2011

May I Get You A Lemonade?

Good morning friends! Welcome to the Clear Dollar Stamps July Blog Hop!

You should have arrived here from Linda's blog. And if you just happened on this post and would like to start the hop from the beginning just head back to the CDS blog HERE to start at the beginning.

I just had such a fun time making my card for today! I decided that what is more summer-ish then bright colors and a yummy drink? And, just who wouldn't want a super cutie turtle to bring them their drink? So... I decided to use the Turtle Greetings digital image set. Funny, though...I didn't use a greeting. Seems I'm getting away from that recently. Anyway, I used DeLovely patterned papers and then tried my best to color my image to match. After I got done coloring the sky I decided I didn't like it just plain so I grabbed out my cloud dies, cut a couple, sponged them a complimentary color, adhered them down, and then cut them with the straight edge. It really gave the card the *umph* I was looking for! My final two accents were to add Glossy Accents to the glass and a cute little bow to the bottom of the card with some baker's twine. I used the sketch from Let's Capture These Sketches for this card as well. Oh, goodness! I just realized that I left out an element of this card sketch...oops!

I hope you will hop on over to Cassie's Blog to see the fabulous project that she has for you! Have an amazing Sunday!

31 comments that make my day!:

Jan Hunnicutt said...

How cute Lorie, I love your little turtle!

Nikki said...

That is just so cute now I want lemonade :)

Unknown said...

What a cute little turtle card :O)

scrappingmamma said...

Super cute card! how cute is your turtle..~Thank-you love for sharing your creativity with us all :-)
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Marsha said...

Such a fun card.

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hello Lorie. Lovely bright and happy card, cute image and a fab design. So summery. Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xxx

Tara said...

So stinkin cute Lorie! I call myself a turtle sometimes~hard on the outside to protect my soft inner side. Heehee. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

Unknown said...

Aww...Lorie, this is such a sweet & adorable card! What cute image and lovely bright colors! Hugs & Sunshine!

Kimberly S. said...

This little turtle is ADORABLE!! Love the bright, cheery colors, too

Jo4Him said...

what an adorable card; love the colors and detail. TFS

Kathy D. said...

You're right those clouds are the perfect touch. What die do you use for them?...might have to add that to my wish list. Just love this card. Colors are perfect and love the touch of black.

ecpiercy said...

Love the turtle! ...and with the heat around here, the lemonade is the perfect plus. Thanks for sharing this darling card!

Cathi said...

I'm so inspired by you all at CDS! I love these colors and the card is so cute!

Edwina said...

Cute card! I love the turtle! Lemonade a summertime drink for a hot day. Nothing better,except a good having a visit with a good friend. This card makes you want to have that cold lemonade with your friend. Thanks for sharing.

craftymom205 said...

What a cute card.

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Lisa Lara said...

Cute cute cute Lorie.

Dee in N.H. said...

What a fun card! Love your turtle!

Heather said...

How cute is that turtle?! The clouds are definitely a fabulous addition. Great card!

Shell said...

Precious!! I do love the bright colors for summer, and what an awesome image! I love that baker's twine, too. I think I may have to find some of that.

Babe O'Mara said...

Love this little turtle. So cute.

Babe
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Candy F. said...

Cute, cute, cute card!

Margaret said...

Adorable turtle. Very cute.

Linda Anderson said...

Why Lorie, this is absolutely delightful!!! I would love to sip a lemonade here at the beach!!! Sorry, just had to slip that in! Fun and fabulous card!

Linda

KellyW said...

I think you did an awesome job on your card!!...the turtle is very cute!!

Christi said...

Wow I love your card, image and coloring! And your blog is fabulous! Great Work!!

Debeez Designs said...

Cute turtle and great colours!

joydee1963 said...

That turtle is so cute! great card,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

Donna said...

So cute, Lorie! Love the fun summer image and the bright colors. What better way to enjoy your beverage then being delivered by a turtle! LOL! Finally starting to get caught up with household chores so hope I'm back to crafting later this week. Hugs!

Tanja said...

Lovely card with great colours and a fun stamp.

Sandi said...

This came out so cute! Thanks for playing along at Let's Capture These Sketches Card sketch this week!!! Can't wait to see more of your work!

Stacy Morgan said...

Cute, the lemonade on his shell is too cute.