Cards of Summer

Hi Everybody!

I hope you are enjoying your weekend and it isn't whooshing by too terribly fast!

I love the challenge themes that are happening around Blogland right now. Everything is coming up roses and other flowers and butterflies and beaches and sunshine. What a happy creative time this is for us. It reminds me of Lesley Gore and this joyful ear worm song: (You're welcome.)

Sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows.
Everything that's wonderful is sure to come your way
When you're in love to stay!

My first card:

A glittery coven of butter flies from Hero Arts to let someone know I'm thinking of them. You'll just have to trust me about how glittery this is. Even the closeup doesn't do it justice.The sediment is from SU. I painted a Wink of pink, blue, and red Stella on the butterflies and then clear WOS all around the puffs of watercoloring. I added tiny pearls, but I'm thinking a smattering of dots or sequins might also be in order.

It's been ages since I've played at the MUSE Card Club where this week we are to CASE a card by Design Team member and my friend Vicki Dutcher. Vicki is stepping down from the DT and I didn't want to miss this opportunity to tell her that her DT cards have been inspirational and I'm pleased to CASE one of her gorgeous designs!

I'm also linking to:

•  Addicted to CAS: Butterfly

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I liked the design layout of Vicki's card so much that I used it to make another card. 

Ah, all kinda NBUS in this card! How are you all doing with using your NBUS? I see you sharing as I skip through your blogs and it makes me happy!

For this card I've used a NBUS cross-stitch die from Memory Box. I've used my NBUS "Painted Roses" set from Altenew. And I've used a NBUS sediment from the "Compact Sentiments" set from Waltzingmouse. I should get a free sets of pans or something for all that NBUS.

By the way, FYI, I forgot to tell you yesterday when I shared my watercolored rose that June's flower is the rose. My friend Glennie told me that. I'm linking this card with the Inkspirational Challenge: Photo inspiration.

The links will take you to the challenges where you will find lots of inspiration and details on the rules, sponsors, and prizes.

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New Friends Corner

It's also been ages since I introduced new friends to you and I'm pickled tink to do so today. I apologize to those of you who have been waiting in the wings for a while.

Sue of Foley's Friend. Sue just started blogging her cards in January of this year, so please take a minute to click over and welcome her to our friendly and supportive community! Many of you may already recognize the blog name as Sue very quickly is receiving well-deserved challenge recognition for her beautiful cards!

Theresa Knopf of Scraps by Gracie. Theresa, whose hubby calls her Gracie, is from Ohio and has two daughters. She has been blogging intermittently since 2010, but this year Theresa has really taken off with her card art. She made great homework in the recent Online Card Class! Theresa loves scrapbooking as well as cards and she is a pro with the Circut!

Carole of Card and Cake. That name immediately pulls you in, doesn't it?! Carole is from the UK, has been blogging since 2012, is married, and has two sons. She has been crafting since she was a youngster and making cards for the last twenty years. Carole is also City and Guilds Qualified in Cake Decorating and Sugar Flowers. Drool. Carole is fun, funny, and makes fantastic cards ~ and cakes!

Stephanie of Tea and Ink. As you may have guessed, Stephanie loves tea. She is from Louisiana and she is another new addition to our card blog community this year! In addition to making her sweet cards, Stephanie loves sewing and wood crafts. Please welcome Stephanie with your encouragement as she wants to make friends with you and learn everything she can about making cards, mixed media, and art journaling!

Mandy of Mandy Reedyk Happy Scrappin'. Mandy has been blogging since 2013 to post her Project Life albums. She is primarily a scrapper who makes outstanding layouts and when she does turn her hand to cards, they are adorable. So whether you like inspiration from cards or from layouts, you'll find it on Mandy's blog!

Amy Fillmore of Paws Ink. Amy lives in Pennsylvania and she has only been blogging since August of last year, even though she has been scrapping and making cards for over fifteen years. It's wonderful that Amy has started blogging to share all that experience with us and I hope you'll stop by and welcome her. As you might have guessed, Amy will inspire you with her darling critter cards! 

Thank you so much for joining, ladies, and welcome to the Playhouse!

If you've joined recently and not been introduced, please email me at darnell dot knauss at gmail dot com. I may not have had enough information to find you. Thank you!

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I'm off to enjoy some summer sunshine! Enjoy your day! No, seriously, enjoy! LITS!*

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