myasperations 6-13-23

Last week I saw this package of yummy Root Beer Barrels and immediately thought of my Dad.  He LOVED these candies and also the liquid version, so I have fond childhood memories of regularly enjoying both!  For that reason I made this card in honor of Fathers Day!    

I’m entering it into several challenges including Cupcake Inspirations: Fathers Day/Masculine; Inspiration Station: Photo (The setting sun inspires me for the following reasons- Holidays, Memories, and Emotions. My dad also loved the 4th of July, which we celebrated every year at an uncle’s farm in Iowa. I remember how our excitement level would sky-rocket as we shopped for fireworks. Then, the afternoon of the 4th we’d each get our own “punk” to light hundreds of firecrackers and smoke bombs. As sundown approached, our excitement peaked because that is when the Sparklers, Bottle Rockets, Roman Candles and Fountains filled the air with snaps, crackles and pops… and whooshes and bangs! These are some of my most cherished memories.); Path Of Positivity Challenge: Inspired by a Pattern (I selected plaid paper that is similar to the pattern across the top of the candy bag); and Park Hopping-My Happy Place:(Mels Drive in At Universal Studio Florida sells amazing Root Beer Floats.) 

Supplies: 

·   Digi- Scribbles Designs (Beer Mug)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   Bag of candy- from local gas station

·   Scribbles Shiny White 3-D Paint- JoAnne’s Fabrics 

·   Acetate scrap, Glossy Accents and other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Scribbles Designs Challenge- #120 Sip and Savor     

Path Of Positivity Challenge- Challenge #113 (Twist-Inspired by a Pattern (Photo)

Cupcake Inspirations- #571 Inspiration Challenge Fathers Day/Masculine

Inspiration Station- Challenge #50 June 

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog: ATG #256

Di’s Digi Stamps- Beverages

Park Hopping-My Happy Place (June)   

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- #599-600 Anything Goes  

This is my first entry for the current Butterfly Challenge, which is a favorite of mine. It includes all three of the required colors: banana, briar rose, baby blue, burgundy, plus two of the themes: Bow and Butterflies.) It features a lovely floral digi from artist Conie Fong.

I’m entering this card into several other challenges including Double D’s: Lemonade/The color yellow (Yellow gingham paper mimics the curtains in the inspiration photo.)

Supplies: 

·   Digi:  Conie Fong Art-(Flowers In A Vase)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   Front Sentiment- Gina K’s Sentiment Set (includes 128 stickers)- Mixed Messages

·    Inside Sentiment from my stash of freebies (contact me and I’ll dig out the source)

·   Pioneer Black Photo corners- available from several sources

·   Sheer black dotted Swiss ribbon- JoAnne’s

·   All other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge- Flowers

Butterfly Challenge- #183 for Bookmark Card  

Conie Fong Art & Design Group [FB]- Monthly Challenge- June/July

Double D’s Challenge- Lemonade/The Color Yellow    

Allsorts Challenge- Week 732: AG  (Option-Birthdays)

The Four Seasons Challenge- Summer (June)   

TRIPLE B Challenge (Birds, Butterflies or Blooms)- June       

I had fun creating this last card featuring my newest digi from All Dressed Up Stamps named Pool Ready. (Or in this case, Beach Ready!)

I’m entering this card into several challenges including Outlawz Thursday: Laughter (I’ve had the inside sentiment in my files for several decades. It always makes me giggle!) and the Time Out Challenge: Sportive (This beach beauty’s svelte figure makes me think she is surely interested in, and probably even good at sports.  Since she also looks like a bit of a Diva, I just had to add those large bits of bling to her shades. Wowzah!)

Supplies: 

·   Digi- All Dressed Up Stamps (Pool Ready)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   Sparkly Flower Stickers- Hobby Lobby

·   Front Sentiment- Desert Diva Freebie (hello!)

·   Inside Sentiment- Computer Generated

·   Upcycled calendar page, rhinestones, and other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

All Dressed Up- #140 Anything Goes (May)

Outlawz Thursday Challenge- Laughter

Outlawz Challenge- June 2023 Linky

IncyWincyDesigns- JUNE- Rainbow +/or Birthday   

Time Out Challenge- #240 “Sportive”