myasperations 6-30-25

       I’m enjoying the current Time Out challenge, that features a beautiful Photo Inspiration which inspires beach, shells/ and heart shaped creations.  Ilove all things BEACHY, so it was fun to put this card together using treasures I’ve collected over the years and tucked into my stash. The assorted strips of paper provide a perfect backdrop for the sketched Conch shell, a beautiful freebie from The Graphics Fairy (one of my favorite sites for vintage items.)  This scrap of sheet black netting, from my fabric scraps drawer, adds some contrast and rich texture to the card. Lastly, the paper-punched gold embellishments (on the front and inside of the card, reflect the heart shape provided in the inspiration photo.  

     I created the inside sentiment with a font I’ve had on my laptop for quite a while. Since I like the way it turned out, I’m sharing with you to use if desired! (That said, I've created lots of sentiments, but this is the first time I’ve tried to share one and the lettering looks a bit fuzzy to me. So I provided the name of the font I used in my supplies list. It's available for free on several websites. If needed you can generate it on you own.)

 

Supplies: 

·   Digi- Freebie from GraphicsFairy.com (Conch Shell Clip Art-Seashells-Vintage)

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

·   Front Sentiment “Thinking of You”- From Polka Dot Orchard digi set (Joy Of Gods Love)

·   Gold heart embellishment- hand-cut from scrap of gold paper

·   Inside Sentiment-“May Your Day Be Blessed!” (Computer Generated using Edwardian Script ITC Font, available by download from several free on line sites, and Calibri)

·   Strip of sheer black netting, scraps of various patterned papers, other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Time Out Challenge- Challenge #291  (Photo Inspiration- beachy, shells, heart) 

Classic Design Challenge: Anything Goes June-July 2025 (optional- Vacation/Holiday) 

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- Weeks #704-705

Snippets- Week #509

     Two of my brothers live in Florida and South Carolina, close to ocean beaches, which they prefer to our winter snowstorms! I have fun creating beach-themed Christmas cards to send to them, so this will be added to my “weather wimps” card box! (I’m pretty sure they have a favorite nickname for a snow lover like me, too!)  I used a digi set named Flamingo Christmas, and think that this festive flamingo might have spent a bit too much time in the sun, as she is a darker shade of pink than I had planned. That said, she definitely has personality, and the sentiments from the set help prove that fact!

     An added note- Sadly, the digi and sentiments I used on this card are, no longer available. I served as a DT for Imagine That! Digis for a short time for the artist/owner of the shop, Kris Breach, before it closed. I miss working with Kris, a talented, kind, and generous friend! 

                                                                   

Supplies: 

·   Digi and sentiments from Imagine That! Digi set (Flamingo Christmas) Sadly Company is closed

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

·   Sparkly Heart Stickers- Hobby Lobby

·   Patterned papers, other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

  Park Hopping-My Happy Place (June)      Flamingos: Kilimanjaro Safari   

  Simon Says Wednesday Challenge- AG

  {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge FB- #58 June 2025       

     This month’s sketch at Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers group (BYSHC) Challenge on FB is a simple one that has inspired me to create many cards. I’ve had this cute little Angel digi in my files for some time… and found it a few weeks ago when I printed it off. But, for some reason, I cannot find it now?! So, I have no idea of its source. If you recognize it, can you please let me know? 

Supplies: 

·   Digi- Sweet little Christmas Angel (source unknown)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers, Sakura Gelly Roll white, silver and clear sparkle gel pens

·   Front Sentiment “Let There be Peace on Earth”- from Power Poppy (Snowy Church)

·   Inside Sentiment- “Wishing… Blessed Christmas” from a Beccy’s Place Clear Stamp Set (Lamb of God) found HERE

·   Patterned papers, other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Outlawz Challenge- Festive Friday: June (Christmas)         

Outlawz Challenge-June 2025 Linky  

Crafty Catz Challenge- #697 AG