Sunday, March 8, 2015

Keep Cool--FM200

March 8, 2015

It is gorgeous today and I want to get outside for a while.  The rain is supposed to be back by tomorrow, so I don't want to miss out on this beautiful, sunny afternoon.

My card today is for the 200th Challenge by The Friday Mashup!  How fantastic is that!   

This is one of my favorite challenges to play along with.  A huge shout out to Holly and all her Design Team members!  The sponsors for this challenge are amazing!  WOW!  I love all these sites, so, stop by and check out all the blog candy! 

This week the Design Team wants us to create a project using two of the design challenges from the past.  I sure enjoyed going back through the past challenges.  I chose:

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I couldn't resist number 11 because I LOVE summer and polka dots.  The sketch was perfect for the card I had in mind.  When you first glance at my card, you might think it is not a birthday card.  But, at my age, "Keep Cool" is perfect for another birthday.  The inside makes it fit the challenge.  


Bermuda Bay is one of my favorite colors.  My base card is White and the Bermuda Bay is amazing on the white.  My yellow polka dot bikini makes me sing that crazy song as I created this card.  Even though I could never wear this suit, it makes me think of younger days, when I could.  I am all about being in the sun, so I had fun with this shaker card.


Pretty Pink Posh sequins were used inside the frame.  I really love the small sequins and larger ones together. 



The inside sentiment and finished envelope make the card ready to sign and send off to a special recipient.  Just waiting on warmer days to arrive.  There are so many summer birthdays, so this will come in handy soon.


Thanks for stopping by today!  I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment.

If you have any questions, please contact me at: Claire.


Have a fun day!

Happy Stampin'!
Claire


Products used are listed below.  The twine was found in my stash. 


14 comments:

  1. What an adorable summer card! The colors are so vivid (I love bermuda bay too!) Very clever idea to make a shaker card, since the sequins are like polka dots! Thanks for helping us celebrate #200 at the Friday Mashup!

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    1. Thank you very much, Kim! I love your challenges! XX

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  2. OMG love your card! Its just to adorable with the swim suite!! Thanks for playing along with our anniversary challenge at The Friday Mashup!

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    1. Thank you very much, Cynthia! I loved making this card! XX

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  3. I love shaker cards! This summer card is so cute! I just discovered the Friday Mashup but I'm joining the celebration too!

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    1. Thank you very much, Kitty! SO glad you found the challenge, too! Have fun! XX

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  4. I love that sketch! Your card is very summery... feels so far away right now. Thanks for joining the Friday Mashup this week.

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    1. Thank you very much, Heidi! So glad you stopped by my blog and left a comment! XX

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  5. ohhh, this makes me dream of summer and the beach!!!! great job mashing up the challenges at the friday mashup! thanks for joining in the celebration!
    ~tracey

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    1. Thank you very much, Tracey! I am ready for warmer days, too! XX

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  6. That's such a cute card...love the fun image and sentiment!

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  7. Oh how cute. I loVe your shaker card. Thanks for sharing.
    I spotted you over at Friday Mash Up.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsByDragonfly {blogspot}

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  8. Such a fun shaker card! Love the swimsuit and the sentiment on the front!

    Glad to have you helping us celebrate at The Friday Mashup!

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  9. Ha what a fun card...love the shaker element and the creative sentiment for the occasion.

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