Seas The Day ~ Nautical ~ Double D Challenge

Good morning friends and Happy Independence Day, almost!  As the nation prepares to celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, Double D Challenge is bringing you a new challenge with a Nautical theme.  

I pulled out an old paper pack from Authentique called "Seafarer" for my card.  How appropriate that the colors in this collection are red, white and blue. 

My friend Donna so kindly shared some of her die cuts with me last year, and I cut these wonderful oars along with many other nautical themed dies.  Thanks Donna!

This is a fun challenge you won't want to miss!  So be sure to visit Double D Challenge to see more inspiration from the amazing team and join in on the fun.

Here's the inspiration board to give you a jump start:

And here's what you could win when you play along:

Be safe and enjoy your 4th of July!

Thanks for stopping by!

The Sea Is Calling ~ Double D

Hello my friends.  Double D Challenge is kicking off a new challenge today with the "Signs of Summer". Nothing says "summer" more to me than spending a day at the ocean.  ...Toes in the sand, listening to the ocean waves roll upon the seashore and watching, waiting for the infamous mermaid to appear.  

 I used papers from Sea Maiden Seven from Authentique to create a twist panel pop up card to give to a friend who loves mermaids.     

The twist panel pop up die is from Karen Burniston.  Each of the images fit the panels perfectly.  The post card image on the bottom panel is a left over piece from Graphic 45.  I'm glad to finally have found a place to use it.

I made a belly band using Velcro dots on the back to hold it closed.

 

Here's the inspiration photo to get you started:

I was inspired by that cute little girl walking on the beach with her pail.  I think perhaps she's really a mermaid....

I hope you'll hop on over to the Double D Challenge Blog to see more inspiration from my talented team mates and join in on the fun!

Thanks for stopping by!

My Vintage Valentine

It's the season of love and what better way to share love than to let someone know they're special.  Today's card was inspired by the new challenge going on over at Double D Challenges.  Can you guess which panel I was inspired by?  Two, to be exact.  

I was inspired by the sweet vintage feel of the two bottom photo's.  

Here's what I created:  

 Using printed papers from Authentique's Lovely collection, I cut hearts using Elizabeth Craft Designs Fitted Hearts and Scalloped Hearts.  

 I created a little pocket on the heart using some doily paper, where I could tuck some of the images I cut from the Authentique paper.

The sentiment is stamped using Elizabeth Craft Designs Love Sentiments.  I finished it off with a little die cut heart and button tied on with string.

I hope you enjoyed today's card and will be inspired to join in on the fun over at Double D Challenges.  Here's what you could win:

Thanks for stopping by!