Here comes SUMMER!

Here in Alberta, Canada we have been blown away by a beautiful early spring. 

We felt excited and inspired to go to all of our summer inspired stamps, powders and charms. Look closely and you will see some of our NOT SO summery stamps have also made an appearance with a twist and I love it.

Katelyn

It's all about the beach and water for this challenge, so I decided that I would create a ocean themed birthday card. Head on over to my blog to read all about how I created my card and my custom background. 

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Claudia

The sun finally starts to heat and hopefully the New and Old Danube will be warm enough soon to go swimming (or at least kayaking)! But in the meantime let's dream of sandy beaches, colourful beach huts and waves crashing on the shore.

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Pam

Well ... It is all about the water, beach, summer!!!!

WOOT!!! WOOT!!!

When I think of the sea, I think of mystery and intrigue...

what lays in the depth of the sea...

so I wanted to challenge myself...

AND...

decided to use a Christmas stamp to create a coral background for my sea.  

Come by the blog to check out how to make your coral reef!!!

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Cathy

I love the summer, the beach and spending time with my kids as you can see from my newest frame! It's size is 11" X 22" and the three pics I used are top to bottom from 1998, 2004 and 2014.  Head on over to my blog to see all the details on this one!

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Shilpa

I wanted to use this lovely "See Chest" image from Emerald Creek for this summer theme challenge.
I created tag with sea shore in the background.
Products used from Emerald Creek

Emerald Creek Supplies Used:

STAMPS

 Starfish Stamp, Octopus Stamp, Mayflower Stamp

Starfish Stamp, Water Logged Stamp, Wreath 2 Stamp,

 Upstream stamp set by Nicole Wright Designs, Carmen Stamp, See Chest Stamp

EMBOSSING POWDER
Easter Parade, Frosted Plum, San Tropez Tan, Fine Clear, 

Aurora Stone Blue, Chinese New Year, Ultra Puff White, Chic Camo

EMBELLISHMENTS

Small Prize Cameo Charm, Linked Hearts Charm, Anchor Charm, 
Flower Crest Brad, Metal Key Charm
Metal Heart Brad, Silver Red Rhinestone Brad

ACCESSORIES

100lb White Cardstock

Congratulations to Pamellia of My Little Crafty Things,  winner of the 

The B's, Buttons Brads etc Dare with the Birthday Florals for a Friend

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Pamellia please email Kim at admin@emeraldcreek.ca for your prize code.

Our Top 3 bloggers are:

1. Lisa - A Mermaid's Craft - Celebrate Your Style
2.   Sara - Saras's Closet - ABC #13
3. Jenny - Pushing the Right Buttons - Wild Wood

Please email Kim, admin@emeraldcreek.ca and tag Top 3 for your Badge to post on your Blog.

On a personal note, I don't normally lend my platform to too many societies. Today I feel compelled to use my connections to help aid in the for help from Albertans who have lost their homes. There is the $5.00 campaign going on to try and raise funds for so many people. I have heard fires are breaking out in BC now too. If you have the ability to help the aid workers and families who are falling victim. Please click the photo to head the the Red Cross Website to donate. through Facebook and other medias there is also the ability to help with food, clothes, supplies and craft supplies.

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