Monday, June 18, 2012

What's up?

     Ah good times during hot summer days.  I think I might think twice about sharing my pool with the pooch though.  Wet dog smell--YUCK!  LOL  Since this is obviously a boy, who we all know couldn't care less about what they smell like, I'm sure he doesn't mind a bit.
     Our challenge this week at The Kraft Journal is "Good Ole Summertime".  I've started my card with a base of Brown Kraft Cover Weight cardstock and then added lots of layers of bright MME DP's.  One of the panels is wrapped with Orange Baker's Twine and a button and the other with Canvas Fringe Ribbon.  The image is from Mo's Digital Pencil and is colored with Copics.  I've added Glossy Accents to his swimming goggles and the water.
     We'd love to have you join in this weeks challenge.
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Sentimental Sundays--summer fun + sentiment
Sweet Stampin'--summer fun
Fussy and Fancy--boy attitude
Polka Doodles--summer scene
Totally Papercrafts--it's raining cats and dogs
Charisma Cardz--male cards
Do You Stack Up--boys/men
Little Miss Muffett--loads of layers
Divas by Design--summer theme
Craft Room Challenge--furry four legged family

     Happy Monday!


Other Supplies
  • Paper:  My Mind's Eye "On the Bright Side--One", Copic XPress-It Blending card
  • Stamp:  Mo's Digital Pencil "It's Hot", Stampendous "Notes for a Friend"
  • Ink:  Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark
  • Tools:  sewing machine, heat gun, Nestabilities Standard Circles, EK Success Scallope Scallop punch, Martha Stewart Photo Corner punch
  • Miscellaneous:  Recollections brads, Michael's button, Ranger black embossing powder, Glossy Accents

51 comments:

Jane said...

I think someone has kidnapped the British Summer Fairy - we have yet more rain right now - oh how I wish for sunshine & warm weather!!
Great card Tracy
Hugs
Jane

amanda stokes said...

Hi Tracy,
Gorgeous card,what a great image and fab papers :) x

Ivonne said...

OMG!! I LOVE it! Beautifull card. Love the all the layers of papers and the image, super cute!! Hugs, Ivonne

Lisa Minckler said...

Hahahaha...ahhh, the good life!! This makes me want to go outside and run through my sprinkler, pajamas and all!
Fabulous summer card and without the dog funk smell!! :D

Dorcas said...

THis is brilliant Tracy! I love all the different textured layers, great card!

heidy said...

No summer here Tracy!!!
Love your bright fiuin card!
XXX Heidy

Nancy said...

Ewww...wet dog smell!! lol Now...is that water from the pool or doggy drool under his chin? haha
It's a beautiful card, Tracy! Fantastic coloring, and I love all the wonderful layers! :o)

Carla S. said...

Fantastic card, Tracy! Love all the layered papers and the fun image! Your coloring is over-the-top awesome, as always!

KimCreate said...

Love the muslin and the denim photo corners AND everything else about this!!
Kim

Rom-a said...

cudowna praca, precyzyjnie dobrane dodatki, zachwycająca!!

Unknown said...

This boy is certainly having a great time already Tracy, isn't he? Your colouring is amazing as always, all in all another supercool card!! Hugs, Ira
irascreacorner.blogspot.com

angelwhispers said...

Love it!!! A fabulous image but like you say who would get in with the hound especially mine she would take up the whole pool or worse still she would pop it!!!!


Beautiful colours and the papers are perfect! Chanelle xxx

Sassy Raggedy said...

Great card Tracy I love all the layers...joann sassy raggedy

Unknown said...

Love all the layers - super look

kitten - DYSU team

Tracey T said...

Oh, Tracy - this card SO makes me think of my son and our/his dog! I just wish we had the weather to go with the image! What a great take on our challenge theme at Sweet Stampin' - thank you for joining in! Hugs, Tracey x

Zoechaos said...

I'm with you on sharing the pool with a pup LOL great bright and cheerful card. Thank you for sharing with us at Craft-Room challenge XOXO Zoe

Anne said...

Fabulous card Tracey.
Love the image which you've coloured beautifully.
Thanks for playing along with Polka Doodles and Totally Papercrafts
Anne x

mixamatoasties said...

Stunning card. Love it.

Thanks for joining in at Sweet Stampin' this week.

Susan x

Kim said...

Adorable card, great image. Your coloring is beautiful!
Glad you could join us at Sweet Stampin' this week.

Sharron aka Sharrahug said...

Another FUN card, Sweetie! aaahhh the dog days of summer. So not my FAvorite season as I hate the heat. But we're thinking of trying to get our rottie Bella into the pool this year. Don't know if she'll go for it & I can do without the wet dog smell.......I agree.......YUCK! LOL But one thing about a short hair dog is they dry off fast. Not like our Golden Retriever with all that hair.

Anywho.......back to your card.....LOL Your coloring is great. Love the pretty blue you used on the pool. The baker's twine & button are a cool touch. Love the whole BOYish feel to this card. Nicely done, GF!
Happy Huggies ~
Sharron♥

Iulia said...

Wowzers, Tracy! You make one gorgeous card after another! Where those brilliant ideas come from?
There are so many layers on this one, and all of them are perfectly chosen! I absolutely love this! What a great boy card!
HUgs

Stacy Morgan said...

Yep you are right they don't care if they smell. Fabulous design, and so cute.

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

You know what I reckon Tracy....I reckon that you shoudl start up a sketch challenge blog!! Mmmmhmmm! Because you are just so darn awesome at it! I love all of the layers on this one and everything just comes together absolutely perfectly. What a fantastic job! :D

Jennipher said...

Look at all those great layers. Thanks so much for playing at Sentimental Sundays. Love your card.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Very cool indeed, I just love the mixed of paper and that fun image!

Handmade Cards by Archana said...

Wow!!what a stunning card.Loved all the layers and the image.Fabulous!!
Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up.
Hugs
Archana

Sue said...

WOW!! Such a fabulous card. I LOVE that image and the colours and layout are wonderful

sue

Sheryl said...

Oh My Gosh! Just look at all of those fun layers! As usual, I'm drooling over your gorgeous coloring!
Thank you for all of the wonderful comments on my blog. I really appreciate you stopping by.
Have a great day!
Warmest Hugs, Sheryl

Debra Miller said...

Fantastic card Tracy - love all the details, the papers are perfect - just love it. Thanks for joining us at Little Miss Muffet. Deb

Unknown said...

Hi Tracy thank you so much for your lovely comments whilst I was away .
What fabulous creations you have been making, since my last visit .
I love the Kite boy and the balloon girl cards, they are fab, as are all the others on this page.
This card today is just so super ,what a fab image and great design , I have just bought some twine to use on my cards, it looks fab on this one.
Stunning work here Tracy
Well done Hugs Elaine

Doreen said...

fantastic card. The image is fab.
Love all your layers
Many thanks for joining us at Sentimental Sundays this week
Hugs
Doreen

Marlies said...

A lovely summer card! What a great image and lovely summer coloured papers! Bring out the sun! hugs, Marlies

Unknown said...

Hello my friend. Your card has me smiling this morning. All those layers look great and so does that image.. LOVE IT..

Hugs~

WencheP said...

What a wonderful card. The image is fabulous and your colouring is great. Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up.

-Wenche

Hanna said...

Oh my gosh, I'm simply in love with the way you've mixed and matched the differen patterns, colours, sizes and shapes of the papers you've chosen for this card! WOW!! Love it to pieces :)
You've created a masterpiece for sure. Stunning as always.

hugs,
Hanna

JayBe said...

A fantastic summer themed card, Tracy - I love all the different layers of interest and a fab image too. Thanx for joining us at Polkadoodles this week. Jan xx

Lisa Jane said...

OOh this is fabulous .. what a brilliant little scene
Thanks for joining is at Diva's this week
Lisa x

Nazeema Calypso Thompson said...

Oh my word...How do you do it!!!
Love all the different colors of layers and your beautiful colored image. Thank you for joining us at Sentimental Sundays.

Unknown said...

Awesome!!! I LOVE the layout, layering and patterns...and the stitching! Thanks so much for joining us at DYSU.

Jinny Newlin said...

Oh, my gracious, Tracy! This is beyond precious! LOVE that image to pieces! And you've captured the essence of it absolutely perfectly with your wonky layout, twine-wrapped button, stitching, canvas... well, just everything! I'm in LOVE!

Scrappy Scatty said...

lovely card thank you for joining us at
Charisma Cardz.

Love Jan
xx

Audrey Pettit said...

Wow! Holy cow! This is amazing, Tracy!

Heidi said...

Wow this is gorgeous!
Your colouring is fantastic:)
Beautiful colours and details.
Hugs, Heidi:)

Mary J said...

Fabulous make, gorgeous colouring! Thanks for joining us at Little Miss Muffet!

Mary J x

Shell said...

Gurjuss card,love the image you have used,thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week.
Shell xx

Ashley said...

This card is soo beautifull love all the layers and the nice coloured image! thank you so much for joining us at fussy and fancy!

craft-roomjulia said...

A brilliant, fun, vibrant card and just love all those layers. Thanks for joining us at Craft Room Challenge and good luck. Julia xx

knitmachinequeen (KMQ) said...

Fantastic card. The sewer in me noticed all the differnt layers, fabrics and fabulousness! Thanks for joining us this week at Sentimental Sundays. Please join us again next week! XX Rachelle SS DT

hazel said...

A fabulous card, I love all the layers and the brilliant image. Thank you for joining us at Craft-Room Challenge.
xxx Hazel.

theboelemas@aol.com said...

What a great card! Thanks for joining our Summer Scene challenge over at Polka Doodles. Good luck.

Claire x

lis-m said...

Love everything about this.. that image is fab!
thanks for joining us over at Miss Muffet challenges this week. Good luck!
Hugs x