I hope you all had a fabulous 4th of July! I know we did. It was my grandfather’s 74th birthday. I hope to share photos when my camera batteries are re-charged!!
Time has flown by. I signed my children up for swimming lessons and I was reminded of when my grandfather taught me how to swim over 25 years ago! Today’s stamp set goes with my thoughts today. Those were great times at my grandparents all summer long. My grandfather would play “shark” and chase us around the pool. We would spend an hour creating a “whirlpool” so we could get caught up in the circling motion. We would spend HOURS in that pool. They had a screen house that we would then sit in the glider chairs and just listen to the buzzing of the electric lines of the hot day, and watch all the June Bugs try to get into the screen house. The second we were dry we were back in the pool. Just great memories there. Obviously since the 4th of July is my grandfathers b-day, this time of year always gets me thinking like that.
So, anyway the day was great. I decided that this card, with somewhat 4th of July colors would be our sketch for this weekend. This set is called Summertime Fun. You can view it, and the other design team samples HERE! Don’t forget to enter to win a free set of your own 😀 The release of the 3 new sets is the 7th!! Party starts on the forum at 8pm EST-10pm EST
I hope you enjoy it. Its got some good layering going on! LOL! Take the risk!
The paper for this is by Making Memories. I just love the boy themed colors. I hope you get to try it as well. Send us a link here if you do, so we can see your take.
Now let me share some other fun creations I made using this set-
I adore this card 😀 It uses American Crafts paper/ribbon. It was inspired by my layout for the sketch today, just mixed up a bit 😀 The colors are super summer fun!!
Monkey Fun
He is flocked. Isn’t he just the cutest thing ever? I love him floating on the “waves” like that.
Lulu scuba dives-a gel card
This was a super quick card. I wish I could have incorporated some purple paper but my brain was DEAD when I made this one! LOL!
I have MANY more samples to share, just not today!
I also want to wish Kim from MFT a HUGE Happy Birthday since today is her 40th!!!!!! I made something special for her, but I will share that tomorrow. Oh and I still have more MFT stuff to share from the new release! YEAH!
OK I need to run and take the kids to Canobie Lake 😀 Later!
31 Responses for "Sketch time!! And some samples."
FABULOUS samples Lauren…all are super cute!! Love them all! Glad to hear that you had a fabulous 4th of July. Enjoy the lake today!!
You might know that the gel card was yours!!! I had admired that card with the sneak peeks!! You are awesome. Enjoy your day. Loved reading about your memories with your grandfather. I hope we can create memories like that with our grands. We are taking them camping to Williamsburg, Va next week. Let’s hope for some fantastic memories. Thanks.
Cheryl
Lauren, these cards are so adorable!! I absolutely love the gel card. Each one put a smile on my face. Very cute. Loved reading about your wonderful childhood memories with your grandfather…so very special. TFS!
Really cute cards!
Wonderful Samples!
They are All Adorable..
Lovin’ the gel card.
Wonderful post..swimming..childhood memories
with your grandfather..These stay in our
hearts forever! Glad you were able to
get the kids signed up for swimming
lessons…They will enjoy it!!
Have a great weekend!!
Love the stamps! Love the cards! Love the sketch!
Thanks for the inspiration! Enjoy your day at the lake!
R
Awesome cards! I LOVE those new Lucky and Lulu, too cute!♥ 😀
Lauren these cards are the cutest ever!! So happy you had a great 4th and what wonderful memories of your grandfather! My dad would have been 80 today (he was 13 years older than my mom, and 39 when I was born) so it’s a day of reflection here, too. I think I might head upstairs and try the sketch! I actually did last week’s, just haven’t had a chance to post. Hope the rest of your weekend is fabulous! Hugs,
Lauren, all of your cards are adorable!! I am so glad that you had a great 4th. I’m going to have to try this sketch! 🙂
My grandma’s birthday is the 4th of July, too.
She turned 90 yesterday!
Great cards. I Esp. loved the flocked monkey and Kitty Gel card.
Oh how cute!
Love all these fun water theme cards Lauren – and terrific sketch! I’m going to try it out!
Love the cards!!! This is my first time to your Blog, I was checking out your onsie card template. It should work great for a baby shower we are having in a couple of weeks. I will definetly be coming back to this BLOG often. Such great ideas!
I just love all these critters!! I wish I had that money tree in the back yard. It seems llike everyone is having new releases lately!
What wonderful memories you have of your grandpa, such a blessing for you both. Your cards are just adorable- love them all :)!
These cards made me smile…great job!!!!
Awesome samples! Glad to hear you had an awesome 4th
Super adorable cards!!
As always Lauren, you outdid yourself with each and every one. I love them all and can’t pick a favorite!
Holly
Here’s my card using your sketch – it’s a fun one Lauren! http://createwithjulia.blogspot.com/2008/07/summer-snowman-and-shadowed-bloom.html
Your blog brought back so many memories – you just don’t hear the hum of the electrical lines any more – so many lines are underground now.
Your “Swimtastic” card is so colorful and all the stamped samples from the set are great. Now, to get down the flocking technique to make my flocking look as good as yours!
Have a great week!
Cyndy
I love, love, love the monkey! He must be mine! Your card is adorable!
super cute cards! I simply can not wait to order this set!!!
these are too fun, love his swim trunks in the first and the paper used for the water is perfect in all the rest, great coloring and love the underwater theme in the last!
ok when you say you are taking the kids to Canobie Lake, do you mean the park? I love that place! I love the corkscrew(upside rollercoaster!) 🙂 I wish I could go there one more time before I move to NC this weekend!!!!! Love your cards they are perfect for summer. I am happy to hear you have such wonderful memories of your grandfather and Happy belated birthday to him!
These are soooo adorable, Lauren!! Love them all!!
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Your cards are absolutely fabulous! 😀 I just can’t believe how talented you are! This sketch was amazing too! I couldn’t wait to play! Here is my card!
http://stephsstampinstuff.blogspot.com/2008/07/what-day-is-it.html
I love this sketch Lauren! All of these cards are so super cute.
Here’s my card.
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