Distress Ink Balloons

I purchased some new Distress Ink from Tim Holtz and Ranger in Spiced Marmalade, Picked Raspberry and Seedless Preserves. I grabbed a balloon set from Stampin' Up. I love the fun pattern. I decided to try out some ombre effects coloring strips of paper. I replaced the Spiced Marmalade with Fired Brick for a better overall reserved ombre. I stamped the birthday greeting in the same colors by using second and third generation stamping.

I love the way it turned out. I have plans to do a few more in different colors.

Watermelon Fun

My daughter and I went to the book launch for "Where the Watermelon's Grow" by Cindy Baldwin last night. LOVED the book and the book launch!!

One day I was thinking about the book and it's author. I pulled out my Silhouette and created some images that I print on cardstock. I love the watermelon slices and how they make me think of those summer days.

I love the watermelon slices and how they make me think of those summer days.

I love having a few simple cards to send a quick "Hello" to a friend. 

Showers of Love

I saw this adorable card on Gerda Steiner's Facebook page. I didn't have the little critter, but I had these adorable critters.

Birthday Dragons

I colored this lovely background and then needed to find something to do with it. 

Enter this adorable birthday dragon

I love them together

I had a couple of dragons I had colored that needed a home. I had some paper strips that needed a home, also. Happy, Happy

I had a bunch of white paper strips that I inked for some fun effects. I love my little glossy hearts.

Butterfly Speciman Art

I had fun coloring these lovely butterflies. I decided to color some duplicates to give a little dimension in my frame. I love the end result.

Kathy Rascoosin Color Challenge

I saw this fun Color Challenge to color for at least five minutes every day for 30 days. I've been wanting to try out coloring on black and some other colors. I pulled out my favorite Butterfly set from Simon Says Stamps. I have A LOT of butterflies...now!!! I made a few cards and pulled out two other favorites Rain or Shine from Mama Elephant and Simon Says Stamp and My Favorite Things Magical Dragons for more coloring practice.

My showers of love was inspired by this post

I had this background colored sitting in my stash of card bases for a few months

I used this gorgeous watercolor flower from a card my hubby received.