Playing With Polka Dots and a Big and Happy Welcome to my Newest Recruit, Nola

Before I share my fun card for today, I want to shout out a big welcome to my newest recruit, Nola.  Welcome, Nola!  I'm so glad to have you as part of my Inkin' in the Land of Lincoln Team.  Even though she no longer lives in Illinois, she did when I first met her and I've enjoyed staying in touch with her.   One of the very nicest things about creating art to share is that so many of my customers become dearly loved friends.  What a joy!
Give me some dots and speckles, in assorted sizes, and I can come up with a bunch of fun projects.  The new Berry Burst and Lemon Lime Twist look so beautiful together, that this just shouts out to be a fun and cheerful card.

I grabbed a sponge applicator to apply the largest polka dots, stamping off to get lighter shades of color.  The Berry Burst smaller polka dot is from our Work of Art stamp set, along with the text.

I needed the tiny speckles to really make it all come together, so I reached for one of my 'go to' stamp sets --- Awesomely Artistic.  I love and adore this stamp set.

I love this card!  It is so bright and cheerful, mainly due to how very well our Lemon Lime Twist and Berry Burst colors play together.  Adding the leaf sprig and flower (both die cuts) make a nice focal piece for my card.

This could be used for a note to say hello, a thank you, a birthday ...

Time is now running out for me to choose my favorite new stamp set, favorite new In Color, and favorite new accessory.  My guests at my Open House will be trying to guess.  The winners will be announced the day after my party.  These are tough decisions this year because I love all our In Colors and I love tons of our new stamp sets and accessories.  I might have to have some help.  Toby Joe, Buster Bo Jangles, Lilly Belle --- help me decide!!!
Maybe Joey can help me.  He seems to be quite into helping me keep my studio organized and functioning.  I did have to tell him that I did NOT buy my cute little Raskog cart so he could remove my carefully organized new art accessories and start putting his toys in it.  He is a busy boy and I love him to pieces!

Before you go...
I'm working ever so hard to get ready for my big Open House/New Catalog Party (Sunday, June 25).  I hope you've put it on your calendar, if you live in the area.  My goal is to have the absolute best party ever.  Get ready for some creative fun.  Let's party!!!  RSVP by June 23.  If you can't come, you may order online through my website, using this HOSTESS CODE:

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YOUR ONLINE ORDER, USING THIS HOSTESS CODE THROUGH MY WEBSITE, WILL BE SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO YOUR HOME.

Remaining June Events:
June 23 + 24 / GARAGE SALE / 8:00-5:00

June 25 / Open House New Catalog Party / 2:00-5:00

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Thankful, Grateful, Blessed Card

This is a good time of year to really focus on all our many blessings.  I especially am thankful for a sweet, little baby that I get to hang with every day and who ended his super busy afternoon of play by falling asleep in my arms ... about 15 minutes before his mom came to take him home.  There's nothing better than holding a sweet little baby boy in your arms and watching him fall asleep. 

This is a simple, yet elegant card.

I love this die cut flower!  I cut it from Cajun Craze and then sponged the edges to give it even more texture.  I love this gorgeous paper, too.

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4-Leaf Fall Card

I am loving making my Fall cards this year (and every year) as I love, love, love working with the beautiful and warm colors of Fall.  Today's card is what I call a 4-leaf card.  I think you'll see why I named it so.

Each leaf has a special, unique treatment and yet they all work together to create a beautiful and yet easy to make Fall card.  I love it!

I sponged and then added shimmer mist to the strip across the card.

I tied linen thread around the stem of the larger copper leaf.  I used a double strand, to give it even more texture.

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May Flowers Framelits Card

I've often shared how much I love a crisp black/white or black/yellow/white color story.  Equally impressive is a navy/white color story.   

This card speaks for itself as to how elegant it is. 

The floral die cut is just perfect for it.  I'm thinking of trying to use this design and change it to Fall colors.  I'll share it later, so keep coming back to be inspired.

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3" Twins

I have a quick and cute post for you today ... little 3" twins.  It's fun to make little cards like these and they make great gift enclosures.  You can even punch a tiny hole and tie them to a cute little gift bag. 

I love this color story:  Island Indigo and Old Olive.  Like I said ... quick and cute.  

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