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Friday, August 12, 2011

Feelin' a Little Crabby...



I heard on the news yesterday that as of June 21st, the first
day of summer, we've lost 62 minutes of daylight and
in the next month, we will have lost 81 more!!

So I had to get this card done and posted!!!

Actually, I made it specifically for the new challenge at


This week, CAS-ual Fridays is bringing you a '2fer'
as we team up with Clean & Simple's 'Fall-to-layout' sketch.


This little crab looks quite happy enjoying his summer!

I took a few liberties with the sketch which are pretty
obvious, but I had too much fun with these images

This week, we are sponsored by
so I hope you'll come play.

Hey!!!  You'll be able to link to both challenges
with your project as well...how fun is that??!!

Thanks for stopping by.....I hope you'll leave a comment
and let me know you were here.

The best part of my 
blogging day is when I
hear from you.

Today's Project Recipe:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Stamps: 'Chillaxin & Under the Sea' by Market Street Stamps
Ink:  'Bahama Blue, Tuxedo Black & Bamboo Leaves' from Memento
Copics in Begonia Pink & New Leaf
Tools:  'Fan Shell' punch by Martha Stewart



23 comments:

  1. Love Mr. Crabby man! He is just the example I needed too! Your designs amaze me. I hope I can do something like that someday! Thanks for your inspiration!

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  2. Super cute card, Julie!! love how you did the long grass!

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  3. Julie I LOVE this! It really stood out to me when I checked out the CAS-ual Friday blog this morning. You are a rockstar stamper!

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  4. How cute is this Julie!!!? Love the punch you used for waves - so clever!!!

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  5. LOVE your creative take on the sketch!! This card makes me smile!

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  6. So cute Julie! Love how you used the scallop shell border punch for the water!!

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  7. This is gorgeous Julie, love it a lot!

    Majo

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  8. Oh this is so cute and i love the scene you created so fun!!!!!

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  9. I really like how you tweaked the sketch and made it your own, Julie! What a fun summer card.

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  10. Adorable and playful crab. I really like the color you gave it. ;)

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  11. Love the waves,love the seaweed and the crab is a darling.

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  12. So cute!! Love your take on the sketch and how you used the border punch for the water. Nice card!!

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  13. Such a cute card! Love the water border punched!

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  14. Stinkin' adorable, Julie! Love that punched "bay"!

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  15. How cute is this?! Very cool punch to use for the water!

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  16. I love your take on the sketch. Very creative! TFS
    Cheers, Karen
    alteredscrapbooking.blogspot.com

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  17. This is just the absolute cutest! LOVE that sweet crab and your gorgeous, punched waves! Stunning color combo, too! LOVE the way it all pops so brilliantly on that field of white!

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  18. Cutie crabby! I love how you used the border punch for water and the grass is beautiful! Thanks for following my blog!

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  19. How cute is this fun little crab?!! Love the delish colors, too!!

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  20. sooo cute. great work with the sketch.

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