I love this week's color challenge, it's full of fresh, vibrant colors that make me happy. I love color! I decided to step outside my comfort zone with the card size and made a non-traditional card at 3 1/2" x 6". The beauty of having the envelope maker is the freedom to play around with different card sizes.

I created the background for this card using my new Pacific Point watercolor pencil that came with this month's "A Sara Thing" Paper Pumpkin kit and then just layered several balloons and clouds on top.

I really need to stop...

...playing with retired stamps. I can't resist this froggy set though - I keep reaching for it over and over! I really want (and need) to get some samples made using the new stuff! I'm going to have to ask someone to hide Unfrogettable from me so I don't use it for a while. Or, I could just not worry about it. I think I'll go with the latter. Life is too short to hide from retired stamps! He's blank on the inside for now, when I have the right occasion to send it, I'll decide which sentiment to use.

Stamps: SU! Unfrogettable, Polka Dot BG
Paper: PTI Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise and SU Kiwi Kiss
Ink: Stazon, Palette Landscape
Accessories: Pencils (no gamsol)

Crab & Co. Card

If you are a fan of the now retired "Unfrogettable," then you should take a look at Crab & Co. It's not new, but very cute with the same style of line drawn images and punny sentiments. Here's a birthday card I made.

Recipe Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White Stamp: Crab & Co Ink: SU! Classic Black Accessories: Dimensionals, Crystal Effects, Markers, Googly eyes

From the Kitchen Of...

This is a set of recipe cards and matching gift box I made as a gift. It went together really quickly. I might make a few more sets of these for end of year teacher gifts. The stamps used are all Stampin' Up! -- "From the Kitchen Of" and "Tart & Tangy." The paper used is Whisper White and Summer Picnic. Both Summer Picnic and Tart & Tangy are from the Occasions Mini. (Tart & Tangy and Summer Picnic are now available in the Fall/Winter '08 Catalog).

More Card Mojo

I've hit the wall in school. I'm so close to that end that I'm now finding it very difficult to be productive. Unfortunately, I have two big papers, classes and so much other stuff to do. I also have to prepare to move back down to Florida! Yikes. So stressed. Anyway, I allowed myself to be extra crafty the past couple of days (it's the best therapy). The new Stampin' Up! rub-ons gave me some crafty mojo. Here's a slideshow of several cards I've completed.