Hope your day is sweet!

This week, the inspiration photo at Just Add Ink reminded me of some leftover Taste of Summer paper I have lurking on my shelf.

The paper packet has oranges all over it, with a matching stamp set However, I could not find the sentiment I wanted and so I improvised with a Cricut cut banner and a stamped sentiment on top.



The banners used up the last of my orange pieces, and I also cut out an orange segment from the paper to add underneath the Sweet cut out.

I backed the whole card onto yellow cardstock to give it a bright and sunny feel.

Thanks for stopping by today!

ABC Blog Hop- Z

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!

For this hop we will be featuring the letter Z. This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. Whatever the crafter has chosen as their Z element will be featured in their post.

If you came from Darlys then you're on the right track!

For my Z, I wanted to feature the beauty of New Zealand!

I am planning a road trip with my Dad and sister in January, and I know we will see some stunning New Zealand scenery. I had a layout left over from a consultant workshop, and since I don't like to waste my creations I have jazzed this up with some road trip and New Zealand themed embellishments, ready for photos.

Here is the double page layout- the fruity papers will complement this trip well as we are going to where fruit is famous! I cut out the shaped stamp image, the Away We Go title and the mountains from the Artistry cartridge. 


This New Zealand stamp was perfect as an accent to the road trip layout. I love the hashtag stamp set too, perfect for summer holidays!

I look forward to sharing this layout with photos and journalling after my road trip is complete. 

Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop is Diana of Farmer Di Stamps.

In case you get lost along the way, click here for a complete list of participants!

CTMH supplies used:
Cardstock: Honey, Juniper, White Daisy
Cricut Cartridge: Artistry
Embellishments: Silver Sequins, Silver Shimmer Trim
Ink: Black, Juniper
Paper packet: Taste of Summer
Stamp sets: Documenting Moments, Hit The Road, New Zealand

Tutti Frutti

This week we are looking for some Tutti Frutti fun at Heart 2 Heart challenges!

The new Taste of Summer paper packet is perfect for this, but anything related to this theme is welcome.

I used some scraps from the TOS paper packet to create this card, complete with a sweet little bee flying across the paper.



The Brushed paper goes well with the Taste of Summer, and I also added some chevron stamped patterns and the Operation Smile stamp set. Even though it is winter here, this card reminds me of lemonade and summer!

CTMH supplies used:
Cardstock: Canary, White Daisy
Ink: Black, Canary, Pear
Paper: Brushed, Taste of Summer
Stamp sets: Happy Everything, Have A Happy Day

Color Dare #140

It has been a busy week for posts this week, but I had to share this card I made for Color Dare #140!

I used the new Taste of Summer stamp set, which is only available for the month of May, to create this layout. I used some Crystal Blue cardstock and stamped Ruby strawberries onto Colonial White cardstock, then embossed the sentiment with White Daisy pigment ink and clear embossing powder.

This card took a bit of trial and error- I still have to practice my random stamping! I also had to emboss with my toaster as I still haven't found a heat tool, but I think it turned out alright. 

Thanks for stopping by today!

CTMH supplies used:

Cardstock: Colonial White, Crystal Blue, Ruby

Embellishments: Clear Embossing Powder

Ink: Ruby, White Daisy

Stamp set: NSM Taste of Summer