Friday, August 7, 2009

Stamp Simply #99 - You've Got a Friend in Me!


WARNING: Put on your shades, or risk burning your retinas! This one is bright!

It's time to Stamp Simply again, and this week Sharon has issued a challenge that's so easy, I expect EVERYONE to play! All you have to do is make a card for a friend, for any occasion! Just make sure the word "friend" is somewhere on your card! See, I told you... easy-peasy!

And hey, did you notice? We're up to challenge #99! That means next week is #100 and that is reason to celebrate! We're gonna' have a little party and the Stamp Simply team is going to have some extra fun things to share with you next week, so be sure to check us out!

Sharon has an as-always stunning sample for you to see on her blog! We bid farewell to our July guest designer Rose Ann Reynolds, and welcome our August guest designer, Pat Adam! Pat is Julie's mom, and a regular participant in the Stamp Simply challenges each week! I had the pleasure of meeting Julie and Pat last month at our Stamp Simply getaway weekend, and let me tell you... the woman is a HOOT! Pat can keep you in stitches, and has such a wonderful spirit! You're going to love seeing what she creates with us this month!

See what the other Stamp Simply Girls have for you today, too...


Now, for my card! (Here's the part where you need to put on your shades!) While visiting with Joan Fricker last month, I found this totally cute stamp in her stamp drawer, and took the opportunity to stamp it off about 2 dozen times for future use because it was so stinkin' cute!

This bathing beauty is colored with Copics, and I even tried to give her a little sunburn! My super-sweet friend Sankari Wegman did a fabulous job giving her Rearview Ruth stamp from I Brake for Stamps a sunburn the other day, so I tried to do that too, but didn't succeed nearly as well as Shawnie did! (Check out her card here!) My Bella Blvd. paper comes from the Hope Stamps Eternal store, as well as the Zva crystals on my sentiment circle!

So, thanks for stopping by today and all week long! I know it's been crazy-busy here on my blog, and I appreciate all the wonderful comments you've left for me! Don't forget, the blog candy is still being offered from Our Craft Lounge, so if you haven't commented yet on this post for a chance to win, you'd better get busy!








Stamps: Mrs. "Ed" (Art Impressions), sentiment (Penny Black)Cardstock: Bermuda Blue, Kiwi Kiss, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo (Stampin' Up!), white (Neenah), designer paper (Bella Blvd.)Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Rose Bud (Tsukineko), markers (Copic)Accessories: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), gemstones (Zva Creative), ribbon (Stampin' Up!), scalloped punch (EK Success).

27 comments:

AJ said...

it's not too bright- and it's cute! love the bling.

Jenny Gropp said...

The bright colors are just perfect with this bathing Beauty!! I love it!!! FUN!

Julie Koerber said...

Hey.. I remember when you were coloring up that bathing beauty! This card turned out to be darling! You sure have a way with those Copics girl!

Deb said...

Hehehe! She cracks me up! Love all these bright colors! Gotta get that girl some sunscreen! ;)

Patti J. said...

Ha! That looks like me!!! Lol - What a fun and bright, cheery card! (I just made an eye doc appt. for my burning retina's)!!! Great job Tammy!

Sharon (notimetostamp) said...

LOVE this bright and fun card -- totally cute, summery and refreshing! And you got to dig in Joan's drawers -- lucky YOU!!! I can just imagine all the treasures you found!!!

Darlene said...

It's so nice to see this bathing beauty appear ... you've colored her so perfectly with those Copics ... I swear, I do believe you have become the "Copic Queen"!

Love the brightness of this creation ... so uplifting! Great job!!

The Rubber Maid said...

Hey you...how did you sneak into my yard and catch me on the tube sunning??? Love this card and the bright and cheerful colors. Cute and then some. Pat

Betty Meyskens said...

She is so cute - love that sentiment - it is just the best. Can't wait to see what everyone creates.

Barbara said...

Love it, Tammy!! Great summer card with all the bright colors! And, yes, your coloring is fantastic!!!

Christina Fischer said...

This is so much fun, Tammy! I love that image!

Your coloring is gorgeous! :)

Kim Burmeister said...

Love your card, Tammy! The colors are awesome! Great sunburn!

Colleen Wold said...

What a fun card!!! It's not sooo bright it needs a warning! LOL! I love the fun, bright colors and how you gave her a little sunburn. What a fun image! TFS!

Cathy Rulli said...

Awesome card!!!

i {heart} papers said...

I love the colors! It's perfect!

C said...

oh my goodness, Tammy! This is too precious. Love the bright colors with this bathing beauty...hey, I'm lookin' more like that all the time. Yikes!

Connie M. said...

hehehe! This is just so fresh and fun, Tammy! Love the bright colors!

Janine said...

This card is AWESOME sweetcheeks!! I love it!! And bright it is!! I think the colors are amazing!!
Hope you have a great weekend.

Liz Williams said...

Love this fun and colorful card.

Rachel Hope said...

Fun and Bright!!! :)

Joan Fricker said...

Tammy, this is absolutely adorable.
I love the bright colors and everything about it. A very fun card!

Joan

Marian said...

Tami, Not too bright for me, LOve the colors, even with my sunglasses on!! Great stamp!! Enjoying your blog and love the blog hop for OCL.

msmpb@nc.rr.com

Anonymous said...

I love it. I was worried it was going to be really bright but it's perfect...as always ;)

Ellibelle said...

I love this. The colors are gorgeous!! Love that DP.

Tracey said...

Yep, it's bright but it is also fabulous! Love it Tammy!! xx

dpkennedy said...

Cute and funny! Great card!

Tammy Murphy said...

Your little bathing beauty is adorable... too funny~ love your coloring and your layouts~ awesome