Saturday, August 18, 2012

The Sweet Stop SSS172 Monkey Smiles

How is everyone enjoying the final few days of summer? My kids go back to school on the 27th so we have one more week of fun. I love having the kids home but I have to admit that I am getting tired and running out of "summer fun" ideas.  It would be different if we didn't live where it is too hot to go out and play.  I am also looking forward to a little bit more of a routine, I think...ask me again in a month.   One thing I am going to miss is sleeping late.  I am not ashamed to admit it, I like to sleep.  It could have something to do with staying up into the wee hours of the morning:)
It is time for another sketch at The Sweet Stop and this week there is a spin which means there is a prize along with the chance to be featured in the the spotlight.  We want to see you use those Die Cuts or Punches.  Normally, I would color something and add a die cut to it but this time I got inspired on Pinterest with Punch Art.  Who knew you could create so many cute things with punches?
 I loved trying something different and it came together really quickly.  I used my Circle, Heart and Oval Spellbinders to create the monkey.  The eyes I just colored into the shape I wanted with a black Sharpie and Poster Pen.  I hit my old paper stash and found this Bo Bunny Mango Luau.  I did move the sentiment down a bit from the sketch but it just fit perfectly it is from C.C. Designs.
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I hope you will stop by and visit the rest of the Sugar Babies.
Monika Davis
Cathy McCauley
Shannon White
Janice Melton
                   Wendy Ramlakhan(on vacation)
Chris Dickinson
Have a wonderful weekend!!
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17 comments:

  1. martina's kaartjesAugust 18, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    wow, this is fun ! great funny and lovely card !
    greetigns, martina
    x

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  2. JanetteAugust 18, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    Great fun filled card, thanks for sharing it with us at CraftyCatz this week.xx

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  3. Shell Shearer SwinscoeAugust 18, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    WOW! what a fantastic creation, love it!!

    Thank you for sharing with us at Delightful Challenges this week, good luck!
    Hugs Shell xx

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  4. Shannon WhiteAugust 18, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    OMGoodness Miss Shelby! This is Soo CUTE!! 8-) Just can't help but smile at your Darling Monkey! Such Clever creation too! You are just so Talented Lady! I am definitely going to have to give that a try some time! So fun to try something new! 8-)

    Hugs & Happy weekend my Sweet friend!

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  5. carolAugust 18, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    Oh WOW what a fab cute monkey, well arn't you a clever girl! fab inspiration. super card, Thanks for sharing with CRAFTY CATZ X Carol

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  6. CathymacAugust 18, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    Your card just made me smile when I saw it in the gallery, Shelby! You know I love your coloring, but this little punched monkey is too cute! The colors and DP along with the little punched flowers are perfect accents! Enjoy your weekend!

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  7. Marlena M.August 18, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    This is SO CUTE! I love that lil monkey and the flower tucked in her hair.

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  8. Janice MAugust 18, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Shelby this is adorable!! Don't you just love all the great ideas you find on pinterest??!! I might have to give this monkey a go sometime!

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  9. Sassy RaggedyAugust 18, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Cute and adorable I love those flowers. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Delightful Challenges. Hope to see you again next week. joann sassy raggedy

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  10. MargaretAugust 18, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    That monkey is way too cute!

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  11. UnknownAugust 19, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    such a lovely fun card great colours..thanks for joining in with us at Crafty Catz challenge this week hugs sassyx

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  12. Monika/BuzsyAugust 19, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    So cretive Shelby. Love the punched/die-cut monkey. Great way of using those pieces. Nice colors and pretty papers. Hope you had a great weekend.

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  13. Pia SAugust 20, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    This is such a fun card, Shelby. Love that monkey face - so sweet! A great take on the sketch!

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  14. JacqAugust 23, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Hi Shelby,
    Oh this just Fabulous!!! Such a fun technique. Love that cheeky little monkey, the dp, the colour scheme is just perfect. Love the layout and the little flowers. Thanks for joining us at Poodles Parlour and Good Luck. Hope to see you joining us again.
    Hugs Jacqui xxx

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  15. UnknownSeptember 4, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    This is so beautiful. So nice design. How can i design like this for the plastic business cards? I really appreciate this fun card. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    A stunning idea to use monkey on the card but i suggest instead of this you should try light shade, do you have any designs related to plastic cards to be shared...

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  17. GalinaSeptember 15, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Чудесная открытка. Обезьянка просто супер!!!!!

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Hugs,
Shelby