Wednesday, May 29, 2013

School's Out for Summer

The countdown to summer is here, 7 1/2 days left for my kiddos. It seems like the year flew by and I am still in denial that my youngest will be starting Kinder in the fall. I try to always take mental snap shots and try my best to remember all of the small things because they grow so fast. I wish I was better about keeping a journal or scrapbook, maybe that should be my summer project along with a million other things I would like to craft and organize.  What do you do to keep those memories?  I would love to hear from you.  I have always loved making Shutterfly books to get those pictures off the computer but I am very intrigued by Project Life too but haven't even started that.

Today I wanted to tell you about the latest challenge at  The Paper Shelter.  This time it is a little bit out of the normal comfort zone for most, we want to see those Shaped or Easel cards.  I had such a hard time with my card this time, well this was my third attempt and that is all I am going to say:)
I ended up using my Cameo to cut out the apple card shape which came from the Silhouette on line store.  The Cameo is another thing I need to learn more about for  sure.  I used my Sharpie  Paint pen to create the stitching and colored the little wooden scissors and apple with my Copics.  The paper is actually different journal cards and quotes that I pieced together from Pine Cone Press School Days collection.  I fussy cut cut my image Learning is Fun by The Paper Shelter.
Copics
Hair-E27 E47, E44, E42, E41
Skin- E11, E00, E000, R20
Clothes/Accessories- R59, R229, R27, R24/Y17, Y15, Y13/Y16/B95/C9, C7, C5, C3
Challenges
 Veronica and Pedro from The Paper Shelter are offering you a fabulous prize of $30 to spend on their website if you use a Paper Shelter image or 3 digis if you use another. 
Paper Playtime #11- Use 2 or more ribbons( I used 2 to create my bow).
Twisted Tuesday- School's Out for Summer - Must use a Child image Twist Use Yellow
Ribbon Carousel Blog RCC81- Celebrations(Celebrating Graduations and the End of School)
 Enjoy the rest of your week and I will see you in a couple of days with my card for the CMC Challenge that is going on right now.
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20 comments:

  1. Hi Shelby what a clever idea being a Apple for the teacher, stunning colouring and design. hugs Shirleyxxx

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  2. Shelby, it doesn't look like a troublesome card, it looks fantastic.. I love the card, love the apple design and love your coloring on the darling image. Such a fun card as well as beautiful.

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  3. A is also for ADORABLE!!! I LOVE your card Shelby :)

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  4. Such an adorable apple card! I love it! The colouring and colours are amazing!

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  5. Very cute apple card. Love your little school girl. Thanks for joining us at Paper Playtime.

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  6. Fabulous card!! Thanks for joining us at Twisted Tuesday!!

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  7. This is very cute! Thanks so much for joining us at Twisted Tuesday Challenges!

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  8. What an adorable card! Thank you for playing along with us at Twisted Tuesday Challenges.

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  9. This card is sooooo wonderful! The colours are perfect and holy smoke...I LOVE how you coloured her hair! Stunning! Thanks for joining us over at Twisted Tuesday challenges!

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  10. Definitely a WOW card. Thanks for joining us at Twisted Tuesday Challenges.

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  11. Love this card. I love the shape and the image. Thanks for playing along with Twisted Tuesday! Looking forward to seeing your creations at our next challenge. ♥ Jamie at CraftyGirl21

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  12. This is fantastic! I love it! Thank you for playing at Paper Playtime. Your project is featured on our Facebook Page today and linked to your blog!
    Paper Playtime Challenge Page on Facebook
    :) Janis
    Stampin' Up! Demo Girl

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  13. This is so cute! Hope you will stop by and link up at Craftin Desert Divas “Ribbon or Twine” Linky Party.
    Tara
    Craftin Desert Diva's

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  14. What a sweet card! Love the apple shape and the adorable image!

    Thank you for participating in the Twisted Tuesday Challenge!

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  15. Wonderful card!Love the shape and your image! Thanks for joining us at Twisted Tuesday!

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  16. I love this Shelby & your colouring is amazing :D
    Hugs
    Tracey
    xx

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  17. Oh soooo cute!!! Thanks for participating in our TWISTED TUESDAYS challenge!! Hope to see you again next week!

    ~DEANNE~
    A Little Bit O' Paper

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  18. Love it! The apple shape is such a clever idea... I'm with you I really need to use my Silhouette more - at all would be an improvement, actually! I don't seem to get time to "learn it", even though I know it would save me time in the long run. Cute image and fab embellishments - great colours too, like I said, I love it :-) Donna xx

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  19. Shelby. I love this card - adorable. And can be used for a teacher or even a student. I found you on twisted tuesday and am following you via GFC. Stop by and say hi. I would love for you to share your card on my whimsical Wednesday link up. Love connecting with other paper crafters.
    Leslie
    www.thememorynest.blogspot.com

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  20. Such an adorable card!! Thanks for joining us at Twisted Tuesdays!

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Hugs,
Shelby