orla summer

So I picked up a We R Memory Keepers stamp at a local scrapbooking shop:

cardstock:  pti  stamps:  we r memory keepers/72 & sunny  ink:  fresh ink teal/tomato red & birch hero arts hues

Just a clean & simple card that actually took me several times until I just gave up and went with the flow....sometimes the image would stamp perfect, sometimes not so good.

The shape totally reminds me of

Orla Kiely

My colors were inspired by

color throwdown

I'm also linking to

retrosketches

Hang in there....I have more:

BLOG HOP WITH A DIFFERENCE....

I'm truly honored to be invited by  Lynnda Hosni to join in this fun Blog Hop with a Difference.

The hope is that the hop will continue to bounce its way around the blogosphere by answering a few questions and passing on to three more bloggers. Here we go....

1. What am I working on right now?

I'm constantly working on various Design Team projects.  My boy & I are having fun putting together our joint office.  I hope to post pics soon!

2. How long does it take to create a project?

It generally takes me less than an hour to create a card but much longer to photog & blog about it!  I craft primarily on the weekends and my days off.  I like to design and blog a week at a time so I'm not rushing around during the work week trying to accomplish my blogging.

3. What are my fave things I love to create with at the moment?

I'm still smitten by wood veneer.  I recently started designing with neon which I LOVE too.

 4. How does my creative process work?

I'm such a challenge-a-holic.  That is what typically starts my creative process.  I've been doing quite a bit on Pinterest too, inspiration is everywhere!

5. How do I become inspired and stay inspired?

I'm inspired on a daily basis by my bloggie friends and others that I follow via Feedly.

6. What is my signature style?

I love colors and patterns but people tend to think of me as a CAS designer.

7. One random fact about me 

I've thrown this random fact out before so I'm not sure how random it is, I'm Canadian:)  

And on that note, I am going to hand you over to three ladies who inspire and amaze!

1.  Katie Brooks - This girl rocks designing projects with tissue!  She loves color as much as I do!  I'm going to miss her horribly as my walking buddy/therapy sessions but luckily we get together on a regular basis to craft!

2.  Kimberly Wiener - How can one girl rock CAS + non-CAS?!  She is really good at sharing the love with all of her crafting supplies {something that I need help with!} and she has such a huge heart.

4.  Tonya Jastad - Quiet elegance...that's how I'd describe Tonya's style.  Put me in a store with Tonya and we will convince each other to buy EVERYTHING.  This girl makes me laugh so much.  

So sadly I can only list 3 people, I could go on and on.  These are just a couple of gals that I get together with on a monthly basis to craft chat & eat.  I love how there is such an instant connection with paper crafters.

Thanks for making it this far...

Did I mention that today is my birthday?

I love my birthday.

Forget the fact that I'm getting older and this year is my (gulp) 30th high school reunion...what?  how can that be?!

So with that, I'm doing a little something...

$20 Gift Certificate

Have you been to

Butterfly Reflections Ink?

That shop ROCKS.  Vanessa ROCKS.

So, here's how it works:

1.  You don't have to be a follower of my blog but it would be mighty nice of you♡

2.  Pop over to Butterfly Reflections Ink, check things out and leave me a comment about what you would buy if you won the $20 Gift Certificate.

3.  Commenting will be left open until Sunday, August 10th @ 11:59 pm pacific.  Winner will be picked using random.org.  Winner will be posted on Tuesday, August 12th.