Monday, June 7, 2010

Bikini Honey



Hello!  Thank you for dropping by to visit me today.

I stayed away from card making for so long, it was hard for me to get back into the swing of things--the ideas just wouldn't come.   This Bikini Honey stamp sat on my craft table for a couple of weeks begging to be stamped, but I had no idea what to do with her let alone find the right DP to use.  It took the Hero Arts wood finish stamp sitting next to her to give me an ah-ha moment.  I thought, what if I embossed it and distressed it with blue and brown inks, would it look like the sand and sea?   Anyway, it made for a simple card and an entry for some challenges.

The Challenges:
All That Scraps, Color Challenge, light blue, light yellow, pumpkin 

The recipe:
Stamps:  C.C. Designs Honey Bikini; Hero Arts Wood Finish
Tools:  Nesabilities, EK Success Corner Punch
Ink:  Copic Markers, Distress Inks, Inkssentials Opaque Pen
Other:  Dress it Up Button, Pop Dots


How about some candy?  Because I am so appreciative of  my loyal followers, I bought an extra Honey Bikini stamp to give away.   I have 2 simple rules:  (1) you must already be a follower (as of May 21st) and (2) you commented (visited me) on any one of my prior 3 posts (dated May 21, May 18, or May 4th).   
Leave me a comment that you want Honey and if you qualify, your name will be entered in a drawing.  You have until 4 pm Wednesday (Hawaii time) to enter and then I'll have my DH draw a name.    Thanks for playing and good luck! 

Thanks for visiting and have a good evening!

23 comments:

Lorraine A said...

fabulous card Shirley :-) The image is adorable and I love the background you created ,,, what a brilliant idea :-) I love the colours you used and the shell embellie is a perfect finishing touch :-)

Thanks for joining the PTW Challenge :-)

Luv
Lols x x

I am a follower and I would love to win that very cute stamp :-) x

kris said...

Missed you much!!! so glad you're back and about... it is hard to get back into the sway of things when you're stumped... hehe!! love the scene you created with Honey here... she's ready for the hot summer heat!! Hugs!

donna mikasa said...

She's baaaaack! So good to see your cards again! Missed you! Don't count me in for Honey--I just got her, too! Now I'm inspired to try the "sand and sea" like you did! Just wanted to welcome you back...HUGS!

debby4000 said...

Adorable card Shirley.
luv
Debby

Juls said...

your card is just gorgeous!! Love the colours! Hugs Juls

Unknown said...

So sweet card! Glad you are back. Love the scene you created. TFS :)

Teri said...

Aww, such a sweet card and I love this Bikini Honey image! Love all of the distressing you did here. Adds softness to the card. This is such a fun summer card! TFS shirley!

Anonymous said...

Awesome Shirley! love your idea! SOOOO ever-lovin' creative! lol Love Honey too...she's such a cutie!
Thanks for playing along w/us in the color challenge at ATS Weekly Wed. blog!
Pam Going Postal

CHARLOTTE said...

Welcome back, Shirley, we missed you and it looks like you got your mojo back - cute card -love the design and how you distressed the background!

Waipahu CBDO dba Waipahu Community Coalition said...

YAY! you found your mojo! Great card as usual- I told you you wouldn't forget how to color w/ copics! Welcome back Shirley!

Joy said...

I love this stamp! she is so cute...don't know why she has such a big head...but she's so cute...LOL! love what you did. it does look like she's sitting on the sand at the beach. you did a fab job. so glad your "mojo" is returning! missed your posts! thanks for always coming to mine to leave me such encouraging words. hope you have a wonderful Tuesday!

1LuvnMama said...

Hi Shirley! Luv Honey basking in the sun with your beautiful background. So clever! :) I know how you feel about being away for so long and I'm still kinda "away"! Glad you were able to get some crafting done 'cause I'll ditto what everyone has said, "MISSED YA"! Looking forward to seeing more MOJO! :)

Amy said...

And here I thought you had water colored that cool looking background... what a fab technique! Your little Honey looks fab and I would say it looks like your mojo is back my friend! :)

Brenda said...

Welcome back! We definitely missed you! I think your card came out perfect! Love that little shell too! I would love to have a Honey Bikini of my own! Thanks for the chance to win! Hope you have a great week!

Michelle Alejandro said...

This is just too cute! I love the background, you are so darn creative! I need it to rub-off on me. My mojo is missing somewhere, lol! I need to get cracking!

Hugs,
Michelle

Elise said...

Shirley .. are you sneaking cards past me?!!! lol! How did this one pass me and me not notice?!!!! Oh you naughty girl! lol! Anyway! I'm glad you inked this little cutie up! She looks as happy as can be sitting on your lovely scenic beach ... getting a little pink on the cheeks from the heat! "Don't forget the SPF lotion baby girl!" hehe! Oh she's a cutie! I love the summery colors you've used ... so bright, cheery and vivid! Awesome card Shirley!!!!

Big Hugs to you!
Elise

Cyndi said...

very nice card! you always make the best! she is so cute!

Alice said...

love seeing your cards, Shirley!!! she is so adorable!! i think i qualify! =) thanks for the chance to win!!

mst822 said...

What a fab card, Shirley! Luv how you distressed that background! So creative! Please do not count me in for Honey, I've already got her...I just need to create something with her! Hee hee! TFS!
Tammy

Larissa said...

Very cute card Shirley! I love the background you created!

I wasn't a follower until today, so I am not entering in your candy draw, but your cards are so cute that I had to become a follower! :)

Amy said...

I just wanted to Congratulate you on winning the ATS challenge Shirley! Looks like not only is your mojo back so is your winning ways! :)

Jodi said...

Congratulations on the win with ATS Wednesday Challenge Shirley!! What a super duper cute card you made!
Hugs
Jodi =)

Cindy Haffner said...

SWEET!!!!