Monday, July 23, 2012

Splash Park


The temperatures were back up yesterday...so I took the little boys to a new water park about ten minutes from our house.  Collin and Marcel had a ball.  Love the expressions on their faces.  We stayed for just a little bit before heading to the pool as Jonathon and me were melting in the heat!  Needless to say that want to go back very soon!

I thought I'd get to the card set challenge for Stamp-A-Faire yesterday, but I ended up not doing a whole card set...instead I played along with the Embellish Challenge.  This card is inspired by the final day of Stretch Your Stamps and an absolutely gorgeous card from Shari Carroll. This card is really close to it.  I have not used this embossing folder in years.  Love how much texture it adds to a still CAS card.  And the color combo from the challenge is gorgeous. The sentiment looks a bit greener in real life, but you get the feel for it!

Hope your week gets off to a great start!
 
 

21 comments:

Jen W. said...

Can't blame them for wanting to go back - that place looks cool!!

That is a fabulous EF and I love your patterned banner!

The Paper Parade said...

I love the pics of the kids at the waterpark! It looks like they're having such a blast :) But what kid wouldnt...that looks really neat! That embossing on the card works perfectly with the pattern on the banner!

{Colleen} said...

The water park sounds fab. After a cold wet wintry day here in NZ your bit of sunshine brightens the day. As does your card. The colour combo is such a pretty pallete to work with. Another great idea for using embossing folders. This one is gorgeous.

~amy~ said...

definitely fun pics Lynn!

Oh your card is sooo pretty...love the texture!

Jinny Newlin said...

Looks like so much fun! We're meeting friends at a Splash Ground later today. So fun!

And your card is so beautiful! It oozes elegance with those yummy textures and stamping!

Christina said...

Good thing you have such a fun place to cool off nearby! We haven't been to our nearby splash park yet this summer, but I have a feeling it's in our near future.
The combination of the embossed background and the damask stamping on your card looks beautiful!

Suzanne said...

Kids and pools - a match made in heaven! Your card is lovely...I especially love the pink with that shade of purple! So unique and fun!

Barb said...

Once again, you've brought back some wonderful memories for me - love the pics of the boys playing in the water - sheer joy!

Your card is gorgeous, Lynn! Love the design and pretty colors!

Loly Borda said...

So elegant card! I love all of your creations, TFS!

Unknown said...

gorgeous embossing! cute pics of your fun in the sun:)

Maureen said...

I am VERY surprised that you got them away from all that fun! Their faces say it all! LOVE this elegant card! Oh, my some fabulous colours, delicious ribbon AND the fantastic embossing folder!

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

Your card is super gorgeous, Lynn! Looks like fun times at the splash park! We have one about 15 minutes away at White Water park that the boys love. It has a pirate theme, which makes for some fun role playing. My oldest is not so keen on it anymore (makes me sad). He usually sulks under the umbrella! :)

sandie said...

this is a gorgeous embossing plate and the pink gems are a perfect addition x

Marisa said...

Can't go wrong with kids and water :) Used to love watching my kids at the water park - now we have moved on to the pool with swimming lessons and my doing laps while they are in their lessons. Love the EF you used in the BG and lovely touch with the pins.

Aimes said...

Ooh such a pretty card! I love the way your stamped panel coordinates beautifully with your embossed panel!
I think we've got some of your heat over here this week! That splash park looks so refreshing (and fun!)
Hugs!
x

Tracey McNeely said...

Fantastic embossing! That folder is really amazing.

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE the embossing and the pink banner with the pearl details! So pretty, Lynn! Also the Splash Park looks FUN!

Karen B. said...

STUNNING CARD! The embossing and patterns are a match made in heaven. Your boys look like they are having fun!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Stunning.... so totally classy. Always good to have those in your stash.

Virginia L. said...

What a perfect match with the embossing folder and stamp! Love it so much, Lynn! The photos of the boys look like a ton of fun. They are summery photos at their best!

Jenny said...

I wish water parks had been around when I was a kid!!! what a way to cool off :0)
Beautiful card, spot on CASE of Shari's card..love the embossing :0)
Jenny x