5.23.2015

The Colors of Summer!




If you have not come from Connie's Cabana (aka blog),
be sure to start at the beginning, with Julie, so you can let us know what you think of the new colors.

Welcome to the Colors of Summer hop...
featuring FIVE new color bundles from 3 Girl JAM!
These colors are bold and eye catching...with all the fire of the sun and the breeze of the ocean!
What is your favorite bundle?


I can never pick a favorite.
So today, I am presenting two cards...
with mixed bundles! 


Here is my take on the heat of the sun.
I used Sunshine from the Sunny Meadows Collection along with
Barn Door from the Rustic Country Collection to recreate a fiery burst of color.

The large pearl brad and pearl bling can be found at the Eyelet Outlet.
Sentiment from Paper Makeup Stamps




I'm a water girl...
Grew up on Lake Erie.
Swim for an hour 3 times a week (when I'm not painting the entire house!)...
Love taking baths...

This is my take on a peaceful, breezy water front...
another great thing about summer.

Green Jeans and Denim.  I also used Blue Berry from the Summer Harvest Collection.

That leaves but one other collection I haven't told you about...
When I think of this one, I think I need chocolate dipped strawberries.
Click on the Collection link and let me know if you agree! 

I hope you have found some blog candy along the way!
If you aren't the lucky winner of the $20 gift certificate to the 3 Girl JAM store,
use the code:  NEWHOP for 30% your order during the hop dates.  (5/23-5/24).

Thank you so much for taking time to soak in the Colors of Summer!
Sail away on down to Georgiana's blog as you make your way.
We appreciate your comments and hope you find something to add to your own summer craft collection today!


Connie — www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com/  Earlier cabana...
Dawn — http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/  You are HERE...
Leslie —http://leslieturner58.blogspot.com/

29 comments:

Scrapper69 said...

Both Cards turned out wonderful! LOVE how you used the Ribbon! :) Have a Wonderful Memorial day Weekend! :)

Theresa
Scrappers Anonymous

Georgiana said...

I sure do like how simple the backgrounds are so you can really focus on the colors of the ribbon. Great job!

Julie Odil said...

Oh my word, Dawn! These are so fantastic! I'm swooning over both of them!

Anonymous said...

GORGEOUS! I have been out of the loop as of late, but I'm so glad Connie invited me to this hop. Beautiful job!!

Ann said...

Gorgeous! The white background make the colors 'Pop"!

katieo said...

Oh my gosh. I love how you show cased the pretty ribbon colors

Tiggerscraps said...

This is brilliant!! I love that you made the ribbon the focal point! So smart

Esther said...

Your cards are gorgeous!!! I especially love how you made the ribbon look like waves in the second card!!!!

Lucy E. said...

I love your colorful CAS cards!
Great idea to use the ribbon for water!

Ellen said...

Love your cards! You used the colors together across the collections like a pro! Ahoy! Is genius! I have a niece that would just squee to get it!

Migdalia said...

The cards are stunning & beautiful!!
I love how you used the ribbon!
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia
Crafting With Creative M

Cathie w said...

i just love these cards of yours..

Lynn McAuley said...

What awesome designs, Dawn. Living on the Texas Gulf Coast, that second one truly floats my boat!

LeslieT said...

Love both of your samples, Dawn! The ribbons look amazing!

Salnclts said...

I love how you used the ribbon on both cards- very creative!

Chriss America Real said...

I love your cards! So lovely & elegant!

Mary Holshouser said...

the "water" made with the ribbon is a fun idea. Love the first card.
Looks like somebody is getting a medal. Like the way the colors come together.
thanks for sharing

Brenda Lapp said...

I can see why you could not choose a favorite card. Both are great.

Connie Can Crop said...

These are gorgeous!! Love the sun and sea! You are so clever! Scrappy hugs!

Cathy said...

love your cards. such great and interesting ways to use the ribbon.\cathyplus5.blogspot.com

KT Fit Kitty said...

Beautiful CAS cards with ribbon! I just love the nautical card - gorgeous! Thank you for the fun blog hop!

Sandy S. (CraftyCreations) said...

Both your cards are fantastic. Love how simple and easy they look to make. I need to make these. Thanks for sharing!

Sherrie K. said...

Love your cards and the fun, creative way to use the crinkle ribbon! Fantastic job!
Sherrie K

Sherry Butcher said...

Great cards, love the water on the 2ed card and the new colors of ribbon. TFS.

Life of a Caffeinated Mom said...

I love both of your cards. Such a cool idea to use the ribbons to be the sun and the water. I will have to try this sometime.

CA Scrapper said...

Your cards are so beautiful, I loved them both.

Leslie
cascrapper at gmail dot com

Gloria said...

Beautiful cards! Love your interpretations!

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

These are so fun! Love the ocean one! Carri~Abusybee
Skittles!

Kim P said...

These cards are fabulous...but I especially love the water themed card. Those colors make me happy!