Yesterday, we hit the first day of summer and that meant the Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere occurred. This is where the sun is at it's highest peak in the sky as seen from the north pole.
And what does that mean for us? The longest period of day light. For us here, that meant we had about 16 hours of daylight. So nice...and today? We start to head the other way and loosing about 2 seconds of daylight and this loss will get faster over the next several months.
But we don't have to worry about that right now. It's all about enjoying the summer and getting out and doing the things that you love to do outside.
What says summer more than birds and flowers. So that is what I am sharing today. Actually this will be a Make and Take for my open house this weekend.
Stamps: Four
Seasons (Hostess Stamp Set p.203 2012-13 AC), Itty Bitty Banners (c – 126257- $14.85,
w - 126255 - $33.95 p.134 2012-13 AC)
Paper: Wisteria
Wonder, Gumball Green, Whisper White
Ink: Primrose
Petals,
Accessories: Big
Shot, Fancy Fan Folder, Bitty Banners Framelits, Markers: Primrose Petals,
Gumball Green, Wisteria Wonder, 1-3/4”
Scallop Circle Punch, 2-1/2” Circle Punch, 1/2 Circle Punch Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack,
Paper-Piercing Tool, Pierce Mat
I have used the new Paper-Piercing Pack and pierced around the the edges of the circle creating a design. There are 3 unique templates in this set and coordinates with several different punches, Edgelits and Framelits.
The Four Seasons stamp set is a hostess set and for the months of June and July, Stampin' Up! is having a great Hostess Promotion.
During June and July, hostesses who hold a minimum $575 workshop (not including taxes and shipping) will
receive an additional $60 in hostess FREE merchandise dollars-that's in
addition to the $90 they already receive for a $575 workshop!
- Orders larger than $575 are not eligible for additional hostess free merchandise dollars. For example, a $1,150 order will not receive an additional $120 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
Contact me HERE for the details.
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Wonderful card Karen and I love the embossed background!
ReplyDeleteYo, Ho, Di, Oh! Winter is leaving here soon as we celebrate the Winter Solstice here Karen. Our town puts on a spectacular Lantern Parade tomoorow night which is something to behold.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right Summmer is about the birds and the flowers, getting outdoors and having fun. That's the feeling your card evokes.
A lovely combination of colours and patterns on this card.
ReplyDeleteKaren what a pretty summer time card! Love your embossing and the colors are lovely.
ReplyDeleteJust returned from my grandkids visit and summer is difinitely arrived! it was high 90's everyday... thank goodness for the incredible breeze they had for days ! I would have melted. hugs.
Beautiful color combo and love the embossing. I love summer, just wish it didn't hit almost 100 here :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful color combination Karen. Your card is just gorgeous! We are on our shortest days of winter here in the Southern Hemisphere. 16 hours of daylight is hard to imagine as is 24hrs of it or a whole day of darkness as experienced at either the North or South Pole. I love summer and the extended daylight hours here! I do hope you enjoy your summer! xx
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