We’ve had a respite from the heat the past few days. The
temperatures have been in the high 80’s and low 90’s with rain and
thunderstorms in the afternoons or at night. It’s a nice change from the triple
digits, drought, and fires we had last summer. The weatherman has promised us
rising temperatures and of course high humidity in our near future. In the meantime, I'll enjoy the 'cooler' weather. When I’m
hot, I’m not a happy camper, but then again, I usually freeze when I’m inside
in the air conditioning to long so I have to go back outside for a little while
to thaw out. It’s a vicious cycle. One
of the best ways to break that cycle and to stay cool from the inside out is
ice cream! Any flavor will do. Homemade is the best.
My GB’s, ages 1 & 2 are just now discovering the joy of ice cream or a Popsicle on a hot day in summer. I was happy to
see the Yummy, Yummy challenge #119 over at FCCB. Celebrate the Occasion also has an I Scream for Ice Cream Challenge HERE. It gave me the motivation to
create a layout for the GB’s enjoying their ice cream. Their Mama always makes
them go outside to eat the cold treats since it melts so quickly and is so
messy. That’s why I couldn’t resist adding the little puddle of melting ice
cream.
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| I used Sweet Treat cartridge for the ice cream cone, UpRight font from Opposites Attract for the lettering, and enlarged the Once Upon a Time Accent/Blackout from Provocrafts Storybook cartridge for the shaped background. |
What do you use for inspiration/motivation? Do start with the picture
and build your layout around it or do you create your layout first and then
find a picture to use? Do you use theme paper or do you choose colors
that inspire you? That’s what I love about crafting. There is no right or wrong
way to craft. We all take different approaches and end up with different
results and yet they are all interesting and imaginative.
Happy Crafting
Sweet layout hun thanks for joining the fun at FCCB this week.
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Nikki
love that dripping ice cream and the pink paper. Such a "sweet" Layout! I was catching up on some emails was coming by to tell you how to add the challenge winner button but I see you have it up! Take a while to figure out all the blogger stuff. Sent your package out yesterday priority mail you should have it soon hopefully tomorrow...have a great weekend. Karen
ReplyDeleteKaren I got your package! Thank you so much. I can't wait to use them. The ribbons are great. I appreciate your encouragement.
DeleteRebecca
Fabulous layout! Great use of the Sweet Treats cart. I bet those pics are just precious! Thanks for joining us at FCCB:-)
ReplyDelete~Tammy S
Cute layout! Love the way you did the title around the page and the dripping ice cream. Thanks for joining us at FCCB for the Yummy challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very cute layout!! I love everything especially the colors! I also want to say thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving me some love =)
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Jo
Super cute LO!! So very glad you joined us at FCCB this week!!
ReplyDeleteYummy creation!
ReplyDeleteI invite you to play with us at Tuesday Alchemy http://tuesdayalchemy.blogspot.com for our current challenge, which is ICE CREAM!
Happiness,
Corrinne
Wonderful layout. I hear ya about the air conditioning..TFS with us at CTO.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun layout! Thanks for playing along with us at CTO!
ReplyDeleteCute layout! Love the melting cone :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining CTO this week!
lovely layout :) Thank you for sharing with us at Tuesday Alchemy
ReplyDelete*hugs* Shell x
That is such a fun LO, I love all the ice-cream elements that you got into it along with the Neapolitan colors! Thanks for joining us @ CTO for our "Ice Cream" challenge :)
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