For joining us today, one lucky commenter will win a great prize!!! But, if you are starting here you are in the wrong place. Please visit Sharon Johnson (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), where she will give you more instructions about the hop, the prize, and the next blog for you to visit. In order to be in the drawing, you are encouraged to leave comments along the way. Be sure and check when and how the winner will be picked on Sharon's post today, and our lucky winner will be notified vie e-mail. While commenting is not required, it is highly recommended so that you will be eligible for the drawing. Good Luck ;)
Our theme for today's hop is called The Sweet Smells of Summer. Since a good friend of mine has a sailboat, we have had the opportunity to go with them a time or two. Believe me, nothing smells better then ocean air. Sailing is a lot of work, but fun none the less. For my card today, I went with this sailboat image from JustRite available at Sharon's Ribbon Store. I wanted my image to match the colors in the cardstock, then I added some glitter and Liquid Applique every here and there on the water. I think my kids will use this card as their Father's Day Card LOL!
Oh and I wanted to mention that Sharon is having a sale on all JustRite products in stock, yep the entire inventory is 20% off till 8 a.m. Monday, June 14th.
Have fun, and good luck - Linda ;)
Be sure and visit the other Design Team Members listed below.
Supplies:
Stamps: By the Sea Set - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Ribbon: May Arts Ribbon - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Cardstock: Very Vanilla - Stampin' Up! Dark Brown - Unknown. BasicGrey Cappela Paper Pad - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Spellbinders™: S4-126 Classic Squares Large, S4-110 Classic Ovals Large Nestabilities™ - Spellbinders™.
Copic Markers E00 Skin White, E53 Raw Silk, E35 Chamois, E37 Sepia, G000 Pale Green, YG11 Mignonette, E50 Egg Shell, B00 Frost Blue - Eclectic Paperie.
Misc.:Glitter, Liquid Applique - Stampin' Up! Buttons - PapperTrey Ink.
What a gorgeous card Linda. Love that image... the ribbon is soo yummy! :o)
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | June 11, 2010 at 11:22 AM
This is just one stunning and inspiring card. Love the colors, layout and your coloring is amazing.
Posted by: StampinCathy | June 11, 2010 at 07:05 AM
Lovely card. I was named after my dads sailboat (his first love lol).
Posted by: bluemoon | June 11, 2010 at 12:34 AM
yep, i can smell it! lovely saidboat, and very pretty site, Linda.
Posted by: Robin | June 10, 2010 at 04:13 PM
Fabulous cards fabulous ribbons!!! Love them
Posted by: Becki B | June 10, 2010 at 09:10 AM
Great Work!
Posted by: Kathryn Moffatt | June 09, 2010 at 07:46 PM
beautiful card. LOVE the colors.
Posted by: conniemelancon | June 09, 2010 at 02:04 PM
Very pretty card! I love the ribbon and bow on it.
DeniseB
Posted by: Denise Bryant | June 09, 2010 at 01:27 PM
Beautiful card -- great masculine card even with the bow!
Posted by: SherylH | June 09, 2010 at 01:16 PM
So beautiful! Yes the ocean is one of my favorite scents of summer. We love to go the the beach and relax and "cleanse" our minds there. I loved your coloring, your use of the ribbon and buttons, the liquid applique: a beautiful job: thanks for sharing!!
Helen
Posted by: Helen L. | June 09, 2010 at 12:36 PM
nice colors...
Posted by: erin | June 09, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Lovely- as are all your cards!
Posted by: Toni W | June 09, 2010 at 10:40 AM
I love this card! The colors you chose are so perfect for it...very beachy and very relaxing.
Posted by: Eileen Barton | June 09, 2010 at 09:24 AM
Beautiful card, as usual.
Posted by: Claudia | June 09, 2010 at 08:32 AM
Lovely card - love your color choices. Love the bow too.
Posted by: Barb(GrandmaUpNorth) | June 09, 2010 at 06:58 AM
I love the coloring in this; great layout and perfect as a Father's Day card or summer birthday. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kathy W | June 09, 2010 at 06:02 AM
Great card and I can, indeed, see it as a Father's Day card. Love the colors.
Posted by: Janet L. | June 09, 2010 at 05:42 AM
What a pretty card to use with those colors. Their Dad will LOVE it! :-D
Posted by: corinna | June 08, 2010 at 10:23 PM
I've never sailed and I'd love to try. Your card is beautiful.
Posted by: Rebecca Ednie | June 08, 2010 at 09:59 PM
I like the soothing colors of this card--my son really likes sailing.
Posted by: Sue D | June 08, 2010 at 08:24 PM
what a great card and I love how you placed the buttons against the bow
Posted by: Cassie K | June 08, 2010 at 07:42 PM
What I really like is your use of colors. Your blog is one of my favs! Gorgeous ribbon accents the card perfectly. ElleK
Posted by: Elle Kasban | June 08, 2010 at 07:39 PM
Your card is beautiful - my brother in-law loves to sail - this is definatley a card for him
Posted by: Shirley Goudreau | June 08, 2010 at 06:42 PM
I think this set is going to be a 'must have'. Your card is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Patti J. | June 08, 2010 at 06:30 PM
Linda, your cards inspire me so. The colors, the embellishments, stamps, ribbons, everything always goes together so well! Please don't ever stop having your blog!
Posted by: D Perry | June 08, 2010 at 06:08 PM
I have always loved this set of Just Rite stampers. I'm going to have to head on over to the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Thanks for opportunity to win.
Posted by: Sylvia from Minnesota | June 08, 2010 at 06:03 PM
Great stamps, gorgeous ribbon, it all ties together so beautifully. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Rebekah Kaberry | June 08, 2010 at 05:58 PM
Wonderful card. I love the image, paper, ribbon & bows.
God bless!
Posted by: Peggy Allen | June 08, 2010 at 05:55 PM
The cards are gorgeous. Love the sailboat.
Posted by: Brenda Hugar | June 08, 2010 at 04:04 PM
Your cards are always so beautiful. When I grow up I want to be an awesome crafter just like you!! LOL!
Posted by: Andrene | June 08, 2010 at 03:59 PM
this is gorgeous, great details and I luv the bow!
enjoy *~*
Posted by: teresa kline | June 08, 2010 at 03:48 PM
The big ribbon looks great. It's hard sometimes to get the "manly" theme but this is wonderful.
Posted by: Cheryl Eckman | June 08, 2010 at 03:35 PM
that's a perfect father's day card. I always have a terrible time coming up with masculine cards
Posted by: Kelly G | June 08, 2010 at 02:39 PM
WOW! Such a lovely card!
Posted by: Stacie | June 08, 2010 at 02:15 PM
What a wonderful card! You colored it perfectly! The ribbon and that bow with those buttons...just love how you put those cluster of buttons on the bow! Your creations are such an inpiration...eye popping happiness!!!
Posted by: MariaP | June 08, 2010 at 02:11 PM
Oh what a beautiful card . Love the soft colors and the gorgeous silk ribbon. Sure would make a wonderful Father's Day card.
Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn | June 08, 2010 at 02:09 PM
I love this image. Its a perfect masculine card.
Posted by: Mary Smith | June 08, 2010 at 01:47 PM
Beautiful card! I love your coloring.
Thanks for a chance to win something!
take care,
Debbie Reaves
Posted by: Debbie Reaves | June 08, 2010 at 01:33 PM
This does just look like summer! Great job!
Posted by: GLENDA BROOKS | June 08, 2010 at 01:15 PM
very nice - you do have a way of making things special!
Sandra
Posted by: Sandra | June 08, 2010 at 01:12 PM
I adore this card and I think any father would be proud to get it. I use to sail when I was younger and your card made me smile. I love following your ideas and designs.
Posted by: jackie watson | June 08, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Linda - Awesome work! I so much enjoy looking at your blog. Love the greeting on your card - that is so true. Thanks for sharing your art.
LynneZ
Posted by: Lynne | June 08, 2010 at 12:30 PM
I love that Just Rite set, and it goes so well with the muted color scheme of Capella. Beautiful coloring, love the special touches on the water! Great card!
Posted by: Lynne Phelps | June 08, 2010 at 11:46 AM
Beautiful colors, very nice masculine card, even with a bow! : )
Posted by: Pati L. | June 08, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Love your card!! The colors are just beautiful.
Posted by: Mary Harris | June 08, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Gorgeous card! Love the colors!
Posted by: Tara Prince | June 08, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Gorgeous colors...Love it!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | June 08, 2010 at 10:42 AM
This is so beautiful, Linda! I love the peaceful colors and striped paper! Exceptional coloring!
Posted by: Carla Suto | June 08, 2010 at 10:40 AM
I'm more of a ski boat kin of girl and it smells good too! Your coloring is wonderful, as usual. I like the little thingy on the ribbon. I can't tell what it is. Old eyes you know. LOL!
Sharon L
Posted by: Sharon L | June 08, 2010 at 09:46 AM
I didn't expect the browns and greens on your card when i opened your page, but I love them! They are perfect!
Thanks for sharing! :o)
Posted by: Emily | June 08, 2010 at 09:22 AM
Beautiful, I love the colours you have chosen
Posted by: Cindy H | June 08, 2010 at 09:15 AM
Lovely card- such soothing colors!
Posted by: Heidi Karpen | June 08, 2010 at 08:28 AM
I love the cluster of buttons!
Posted by: Gail S. | June 08, 2010 at 08:08 AM
You even make a masculine card gorgeous, LOL!! Love your choice of designs for summer as I love the beach, water, and boats. From your design, I can almost smell the salt air! As usual, your entire card is just perfect!
Posted by: Lynda Hill | June 08, 2010 at 07:46 AM
What a great card!! Love the paper you paired this image up with and the buttons your bow looks wonderful! Have A Great Day : )
Posted by: Marlene (cards4u) | June 08, 2010 at 07:46 AM
This just screams summer
Posted by: shirley rea | June 08, 2010 at 07:35 AM
I don't live close enough to a beach to spend much time there, but these cards do the trick. Lovely cards.
Posted by: Shelley C. | June 08, 2010 at 07:29 AM
Beautiful card! Your coloring is gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Holly | June 08, 2010 at 06:53 AM
Lovely!
Posted by: Kathy Hering | June 08, 2010 at 06:28 AM
Love this card. The colors are very soft and work so well together. The three little buttons great touch. And who doesn't love spending a beautiful summer day on the water. One of my favorite things to do in the summer. Have a great day and TFS.
Posted by: Charlette | June 08, 2010 at 06:21 AM
I love the colors, design and masculine feel of this card!!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | June 08, 2010 at 06:20 AM
Soft and lovely . Your coloring is wonderful.
Posted by: Rhonda H | June 08, 2010 at 06:14 AM
Very Summery and elegant too! Love the JustRite stamps here :)
Posted by: Velta | June 08, 2010 at 06:12 AM
Oh, I just LOVE that Just-Rite set! I think it's my favorite! Lovely card!
Posted by: Lisa Silver (silvergirl) | June 08, 2010 at 06:11 AM
Love how you've layered the ribbons and ovals and triangles - makes for a very unique and beautiful card! And the shimmer and white caps on the water - fabulous!
Posted by: Lillian Child | June 08, 2010 at 06:10 AM
Beautiful card!
Posted by: debb | June 08, 2010 at 05:41 AM
Oh my! That's just breath-taking, Linda! Loving the layout on this :)
Posted by: Holly aka Toy | June 08, 2010 at 05:37 AM
Such beautiful subtle colors and design! I love how you've framed out your fabulously colored image panel Linda! Gorgeous work!
Posted by: Deb Saaranen | June 08, 2010 at 05:34 AM
This is gorgeous - love the colors and design.
Posted by: Sharon Secor | June 08, 2010 at 05:33 AM