Singing in the Rain

It poured yesterday, it rained more today, and tomorrow it is going to snow. So much for that "in like a lion, out like a lamb" thing.

Linda's May/June theme in the 'Hood is posted, so I figured I may as well make it. I don't know why I did not work on the swaps that are due sooner, especially as I know exactly what I am going to do with them, but that is the way it works sometimes. 

Ok, so back to Linda...
She wanted us to "make a card that represents some activity you love to do outdoors", I assume in the summer. 

As you may or may not know, I am allergic to the sun. I spend all summer in long sleeves and capri pants; No shorts and tee shirts for me... except when it rains. I love those overcast days!

I am sure Riley is singing as he stomps in those puddles; I know I would be.


 






I do not think I have ever done this before, but I am entering this card in multiple challenges:

Freshly Made Sketches (#179) - Thank you for the sketch
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge Blog (#144) - Create Your Own Background (not only the trees; if you look closely, you can see the yellow panel is streaked to simulate rain falling - did you notice it is falling in the same direction as the drops in the image?)
Crafting When I Can (#90) - Favorite Hobby or Activity




Card Details:

Image: Riley and Company, Cover-a-Card

Sentiment: N/A

Cardstock: Hammermill, GP, SU

Ink: Memento
Coloring: Copics

Tools: Nestabilities, Cover-a-Card

Embellies: unknown ribbon

Late (Again)

Yesterday marked a holiday that I, not so much celebrate, but observe every year; I call it "Dagnabbit! I forgot my BILs birthday AGAIN!" His birthday is March 2, but I never think of it til March 3. (Well, except last year. Last year I was actually on time!)

Recently I have been thinking about this large box of card kits in my closet, and that I should go through them and create. I saw this snail who is perfect for a belated birthday card. 

Tuesday Morning Sketches #290), created this adorable layout and the card kit provided the rest. (I would have preferred the snail to be green, but could not find a marker combo to coordinate with the designer paper.)

These little guys are happy to be on their way to Florida, where they will be much warmer (and drier)










Card Details:

Image: unknown

Sentiment: N/A

Cardstock: GP, unknown dp

Ink: unknown
Coloring: Copics

Tools: Nestabilities

Embellies: unknown ribbon