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Background Bits - TGIF Challenge Summertime Blues

July 21, 2017

It's a Theme Challenge this week over at TGIF Challenges. Every Friday the TGIF Challenge team creates projects based off a specific theme, layout, color scheme or stamp set. The theme this week is Summertime Blues.

Stamping is totally the cure for the summertime blues. My summery / blue themed project includes a blue pocket full of bright, summery flowers. I don't really have the summertime blues, but I do have the summertime busies. We have been so busy around here. I squeezed this card in super last minute.

The stamp set on this card is Background Bits. It is a host rewards set and can be earned with a qualifying party or purchase. The pocket comes from the Pocket Framelit Dies. I added a little white stitching around the pocket with my sewing machine.

What does 'Summertime Blues' mean to you? We'd love to see what you create.  Play along with us over on the TGIF Challenges blog. 

Product List
Background Bits Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Background Bits Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[144029]
$13.00
Pocket Framelits Dies
Pocket Framelits Dies
[143750]
$25.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
[126944]
$6.50
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
[131173]
$6.50
Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad
Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad
[126986]
$6.50
Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad
Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad
[101731]
$8.00
Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack
Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack
[144177]
$10.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
[122924]
$8.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
[100730]
$9.00
Tag Topper Scalloped Punch
Tag Topper Scalloped Punch
[133324]
$23.00
Glitter Enamel Dots
Glitter Enamel Dots
[144200]
$7.00
Very Vanilla 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim
Very Vanilla 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim
[141672]
$7.00
In cards, challenge, stampin' up! Tags Background Bits, tgif challenges, thank you
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Teal or purple?! Both are great for a spooky background. 

Colors used: 
Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock 
Fresh Freesia and Berry Burst

I can't decide if I have a favorite?  The greeting and bat images are from the 'Oh My Frights' Halloween stamp set
Teal or purple?! Both are great for a spooky background. Colors used: Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock Fresh Freesia and Berry Burst I can't decide if I have a favorite? The greeting and bat images are from the 'Oh My Frights' Halloween stamp set. Play along with @global_design_project - we are crafting for Halloween! #gdp567 My Monday Montage friends are all sharing some new crafty ideas today. Be sure to hop along, next up is Cheryl @nukumach1 - full list below. Anja @1stampingnightowl Bree @craftsomnia Charlet @i.heart.stamps Cheryl @nukumach1 Elizabeth @seeinginkspots Emily @emkcreationsil Wendy @tinkermom85
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A white wedding card with a little black tie! This card is so much prettier in person. I had such a difficult time trying to photograph the white irridescent foil on the Basic White Cardstock.  I used layers of white ribbons, vellum, cardstock, and f
I’m not a blending brush expert.  Ink blending takes patience, and time but when you stamp on top of it, you can hardly see the mistakes… ha! Spooky trick. 

I used a circle punch and post it note to create a simple mask and set to blend
Teal or purple?! Both are great for a spooky background. 

Colors used: 
Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock 
Fresh Freesia and Berry Burst

I can't decide if I have a favorite?  The greeting and bat images are from the 'Oh My Frights' Halloween stamp set
I used hot foil to create this card and a second card with the leftover negative foil from the hot foil die.  Two for one! There’s something just so satisfying about peeling the foil away from the card stock. Foil is  Light Pink. Foil die is ca
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