and............. we're OFF!

heading out to the windy city today.........

CHA.............

HERE WE COME!!!!!!!!!

everything is ready.

preparations complete.

packing... check!

surely lots of cool stuff to show when we return!!!!!!!!!

ADIOS!!

Just Relax!

Here is a card I made this morning for the Limited Supply Challenge that Jeanne is hosting over on Splicoast Stampers. The theme was a 'Summer' feel.. with only 3 layers and limited embellishments.. I definitely knew that the BEACH would be what I wanted to base my card around. I like how it turned out.. the combo of bright colors and the beachy brown.. yummy! You can check out everyone's challenge creations HERE.

Stamps are BEACH DAY and sentiments by Unity Stamp Co.

Also.. here are some LAKE pictures from last Sunday at the cabin. What a beautiful day! Lots of swimming and RELAXATION with the family!

i know! i know!

I have been getting reprimanded left and right for not updating my blog in 5 days. sorry!!! eekk! my sister is freakin out. :) so here holly, i will try to change it up and add some stuff just for you!

First is a layout I did for

Unity's Simple Scrapbook Sketch Challenge

over on Splitcoast Stampers.

Christi posts them every Monday..

and they are always AWESOME!

so fun to play along!

Today I made this card for

Cindy's Card Sketch also over on Splitcoast.

It was a challenge..

I wanted to use stamps from the

brand new Kit of the Month from Unity

(called It's the Little Things..)

scroll down a post or two to see the kit!

I also wanted it to be *just right*

LOL! overall.. I'm happy with it.. turned out pretty good.

computer neglect..........

Sorry! I have not posted in a couple days...

but THIS is where i have been...

ENJOYING the great weather on the LAKE!

we finished up work on Thursday and

took the pontoon out for its maiden voyage of the summer season...

Yesterday was spent with Trever's family

at the PARADE where my kids collected tons of candy

and we all got some sunshine...

we grilled out and relaxed with a picnic..

checked out the flea market...

did the pony rides... mini donuts..

and slushies (AKA BRAIN FREEZE if you are brody)

spent the afternoon at chad & angie's pool laying in the sun

while all the little kids swam. had a few cocktails on the deck.

then wrapped up the night watching the fireworks.

guess who's camera batteries DIED out??

i know. its unbelievable..

you are thinking... why didn't she have a spare set??

well she did.. but they were dead as well...

SO... 4th of July photos will be coming my way

from all my friends and family

that were organized enough to have their cameras

in working order and took pics for me. :)

Alot Going On................

over @ UNITY STAMP COMPANY....

wow. there is so much cool stuff happening right now...

#1. the JULY KIT OF THE MONTH

was just posted and it is the

CUTEST THING EVER!

i am just in LOVE with the images... its magnificent!!!

Check out the details about the July Kit of the Month HERE or HERE!!!

#2... yesterday MAREN was featured as Angela's DT Tuesday Feature! YAY MAREN! She is so incredibly talented... EVERYTHING Maren makes is my FAVORITE. Her style varies from classy to cute but always SPECTACULAR. Check out her fab cards on her BLOG and on the Unity Stamp co. BLOG.

#3... the Unity DT welcomed ELIZEBETH NEUMAN as our JULY GUEST DESIGNER. Let me tell you.. this chick certainly deserved the guest spot... she is SO talented... and makes the most BEAUTIFUL things... I LOVE her style and can't WAIT to see what she comes up with this month as part of our team! WELCOME Elizebeth!!! Check out her BLOG!

#4.... I made this card today for ROXIE's CARD SKETCH CHALLENGE over on Splitcoast Stampers... so fun! Stamps from Unity OF COURSE!

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY!!!!!!!!!!!