Making the Day Brighter......FMS442

Honest I truly thought the worst of this pandemic would be behind us as we got into summer but it has certainly proved to be relentless.  New York has made great strides but we are still sticking close to home and immediate family.  So we look for ways to make our days brighter - like making a delightful purple card with these sweet parasols!  Lighthearted posts on Facebook are always a treat so I will share one with you I just saw yesterday.  You may have seen it already but it will probably still make you smile.......as crafters we can so relate......

                                  

Jacquie has a great sketch for us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!  Hope you join us!

Stamp Set: Pretty Parasol

Paper: Whisper White, Gorgeous Grape, Playing With Patterns DSP

Ink: Night of Navy, Soft Suede, Gorgeous Grape, Copics

Fusion: Relaxed Living

Just an easy breezy summery card to send to a friend for an upcoming birthday......although It's Your Day could work for other occasions as well.  

We had two fellows literally wash up on our beach a few days ago just before sunset. They had borrowed a Jetski to take a ride but got lost and then "broke down."  It was definitely their day because on our beach was my son-in-law and the Big Guy. The Big Guy assured them they just needed gas and headed to our garage to get some. My son-in-law is a pilot with a wonderful sense of direction so he quickly plotted a course for them to get back to their starting point.  The Big Guy returned, filled their tank and the Jetski started right up!  They were very appreciative and both guys shook his hand to say thanks.  As the Jetski pulled away my daughter reminded her father he was not supposed to shake hands.  So the Big Guy calmly poured the last bit of gasoline on his hands and rubbed it in.......Adirondack Mountain hand sanitizer.....sigh....

I used both the sketch and the inspiration photo this week at Fusion - hope you play along!


                                                  

Stamp Sets: Basket of Blooms, Under My Umbrella 
Ink: Memento Black, Copics, Night of Navy
Paper: Whisper White, Seaside Spray, Playing With Patterns DSP
Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder

So Much to Smile About......FMS441

I am a total dog lover so they always make me smile.  This is what else made me smile this week:

Mr. Willie Bear absolutely refusing to share his animal pacis with anyone......but he said no with a smile......

A nice Father's Day photo from my son and crew........

And my daughter reached waaaaay back into the archives for this Father's Day photo!  The Big Guy was about the same age as my son is now in this photo!

New stamp sets from Stampin' Up! arrived this week as well - that's more to smile about!

Judy has a terrific sketch for us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!  Hope it makes you smile! Join us!

Stamp Set: Pampered Pets, Harvest Hellos

Paper; Whisper White, Playful Pets DSP

Ink: Memento Black, Copics

Smooth Sailing.....FMS440

I kept my card soft and easy today because after several chilly days the sun came out and the lake was calling.  Just cruising around helps you forget about all the craziness in this world for a while.

                                               

And this summer we have a new scout ready to guide us back to the marina......seems like yesterday that Miss Emma was peeking over that railing.....

Will loved his first boat ride!

Amy's sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches has a lot of possibilities!  Hope you join us!

Stamp Set: Dandelion Wishes

Ink: Gray Granite

Paper: Whisper White, Peony Garden DSP, Gorgeous Grape

Die Cut: With Sympathy (Avery Elle)