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Memory Works July Express Kit

Sketch~N~Scrap Guest Designer

I am the July Guest Designer and Sketch~N~Scrap. They have great sketches for both scrapbookers, and card makers. Check it out. http://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/

Pattern paper from Simple Stories I Heart Summer. from Memory Works. Sentiment from Red Rubber Designs

Tags I created as July Memory Works Guest Designer

All products are from Simple Stories I Heart Summer.

House Mouse Rubber stamp

twine and ribbon from my stash

Sweet Stamp Shop

I am playing in the Sweet Stamp Shop challenge. This week, its "Use what you Have"
Here is a pic of my stash on hand. Cardstock, pattern paper, ink, rubber stamp, and twine.

And here is my card.

Everybody wants to be a Cat!

I am playing in the Quirky Crafts Challenge, and the theme is taken from The Aristocats.
This cutie kitty is from Penny Black Nine Lives stamp set, and the pattern paper is Simple Stories SnapVibe available from Memory Works.

Sketch~N~Scrap

I was delighted to be chosen as the July Guest Designer for Sketch~N~Scrap. They have bi-monthly sketches for both cards, and scrap layouts. Here is the Sketch for the 1st card challenge of July, and my interpretation.

Pattern paper, cardstock, and sentiment from Red Rubber Designs.

A*Muse Studio challenge

I am playing in the A*Muse Studio challenge. The theme is
Beautiful Blooms
I am also entered in the Sketch~N~Scrap challenge this week.
Card Recipe:
Floral duet stamp set from A*Muse Studio. I used this set to create my background paper too.
Twine from The Twinery
ink from Stampin' Up!
My A*Muse Studio consultant is Chelsea Comer.

Unity Stamp challenge

Isn't this the perfect way to start your day?
I am playing in the Unity Stamp challenge, and I am inspired by their sketch

Card Recipe:
Brandy and Emma - Good Morning!  Unity Stamp Company
Little Yellow Bicycle Summertime Sweetness pattern paper
twine from Doodlebug Designs
SU! cardstock
colored with Copics

A*Muse Studio

I am playing in the A*Muse Studio challenge. The theme is Summer.
Card Recipe:
Floral duet stamp set from A*Muse Studio
Cardstock from A*Muse Studio. colors are bermuda and saffron
Twine from The Twinery
ink from Stampin' Up!
yellow Copic marker
My A*Muse Studio consultant is Chelsea Comer.

Unity Stamps sketch challenge

I am playing in the Unity Stamp sketch challenge

Card Recipe:

Unity Stamp Jillibean "note to self"

Simple Stories I {heart} summer 6x6 paper pad

My Minds Eye twine

Memory Works

Sometimes my busy life gets in the way of my card making.

Simple Stories I {heart} Summer to the rescue!

Below you see the full collection.

I used the 3x4 journaling cards seen in the upper left corner. I double matted, added twine and ta-da and ta-done!

Simple Stories is available through Memory Works

I am a Memory Works consultant

View Online catalog HERE

and contact me with your order

~Karen kjseifert@comcast.net

Penny Black Giveaway

Visit The Penny Black blog for their prize giveaway

and enjoy seeing their NEW stamp releases!

"...Spoil Yourself Silly"

I am applying for a Guest Spot with Sketch~N~Scrap.

They are celebrating their Birthday with lots of Fun and prizes!

and

I am playing in the Penny Black Saturday challenge "Anything Goes"

Card Recipe
Penny Black Bubbly stamp set
Fancy Pants Hopscotch pattern paper
Stampin' Up! cardstock
The Twinery twine
colored with Copics

Join Simple Stories, Bo Bunny, and We R Memory Keepers to help Oklahoma

These are the cards I am sending. Click HERE for more info

House Mouse "Blue" challenge

I am playing in the House Mouse challenge "Feeling Blue"? HMFMC144
Card Recipe:
House Mouse rubber stamp
colored with Copics
Stampin' Up! pattern paper
Bazzill cardstock
The Twinery twine
K & Co butterfly

Amuse Studio Color challenge

I am playing in the Amuse Studio color challenge.

Amuse Studio rubber stamps are deeply etched, , pre-cut, and packaged in a labeled CD

This is Amuse Studio 4-piece floral duet stamp set.

colored with Copics

Chelsea Comer is my Amuse Studio consultant.

Penny Black Sketch challenge

I am playing in the Penny Black challenge. This time its a sketch.

Card Recipe:
This sweet kitty, and sentiment is Penny Black 9 Lives set.
Pattern paper "Recollections" from Michaels
Martha Stewart Punch
Spellbinders circle and scallop die
Twine from The Twinery
Colored with Copics

Buttons, Bows, or Beads

I am playing in the Magnolia-licious challenge, and the theme is buttons, bows, or beads.

Magnolia-licious Challenge

I am playing in the Magnolia-licious challenge and the theme is Spring.

My card has flowers, butterflies, and a yellow hat. All signs of Spring!

I'm ready for Spring, aren't you?

April Card Drive Candy

Join our April Card Drive and be entered to win this fabulous prize package

JoAnn’s $20 gift card, Teddy Bo gift voucher, spellbinder die, Card Maker magazine. Unmounted rubber stamps from Unity, Layers of Color, Inkadinkadoo, Stampsmith. Stampin Up! ink pad. Embellishments of flowers, charms, and more from Little Yellow Bicycle.

To be entered in the random drawing you must:

1. Link your card to the Sunshine Mail challenge post on the 1st and/or the 15th
2. Post on your blog or SCS Gallery about our April Card Drive with a link to Sunshine Mail blog.
3. MOST IMPORTANT is Send in cards! Send in 1 or more, signed cards, and does not have to be the card entered in the challenge. Click HERE for Card Guidelines.
Sunshine Mail Foundation
2465 Centreville Road
#J17-767
Herndon, VA 20171