Friday, June 8, 2012

Raisin Boat Friday Feature

Hi everyone!  We're all excited here at my house.  Tonight is opening night for recital.  Hollyanne is anxious and a bit nervous.  She and the other dancers looked great during rehearsals yesterday.

I have some exciting news to share with you all.  It was announced in the newsletter that I was selected to be a Boat Crewmember!  I am soooo thrilled to have been given this opportunity.  I shared here and there my enthusiasm for Raisin Boat.  I think their concept is fantastic - I love being able to rent stamps, stamp all I want with them for a month and then send them back for new ones!  Rubber stamps are so expensive and let's face it we all get tired of them.  Being able to rent stamps is a way to keep your stamping fresh, new and stay with the latest trends without investing a lot of money.

So I created a card to share with you featuring one of the sets I just received in the mailbox.  This is Central Park.


I created this card to play along with a few challenges, too.  Truly Scrumptious (Flower Power).  Sadly, this is their last challenge.  Sweet Sketch Wednesday (sketch).  ColourQ (Real Red, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Tempting Turquoise) the colors I used are from Raisin Boat and I think came really close.



If you've not checked out Raisin Boat yet, you really should.  Say hi to Kim and Bobbi!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Central Park
Ink:  Rich Cocoa, Tuxedo Black, Pear Tart, Bahama Blue
Card stock:  Brighton Beach White, By the Bay, Sky View, Red Delicious
Paper:  Nana's Kitchen (DCWV)
Embellishments:  flowers (StampingScrapping.com), brad (Bazzil), ribbon (Red Delicious - Boathouse Collection)

13 Encouraging Thoughts:

mulberry station said...

HI melissa. It is so nice to have you join us. Your card is adorable. Simple and very sweet. Hope you are doing well.
Hugs, Nancy SSW

Sylvia said...

Lovely card, Melissa, it is always exciting to get a package of new stuff, thanks for sharing it with us this week at the ColourQ!

Jeannie said...

Hi Melissa and thanks so much for joining us this week! Your card is just simply beautiful and you used such fresh Summer colors...so beautiful!

Peace & Luv,
Jeannie

sweetbloominscraps said...

Hello Melissa! What a treat to have you play along with us again! Your card is adorable. I love your papers! And your image is so cute. What a fun concept to rent stamps! Thanks for sharing and playing along this week with us! Hope you are doing well!
Judi SSW DT

Linda Anderson said...

Hi Melissa, so good to "see" you!! What a wonderful card! Love your bright colors and lovely papers! Off to check out Raisin Boat. Thanks for joining us this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Linda

Unknown said...

Very pretty card. Your PP is perfect for this weeks colors. I never seem to have that luck. Thanks for joining us at the ColourQ this week.

Cheryl said...

This card is so pretty. I love the lime green tree and the pretty, feminine dp. And, Congrats on getting on the Raisin Boat DT!

Suzanne Bier said...

Cute card, Melissa! Love that tree! Congratulations on being chosen for the Raisin Boat DT! And, thanks for joining us this week at the colourQ!

Heide said...

What a sweet card. I love, love, love your paper it is so cute. So glad you could join us at Sweet Sketch Wednesdays.
Hugs, Heide SSW-DT

Kathie said...

Hi Melissa it's so lovely that you have joined us again. I do love your card especially those wonderful colours. This is a great new stamp and what a great idea renting stamps from Raisin Boat. Great card and thanks so much for joining us this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday and good luck.
Hugs
Kathie SSW-DT
x

Sharon Basel said...

Hi Melissa! Thanks for sharing the info on Raisin Boat - what a great concept! Your card is very sweet - I love the stamp you used. And the colors are fun, bright and happy - right up my alley! A really terrific card! So good to see you here at SSW playing along with us!
Sharon, SSW-DT

Patti P. said...

Melissa, never heard of this but I am going to go check it out, you have chosen a great stamp to play with. Love the papers.....congrats on being selected for the team!
Thanks for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Patti SSW/DT

Arlana 11426 said...

Cute Card Melissa. Love your stamped and sweet colors. So gald you played along. We miss you!!! Have a sweet day!!!! Arlana@SSW!!!

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