Saturday, July 17, 2010

Thinking cool Thoughts...

It has been so hot here lately, so I decided to post a picture of
something cool!   This picture is from my backyard a couple
of years ago.  It doesn't snow here to often. But I love it
when it does...



Over at the Shabby Tea Room they are doing a
COOL little them..  Christmas in July..

Here is the Card I came up with for the challenge..
I just love this image and I had alot of fun
coloring him..  I used watercolor pencils and
my blender pen..

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And the card below I my for my
 Brother In-laws B-day..
I am entering it into two different challenges.
The first one is for One Stop Craft Challenge
 which I missed the dead line.. Oh Well....
The challenge was to do a card Monochromatic..

I knew I should have posted yesterday. I just
ran out of time...

The sketch I used was from Mojo Monday..

Well I hope you are enjoying your weekend,
I will be here just thinking cool thoughts.

Thank you for stopping by and taking a peek,

Hugs, Linda

20 comments:

Debbie said...

WOW ... look at the cool snow from your backyard! Buuuurrrrr! Such a lovely little holiday creation you shared with us this week in the Tea Room :)

Anonymous said...

I think about you every time the weather man shows the US map and your area is over the 100 degree mark :(

stay cool...

great card ~ both of 'em

~victoria~

Netty said...

Love both your cards Linda, and adore the first ones image, terrific. Annette x

Jodie (everything vintage) said...

Hi Linda!!!!
I'm finally catching up here!!!
Wow, I love love LOVE your new blog banner!!!! The photos are gorgeous :)
And, I'm so happy you posted about the cooler weather...I am so ready for the holidays!!!
Love your little card girl...it's so cute!!!!
I'm going to keep scrolling down to see what all I missed lately...I missed you :)))

Catherine said...

Oh my goodness Linda ~ it must really be hot there if you are thinking of snow and Christmas cards!!! Careful ~ it will come quicker then we want! :)

Cute happy birthday card!

Hope you are having a great Saturday!
xo Catherine

BelleSouth said...

ahhhh, a nice photo to endure the heat! Thanks for sharing!

Wendy said...

Why is it in the Summer, we can't wait for the Winter and snow. Then Winter comes around and we can't wait for Summer. Fickle bunch aren't we!
Debbie

Heather Rogers said...

Wow snow in Nevada! Bet you do love it.
Such a sweet Christmas card. I can't believe I keep seeing Christmas cards. :)

Becca said...

Thanks for the snow photo, it cooled me down a bit today! The colors on your card look so pretty, great job with the blending!

Mona Pendleton said...

Great cards Linda! Awesome job coloring the Santa scene on the first! You really rocked these challenges!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Lovely cards Linda! And great photo! I didn't know it snow here except on the mountain, I told my girls to tuck away they winter coat, this picture makes me miss New York City!
I love that colors on the christmas card, and the image is lovely too!
Missing deadline for challenge? sound familiar to me, LOL, I did that all the time!
Now I am excited to do craft together on tuesday! Can't wait!

Audrey Pettit said...

Adorable cards! I love that Santa stamp. You did a great job with the coloring, and I love all the stitching and the hanging star, too. Thanks for playing along with us this week at TSTR.

PapierGirl said...

Oooh that photo brings back bad memories! Winters in Chicago are too long so I enjoy the Summer!:) Darling Christmas card and great coloring! Thanks so much for joining us this week at TSTR!:)

Lynnda said...

Wow... snow in Nevada... love the picture...

Your cards are gorgeous... love the stamp and colors you used on the Xmas card...sweet...and yes unique colors you used on the second card... have a nice sunday....xx

Suzanne C said...

Love the christmas card it is so very pretty! The design is lovely. Your monochromatic card is lovely too!

Terry said...

Wonderful Christmas card and the winter picture was so cooling for about 2 seconds! Wondeful birthday card, I am sure your BIL will enjoy it! Stay cool!

Ros said...

Hi Linda ... Great picture and lovely cards ... Swap you some snow for some sunshine? Have a lovely evening. xxx

Jules @ Lovely Las Vegas said...

Both cards are really cute, Linda.

I especially like the Christmas one, though.
Hehe, probably because it making me daydream of snow and cooler weather.

Lynn Stevens said...

Your Santa was just what I needed for a cool down. Beautifully done Linda, Sorry you missed the deadline on your BIL birthday card, but I'm sure he will appreciate it non the less!

Janna Werner said...

Awww the red/green xmas card is LOVELY!!! absolutely!

Janna