Not only are we round about to TCP TUESDAY again, we're participating in a CAT'S PAJAMAS BLOG SURF to share images from three brand new sets being released on Wednesday, July 22nd. These fun new clear sets include some revamped old favorite TCP images and some new ones as well. You'll find a Sprinkle mermaid in the BY THE SEA set and surfing Poochie in the FUN IN THE SUN set along with lots of other must-have images. The YOU SICK THING set includes all of your favorite Cat's PJs friends so that you can cheer up/buck up/fix up anyone feeling a bit under the weather. While you're surfing around the blogs, leave a comment on the new release post on each of the TCP design team member's blogs and you'll be entered to win all three new sets! BONUS, right!
To make it easy peezy, here's the BLOG SURF line up:
Leigh (Me!)
Toni
Jen
Carole
Tracy
Amy
Susan
Ana
Alma
Again...you must leave a comment on each to be entered to win. Alma will chose a winner on Friday, July 24th at noon and announce that person on her blog. GOOD LUCK!
As for TCP TUESDAY, we're at an inspiration challenge this week. The wonderful Toni, who normally takes care of these, is vacationing in Hawaii so I'm filling in. Our inspiration comes from some colorful graphic fabrics by Waverly that my friend Holly bought to make some beach bags. (They really turned out cute too!) I chose to go with the repeat pattern in the one fabric and the stripes of the other. My patterened paper is by American Crafts and they were part of a coordinating pack so they go together perfectly. As always, the inspiration that each of us actually get from the photos can differ widely - you might be inspired by the colors, the shapes, the images...whatever. There's really no wrong interpretation! {Click on the inspiration graphic to see the images larger.}
I colored up the Floatie Penguin from the BY THE SEA set with my Copics, added a smidge of color with the airbrush, and then layered some Crystal Effects on the float for dimension. I cut stars - and the oval - using Nestabilities dies. I ran the orange star through the Cuttlebug in the Swiss Dot folder and then added Snow White ink from Papertrey to match the stars on the patterned paper. The ribbon here is by Offray - although, Alma's got some more NEW ribbon that goes with these new sets - and the buttons are new at TCP too in the CANDY SPRINKLES collection.
In all of the new release excitement, don't forget to create a card for TCP TUESDAY. Leave me a link to your creation here by midnight eastern time on Saturday, July 25th to be entered into this month's SWANKY STAMPER competition. If you're uploading to Splitcoast or PCP, please use keyword TCPTUES68 so that we can find everyone in one place.
Blog hops are such fun. Who wouldn't want to win the stamps. Who knows, maybe I'll get lucky.
Posted by: Chris veneruso | July 20, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Very cool card - love the 3D look! Thanks for the 1st stop on the hop!
Posted by: nina | July 20, 2009 at 11:40 PM
This is my first blog hop. I sure would like to be the winner of the new sets.
Posted by: Sheri W | July 20, 2009 at 11:40 PM
This is adorable! Love that cute little penguin!
Posted by: Tracey | July 21, 2009 at 12:24 AM
Oh, Leigh, what a summer fun filled card; from the crystal glaze on the float to that cute little penguin that I just have to get my hands on!!! What a great card! and the inspiration would be fun to try out! Very nice!
Posted by: Carol | July 21, 2009 at 01:27 AM
Such a fun card! Love all the stars and buttons.
Posted by: anamarie | July 21, 2009 at 02:17 AM
I haven't played in a long time! Thanks for the great inspiration! I'll have to get stampin' tomorrow!
Posted by: Rachel Shirk | July 21, 2009 at 02:18 AM
Leigh, this is such a cute card. Can't wait to get my hands on the new stamps!
Posted by: Brenda | July 21, 2009 at 03:46 AM
This is my first blog hop. I love the penguin! Great card.
Posted by: Denise | July 21, 2009 at 04:16 AM
Love blog hops1 Get to see so many Sneak Peeks and great ideas! This little penguin is too cute!
Posted by: Ann I. | July 21, 2009 at 04:52 AM
Because I am fairly new to the world of stamping and card making I am learning all the "cool" things that go on, on blogs. I love looking at all of the talented artists out here and learning from the tutorials and etc . . but the contests and the blog hops that are going on . . . I'm almost overwhelmed. Kinda like a (as they say) kid in a candy store. I'm gonna give this a go, mostly hoping I do it right - hehe - Thank you for such awsome blogs ladys. There is a tremendous amount of talent here!
Posted by: Sharon | July 21, 2009 at 05:33 AM
oh what fun! This penguin is so cute! Great card Leigh, I love the colors.
Sandra
Posted by: Sandra | July 21, 2009 at 06:01 AM
Fabulous, Leigh -- love the glossy accents on the inner tube!
Posted by: Carole (TruCarMa) | July 21, 2009 at 06:06 AM
Leigh, this is just adorable. I love the way you did the inner tube, pops right out at you and of course the colors and coloring are perfect. You really are my hero! I am off to do the surf, too lazy to do anything else, lol.
Posted by: Mary Jo Price-Williams | July 21, 2009 at 07:15 AM
What a nice surprise in my google reader: a blog hop for Tuesday! I love the stars on this card, Leigh!
Posted by: kathie | July 21, 2009 at 07:49 AM
Your card is so bright and cheery. Love all the details and bling on this card. I can't want to blog surf. Hopefully I'll be able to stay up and don't crash. LOL
Posted by: StampinCathy | July 21, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Very cute card.
Posted by: Janet B | July 21, 2009 at 09:32 AM
Oh, I love that "Make a Splash!" sentiment!! Awesome!
Posted by: Mary (Happy Now) | July 21, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Hi! I'm new to the TCP and I've just ordered a bunch of stamps this weekend- I can't wait to get them! I love your card- that penguin is so cute!! And I'd really love to win some stamps of him! Thank you!!
Posted by: Kathi | July 21, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Love your card - blog surf sounds so summery!
Posted by: Erika M | July 21, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Your card is so adorable. I love the little penguin and the Crystal Effects on the floatie. I definitely need to order this stamp set. Oh so cute!
Posted by: Sue C | July 21, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Love the oval image layered on the star. Great card!
Posted by: Jody | July 21, 2009 at 10:23 AM
This is my first time commenting on a blog. Your card is very inspiring. I must buy some Copics so I can color stamps like these!
Posted by: Robin | July 21, 2009 at 10:23 AM
I just love the crystal glaze on the inner tube. Its such a nifty effect.
What a great card!
Posted by: Jamie | July 21, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Floatie Penguin is so cute! I love the crystal effects. Cute card!
Posted by: Nina | July 21, 2009 at 10:35 AM