Friday, January 10, 2014

Giddy Bugs

Hey y'all!

It's Finally Friday, it's been when of those weird weeks in my neck of the woods. You know the 1 step forward and 5 steps back. I have not found my New Year Rhythm yet for sure. Most have been things beyond my control, but I would like to get back to some sort of routine.  Anyway, you didn't come here to listen to all that! 

I have a fun little card to share with you. 
I am longing for the day right now when I see those cute little lightning bugs again! Oh yes, the days of summer! This girl is not a fan of the cold or winter, so I needed to create something to make me smile and look forward to what's to come. I had fun mixing and piecing together the papers.  Most of them are pieces from My Mind's Eye Everyday Flair. 
I used Paper Smooches Giddy Bugs and sentiment from Good Gab. I added a length of black satin ribbon around the card front and tied in a knot finishing the ends with pinking sheers for a decorative edge. Not a lot of embellishments today, but lots of paper layers! :-) I just had a little time to play. :-)

I think I will share at Paper Smooches Sparks this week since it's Anything Goes! 
I love these gals, so I am also sharing at Just B Creative - January Linky Party, Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes!

I hope you like my fun little/quick make today!

Have a FABulous FrIdAy!
~Tammy~

21 comments:

Audrey Pettit said...

How adorable! I love those little bugs, and love your paper piecing, too. How fun you added glitter to make them glow!

Colleen Dietrich said...

Cute anniversary card! I sure hope routine finds you again soon. I know EXACTLY that unsettled feeling, when you deeply desire a good rhythm to your life. I have been craving it for a few years. Much, much too long.

Brenda Kraft said...

So cute - I am really enjoying following you and others you have connected me with! I guess you know I am not going to be getting much done but paper crafting now!

Sue Lelli said...

You and me both with the warm weather! CUTE bugs! Fresh colors!

Lisa Elton said...

How CUTE are they!! What a happy little card Tammy. Hope things settle down for you sone. I also say UGH to the cold weather, bring on the warm days of flip flops and sunshine!!

Lisa said...

This is so sweet!! Those little bugs are absolutely adorable!! Love the heart border and papers!! Have a great weekend :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Sasha said...

Love your giddy bugs, Tammy. Such lovely fresh colours, too....reminds us that spring is the next season! Yay!!
I'm longing for warmer weather, like you. Unfortunately, we don't have lightening bugs in the UK. They must look amazing!
Happy New Year!! x

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

This is sooooooo cute! I loveeeeeeee the colors and those bugs!!!!

Mary Pat Siehl said...

Talk about cute! Love those little bugs!

Jennifer said...

Awe...these are so super cute! Love this darling card.

Unknown said...

Tammy,
This girl is not a fan of winter but I am a fan of this card. It is delightful to see you wonderful art posted in this week’s creative challenge at Word Art Wednesday.
Blessings,
Carole Robb Bisson

Cathy Weber said...

Although I disagree with you about the "longing for Summer", it is still hot here in CA and I wish we had just a smidgen of the cold weather people in the East are having, but I do love your card! Those lightning bugs are adorable, love the bits of glitter and all the great patterned papers you used on this one. Very cute anniversary card!

JoAnn said...

Adorable anniversary card. Love those cute paper-pieced bugs. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comment.

Noor Nahdi said...

Ohhhhh... such a stinkin' cute card!!! Long tym since I've visited you dear, hope all is very well =)

Benzi said...

What an adorable creation, Tammy. I'm longing for those lightning bugs, too. Give me hot temps! :-)

Unknown said...

So cute! I love the paper piecing and die cut borders...love it!

Katie Gehring said...

Adorable card, Tammy! Love the bright and cheerful colors! Thanks for playing along with this week's SPARKS challenge!

Stella said...

It's always a reief to read that I am not the only that is not much a fan of this time of the year. I am just a tiny step ahead of you and very slowly getting back to a routine and also some cardmaking.Pfew:) You card is cute; these cuties made me smile.

Take one step at a time; you will get back but sometimes it just takes a bit more time. Take care!
XX

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

What a fab card, Tammy! I LOOOOOOVE those papers and the glitter on the lightning bugs:) Great card! THANKS so much for joining in the fun and playing along with us over at the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge! Hope you play along with us again this week- Picture Perfect <3

Karen Letchworth said...

How adorable, Tammy. I just love this and always enjoy seeing your super sweet creations shared in our challenges. It's always such a blessing, and I thank you again for sharing with us.
God bless your week!
Hugs,
Karen
Word Art Wednesday

Jessi Fogan said...

January is usually a rough month here too - and it's the things beyond your control that make it feel even tougher! I hear you :)
Your card is ADORABLE and the glittery bums? The very cutest part!