Trendy Twine July Challenge

See the LINKS above for my previous post for Today.  It's a busy month and I don't want you to miss a thing :)

Hi Everyone, it is my 1st post as a Trendy Twine DT Member and I am so Excited.  Today is a start of a new challenge over at Trendy Twine.

This month's challenge is to create a project using Red, White and Blue with Trendy Twine or any hemp or embroidery thread.  If you don't have any Trendy Twine then you may wanna check out the store, there are some sample packets to start you off with, which you are going to love.
I decided to make a LO:12 x 12

Cardstock is Bazzill

DP is from AuthentiqueEmbellishment Stickers K and CoFor the Blue Top Note  I used my Cricut Baby Steps Cartridge at 10"For the Stars I used Cricut - Art Philosophy at 2.5" then I embossed it with the Cuttlebug Stars Folder and wrapped some Berry Red and Blue Berry Twine on the edge of the stars.

Okay make sure you check out what the rest of the DT has created over at the Trendy Twine Blog also to get all the details for the Challenge.

We are also having a giveaway all you have to do is "Like" Trendy Twine's Facebook Page and "Like" My Thought Exactly's Facebook Page for a chance to win. Deadline is 11:00 pm CST, Wednesday, July 4th.  Winners will be announced the following week.

Go Fish Challenge #16

OMG it's May already.  I have 2 boys celebrating their Birthday's this Month.  Getting Big so Fast and Time is moving so fast again.  Don't you think?

Anyway, Welcome to another Go Fish! Challenge #16.  I can't believe how much participation we had last Challenge, I mean WOW! It's so exciting.

Here is what I made for this Challenge:

Card was created using my Gypsy

I welded the card using my the Cricut - Baby Steps Cartridge @ 3.70"

Total Size is 7.90w x 6.36h

The other cut is from the Cricut - A Child's Year @ 2.80"

I also embossed my cardstock with the Cuttlebug Asian Cherry Blossom Folder and then sprayed it with some glimmer mist.

Sentiment is from My Creative Time "Mom You Rock" Stamp Set

That Beautiful Flower is from My Creative Time's latest release "Rolled Flower Dies" LOVE IT so MUCH!!

Leaves are from Recollection.

Now go check out Go Fish! Challenge to see what the rest of the Design Team has created.

SP and Co July New Release Blog Hop

 Welcome to the SP and Company Color Hop!

This month's color is Light Blue, join us the 7th through the 10th as we share light blue projects using brand new SP and Company stamps that will be released on the 10th. Not only does the Design Team get to play with this color, but YOU do too! After you're done hopping around today, make sure you play along with this month's light blue challenge (click here for details) for a chance to win some awesome SP and Company prizes! And don't forget that the random prize patrol is watching so leave a comment on every blog each day to be eligible for the prizes!!

Here is my Card for Today:

Card Size 3"

I welded the shadow base using my Gypsy

Chalked the edges of the clouds

Paper are from Recollection

I did some faux stitching on the moon

I then stamped my Peachy Keen Stamps Boymates

Stamp set is from SP and Co New Release called Bold Sentiments I, which will be available for purchase on the 10th.

Make sure you check out the SP Blog and see what Samantha did with the new stamps. Also, Emily, Chrissie and Amie all have projects for you today so stop by their blogs and check out what they have been up to. Don't forget to come back tomorrow.