OK, so I thought it was working

but now I'm not so sure!

Hello blogworld

Me again - hope everyone is well and apologies for not getting around to see everyone (again!) it's just lately real life has somewhat taken over bloglife and so I'm behind with commenting!  I will try harder, just as soon as life at chez Sarah calms down a bit.

And so, onto business, I did think that maybe my last summery card was helping the summer to arrive, but I've been sadly mistaken it would appear.  Maybe this week's challenge over at Sweet Stampin and all the gorgeous cards that my Teamies have made will help tip the balance - especially as the theme this week is: 'Summer fun', you should see all the summery, gorgeousery, wonderfully happy cards that have been made.

We are sponsored this month, with a £10 voucher for the winner, by the wonderfullness that is:

and this week, with a $25 gift certificate for the winner, by the equally wonderful:

And here is my little contribution to the attempt to bring back summer:

Front shot:

Detail of image:

I used:

Stamp:

Sugar Nellie; Diane Duda - Upside Down, coloured with my Promarkers

Dies:

Memory Box - Marshmallow Clouds

Papers:

First Edition - Boho Chic

Anything else?

Kraft paper

Ribbon from my stuff

Craftwork Cards - sentiment

Viva pearls - cream

I must just give a big thank you to my wonderful bloggy friend and teamie Lisa of Wishcraft both for the inspiration on how to use the stamp and the cloud tutorial (tho I think I need lots and lots of practise to get to her level of cloud making!).  Hope you are feeling better soon, Lisa.

So - this is my attempt to bring back summer, want to have a go?  Then go visit the Sweeties and join in.  See you there!

Cheerio

Sarah

A challenge, or two:

Moving Along with Times: Let's Get Krafty

Raise The Bar: Hello Summer

Creative Card Crew: Challenge 12 - Song Inspired : Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy (maybe the lyrics don't quite fit, but I thought the title was very apt!)