Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Hot Things that Move

Hello friends.  It's been quite a while since I had time to blog.  We're back from vacation in beautiful Vermont where we got to spend the week with family, celebrate my Dad's 90th birthday (a little late) and make progress on preparing his house for sale.  The weather was a welcome relief from the heat.

Speaking of heat.  The CAS challenge at SCS this week is HOT, HOT, HOT. 

And my very favorite challenge, Less is More,  is a 'Theme' : 
Things that Move

This could be interpreted in a variety of ways...an actual moving component on your card, so a pop up, a shaker, a spinner, a charm, a tag... we could go on...

On the other hand your card could have an image of something capable of movement, so the scope for that is almost infinitesimal!

 
Thus, hot-air balloons flying in the sky.

I'll send this to my Dad to let him know how much I enjoyed spending time with him and how much I miss him.


Card Recipe
Stamps:  Up, Up and Away
Ink:  Lucky Limeade, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Basic Black, Bashful Blue
Paper:  Not Quite Navy, Whisper White
Other:  Stampin' Sponge, Sticky Notes, Scallop Circle Punch (for a mask for the clouds)

Thanks for stopping by and not giving up on me in my absence from Blogland.  I've really missed visiting your blogs and sharing my creations with you.

Enjoy!


19 comments:

Anonymous said...

Welcome back. I always look forward to your beautiful cards. Sounds like you had a well deserved wonderful vacation. Joan

Chrissie said...

Lovely card Bonnie... as ever, I'm glad you had a good vacation... we missed you!

Mandi said...

Fabulous card Bonnie, you're Dad will be thrilled, sure he misses you too

Welcome home
Thanks very much
Diva LIM Mandi
"Less is More"

Karen M said...

I really love your card, simple and beautiful, hugs x x

Aileen said...

Fab sky and love the patterns on the balloons. x

laurie said...

Balloons! so cute and fit the challenge so well!

massofhair said...

Your balloons are perfect for this weeks challenge. Fun card:-)

Helen T said...

I love the balloons, they look fab agains the sky.

Nikki Spencer said...

Gorgeous card Bonnie,l love the simplicity and all the white space. l cant wait to play with this set.
So glad you had a great time your dad.

Colleen Dietrich said...

"Things that move"...how about - the ground???? I know you said you felt that earthquake too, Bonnie. Wow, that was something else!

Glad you had a good vacation from the heat, got to see your dad, and just enjoy life a little bit. YOur card is super sweet!

Benzi said...

You've really been gone a while, Bonnie. Missed you! So glad you got to visit with your Dad.
Your card is just adorable...love those pretty clouds and beautiful balloons.

Kathyk said...

Super card - love balloons

Kathyk

nnalorac said...

Fab card. Really striking against the white background. Carolxx

Pauline said...

These balloons are beautiful, love the sky scene.

G Peplow said...

Hi Bonnie, Fabulous card, love balloons but this captures the joy of the freedom of flight and your background's gorgeous:0) Hope you get to see your Father again soon, Gay xx

Jenny said...

Just love your card Bonnie, the balloons are such bright colours and look great against the sky.
Great to see you back again :)
Jenny x

Sarah said...

love both the colours and the mood - a fab creation...


Thanks for sharing! Sarah at 192

Susan said...

So good to see you back, Bonnie! LOVE your card...the hot air balloons are perfect for this challenge..and that's a great background you've created with the clouds!

kingstonmama said...

I Love your balloons. They look great against that wonderful sky. Ann