Monday, July 13, 2015

It's All About the Water! - BBTB2 Challenge

Hello my crafty friends, here we are at Monday again. I swear this summer is flying by way to fast! It is chemo week and tomorrow we will see how hubby does with the meds he is to take tonight and in the morning and if they work for controlling any allergic reactions. Keeping my fingers crossed! 

As you know if it is Monday, then it is a brand new challenge over at BBTB2. This week our sweet and talented Sharon has given us the challenge to jump into the water! Our challenge and yours is to make a project using water as most of us love to lounge by the pool, go to the ocean and lounge on the beach, or lake. Water parks are very popular as well in the summer, so you can go in many directions with this water challenge. I didn't know what I wanted to do for this challenge, I guess I had to many options. lol I was going to scrap my Niagara Falls pictures from when we went to Iowa, but my printer ink won't be here until today, so I decided not to go with that. After searching Pinterest for inspiration I finally went with today's card.  Now it is your turn, link up with BBTB2 with your water project. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

As always thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to stop by and visit me. Your comment always bring sunshine to my day!! Crafty hugs, Brenda




Recipe:
Pack Your Bags Cricut Cartridge
Surf's Up Stamp and Die set by My Creative Time
Distress Inks in Faded Denim and Salty Ocean

30 comments:

Carol L said...

Happy Monday and what a fun way to start the week with this summery card! I love the porthole and leaping fish, and the water droplets look great too! You carried the water theme perfectly with this card! Best wishes with your hubby's latest round of treatments.....I hope the new meds are working. Have a good week and stay cool!!

Veerle said...

Hello my dear friend. I'll keep my fingers crossed too for hubby.
What a lovely card you have made, love that stripy background panel and the cute dolphin. Well done. (Glad to be back ;-) )
Big hug, Veerle xx

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Brilliant card there Brenda, I love it so much!!!! CAS and very well done!!!
Am praying hard that dear hubby is clear of the nasty side affects fro chemo and that it will be effective plus on the nasty cancer, dear sweet friend, the LORD bless and keep,you both looking up to Him... A shelter in the time of storm.
Shaz in Oz,x


{Shaz in Oz – Calligraphy Cards}

ScrappyHorses said...

This is so cute, Brenda! I love the little dolphin and your background paper is really fun! Praying all the meds work for your guy; what a long journey this has been for you you both.

Vickie said...

Awesome card Brenda


Hope the meds work

hugs my friend...

Eva Laney said...

great card, love the porthole and the awesome water color background :)

jimlynn said...

Makes me want to hit the beach! The port hole and little fish are so cute. I LOVE that background paper too. Reminds me of fun beaches and ocean waves! Great card Brenda.
Lynn

Lisa said...

Oh, so absolutely fabulous!! I love the adorable dolphin as seen through the porthole!! The watery background is gorgeous!! Love, love this my friend!! Praying that the meds your hubby takes will control any allergic reaction. Have a great day!! Hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Valentyna Komisarenko said...

Oh, totally awesome card, Brenda! Love the striped base and cute image, and all that splatters! Just perfect card for our water challenge!

MaryH said...

Perfectly cool scene through this cute porthole. Love the dolphin frolicking in the waves, and you did a terrific 'spatter' on the white stitched mat. Just a really fun & clever composition scene. Spot on with the background paper too, and I think you've aced this challenge just beautifully. Praying that the week goes very well. TFS & Hugs. MM

Sue said...

Hi Brenda sorry I've been missing in action but hubby is now home so I might get some ME time now LOL so glad you and hubby had some good news..fingers crossed and prayers for you both that it continues..fabulous cards by the way!!! lots huggles Sue xx

Anonymous said...

Brenda, this is a stunning card. The gray porthole is perfect against the blue and white. This is also a very calming card. I love this!!!
Good luck with the chemo. Hope the meds work. Always praying for good news.

Anonymous said...

Hey-o girlfriend, this card is AMAZING. I love the background so much.... and the port hole scene, it is perfect. It also makes me want to go on a cruise!

I hope that the meds worked for you guys and that hubby did better with Chemo this week. Thing about you both...
Hugs,
Susan

Caroline said...

Oh my goodness, I love this card!!! I love this image and how you feel like you are on the boat peeking out. The background paper is so perfect and nautical. Will pray that hubby does well with his chemo.

Sharon said...

Praying all goes well tomorrow!!!
Love, love, love your card!! That porthole with the dolphin is just wonderful!!! I could gaze out it all day!!! :)

Tina Campbell said...

Super cute card, rally looks the essence of summer, yes I agree its going by way to fast! Prayers the chemo goes well for Dwayne this week, take care of yourself my friend :) Hugs, Tina
Looking forward to seeing those layouts :)

Jo Williams Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator said...

Very cute card!! Showcasing summer for sure! And yes this summer is flying by! Before we know it, we'll be decorating for Christmas again! LOL

Crossing fingers all goes well tomorrow with Dwayne!
Hugs,
Jo
xox

Bonnie said...

LOVE that background, Brenda! It's so perfect for a water card! Love that fish I see jumping through the porthole too! What great inspiration! Hope the treatment went well and both of you have a restful day today.

DIANA L. said...

Super cute and fun Berneda love the port hole great colors
Have a blessed day
DIANA L.

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moknowsall said...

Love Love Love your card this week. I have to make this one. Beautiful work, and I see you did a lot of background work and shading. Don't you wish you were really on a ship looking out at a porthole watching the dolphins go by?

Maureen

Anita in France said...

So cute, Brenda ... love how you framed that sweet dolphin with the porthole ... and those background stripes are fabulous! Hope all went well this week ... keeping on praying! Hugs, Anita :)

moknowsall said...

brenda you will find the split monogram on the Facebook page "cricut lovers guide to design space". she has a file for almost every initial letter!

maureen

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Awesome little scene through the porthole, Brenda, the blue splatters and the stripes adds even more of the ocean feeling. I hope you're hubby is keeping well.

Love, prayers and warm hugs
Maarit

L.B. said...

Love the porthole so fun

Brenda in IN said...

Oh Brenda, this is a great card. I love looking through the porthole to watch dolphins. The background is perfect for this image too. I hope hubby got along okay and the pills worked so he didn't have any kind of reaction. It is so hot here today and we've had so many storms. I just stay in and keep out of the rain and heat. We've gone from cool weather to extreme heat in just a few days. This heat is dangerous. Hope you are having nicer weather and can get out and enjoy summer.

D- said...

Your card is soooo cute. Thanks for sharing.
I hope your husband's treatment went well.
Crafty hugs,
Dawn
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Irish Cherokee said...

Excellent Brenda. Love that porthole, dolphin and the background base. Beautifully done.

Love, Hugs and Blessings
Jim

Hettie said...

This card is gorgeous. Well done you.
Hugs
xx

DIANA L. said...

Came by to say Hi and realized I spelled your name wrong up above sorry, sometimes the fingers don't move from the keys as quickly as the brain. I hope all is well for you this week.

Karen P said...

I love it! You have been one busy bee Brenda, love those inky splashes on the top panel and the stamped panel behind it. The cabin port hole is wonderful with that super cute dolphin and waves. So sorry I have not been around in a while, usual issues. I hope you and your lovely OH are keeping well and are happy huni Karen xx