Peaceful Waters

First things first... I'm home again after nearly two weeks abroad. I missed all of my blogging and swapping friends, but thanks to scheduled posting, I was able to post a few things for you to see while I was gone. Thank you to all of you who stopped by and left a comment. I ♥ you all!!!

Now........... it's Tuesday and time to tell you about a couple of new challenges!

{PIN}Spirational Challenge

June 25 - July 1

Here's the photo to {PIN}Spire us:

The sponsors for this challenge are

Elizabeth Bell

and Di's Digi Downloads

THANK YOU Elizabeth Bell and Di's Digi Designs!

Each sponsor is providing a FABULOUS prize package for a lucky participant, so be sure to play along in this week's challenge for a chance to win!

Here's my card:

Image: Merry Weather

provided  by Elizabeth Bell for the design team's use

Here's the inside of my card:

Then there's the Twisted Tuesday Challenge...

June 25 - July 8

Theme: Nautical

Twist: Use at least 7 embellishments on your project

Here's my card:

My seven embellishments are three buttons, a Charm, Ribbon, Hemp, and (though it doesn't show up well in the photo) Stickles Glitter Glue on the waves.

Here's the inside of my card:

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I hope you will participate in both of these incredibly challenges!

Image: Elizabeth Bell Merry Weather
Ink: Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and scraps from my scrap file
Designer Paper: Paula Dean
Embellishments: Stickles Glitter Glue and Pearls from an unknown vendor

Image & Quote: Our Daily Bread Waves of the Sea
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections
Designer Paper: Paper Pizazz Purple Sponged
Embellishments: Autumn Leaves Buttons, Stampin' UP! Linen Thread and Ribbon, Stickles Glitter Glue, and an Anchor Charm from an unknown vendor