Snapdragon Sprite

Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.

C. S. Lewis

Summer is in full bloom and I am amazed to think that Independence Day is upon us and we are halfway to Christmas!

 Staying out of the heat, I made a card this week using the Snapdragon Sprite image from 

AuroraWings Stamps 

They have a new challenge on the third Monday of each month using different themes. 

When I was looking through the variety of images available I immediately was drawn to this adorable Sprite! The icing on the cake is that she is holding a baby dragon in her arms...awww! College Girl belongs to a co-ed professional fraternity which has a dragon as their mascot, so I know I will get a lot of use from this cute pair.

This is an easel style card which folds flat for mailing. I cut the frame mattings from Graphic 45 paper with my Cricut and used lots of foam adhesive between the layers for dimension. The photo above gives a good look at the side view and you can see how different parts of the card 'pop' out from the background.

The front of the card slides forward which allows it to fit inside an envelope for mailing. I used Stampendous Aged Gold Embossing Powder on the baby dragon's back for texture. (thanks, Patty!)

I colored the Snapdragon Sprite and her friend with Distress Inks and my Zig Water Pen.

Perhaps on the 4th of July, if you are outside at dusk and look carefully in a flower garden, you'll catch a glimpse of a Snapdragon Sprite. Wishing you a safe and magical celebration!

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Tea with Alice~

I have another pocket greeting card to share with you today, and a sweet cup! I just bought the Stampendous  set of Wonderland stamps and couldn't wait to try them out.

              *Cut patterned paper 6" by 11"

*Crease paper in 3 places from short side: at 4", 5 and 1/2", and 7". Then use circle punch to make two half-circle notches about 1/2" from long edge.

*Adhere notched peak back against upper 4" section in the center and sides. I sewed mine. Mat with coordinating paper, if desired. Decorate, embellish, punch edges and stamp.

*I stamped and fussy cut Alice and the clock. I used a Martha Stewart punch on the ends.

 *The small journaling oval is Anna Griffin, and the other small pieces are Girls Paperie. 

       *I found the teacup ribbon at Michaels! It comes in several colorways. I got one of each~ lol~ I wrapped the ribbon around the creased and matted paper, then glued these into a blank white card.

 Standard gift cards also fit in the pockets...perfect for Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Graduation. You could  leave the center open and slide a gift card in horizontally, too.

 I made room for a handwritten sentiment and best wishes on the journal spot next to Alice~

The front is also decorated. However, the card remains in the open position, as shown, when taken from the envelope...perfect for the receiver to enjoy your sentiment!

College Girl is studying for final exams and I am having a cup of Grace Rare Teas Winey Keemun with some dark chocolate. I have two bars to choose from. Which would you choose? Crystallized Ginger with 65% cocoa content, or cranberries and almonds  with 72% cocoa content?

How about a small piece of each? I have been known to eat a bar of 77% dark chocolate without sharing!lol The older I get the less sugar I prefer in my chocolate...guess I am a hard core chocolate fan!

As I nibble I enjoy the tea party scene on my cup~

                  The Mad Hatter looks happy!

              There are hearts on the handle~

Do you ever just pick up a piece of chocolate and inhale the scent? It's almost as good as eating it!

"This is the most curious tea party I've ever been to!"

 If you decide to make one of the pocket cards let me know so I can see it. I am entering my card in the Altered Alice Blog challenge~






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