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Summer Time Picnic

Saturday, July 07, 2012

Post Type: Card

What would a summer be without picnics and Barbeques. That will be the topic of next weeks blog post. For my project I decided to make a picnic invite with some of the new dies introduced during the summer blog hop.

Spellbinders™ Paper Arts Supplies:

Spellbinders Grand Calibur® Machine
S5-142 Homespun
S4-116 Standard Circle SM
S5-123 Asian Accents
S4-377 Fancy Framed Tags One
LF-114 Grand Circles
LF-015 Decorative Grand Circles One

Preferred Promotional Partners:

JustRite® Stampers - Summer Words
Want2Scrap - Finesse Rhinestone Swirl Silver, Sleek Strips Silver Rhinestones

Cross Promotional Partners:

My Mind's Eye™ - One the Bright Side Two, Lost & Found Two Rosy, Follow your Heart Be Happy Patterned paper
SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L™ - Foam Adhesive
Scor-Pal® - Scor-Buddy and Scor-Tape

Others:

Sanding block, sewing machine, blending tool, ink

Here is a video how I created the card:

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!

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Post Tags

Beate Johns • S4-116 Standard Circle SM • S5-123 Asian Accents • S5-142 Homespun • LF-114 Grand Circles • S4-377 Fancy Framed Tags One • LF-015 Decorative Grand Circles One • Want2Scrap • Picnic • My Mind's Eye • JustRite Stampers • Spellbinders Grand Calibur® Machine • Summer

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30 Comments

Jessica Saturday, July 07, 2012

Beautiful card, Beate!! Love your tutorials and follow them often when I make cards.
Have a great weekend!

Hugsss Jess
Florence Turnour Saturday, July 07, 2012

I love your shaped cards. Layers and layers without being too fussy. Thanks for the inspiration.
Marge R (mer) Saturday, July 07, 2012

WOW, what an ADORABLE card, Beate!!! LOVE it (as always)!!!
Michelle Reaves Saturday, July 07, 2012

I love it!! That's the prettiest invitation ever!
Xiomara Saturday, July 07, 2012

So Beautiful card!!!
Astrid Saturday, July 07, 2012

Great card Beate and I love the lovely summery colours. Your videos always make everything look so simple! Love your new signature photo too:o)
Kristie M Saturday, July 07, 2012

Really lovely. Great tip about the waxed paper in the dies! I will pass that on to my friend who is having a tough time with her dies. Thanks!
Regina aka Mrs. Ham Saturday, July 07, 2012

Great card. Just too cute. I love all the new dies. I can't wait to get my hands on these new dies. BTW...I love your new pic Beate. Your hair cute looks great on you...
lisa808 Saturday, July 07, 2012

Refreshing! Love the shape, colors, and darling pitcher.
Donna W Saturday, July 07, 2012

Beautiful invitation. Love it. Have to get the new dies.
Lagene Saturday, July 07, 2012

Very pretty card!!!
Lisa F Saturday, July 07, 2012

WOW, Beate, this is gorgeous!! I love the design and all of the elements you used!! How do you stitch perfectly in a circle??!! What a fabulous summer card :)

Lisa
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Peggy Packer Saturday, July 07, 2012

What a wonderful invitation!! Great tutorial...always so helpful!! Thanks, Beate, for another great idea!!
Charlotte Zweigoron Saturday, July 07, 2012

The Homespun Die Set is on the top of my list!! My particular favorite is the canning jar... Great little invitation, Beate! It definitely says "summer".
Marilyn NImmo Saturday, July 07, 2012

WOW - this is absolutely gorgeous!
Jennie Harper Saturday, July 07, 2012

Amazing card Beate and LOVE the circle design and what you did with the pitcher. Can't wait to get these new dies :)
Cathy A Sunday, July 08, 2012

Love this summer picnic design, wish we had sme real sun here to enjoy a real picnic!
Susanne Sunday, July 08, 2012

Beate, you are a Craft Rock Star! :) Love to watch your videos-they are so concise and creative!
Miranda Sunday, July 08, 2012

Awesome Card!
Sharon Roselli Sunday, July 08, 2012

Beautiful card as usual ! love your tutorials always so easy to follow. thanks for sharing your talent.
sherry107 Sunday, July 08, 2012

Love your card- love your work!!!
Holly AKA KopyKat Sunday, July 08, 2012

OMGosh, I love this, so adorable.
Beate Sunday, July 08, 2012

Thank you all for your kind words. It's easy to create with those gorgeous new dies.
Hugs and smiles
Sasha Sunday, July 08, 2012

I love all those dies, Beate. You assembled them into a beautiful invite card. Thank you for the lovely tutorial x
Susie Bentz Sunday, July 08, 2012

Looks like a picnic to me! Great card!
Roslyn Sunday, July 08, 2012

Beautiful card as always, so inspirational. Thanks Beate
Alice W. Monday, July 09, 2012

Super summery card, Beate! love it!
Pam Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with all of us. You are an awesome crafter! Everything you do is beautiful.

Hugs
Sylvia Blum Saturday, July 14, 2012

Beate, this is another stunning card! You are such a great talent and I so so soooo adore your work!!! Thanks for sharing the video and this gorgeous card with us!
{hugs} Sylvia
Matina Tuesday, July 24, 2012

When the nice weather finally comes out for the summer and the air gets warm, you immediately want to do everything outside. And when it comes to relaxing and taking advantage of the weather, picnicking is one of the best ways to do this. But to do your picnicking properly, you'll need a bit more than just a couple of plastic bags filled with food. Accessories and other handy tools can make the experience much more enjoyable and convenient, meaning you'll do it over and over again. Here are 5 things for a summer picnic that will help you make sure you have a great day out.

A basket or hamper is probably the most obvious accessory to have on hand. This convenient piece of equipment will store all your food in a strong light place that is easy to carry. You can find a variety of models that will fit almost any preference or party size. There are, of course, classic weaved models as well as polyester units or even tote style bags that can fit whatever you plan on taking with you. Another great option is to use a hamper, which can hold plates and other utensils in a safe and easy to use manner.

Next, you'll want a good blanket to take a seat on as well as set your food down on. This can be an old blanket from the house, but it's much better to use one especially made for picnicking. Not only these large enough for everyone to sit on in addition to holding your food, most are also fluffy enough to be quite comfortable for sitting on for extended periods. You may want to look for models with a waterproof bottom for greater life and to prevent any incidental moisture from getting on your blanket.

A good cooler is essential to keep your food tasting great. Insulated fabrics are a light and convenient choice, but won't provide the cooling power of an ice chest. Make a decision based on what you're eating on how long you plan on keeping it cool.

Entertainment is also very important. A few group games like croquet, badminton, or Frisbee are easy to move around and provide great relaxing entertainment.

Finally, pick out some fresh food that reflects the season. During this time of year, so many wonderful produce is available that simply isn't the rest of the year. Fresh fruits and vibrant greens are a perfect choice and healthy to boot.

Stacey Shares…

Read Stacey Caron's blog feature, On The Road…It’s a blog!

I am so excited to share with all of you another feature that we have added to the Spellbinders website! It’s called, “On the Road”, which is our newest blog! It's for all the designers and me, to create a virtual post card that we can share with all of you, while we are traveling to the different events that we are attending.

How much fun is this going to be? It is designed so that you will feel like you are right there with all of us, as we continue not only exploring beyond in our crafting, but also exploring the world that carries our products!

See the entire On The Road…It’s a blog! post.