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Wow, I have been busy all July. Mostly, I have been busy preparing for stamp club and a crop I at which I was a vendor. Plus between the 4th and a few other activities that were non-stamp related, this month has really flown by and things aren't going to slow down any until at least some time in September!!!!! August looks just as busy as July has been. Oh, well, I can't say I have been bored!
The card below was made in response to the stamping 411 challenge for this week.  I love the sparkly, shimmery summer feel to this card.  Even though the card base is dark, I used plenty of other colors to lighten up the over-all project and give a feel of summer vacation.  That is what is makes me think of anyway.

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Patty Mickle

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Two Challenges

I've been a bad blogger lately.  I have barely been updating once a week.  In my defense I have been really busy getting ready for a charity crop at which I will be a vendor.
  I did manage to use two challenges, today, to create the card below. I got my colors from the challenge at Crazy for Challenges.  Their challenge this week is to use the colors red, white, and black.  I used very vanilla instead of white.
I also used the fun recipe challenge at Stamp Challenges which is to use one ribbon, one image, and one patterned paper.

I distressed the edges of the card stock and designer paper to give the card a distressed, vintage feel.  The stamp set is Artistic Etchings.  It has six different images which you can see  here.  It comes in both wood mount and clear mount. 
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Patty Mickle
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Free Stamps!

Hi all!!  I wanted to announce that I am having a contest for free stamps.  All you have to do is go to my Stampin Up! website and sign up for my newsletter.  It's quick and easy.   I'll be able to keep you informed of Stampin' Ups! monthly specials, and you'll be enter into a drawing for a free stamp set!!  Woohoo! 

So what are you waiting for?!  Get on over there and sign up!

Patty Mickle

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Pals Paper Arts Challenge

The Pals Paper Arts challenge this week is to create a card based on a photo of fireworks exploding in the sky.  My card sample is typical of my usual clean and simple style.  I created texture by crimping the night of navy cardstock layer.  Instead of running it straight through the crimper, I ran it through at an angle.  My stars are punched out of brushed silver cardstock and popped up on pop dots.
Thanks for stopping by and please leave me a comment,
Patty Mickle
Stampin' Up! Demonstrator