Hi everyone!

You may have noticed my lack of posting lately... I took a little break from most of my design team duties to get settled after our move in June. But today is the start of a new month, and I am back to crafting in full swing!

It's also the start of a new YNS Fun Friday Challenge!

Peggy has designed a fabulous sketch for us to work with this month...

I have been doing much simpler cards lately, and I am loving all the layers on this sketch!

We also have a lovely inspiration photo for you... use one, or combine to two to enter the challenge!

I used just the sketch this time around, and inked up one of my beloved Fhiona's... Rainy Day Fhiona. I also did a bit of paper piecing on her clothes and umbrella... feels like it's been a long time since I've used this easy technique! I used just a part of one of the sentiments from the Flowers for You clear set, and stamped it onto a cut from the Fishtail/Banner Die Set.

Supplies: Hammermill White CS, Neenah Desert Storm CS, The Paper Co. Espresso CS, My Mind's Eye Notable 6x6,

Doodlebug Springtime 6x6, Ribbon, Paper Piercer, Pop Dots, Copics

Copics:

Skin - E11, E00, E000, E0000, R30

Hair - E59, E37, E35, E33

Headband - BG18, BG72, BG70

Star - Y26, Y23, Y21, E50

Shading on paper piecing - T3, T2, T1, T0

So here's the deal... you have the entire month of August to play along at the Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog. You can enter up to 3 times for a chance to win a $20 YNS Gift Certificate!

I hope you'll join us!