For me summer always starts once it is July! My sister and I used to buy a "holiday book", you know, one of those books in which you could find all kinds of DIY, colouring pages etc. And last week I bought a new holiday book, this time for big girls ;-) and issued by Flow Magazine! It is so cool! Hours of happy reading! July is also a month in which many people are celebrating their birthdays and so it's time for a summery card. Here's one in vintage style. I've always loved these old beach cottages and so I turned it into a card. The cottage is still closed here (I made it from blue cardstock and glued pieces of white and red cardstock on it, passing them off as beams).
Half open, wie zien we daar? Het is de jarige! - half open, look who's here? It's the birthday girl!:
Neem een kijkje in m'n strandhuisje - Welcome to my little beach cottage:
Maritieme deurknoppen - maritime door knobs:
Een handdoek (gestempeld borduurlinnen) - A beach towel (stamped embroidery linnen):
Een paar slippertjes om zo het strand mee op te lopen - A pair of flip flops to go straight to the beach:
De stempel is van Stampinback - the stamp is Stampinback:
Linking this to:
My partner in crafting crime (#30 Let's hit the beach)
Squigglefly (#105 In the good old summertime)
Crazy challenge (#CCH 74 On the beach)
The secret crafter saturday challenge (#141 Here comes summer)
Polka doodle (#26 Home sweet home - beach cottage)
Crafty catz weekly challenge (#89 Colours of summer)
My time to craft challenge (#146 Here comes summer)
Moving along with the times (#105 Here comes the summer sun)
Suchins (#61 Summer time)
cinspirations (#118 Summer)
Pile it on challenge (#27 Time to relax)
Crafts and me challenges (#41 Birthdays)
Ellephantastic challenges (#Celebrations)
Pollycraft challenge (#100 Celebrations)
Lili of the valley thursday challenge (#103 Celebrate)
Cute daisy may (#Hot hot hot- I'm cooling off at the beach ;-)
One stop craft challenge (#138 Tag you're it)
Penny's challenges (#56 Red, white, blue)
Opus-gluei (#108 Red, white, blue)
Paper playtime (#49 Red, white, blue)
blog.therubbercafe.com (#Red, white, blue)
Crafting for all seasons (#4 Red, white, blue)
Use it tuesday (#10 Inspiration Colours, red, white, blue)
Digistamps4joy (#22 Red, white and blue)
wat leuk
BeantwoordenVerwijderenhoe kom je op het idee
schitterend gedaan
wat een nostalgie
ik vind het geweldig
groetjes gré
Alter Schwede, es beeindruckt mich immer wieder welch große Menge Challenges du meetest und außerdem bin ich HIN & WEG von der grandiosen Idee dieser Karte, toll, toll!
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Majo
Wat geweldig mooi gemaakt!.
BeantwoordenVerwijderengr.Louise
O wat enig!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIk was ook dol op vakantie boeken, ik ken het gevoel.
Van mijn schoonmoeder heb ik nog een leuke oude strandfoto, eens kijken wat ik ermee kan.
Soms is het lastig als je overal goede ideetje van krijgt. Nu eerst mijn artikel voor HH, dat moet volgende week af zijn.
Liefs hennie.
die is super gaaf ira, en ja het lijkt op planken.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenje bent weer erg creatief geweest.
mooie en leuke details gedaan.
groetjes karin
wow!! Beautiful, original, love it!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIk viel bijna in katzwijm :)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLieverd het is eigenlijk het bekende liedje maar ik ben wéér sprakeloos. Fantastisch!
Ik had ook altijd van die vakantieboeken; op de lagere school (ja ik ben nog van voor de basisschool haha) kregen we altijd een okki of taptoe boek. Oh oh puur jeugdsentiment!
Ik vind het stempelen op kaaslinnen echt briljant!!!
Fijne dag; ik ga straks nog even in de zon... het is hier heerlijk weer!
Liefs,
Stella
XXXXX
Ira
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI love your imagination!!!
These beach babes look stunning in their beach house and the addition of the stamped towel is just so cool.
I agree, holiday time magazines and books are a must have, books in particular. I sense a dose of Wanderlust is going to hit me!!
Wishes
Lynne
Dit is echt helemaal geweldig met alles er op en er aan..heel gaaf gemaakt weer Ira.
BeantwoordenVerwijderengroetjes,Lean
How wonderfully creative this is! I just love it! Thanks for playing Squigglefly's challenge.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOhhh thats delightful Ira, i really love this summery piece
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIf you get chance to pop by my dezinaworld blog please do, and grab the magical midnight background freebie and check out the challenges etc.
Have a wonderful day
hugs June xxxxxxx
Ira I love each piece!!!! the towel, the flip flops....you are so creative!!!!
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Rosana
WOW, this is just one stunning creation!!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLove all the little details,Ira. The flip flops
are just darling and so is the beach towl!TFS.
Have a great day.
Hugs,
Marie
Hello Ira! It is always a pleasure to stop by your blog and see your creative mind in action! I love your card - it's the little touches you add (like the doorknobs with the nautical theme or the towel) that make your work so original and fantastic! You are an inspiration and I'm so happy you stop by Opus Gluei and participate! Thanks for the submittal!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAlso, I am so glad to know that I'm not the only one reading those types of holiday books/mags in the heat of the summer. I've sat poolside with my sister oohing and aahhing over Christmas craft books. LOL!
Que divertido Ira! A imagem feliz da menina é uma graça, mas os chinelos ficarma demais de perfeitos!! E eu aqui... no friiiooo... Bom verão amiga!! toma um banho de sol por mim!!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOh wow, what a fabulous creation, I just love what you've done here, it's a brilliant idea, right down to the last detail, thankyou for sharing it with us at CraftyCatz this week.xx
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHi Ira,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWOW, this is totally adorable!!! You are amazing!!! I actually bought flip flops the other day that I am going to decorate for a giveaway soon--I'm going to decoupage them--how funny is that?
I LOVE your card--and the colors are so cheerful and every detail is perfection!!
XO
Cindy
Ohhh wowwwww Ira,wat schitterend gemaakt.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLeuk plaatje,mooi papier en details.
Me dochter heeft dat blad ook,ik ga er ook is in kijken.
Liefs Riet.
Thanks for joining our "Here comes Summer" challenge on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE this week :)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHugs Jane x
Hoi Ira,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWat een prachtige creatie en wat leuk bedacht.
Erg schitterend.
Groetjes Sylvia.
Hi Ira
BeantwoordenVerwijderenA fabulous card love the flip flops,thankyou for joining us this week at CraftyCatz,
hugs Dianne xx
woderful porject, Ira. love both styles the vintage and the clear ;) xo Felicitas
BeantwoordenVerwijderendit is echt prachtig. Doet bij mij ook veel herinneringen opkomen.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLiefs Chantal
What a great card. I love all the details. Perfect for our celebrations challenge.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThank you for playing along this month. Don't forget there's a blog hop on all month with some BiG candy at the end. You get 2 entries into the candy when you play the challenge too!!
Good luck hugs x
Oh wow, so very unique and very creative! Love the way you arranged everything! And the image is awesome! Great job!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThanks for playing along with us at "Paper Playtime" and good luck!
Hugz,
xx Tracey xx PP/DT
Wow, this is incridible!! I love the details and how much fun it is! I hoope you continue to play along with us at OG!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenReally LOVE red & white stripes for the beach..cute vintage image too. Great idea with the nautical buttons.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenRose
this is stunning......love the flip flops!!! so cool :)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI love it, Ira! It's vintage summer at it's best!!! Hugs sweet friend!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenJe zult de jarige maar zijn deze prachtige kaart krijgt!! Wat heb je dat leuk gemaakt zeg, heel erg leuk idee. Zo af ook met de handdoek en tag! Groetjes, Yvonne
BeantwoordenVerwijderenA fabulous card Thanks for joining us at CFAS xx Jan DT
BeantwoordenVerwijderenso much details on your card! and i love how the lady pops out when you open it! Thanks for playing with us at Use It Tuesday :)))
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThis made me smile, great project idea! thanks for joining us at pollycraft. Joey x
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOh my goodness this is amazing in more ways than one ... will email you!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYou really did this theme justice Ira - all the details are just gorgeous and so beautifully crafted!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThis is fabulous. What an inventive creation, I love all the little details. Thanks for playing at Whoopsi Daisy. Marianne x
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWow! This is so cool! I love the stripes and the image is fabulous!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThanks for joining us for the 100th challenge at Pollycraft!
Arabella
That is so cool, you are super creative my friend, and have the coolest creation here!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenVery sweet beach cottage. Makes me wish for a beach holiday. Love all the folds and the linen piece.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLove how the gatefold makes the bathhouse - brilliant! And what a cute bathing beauty... Absolutely wonderful summer birthday card!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOh Wow Ira! I LOVE your beach cottage...I live by the sea and it looks just like the ones we have here along our sea-front, though much nicer & cuter (and yours isn't weathered by the tide!) I can't believe all the details you added including the beautiful towel and delicious flip-flops. I adore the buttons on the door - Amazing! Hugs, Teresa xx
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHi Ira,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMe again! I'm so pleased you entered the Whoopsi Daisy challenge as it gives me another chance to comment on your wonderful card :-) You know thatI think it's amazing and perfect in every way for our hot,hot,hot challenge - and this little bathing beauty in her lovely beach cottage certainly meets the challenge! Good Luck! Hugs, Teresa xx
A fabulous beach house card, with such amazing detail. Love the design and the vintage bathing beauty image! Thank you so much for joining us at MAWTT this week - hope to see you again next time. Hugs, Sylvia xxxx
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGeweldig Ira,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLeuke mannenkaart:-)............deurtjes open.....SURPRISE!!!!
Oh ja, die vakantieboeken van vroeger. Heb er ook heel wat verslonden. Pure nostalgie. Ik probeer er wel eens 1 aan de de jongens te slijten maar die zijn echt van het computertijdperk wat dat betreft. Saaaai krijg ik dan te horen hihi
Fijne donderdag!
x Brenda
Que lindo Ira!tão criativo,o bordado ficou um charme.Adorei.Você,sempre com novidades divertidas.Um beijo minha querida!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThat's a really cool card!! I love the details you included. Thanks for playing at Use it Tuesday and we hope to see you next time!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThis is just fabulous Ira! Such a unique idea for a summer card. Love that bathing beauty, her beach towel and that awesome stamp! Truly an Ira creation!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenthis card is sooo much fun...I love all of the details and the inside action! thanks for joining us over at Opus Gluei this week!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI really love this card! That vintage image is perfect and those flip flops so adorable! Thanks for joining us at Penny's!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWonderful card!! So creative, it has so many gorgeous little details. Fantastic! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz, Hugs, Dawn
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHij is prachtig ira
BeantwoordenVerwijderengr miriam
Wow, Ira! Everyone is loving this card as much as I am!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenXO
Cindy
What a fabulously unique card! Love all the wonderful added touches, such as the beach towel and the nautical door nobs. Thanks for joining us at Digistamps4Joy Red,White and Blue challenge. ~ Charlene DS4J DT
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThis is SO FUN! Thanks for joining us at Whoopsi Daisy ;-)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGreat card Ira, love it. Thanks for joining in at Ellephantastic this month. Jill
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWow wat een super leuke kaart heb je gemaakt! Hele leuke model en prachtige details en een geweldig idee van het strandhuisje!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderengroetjes, Marlies
Oh this is so unique! I love it!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYou should enter this over at Getting Cricky for the Summer Fun challenge!
Tell her I (Rebecca "Crafting Misfit) sent you! http://www.gettingcricky.com/2011/07/if-life-aint-perfect-you-aint-livin.html
Rebecca
craftingmisfit.blogspot.com
Fabulous beach hut, love all the little details.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThanks for joining us at Opus Gluei :-)
Gini
xx
Your card is so very clever and adorable. I love the Birthday wishes towel. Thanks so much for playing along with us at OPUS GLUEI.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenlove it, ira! wonderful embellishments! thanks for sharing! *hugs* steph :)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenohh wowo.. love that.. very nice
BeantwoordenVerwijderenthanks for playing along with us at Getting Cricky's Simply Sunday Challenge!
Kathy
http://scrappingfelkatz.blogspot.com
Oh my goodness--this is just GORGEOUS! Wow! I love each and every special detail you put into this--it's just gorgeous!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThank you SO much for playing along in my Simply Sunday Challenge!
Big Cricky Hugs,
K Andrew
See My Stamps!
This is just beautiful, great job. Good Luck!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThank you for playing our Simply Sunday Challenge at Getting Cricky.
Hugs :),
Kathy - Getting Cricky DTM
http://the3esblog.blogspot.com
way too cute, love the buttons on the front. thanks for joining PIO!!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGreat job on your card. I love the vintage touch.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenTFS and joining us at Getting Cricky this week too.
~Hugs~
Becky - Getting Cricky DTM
www.squirlygirlcreations.blogspot.com
Really fun layout! Thanks so much for sharing this with our challenge this week at WHOOPSI DAISY:)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIch liebe es!! Okay, that's about all the German I can remember :) hope you'll forgive me!! :) Your card is so beautiful, and what a surprise when you open it!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThanks so much for joining the Summertime FUN at Getting Cricky with K Andrew!! Hope you'll join us again this week!! :)
Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
Getting Cricky DTM
Great Job, i love the detail of ur card...
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThanks for entering the Polkadoodle Challenge - hope you can join us again next week!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThis is just fantastic Ira!! Thanks so much for playing with My Partner in Crafting Crime's beach challenge! Have a great summer!! Robin
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