Triple Challenge

Three challenges, three cards to share today. I'm not against combining challenges in moderation, but I know I find it off-putting when I check out someone's entry somewhere & find they've linked one project up with 20 different challenges. Somehow it doesn't seem in the spirit of things. Just my two cents :)
It's been hot & humid here, and we've all got a massive case of cranky. Rob & I have had headaches for most of the week, the kids have been monstrous, and Abby has rolled in something gross in the backyard for the second time in 3 days. I checked the yard & couldn't find whatever it was after bathing her before 6 am on Friday (not fun!) and although I'm refusing to be the one to give her another bath, it's looking like if I want it done, I'm going to have to give in. She's only slightly less difficult to bathe than the cats ;)
So what do I do when everyone is driving me crazy? Hide in plain sight at my desk. It's so messy over there that I can pass for just more clutter!

First up is my card for this week's little red wagon challenge #144, a girlfriends card. And since you're my girlfriends, and I've already venti'd, this sentiment is perfect :) This card has a great CAS vibe that I'm loving. I rotated my acrylic block for each bean I stamped, and the cup was stamped twice on white paper, once on kraft, so I could pop up the lid & the cozy. This challenge is open until Monday night.

Supplies: papers from Kaisercraft "Madame Boutique;"
Stamps from Paper Smooches "Hot Concoctions" (from dear sweet Barbles!)
Palette Noir & Old Paper distress inks

Next up is a sketch card for this week's IBSIC challenge #20, to work with this sketch:

Supplies: papers from Kaisercraft "Madame Boutique;"
butterfly diecut from K&Co;
lace from Hero Arts;
sentiment from MFT;
Palette Noir ink & Sakura Stardust pen

The IBSIC challenge is open until Wednesday night. 

And, finally, a perfect challenge for this gross hot weather - Cool Summer Treats, over at Crafty Creations Challenges.  This one is open until Tuesday night. I've gone with ice cream...not that I'm supposed to eat it, but I did indulge earlier this week. I'm only human!

Supplies: everything from the 12x12 collection from
MemoryWorks, "Happy Day"

I hesitate to use specific months on cards (since I sell them, I find that limits their usefulness), but this was just too perfect too pass up. The banner, dots, and word-fetti stickers are all layered onto the ice cream journaling card. The 'sweet memories' and 'birthday bliss' pieces are popped up on foam tape. 

I guess it's time for me to go & bathe the dog...I have a bad feeling that she's hidden herself away in my bed, and so I guess after the bath it's time for some laundry. (oh boy! Can't wait! lol)

xoxo,

Jessi