Summer Fun! and A Freebie

I am having a great summer here in CNY, the weather has been lovely, lots of family time and still working on renovating the house.  I have  been able to get into my craft room, but knowing the winters are long, I am out side as much as I can while I can.  
Today I'm sharing a little Summer fun with Gecko Galz!   


Some fun B+W prints using a few embellishments from my stash:







And for a pop of color:



 and even more Color:

For this card I also did a little hand stamping on the base!


and even more color!

Using Digital and bits from my scrap designer paper, Tying it altogether with Purple ribbon and distress inks!





I love creating all these hybrid cards, it really bring the best of both worlds! 
The sets I've I've used to make these cards are :

 Summer Vintage 2
and
Aloha 2

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you too are having a great summer! 
and for you a beautiful Lilly
Have a great Day!
Ginny M 



Comments

kiwimeskreations said…
What fabulous cards Ginny - you really have been having fun in your studio, your are an inspiration!! Thanks also for the freebie -= it won't be long before my lilies are sprouting.
Blessings
Maxine
August 14, 2018 at 2:05 AM
Carole J said…
Stunning cards, Ginny. I love the black and whit ones, but I love Hawaii, so these have to be my favourites - the first Hawaii one is beautiful! x
August 14, 2018 at 10:51 AM
Michele said…
these are darling designs! xo
August 15, 2018 at 8:07 PM
Electra said…
Amazing selection of projects here. You really rocked this challenge!
August 21, 2018 at 10:32 PM
Cynthia said…
Lovely Hawaiian themed cards! Thanks for the freebie, Ginny.
August 22, 2018 at 8:35 PM
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