Today is another fun summer day at my house. The kids are running here and there and I'm just trying to keep up. I realized I hadn't sent out Father's day cards yet, so that is what I worked on today. I tried to keep these nice and clean and manly. I remember going to a demonstration at a Stampin' Up! convention years ago where Kevin Theeson and another guy(I forget his name....) talked about 'manly' cards. One of the things they stressed was that guys don't like cards made with pastel cards. They prefer bold bright and earth element colors. I'm not sure if they suggested we stay away from florals too, but I kind of figured that was a safe idea. ;o)
For this card I started with some textured Wild Wasabi cardstock cut to 10-1/2 x 5-1/4. That gave me a 5-1/4" card when folded. The striped paper across the center is from a retired SU simply scrappin kit...primary colors I think it was called. I added a strip of Real Red to each side of the stripes for layers. The chipboard star is covered with More Mustard designer paper using the Tombow Adhesive, and my signature jumbo brad is through the center with Real Red wide Grosgrain anchoring it down. I used the designer label set and punch with wild wasabi ink for the words and added a real red 1-3/8" circle behind it so it would just be floating around. The mini brads are from the Vintage set and then just go through the white cardstock. I didn't want prongs showing on the inside of the card. I made two of these cards, one for my father and one for my husband's father. Hence the 'doubles."
On the subject of 'doubles', I am giving away some blog candy including items that I have somehow gotten doubles of. Kind of a hodge-podge grouping, but hopefully it will appeal to someone out there! The candy includes a Cricut paper trimmer, two cuttlebug embossing folders, a movie (Just like Heaven, loved it but...have two!), and two stamp sets! If you would like a chance to win this candy please leave a comment on this post and tell me a favorite summer time activity you do with your kids(if you have them) or give me a great idea I can do with mine!! I will pick a winner on Saturday.
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BUT... we love going to one of the lakes or driving a few hours to the ocean when it is warm.
We also like to spend an afternoon or two at Peter Piper Pizza with a bunch of friends, eating and playing games. Lots of days at the pool are great and a couple of afternoon movies.
We haven't done it in awhile, but we used to get together with some of our family and go out to the lake for night fishing. We never caught anything, but it was great fun to sit on the dock and eat pizza, drink soda and talk about how huge the catfish would be if we caught any!
http://www.geocaching.com/
essentially it is a treasure hunt done with a hand held gps system.
Thanks for the chance to win and the great question, I will be watching to see what others post, never enough ideas for fun things to do with the kids.
Hugs,
catherine
www.mystampinggrounds.blogspot.com
catlevy@eastlink.ca
Well, definitely go to the beach or pool! I love taking my little cousins to the petting zoo too. :)
Thank you so much for the chance at such sweet blog candy!
But if that's not an option, look into clubs hosted by your local Parks & Rec department (ours did one last year for pre-schoolers) or take picnics (park or back yard) or see if the local fire department will give you a tour. Take a day trip to a nearby historic site. See a movie.
Besides the usual pool outside, we have a Community Pool Center with multiple pools/activity we go to. As much as they hate it, I try to set aside time to read just for fun. On the other hand, the kids love going up north to their uncle's cottage, which is 172 miles one way, and with the price of gas here in MI, I'm not sure if we'll make it on the holiday weekends. Then of course, there is the Detroit Zoo, but only my daughter likes that. My son doesn't, but that's typical of a teenager, kwim?
Thanks again!
((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))
Gina
Jenny Wrona
yogi25j@wowway.com
Love,
Shari B.
1 small zip lock bag
1 gallon zip lock bag
1 tsp sugar
2 oz cream, half and half or milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup salt
1/2 gal ice
Place cream, sugar, and vanilla in small bag and seal. Gently mix together by massaging the bag.
Put ice in gallon bag, add salt to ice. Place small bag in large bag of ice. Seal and shake for 3 minutes, enjoy. Playing toss works as well.
No kids here but let's see if I can come up with an idea...
have a 'make your own dinner' night...individual pizzas...sundae bar...
Of course, I haven't seen summer yet this year in Montana, it's been cold!!
Claudia
scfranson@charter.net
I have 2 kids age 2 and 14 so its always a challenge to find things to do together and keep everyone happy.
I am in Ontario Canada so we are going to take a trip to Canada's Wonderland- there are variosu rides for each age so hopefully that will please the masses!!
LOL, I just noticed that someone else suggested this too :) It really is fun!
My favorite thing to do with kids in the summer is giving them a bucket of water, and some paint brushes and watching them be artists all over our deck and fence! They think it's the greatest thing!
We are also very much looking forward to taking them camping this year! ( They are 4 and 2)
Thanks again for the chance to win, and the inspiration you give on your blog!
Becky
DaVinda
hsuj_2000@yahoo.com
Swedie
kim3timemom@yahoo dot com
(1) Find a fabulous book and read a little bit out loud to the kids every day
(2) Join a community supported agriculture program. The kids will learn about farming and (hopefully) try all sorts of different fruits and vegetables (http://www.localharvest.org/csa/)
(3) Make homemade ice cream. One of these balls makes it even more fun
(http://www.google.com/products?q=play+and+freeze+ice+cream+maker)
Thanks for sharing the fabulous blog candy! I've loved reading everyone's great ideas...
Happy summer!
~Brenda H.
What great blog candy!