Holding on to Summer!

Anyone who knows me personally knows that I am a lover of COLOR! The bolder, the brighter, the better! And to me, summertime epitomizes bright, fun color. I know that for most, school is already back in session. But I'm just going to hold on to summer for a wee bit longer :) Enjoy these backgrounds with papers and elements courtesy of Designer Digitals, Summertime Designs, and yours truly ...

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Seaside

These are really simple, and even kind of plain (for my taste). But the papers SO reminded me of the trip my husband and I just took. One of our prizes on the Price is Right was a week long stay in the Hamptons. We had such a wonderful, relaxing time! And these papers took me right back there! So ... for my own nostalgic sake, I created a few backgrounds to remind me :)

(Papers courtesy of Designer Digitals)

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Smoothie Shop

Enjoy these new backgrounds inspired by the "Smoothie Shop" paper collection at Designer Digitals!

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Rainbow of Zebra

Pretty much any color your little zebra stripe loving heart can desire! :)

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Oh Say Can You See

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The 4th of July

Here are a couple more 4th of July backgrounds I made with some papers I purchased over at Designer Digitals. Enjoy! Just a few more days! :)

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Summer Fedoras

So I was utterly inspired by Summer's (Summertime Designs) newest papers and elements - "Fathers and Fedoras." SO cute! They can be for guys OR girls. I love it!

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Let Freedom Ring!

Okay, so it might be a little early to start posting Fourth of July backgrounds. (Although it's now less than a month away!) But this is one of my VERY favorite holidays and with how crazy my summer is going (it's the busy season with weddings), I am worried I won't get any created before the 4th if I don't do this now.

A few years ago, Shabby Princess had these papers and elements and I snatched them up, just waiting for the right time to use them. And, well, my friends - I think the time has come!

Enjoy! And God Bless America! :)

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Let the Sunshine In!

I don't know about where you guys are living in the country, but we've had rain for almost 2 weeks straight here! I am READY for the sunshine and for my SUMMER!

Here are some fun new backgrounds inspired by Amy Teets "Sun Porch" designs over at Shabby Princess. Enjoy! :)

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Easy, Breezy, Beautiful SUMMER!

I apologize that it's been so long since I've created any backgrounds. I'll be honest. We've had a rough couple of weeks. My husband and I are currently working on an international adoption that is going painfully slow. And this week we had a pretty large set back. It's taking so long to bring our little boy home. So, if those of you using my backgrounds or who happen to stumble upon this page wouldn't mind throwing up a couple of extra prayers, we wouldn't object :)

On a much brighter note, summer time is finally here! YAY! The neighborhood children are out playing and laughing, sno-cones are the treat of choice, the birds are chirping and the sun is shining!

In honor of the season, please enjoy these creations, inspired by Summer at summertime designs (her latest kit - easy breezy)

And thanks for all the support and comments. It's been so fun to see people using what I have created!

Love,
Cristi :)

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