Here Comes Summer! Blog Hop!

Welcome to our "Here comes Summer FRED, SHE SAID" Blog Hop! If you just happened to drop by my blog and you are not aware of this wonderful event taking place, please go back to the "Fred, She Said" blog HERE and start your hop! Please take a moment to comment on our posts as we love feedback!

Along the way, you will see a special CODE WORD. Collect them all up! Once you've reach the end of the blog hop (which will be the "Fred, She Said" Challenge Blog), follow the instructions to make your entry and your name will go in for a draw for a $20 Gift Certificate for the "Fred, She Said Store!" Don't forget, we have monthly challenges that are fun to do and you'll get inspired by the many creations by our design team!

My Special Code Word is: FOR

Here is a list of the blog hoppers in case you lose your way (in this order, left to right):

FRED, SHE SAID, SONYA, MARIA, SHELLY, MICHELLE, CAROL L., DARSIE (you are here), JUDY, CAROL H., LORA, DEANNE, and the FRED, SHE SAID CHALLENGE BLOG

This Blog Hop will run from today, May 21st until May 27th. On the 28th, the winner will be announced on the "Fred, She Said" blog.

Thank you for taking the time to play along. Now, to continue the blog hop, please visit  Judy's Blog! When you are finished hopping, why not check out the "Fred, She Said" store!

Here is the card I made for the "Fred, She Said" Blog Hop! I used the sketch from Mojo Monday 139! And my image has "Gone Askew" from No Time to Stamp! My Fred, She Said image is "Emma in the Strawberry Patch". You can see another card I made using the large strawberries HERE!

My designer papers are from the new "Mango Frost" paper stack by Die Cuts with a View. I printed Emma on Whisper White cardstock, then colored her with Copic Markers. I sponged Marvy Caribbean Blue ink on the edges of the image, then mounted it to a glittery aqua cardstock. I added a satin bow, flowers, twine and sparkly rhinestones to finish the card. Card size: 4 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches