july studio AE from Technique Tuesday

July 10, 2012

july studio AE from Technique Tuesday

Hello, friends!

Just finishing up the Minnesota vacation (everything is going really well) and excited to be popping in today to participate in the July Technique Tuesday blog hop! Whoo -hoo!

In case you haven't seen this month's set from Studio AE, here is Summer Rocks:

Okay, seriously. How fun is that? I right away knew that I was going to use this set for the cover of a mini album. I have already taken a ton of summer photos on our trip and I plan on printing them in a wallet size format. So, I created this 6X6 mini album.

I stamped the sentiments in Versamark, sprinkled them with White Zing embossing powder, and heat embossed them. After punching my circles and adhering them to the album, I wanted to add a little extra punch. So, I spritzed the whole album cover with Mr.Huey's Calico White. I wanted that sun drenched, slightly misty look. (Okay, maybe I went a little crazy with the mist - but I love it!) Hee.

You will want to hop over to the other fabulous gals on this blog - just start below:

Super fun, right? And, you definitely want a chance to win this month's prize - a $25.00 gift certificate to Technique Tuesday. Sweet. Just leave a comment here, and on all of the blogs above to win. (Check the Technique Tuesday blog on July 13th to see if you have won).

So, what has been your favorite summer activity so far? Leave a comment to be entered to win the gift certificate!

Later.

Jul 10, 2012 6:00:00 AM

87 Comments

I'm planning to use these stamps for a summer mini album too! Love your cover.

Posted by: Kathy R | July 10, 2012 at 06:02 AM

I love this!

Posted by: Jenny A | July 10, 2012 at 06:03 AM

Cute idea for a mini album AND there's no such thing as 'too much mist'!!! LOL

Posted by: sue | July 10, 2012 at 06:11 AM

Kim this is such a cute cover! Way to use those TE stamps! It's perfect! And I imagine you'll be able to use them throughout the album! Next year when you come to DC we should try to have lunch or something!

Posted by: Queen Mary | July 10, 2012 at 06:11 AM

I love this mini album...what a great way to celebrate summer. Ours has been off to a rocky start...but hope to start having some fun once the kids are healthy again and my workload gets back to normal. Thanks for sharing though!

Posted by: Stacy Buller | July 10, 2012 at 06:12 AM

I am loving swimming and learning to run this summer!

Posted by: Margie Visnick | July 10, 2012 at 06:46 AM

Love the bright colors, gorgeous mini!
I'm still waiting for summer here in Sweden... Hopefully we'll get some sun and warm weather soon. Then I'm going for a swim :)

Posted by: Lisa aka Myran | July 10, 2012 at 07:02 AM

I never ever think to use white ink and I love the way it looks....great little cover for your album!!

Posted by: KellyC | July 10, 2012 at 07:11 AM

Cute album! Love all those stamps! My favorite activity so far this summer was going on vacation with the hubby (without the kiddos).

Posted by: Miriam Prantner | July 10, 2012 at 07:24 AM

The white mist was a great final touch -- I think you achieved the "feel" you were going for. :)

Posted by: Laura | July 10, 2012 at 08:37 AM

Rad. Rad. And raddddd!

Posted by: teri | July 10, 2012 at 08:41 AM

I've enjoyed watching the grankids shooting off fireworks and eating Popsicles.

Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | July 10, 2012 at 08:43 AM

Cute Thanks!

Posted by: Susan R | July 10, 2012 at 08:53 AM

This is so stinkin' cute it makes my teeth itch. Love your color combo and the way you used the stamps.

Posted by: conil | July 10, 2012 at 08:58 AM

Great idea!

Posted by: peggy | July 10, 2012 at 09:00 AM

This is so fun

Posted by: Linda | July 10, 2012 at 09:15 AM

Is so fun!!! love the circles with the phrases, great MA!

Posted by: Mabel M | July 10, 2012 at 09:20 AM

Love your mini album and can't wait til my Ali stamps for July arrive! My favorite summer activity has been going to the beach with my family, followed by a dip in our pool when we get back home...it's our ritual :)

Posted by: Paula | July 10, 2012 at 09:22 AM

Favorite activity - a trip to the beach! LOVE the new stamps!

Posted by: Jan C | July 10, 2012 at 09:41 AM

Mini albums are so much fun!

Posted by: Joan | July 10, 2012 at 09:42 AM

Mini albums are such a great way to gather memories.

Posted by: Joan | July 10, 2012 at 09:43 AM

I love the summer stamps, they are just perfect especially for the fabulous mini, so inspiring TFS [email protected]

Posted by: Pam Bray | July 10, 2012 at 09:46 AM

Love the idea, really love the mist!!!

Posted by: Sue Ray | July 10, 2012 at 10:14 AM

Super cuteness!

Posted by: Jingle | July 10, 2012 at 10:22 AM

Love this summer mini :) So super cute!,,

Posted by: Jenny Kingham | July 10, 2012 at 11:44 AM

Cute! I don't play with mist often but maybe I will have to pull some out now.

Posted by: Lisa Hildebrand | July 10, 2012 at 11:55 AM

love the cover! I can't wait to use these stamps :)

Posted by: Kelli W | July 10, 2012 at 12:12 PM

What a fun stamp set! Love the colors you used for the mini!

Posted by: Sam F | July 10, 2012 at 12:57 PM

Cute album cover! Thanks for sharing!

Posted by: Tiffany M | July 10, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Love your cover, that bright yellow paper just pops out and what beautiful stamps!

So far we haven't had much summer here, lots of rain and it is a bit cold, but I think my weekend to Berlin was totally awesome!

Posted by: Monique van Duren | July 10, 2012 at 01:02 PM

I've been enjoying long walks this summer! Thanks for the chance!

Posted by: audra | July 10, 2012 at 01:05 PM

Drinking iced coffee and sitting on the patio!

Posted by: NanW | July 10, 2012 at 01:21 PM

camping in lake george ny

Posted by: KristineS | July 10, 2012 at 01:39 PM

Wonderful mini album! Fav summer activity so far is our Sundat trips to our local ice cream shop and shooting the breeze with members of the neighborhood- good times!

Posted by: Janet | July 10, 2012 at 01:43 PM

I love the white mist too!

Posted by: conniemelancon | July 10, 2012 at 02:03 PM

forgot to add my favorite thing this summer has been watching my grandson play baseball.

Posted by: conniemelancon | July 10, 2012 at 02:04 PM

How sweet it is! I'm so happy with the circle theme so far, too!

Posted by: Karen Rice | July 10, 2012 at 02:52 PM

the mist is Great!!! Hope your trip is fantastic too

Posted by: Pam | July 10, 2012 at 03:02 PM

I love Ali's handwriting and these stamps are perfect for summer pages (and cards), thank you!

Posted by: Christy P | July 10, 2012 at 03:12 PM

Cute, bright, summery! Nice album. So far the best part is having my Grandkids here. The house is so busy! I can ignore the sand and dripping bathing suits!

Posted by: Linda Johnson | July 10, 2012 at 03:19 PM

Love the album cover! My favorite summertime activity is going to the beach!

Posted by: Marsha F | July 10, 2012 at 03:47 PM

love the mini album - favorite summertime thing so far is making pink lemonade on the weekends, delicious.

Posted by: Nina Chow | July 10, 2012 at 06:21 PM