Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Happy summer!

Well, I did it. I conquered the Diamond Head trail! Sunday was just gorgeous with blue sunny skies and a slight breeze--perfect hiking weather.

And the best reward after a hike? Shave ice! In Hawaii, shave ice is the most popular cold treat. There are many shave ice shops in every neighborhood and people have their favorite haunts that they consider "the best".


Shave ice was the inspiration for my shaped card. It depicts a rainbow shave ice, one of the more popular flavors with strawberry, pineapple, and vanilla syrup poured over finely shaved ice, thus forming a rainbow. It's usually served in a paper cone cup, and eaten with a small wooden spoon.

I handcut the shapes and ink distressed the "syrup" with Distress inks and then water splotched the surface to give it an "icy" look. I also hand cut the wooden spoon and ink distressed the edges.


I couldn't find a suitable sentiment so I typed one up in a fun font, cut out a banner and attached it to the front of the cup.

I'm linking my shave ice card to the Shaping Up Blog Hop and Giveaway. Have you seen the awesome shaped cards? Hop over and take a look. It all starts here at JJ's blog. You'll be blown away by the creativity of the talented ladies who were all part of Gallery Idol 2012.

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you're having a cool summer!

Note: "Shave" ice is the local way we refer to "shaved" ice. True, the ice is shaved, but it's always been referred to as "shave ice". 


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  1. Jackie RockwellJuly 24, 2012 at 12:31:00 AM HST

    This looks sooo delicious Donna! What a terrifically clever card!!! So much FUN too!

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  2. CindyJuly 24, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM HST

    Yummy!!!! I like the colors of the shaved ice.

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  3. shirley-beeJuly 24, 2012 at 2:25:00 AM HST

    Good enough to eat! Love it!

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  4. LinJuly 24, 2012 at 2:51:00 AM HST

    It looks real! Very yummy, Donna!

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  5. Kelly BoothJuly 24, 2012 at 3:40:00 AM HST

    Yummy !!!! Such an adorable card Donna! Love it...

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  6. Kelly BoothJuly 24, 2012 at 3:40:00 AM HST

    Yummy !!!! Such an adorable card Donna! Love it...

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  7. Cindy C.July 24, 2012 at 4:06:00 AM HST

    What a yummy looking card! I could use some shaved ice right now! :P

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  8. Miriam PrantnerJuly 24, 2012 at 4:31:00 AM HST

    This looks fantastic Donna! LOVE the little scoop and also the texture of the ice. Great card!

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  9. NadineJuly 24, 2012 at 4:59:00 AM HST

    OMG rainbow shave ice from Baldwins with ice cream and azuki beans is my favorite!! I like that Baldwins offers a keiki size cup…that way I don't have to share mine with the kids, lol!

    Your card is fantastic, love how you used the distress inks!! And the scoop on top is perfect!

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  10. Kara LynneJuly 24, 2012 at 5:24:00 AM HST

    That looks EXACTLY like rainbow shaved ice!! What a perfect shape idea for a summer card, well done!

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  11. JingleJuly 24, 2012 at 5:30:00 AM HST

    This is super cute! It looks so yummy! Thanks for linking up to the Shaping Up! Blog hop!

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  12. Sue McRaeJuly 24, 2012 at 5:33:00 AM HST

    A perfect summery card Donna!

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  13. Creations by ShirlJuly 24, 2012 at 5:52:00 AM HST

    love my shave ice with ice cream... yummy!

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  14. Nina YangJuly 24, 2012 at 6:25:00 AM HST

    So clever and creative Donna! Love the rainbow colors and the water splotched "icy" look! The font you chose for the sentiment is very cute too! When I go to Hawaii, I will definitely go try one of these! Thank you so much for joining us in the Shaping Up linking party, Donna, HUG!

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  15. BarbJuly 24, 2012 at 6:40:00 AM HST

    Wow, Donna! Can't believe you hand cut it all - fabulous creativity!

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  16. AliJuly 24, 2012 at 6:43:00 AM HST

    Oh Hawaiian shaved ice!! I love the card and I really NEED to plan a trip to the islands soon!!!

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  17. natashakaraJuly 24, 2012 at 9:18:00 AM HST

    Donna, I absolutely LOVE this card. It makes me feel like having a snow cone right now! LOL!

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  18. Karin ÅkesdotterJuly 24, 2012 at 10:15:00 AM HST

    This is fabulous!

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  19. WidaJuly 24, 2012 at 10:51:00 AM HST

    for real??? this is incredibly life like! what a great idea for a summer shaped card. I love snow cones AND YOUR card!!!

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  20. cassieJuly 24, 2012 at 11:31:00 AM HST

    Awesome!

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  21. JJ BoltonJuly 24, 2012 at 3:33:00 PM HST

    A-ma-zing! I can almost taste it:). (What I wouldn't give for some real shave ice!) You do amazing stuff with those Distress Inks! Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous card with us!

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  22. DanaJuly 24, 2012 at 3:41:00 PM HST

    This is cool!! I LOVE how you did colored the snowcone and made it 'icy'!!! i am def trying this!!! Thanks for playing along with us!!

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  23. AnonymousJuly 24, 2012 at 4:05:00 PM HST

    This looks sooo yummy! Such a gorgeous shaped card! Love the rainbow of colours! Way to go on completing the hike!! That is so awesome :)

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  24. Judy1223July 24, 2012 at 4:59:00 PM HST

    Such a sweet, yummy card, Donna! Funny story...we have a beautiful photo hanging in our home from a work trip my DH took to Hawaii years ago. When I told him about your hike, his eyes went wide and he said, "I took that photo from the top of Diamondhead Trail!" I admire you VERY MUCH for hiking that...you must be in really good shape, girl!

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  25. LynnJuly 24, 2012 at 9:13:00 PM HST

    What a super-duper card! It looks so ono and refreshing. You are an amazing card maker!

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  26. cheironJuly 25, 2012 at 2:36:00 AM HST

    Wonderful card...such a clever idea. Love your inking, the card looks good enough to eat!

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  27. Elizabeth AllanJuly 25, 2012 at 5:31:00 AM HST

    I knew you could conquer the mountain Donna! Love your deliciously refreshing card too!

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  28. MichelleJuly 25, 2012 at 6:34:00 AM HST

    This is an awesome card! yummy!

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  29. walchowDesignJuly 26, 2012 at 8:34:00 AM HST

    this ice-cream looks so deliciously yummy and love the rainbow colors flavours, Donna. I'm currently on vacation in Croatia and having ice-cream is definitely a must at this weather.

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  30. Monika ReeckJuly 29, 2012 at 9:13:00 AM HST

    Hi Donna....I love that Ice cream looks so yummy and your color is adorable...thanks for come and commenting my CAS cherry card..I am doing well but busy with my Job Practicing in the office..hope you are doing well to and Miss you Donna...hugs

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  31. Alice August 3, 2012 at 4:09:00 PM HST

    so clever! love how you created the texture of the shave ice. YUM! i can use one of these now! =)

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