Welcome to the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop!  We are a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators who gather together to hop on the 14th of the month.  This month the theme for the hop is Hot Summer Nights.

When I was thinking about what to make for the hop I thought about a walk we went on earlier in the week.

I was also reminded of something that delights me on summer evenings...fireflies.  I didn't grow up with fireflies and do not recall seeing them in any of the other places I have lived.  It wasn't until we moved to where we are now that I started to see them with regularity during the summer.   It is magical to see them flying around blinking and twinkling.  

• Thick Basic White CS base 4-1/4" x 11"
• Boho Blue CS layer 4-1/8" x 5-3/8" embossed with the Birch Wood 3D folder (coming in the  Sept-Dec 2024 mini catalog)
• Basic White layer 3-3/8" 3-3/8"
• Basic White CS 3-1/4" x 3-1/4" color blended using Blending Brushes and Night of Navy, Blueberry Bushel, Gray Granite, and Gorgeous Grape ink
• Thoughtful Wishes image stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento ink
• White flecks created using Craft White Stampin' ink watered down and splattered using a Water Painter
• "Fireflies" are the bees from the Fluffiest Friends stamp set (sorry it appears this is no longer available) inked in Tuxedo Black Memento ink
• The firefly's light is a combination of Pearlized Enamel Effects (white) and a drop of Daffodil Delight ink refill
• Basic Black Baker's twine with a Stylish Shapes Basic White circle stamped with Peace from the Unbounded Love stamp set

Here's a closeup of my summer night scene.  I hope you liked this glimpse of what my summer nights look like.   Be sure to check out all the stops on the hop to see how everyone else used the theme.