Hello to everyone who may have come across from Cathy's blog for this weeks AWH Colour Creations Showcase and design inspirations using Seaside Spray. This is a retiring 2019-2021 In Colour that is pale blue and one of my favourites so I will definitely miss it when it goes.
I have made two cards to showcase the use of stamps and dies from the Friends are like seashells bundle. This bundle is available now in the January-June mini catalogue and will also carry over to the new Stampin' Up 2021-22 Annual Catalogue.
The first card uses the Sand & Sea DSP where one layer has been torn across to create the 'sandy' layer that meets the Seaside Spray blue 'waters'. I have stamped the different beach items using Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake and Seaside Spray inks and either stamping or blending ink colours over them. The shells, coral and starfish were layered and adhered using dimensionals on top. Behind the starfish I have tied the Polka Dot ribbon with Linen Thread to add some texture too.
The sentiment is again from the same stamp set inked in Seaside Spray with sand grains inked in Sahara Sand. Lastly I have added some Opal Rounds and what a bonus these will also carry over to the new annual catalogue.
My second card showcases some more of the Sand & Sea DSP which have been punched out using the Rectangular Postage Stamp punch.
This is a quick and simple card that only uses the punch, the Pinewood Planks embossing folder (unfortunately retiring but you may get in quick to purchase in the Last Chance Products Sale!) and another stamped sentiment from the set used in the first card. It has quite a few versatile sentiments for birthday and friendship. Again I have added some Linen Thread and Opal Rounds to add texture and sparkle!
I hope you've enjoyed this weeks cards and for more inspiration from the other lovely ladies you can hop over to Cathy Proctor's blog. Thanks for stopping by and until next time please take care and may you spend some quality time doing what you love!
