Hi there everyone, and welcome to the blog hop! Sorry I've been AWOL on my blog this past week, it's been a super busy summer so far!
I am so excited about the stamp set for this hop, it is one I had never before inked up. Hey, what's up with that? It's such a great set and I look forward to getting lots of inspiration myself from our fabulous group of stampers.
Before making my card, I considered style options - clean and simple, one layer, or collage? Lots of layers? I toyed with technique options like a watercolored background, embossing or using the faux tearing sponging tehnique.
In the end, I chose simply sponging a background on a die cut panel.
Yes. Coastal. Cabana. again. It's my go-to color for summer! I die cut Whisper White card stock using the Deco Label Framelits, and sponged a soft layer of Coastal Cabana ink. Stamping the images on top with Meadow Moss, Pear Pizzazz and Strawberry Slush ink came next.
Next on the hop is Tanya Boser, the leader of our crew and a creative genius! I can't wait to see her projects.
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Make something beautiful!
All supplies by Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Summer Silhouettes, Label Love
Paper: Whisper White, Coastal Cabana Co'ordinations
Ink: Meadow Moss, Old Olive, Strawberry Slush, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Deco-Label Framelits, Artisan Label Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Linen Thread,
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Pretty, pretty, pretty! I love the Coastal Cabana and those touches of red are perfect!
Posted by: Dawn Tidd | July 06, 2014 at 08:11 PM
Beautiful card! The coastal cabana really pops.
Posted by: Holly | July 07, 2014 at 06:54 AM
I never would have thought to put these colors together, but I LOVE this combination. Beautiful!
Posted by: Nancy | July 07, 2014 at 08:38 AM
Thanks so much, Dawn, Holly and Nancy for your comments on the colors.
I knew I wanted to try the Meadow Moss and I really liked it with Coastal Cabana. I was surprised how nicely it worked as a silhouette.
Posted by: stampspaperandink | July 07, 2014 at 08:42 AM
I think Coastal Cabana is a must for summer! How can it not be with a name like Coastal Cabana! Lol. Your card is beautiful and I love how you sponged the background. That really ties all of the colors together.
Posted by: Lisa Young | July 07, 2014 at 05:33 PM
Beautiful card, I love it
Posted by: Holly | July 07, 2014 at 06:19 PM
Summery fun! Hard NOT to use this color at this time of year ;)
Posted by: Adriana | July 08, 2014 at 10:15 PM
I love this card, especially the shading you did on the focal panel!! Gorgeous color combo too! :-)
Posted by: Susan, aka Soozie4Him on SCS | July 09, 2014 at 01:47 PM
Beautiful layers, Cindy!
Posted by: Heidi Baks | July 11, 2014 at 09:30 AM
Such a beautiful card Cindy - the colors, the layers the tiny details - love it!
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