Fun in the Sun

The Sunny Fun stamp set is absolutley perfect for all things Summer.  The flip-flops are adorable (the littlest ones were used on this card), the kids playing on their floaties in the water are a kick, and the frozen treats......well, who doesn't love ice cream?  There is such a variety, there's something for everyone!

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So anyway, this was a fast, easy card to make. Choosing the colors for the flip-flops was fun, and after I was finished, I realized they coordinated with the Ice Cream Parlor DSP (retired) from Sale-A-Bration earlier this year. Now I'm thinking I need to do a card with the ice cream image next!

Stamps: Sunny Fun (Summer Mini)

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Ice Cream Parlor DSP (retired)

Stampin' Write Markers: Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Melon Mambo 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon, Jewelry Tag Punch, 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch, Big Shot, embossing folder (non-SU), tiny rhinestones (non-SU), Stampin' Dimensionals

Tropical Sunset

Last month's theme for the stamp club card swap was anything beach-related with a watercolor background and an embellishment.  Since I was in Montana, I wasn't able to get it done, but this is what I came up with.

This card was inspired by a card I received from Cheryl Wilcox (Love to Stamp & Scrap).  Palm trees, sand, flip-flops, and a glorious sunset sure makes me think of the beach!  See the tiny flowers on the flip-flops? That's from the pieces leftover when you use the Lace Ribbon Border Punch!

Ya know, I wasn't too enamored of the Calypso Coral when I first saw it, but it sure is growing on me, and it is gorgeous with the other new In Colors!


Stamps: Tropical Party (retired), Sunny Fun (Summer Mini)
Cardstock: Old Olive Textured, Early Espresso, Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla, Watercolor Paper
Ink: Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy, Island Indigo, and Crumb Cake Classic, plus Pool Party and Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Color Spritzer Tool, 1" Circle Punch, 1¼" Circle Punch, Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Aquapainter, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Eyelet (retired), Linen Thread, tiny rhinestones (non-SU)