Seaside Notions

Summer started last weekend and while I should have been packing for the incentive trip this week, Covid has put the breaks on that, so I’m making the best of it here in Clarkesville instead. Our pool liner has been replaced and almost refilled now so I’m looking forward to some time in the sun with the family. That is after the dust cloud passes lol. It’s been a crazy year so far wouldn’t you say. But I know I can always relax by stamping and sending a little sunshine, and that’s what these cards do. They make me smile and think of a tropical vacation.

This first card created by my team member Wanda, uses a fun technique with saran wrap to create the inked area of the frame. Plastic wrap is wadded into a ball and then used like a sponge with the Seaside Spray, Mint Macaron, Balmy Blue and Pool Party Classic Inks. The Absolutely Argyle 3D Embossing Folder (151590) adds a bit more texture to the frame created with the Stitched Rectangle Dies (151820).

The images are colored with our Soft Sea Foam (154902) and Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends (154882) and the Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blends (154878) were used to color the Rhinestones (144220) which is quick and easy to do. Striking right?

And how about this sweet little sand dollar? Done in Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana, and Bermuda Bay.

The circles from the Stitched Shapes Dies (152323) were used to create the frame around the sand dollar and some sponging was added both above the sand dollar and on the NEW Old World Paper 3D embossing Folder (153200). One of our Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels (151193) was used to pull your eye to the sand dollar’s center. I’m so glad that these Rhinestones are in the Annual Catalog they add a special little pop to any card.

So which is your favorite? I have to say I’m partial to Sea horses they have always fascinated me with the way they move, but I just can’t decide. How about you?

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Clubhouse is on Par

Do you know someone who loves to golf? If so then this is a great stamp set that you’ll enjoy using again and again. The Clubhouse stamp set is part of the Country Club Suite and it’s filled with all kinds of wonderful masculine colors and golfing images.

And you’ll want to make sure to check out the Absolutely Argyle 3D Embossing Folder you can use to add texture to all kinds of projects!

Want to see some cards made with the bundle?

Here is a fun card done in Night of Navy teamed up with our new Label Me Fancy Punch (151297).

This next card uses the golf ball image as it’s focal point – so simple, but the circles mimic the shape of the golf ball.

And can you see the wonderful texture on the left created with the Absolutely Argyle 3D Embossing Folder.

And finally a lovely card that uses our Silver Foil Sheets for the golf clubs

I love the way our Stitched Nested Dies (149638) work with the this suite and play off the argyle shape in the Country Club Designer Series Paper too.

So what do you think? Have a golfer in your circle of family and friends who would enjoy receiving a card using this Suite? Why not leave me a comment and let me know what you like best?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Clubhouse (*151583)

Paper: Country Club Designer Series Paper (151314)

Accessories: Golf Club Dies (*151580) and Absolutely Argyle 3D Embossing Folder (151590)

*Clubhouse Bundle (153816)

I want it all option – Country Club Suite of Products (153930)

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