Fresh Cuts & Balmy Breezes

Whoo-hoo! I got to make a card for a couple challenges! This card combines yesterday's Ways To Use It Challenge, which was to make a card with a vacation theme, with Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #50.

I got the Balmy Breeze's Palm Tree from Ellibelle on the PIF thread. If you'd like to share (and get some) stamped images, the PIF (Pay it Forward) thread can be found on SCS under the Swaps Forum and then under Everything Else. It's a lot of fun! Thanks, Ellibelle!

The large background stamp from Fresh Cuts was stamped onto white CS four times and then I sponged Close to Cocoa around the edges. The palm tree and nestabilities panels hide the seam of the background stamping pretty well. The inside includes a white panel that was sponged and stamped in Close to Cocoa as well.

Recipe ~
Stamps: SU Fresh Cuts, SU Balmy Breezes
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Close to Cocoa, Soft Sky, White
Ink: Perm Black, StazOn Timber Brown, Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Wild Wasabi Striped Ribbon, Rectangle and Scallop Rectangle Nestabilities, Prisma Pencils
Technique: Gamsol Magic, Sponging

Also, check out what my awesome blogging friend Wendy (weebeestampin) sent me!! She made this card on Sunday when I was featured stamper, and sent it to me. If you get a chance, hop on over and check out her blog. She makes the most adorable cards!!

Thanks so much Wendy. It's even prettier in real life than it was on your blog. Your coloring on the umbrella and bear is awesome. I love that DP too...and of course, I always love bling. {BIG HUGS}

I have a whole list of "things to do" today, so I'd better get onto it. Thanks for stopping by, and I'll have that blog candy posted tomorrow morning!! {smile}