"Making Waves" Layout

Well I didn't realise how long it had been since I've blogged!  Between kids with tummy bugs, me with bronchitis, hubby with the flu and various other responsibilities, life has been very hectic!

Anyway, here's my share for the day.  In this colder weather it's nice to look back and remember summer.

I coloured the letter stamps with 3 different markers - very easy and I loved the result.  There is also lots of punches and texture on this page.

Stamps: Broadsheet Alpha, Summer Splash, Calendar Alphabet and Numbers
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Big Shot, Tasteful Trim, Embossing Folders: Manhattan Flower/Perfect Polka Dots, Crimper, Punches: Large Tag/XL Tag/Curly Label/1 1/4" Square/Scallop Square/Large Oval/Scallop Oval/1 3/8" Circle/ 1 3/4" Scallop Circle

Just Add Beaches...

This weeks challenge at JAI is to create a project with a beach theme. Here's my creation, a very easy, clean and simple card.

Stamps: Summer Splash, Sincere Salutations
Cardstock: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Big Shot, Designer Frame Embossing Folder

JAI Scrapbooking Challenge

This month it's all about holiday photos. I haven't printed summer holiday photos yet so my son's joint birthday/weekend away will have to suffice!

I had lots of fun using markers to colour the stamps. I recently bought the set Summer Splash from the Summer Mini Catalogue after wanting a decent "beach" themed set for a long time. This ones got it all: surfboards, fish, bucket and spade... And I've used them all on this double layout.

This layout on SCS was my inspiration.Stamps: Summer Splash, Word Play
Cardstock: Basic Black, Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Marina Mist & Crumb Cake Markers
Accessories: Scallop Edge Border Punch, Linen Thread

I cut all my circles using the Creative Memories system but you can do the exact same thing with the Stampin' Up! Circle Scissors Plus.