It's Summertime!

Hello Friends,

Today I am loving my summer vacation which is why I made this card....

I have to say, Stampin Up really captured summer this year in their Summer Mini. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE stamp sets that show kids having fun. I am a mother of 5 after all! If you listen carefully I think you might even be able to hear the children at the beach laughing and having a good time. I hope they remembered to wear sunscreen!

 Notice how I left one flip-flop in the sand and one by the sentiment, I did this because whenever we take a trip to the beach someone in our family ALWAYS loses one of their flip-flops. Sometimes I think someone's dog ran off with them, but to be all honest my kids probably buried them deep down in the sand and forgot where, they have an absent minded mother so it really isn't their fault, their fogetfulness was inheritted :o)

Do you like my textured sand and the way the water looks alive? I know I actually had a spout of brillance today! I used a background stamp for the texture (which unfortunately is retired but you can get the same effect with Stampin Up's color spritzing tool) and Crystal Effects to make the water look wet.

 Stay safe, suncreened, and have a wonderful summer adventure!!!

Stamp Sets Used: Sunny Fun

Colors Used: Crumb Cake, Bashful Blue, Pacific Point, and Whisper White

Tools Used: Color pencils, Blender Pen, Crystal Effects, and a dauber