Stamp Review Crew: Sea of Textures

The Stamp Review Crew is featuring Sea of Textures this week.  It is a terrific undersea set with coordinating diecuts.  I just couldn't resist pairing the octopus with that sentiment.  Yes I entertain myself when I make my cards!

So I hope you enjoy the hop!  I have a sudden urge to make popcorn and watch 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.........

If you missed Stesha Bloodhart's fabulous work head back.......

                                                  

Otherwise head onward to see Nikki Spencer's delightful creations!

I used Brian King's wonderful sketch at Cas(e) this Sketch as the basis of my design.

                                   

Stamp Set:  Sea of Textures
Ink:  Fresh Fig, Tranquil Tide, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede
Paper:  Whisper White, Tranquil Textures DSP

Notes from Long Ago......FMS347

So could I use the word shiplap here to describe the background of this card?  I miss that show and if you are a fan of HGTV you know exactly whose show I am talking about!

In the meantime these two characters are still putting on their own show.  Miss Emma is dressed for Moana Summer Dance Camp - who knew there was such a thing?  And Gram is dressed for supper. Gram is still doing very well physically - takes no medication at all - but her memories fade daily. She remembers long ago but not ten minutes ago.  She loves to tell Emma stories about "when your mother was young."  And Emma loves to hear them......but the truth is the stories are about me when I was young........and I love to hear them too........

Have fun with the elements in Kim's neat sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches!  I loved using country elements from Country Road for my card!

Stamp Sets:  Country Road, Wood Words

Ink:  Merry Merlot,  Crushed Curry, Gathered Twigs (Distress)

Paper:  Merry Merlot, Wood Textures DSP, Whisper White

Fusion: Outdoor Room

My favorite part of early evening picnics is when the lightning bugs arrive.  So when I saw the picture at Fusion this week my first thought was.....ahh time for the lightning bugs to appear!  I used the sketch from Cas(e) this Sketch and made those lightning bugs appear!  Or are they called fireflies in your neck of the woods?

Use the sketch or the picture or both as your inspiration at Fusion!

Stamp Set:  Jar of Love

Ink:  Memento Black, Copics, Pineapple Punch

Paper:  Whisper White, Granny Apple Green, Pineapple Punch

Hooray for the New Guy! FMS346

These little elephants are so sweet and perfect to welcome a new little guy into the world! I love the subtle plaid print!  Lovely Lipstick is the red I used  for the balloons along with Pineapple Punch - two of my favorite new shades!

I am excited to be hosting this week at Freshly Made Sketches.  Our DT members made my sketch shine for sure!  Such talented ladies!  Hope you join us!  I look forward to seeing your creations!

                                                  

Stamp Set:  Little Elephants
Paper:  Whisper White, Pineapple Punch
Ink:  Lovely Lipstick, Night of Navy, Pineapple Punch
Die Cut:  Hooray (MFT)