Summer Vacation is Here!

School is out so I thought I would create a fun card that reminds me of the beach.  Somewhere I long to go but not sure when I'll get there.

The colors in my card were inspired by the colors from this week's Color Throwdown.  I used Close To My Hearts colors of Honey, Sky, Cotton Candy and Slate.  (Boy - don't those color names just make you THINK summer?!)  My card design is from Freshly Made Sketches #88.  The stamp set used is Tropical Paradise (C1531).  I just love those surf boards!


I used cardstock from the Dream Pop Paper Pack.  This is last week that you can get the Dream Pop paper pack and I think there is still a smidgen left in inventory so you'd better hurry!   I've had so much fun this past month creating with this paper pack!  I hope you've enjoyed my creations!  You can always find more inspiration on my Pinterest Dream Pop Board.  I've collected great works all art from many other consultants so be sure to check it out!

      

Thanks for stopping by!

Be sure to come back on June 1st for our monthly Stamp of Month Blog Hop!  I can't wait to show you what I created with the June Stamp of the Month!

Comments

  1. Karen DayMay 30, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Great card, Gina! Dream Pop is perfect for the challenge :o)

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  2. Casandra BennettMay 30, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    This is beautiful. Love that "pop" of pink!

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  3. Jen MitchellMay 30, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    I love the fun, summery colors of your card! The little bits of rhinestone bling add just a touch of pizzazz! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  4. Narelle FarrugiaJune 2, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Oh how much fun is this card! I love those gorgeous vibrant colours combined with your surf theme! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!

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