I made this card for this week’s sketch using the Timeless Tropical Bundle and High Tides Stamp Set.
The sketch is from the CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge from Splitcoaststampers.
Tips & Instructions
Night Of Navy Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4
Seaside Spray Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
Sahara Sand Strip - 4 x about 1 3/8 after torn (just gently tear the top)
Stamp sand image from High Tide using Sahara Sand Ink on the Sahara Sand strip, stamping multiple times without re-inking, then ink again, stamp multiple times, until you get complete coverage
Color trunk of the palm tree stamp with an Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker and the tree-top with a Garden Green Stampin’ Write Marker, then breathe on the stamp to moisten and stamp on scrap of Whisper White Cardstock (NOTE: Do Not use Stampin’ Blends to color stamps.)
Cut Trees with coordinating Die
Adhere trees to layer, then cover just bottom of trees with sand piece
Stamp birds from High Tide using Pacific Point Ink
Stamp sentiment with Pacific Point Ink on 4 x 5/8 strip of Whisper White and punch banner ends using Triple Banner Punch and adhere to card using Dimensionals