I was thrilled beyond belief when Maria contacted me and asked if I would like to serve as a guest designer for Kitchen Sink Stamps during the release of their new stamps in the month of June. Most of you know how I love her amazing three-step flowers so, of course, I jumped at the chance to have her new Hibiscus in my hands to play with.
When the stamps arrived, I immediately thought of cool tropical breezes and beautiful exotic blossoms which led to my design.
On the Soft Sky card front I sponged layers of rolling ocean waves using torn paper strips and Bashful Blue, Soft Sky, Buckaroo Blue, and Whisper White. I then tore a strip of Kraft paper and sponged on some Chocolate Chip and Close to Cocoa to create a couple of sand dunes. Finally, as a foundation for the fabulous hibiscus blooms, I constructed a lattice of Close to Cocoa strips.
Then came the pretty part which I stamped on US White and cut out when I had finished:
Using Stampin' Up Craft Ink, I stamped the hibiscus blossoms as follows:
Registered: February 1, 2006 Location: Martinez, GA Posts: 139
Mon, Jun 02, 2008 @ 5:52 AM
Very, very pretty....
------------------------------ Debbie Yates See my blog here - www.dabblesbydeb.typepad.com
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Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79755
Mon, Jun 02, 2008 @ 8:40 AM
What an asset your cards will be at the KSS's gallery!! This is amazing!!
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004
Registered: January 29, 2006 Location: Mount Forest,Ontario Canada Posts: 11610
Thu, Jun 05, 2008 @ 5:12 AM
Lynn, this just whispers of peace and serenity. I can imagine the soft lulling of ocean waves and the warm radiance of silken sands with the frangrant perfume of exotic flowers wafting on the gentle breeze. Amazing!!!
------------------------------ Michele
My God shall supply all your need…Philippians 4:19