11.02.2014

I'm the Sandcastle Stamper! :)

 
One of the fun things to see while visiting in blogland
is to see the creative, wonderful and often witty titles
people have come up with for their blogs ♥

Me?
I'm the Sandcastle Stamper!


 
When I was new to blogging, I knew I wanted to combine my love
of the ocean and playing at the beach with my kids ~
 collecting shells, swimming, surfing, and making sandcastles, of course! :)

My card today reflects a few 'favorites!'
Jeanette is the hostess of this round of card making in the SOTC,
a crafty group of friends over on SCS.
She challenged us to make a card based on her words:
 
 
My theme for September/October is inspired by those very thoughts. The theme?
 
Favorite and Fabulous!

Let me explain:
Favorite = Use one/s of your favorite things on your card. It might be your favorite stamp/image, your favorite embellishment, your favorite color, or any other “favorite” that you choose.

Fabulous = I know we always use at least two layers and one embellishment, but for this time I want you to do something a little extra to make your cards fabulous. It might be simply adding another layer to your card, using a handmade embellishment, creating your own designerpaper,using a unique fold, or any other “fabulous” feature you choose.
 

And here's my card based on that theme -
a Sandcastle with a fancy fold paper card design!
Another favorite:  This gorgeous Sandcastle die-version die was a gift
from my super sweet friend, Carol! ♥
It's so me and I love love LOVE it ~
 Thank you so much! ♥
 
I let the sandcastle die cut be the focal point of the card
and the different scraps of paper, folded into a design,
became the 'unique fabulous fold'.
I hope that's what Jeanette meant and I won't be in the 'sand' doghouse :)
A few little tiny pearls scattered in the dsp finish it off.
 
 
And the inside of my card, of course!
I kept the same design going for the smaller layer and left it blank
so the recipients can write any message they like :)


And that's my contribution to the SOTC cards this month ~
Sandcastle Stampin :)
 
We're out to the park today enjoying this GORGEOUS 60* weather!
Definitely not beach weather but it's still fabulous!
I hope you are enjoying it, too!
 
Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly

 
Card entered into:  Dragonfly Dreams - Girly and Use a Die Cut!
Quirky Crafts - Film "Beaches"
Sentimental Sundays - Anything Goes
Sunshine Mail - Anything Goes
 
 

23 comments:

  1. This is SO fabulous and fun Kelly!! I love how it fits the name of your blog! It's a tad bit colder over my way...but I'm still stamping smiles!! :) HUGS

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  2. Great sunburst design for your sand castle. That is a really cool die cut.

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  3. Awesome card, Kelly! I love the sandcastle die and how you used the paper on the inside. I think it's a perfect representation of your blog :-)

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  4. Delightful card Kelly and I love the mixed and match sun rays behind the cute sand castle!

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  5. Kelly this is so 'you', and I love what you have done to make your card fabulous.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  6. love it! what a fun way to use so many patterns! i love hearing how people came up with their blog name or username too!!

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  7. Fabulous patterned rays backing your beautiful die cut sandcastle, Kelly! What a gorgeous design!!

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  8. Stunning Card Kelly--I love the sunburst along with the great die!

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  9. Well Sandcastle Stamper :) You created an awesome card! Love this castle and love the pretty design paper you used too.

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  10. How awesome, Kelly, to make a card representing your blog title. What a cute sandcastle and I love the rays behind it. This makes me long for hot, summer days and the beach.

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  11. What a gorgeous card!! I love the sandcastle!! The papers are so beautiful!! The inside is fabulous, too!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  12. Awesome card, Kelly and so many different patterns !!

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  13. Oh my goodness, Kelly... this card is fantastic! Love how you created sunbeams with a variety of designer papers........ and that sandcastle is so pretty! Love love love this card!

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  14. So beautiful Kelly. That's a fabulous die cut and I love all the bright colors. Hugs, Maggie

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  15. So cute! love the graphic bold lines...

    Thanks for joining us at Sentimental Sundays... hope to see you at our next challenge..

    Sandy S
    SSDT

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  16. How perfect- this sandcastle with a starburst BG- and you and your DP obsession and talent of putting all of the best combo's together- Fabulous and so you : )

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  17. So beautiful!Love the papers together. Thank you for joining us at Sunshine Mail. Hope to see ya again!

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  18. What a fabulous design, love the sunburst to sit your castle on. Thank you for sharing with us at Dragonfly Dreams, hope we see you again soon...
    Love and Hugs ~ Lady Anne xx
    Dragonfly Dreams
    Anne's Paper Dream's Blog

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  19. Great sandcastle and the layout is perfect. Reminds me of a colorful sunburst, peeking through the castle.

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  20. Wow! Love the "rays" of beautiful papers and that sandcastle die cut is so perfect for you, Kelly!

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  21. Cute design! Oh so sweet! Thanks for joining Sunshine Mail Foundation November Anything Goes Challenge. Princess - DT Member

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  22. What a lovely card!

    Thanks for joining us at Dragonfly Dreams and I hope we see you again soon!

    Hugz

    Laurian
    Owner Dragonfly Dreams

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