May Stamp Club

This month's projects from Stamp Club.

I decided this month to use a few

of my favourite stamp sets and

 colours etc that are being retired at

the end of the month which I

will miss greatly.

Our first card was created using the

technique of inking up the largest

clear block with Lost Lagoon, Pear

Pizzazz and Pacific Point which

was then spritzed with water creating

this lovely watery feel background.

The retiring stamps we used are

By The Tide and The Open Sea.

Our second card was created

with my favourite retiring card stock

Lost Lagoon and the retiring

stamp set Banner Banter and

it's co-ordinating punch.

We also learnt how to create the

grid look background.

The flowers look like they have been

die cut from Lost Lagoon card stock.

They have actually been stamped with

Lost Lagoon ink and then die cut.

By The Tide

Recently I have had to create a couple of cards for the males in my life.  I always find it difficult to think up male themed cards but this one was quite easy using the By The Tide Stamp Set.  A great set for any male, particularly those who do like fishing.  This card is for my brother and he does love his fishing.

Front of Card

I stamped the fish in Smoky Slate and then used my sponge dauber to colour a mix of Pistachio Pudding and Coastal Cabana.    I also sponged around the edge with Coastal Cabana to soften the edges.

Stamping Inside of Card

Supplies used:  Cardstock - Whisper White, Basic Black, Stamp Sets - By The Tide, Gorgeous Grunge and a greeting from the retired Henry Says, Inkpads - Smoky Slate, Chocolate Chip, Pistachio Pudding, Coastal Cabana