Shovel, Pail, Ocean, Bliss

I'm already looking forward to our family's annual beach vacation later this month. Until then .... a beachy card ...

The layout is Jen's Sketch For You To Try:



I did a mirror image of the sketch to accommodate my background papers -- Webster's Pages Petite Papers and the coordinating Vellum & Diecut Kit. I used a diecut that includes the beautiful text treatment (explore, ocean, shovel & pail, etc.) and the postage-style border you see along the left. The beachy image, from JustRite's By the Sea, is colored with Copics.

Great news -- this month's SFYTT is sponsored by Your Next Stamp! One lucky sketch participant will win an awesome prize package from YNS: ten Fhiona minis and an Ellie of choice. Not only that, but any SFYTT fan can use code SFYTT15 to save 15% on her (or his) YNS order! Thanks, YNS!!

To play along, link up your creation to Jen's post. Remember to use keyword SFYTT when uploading to online galleries.

For loads more inspiration, pay a visit to the SFYTT sisters:

Jen del Muro with guest designer Sandra MacLean
Amber Hight
Amy Rohl
Jenn Diercks
Jodi Collins
Kelly Lunceford
Leigh O'Brien
Megan Lock
Sonja Christoph
Susan Liles

It's been a challenge getting to my craft room this week, and a challenge IN my craft room once I got there. I hope today's card doesn't look as rusty as I feel! Looking forward to a stamp-filled weekend. Hope yours is a great one!



Stamps: By the Sea (JustRite)
Paper: Papertrey Rustic Cream card stock, Webster's Pages Petite Papers and Vellum & Diecut Kit
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Ranger Antique Linen and Brushed Corduroy Distress Inks
Accessories: Copic markers, distressing tool, needle and thread, red buttons, 5/8" natural twill, May Arts natural burlap string