Okay.....I haven't been to the tropics yet, but I'm sure I would be happy if I was there - even for a short visit.I decided to use the new DSP from the Summer Mini, "Island Oasis", which worked perfectly for the colours over at the Cards & Things Challenges this week: Old Olive, Orchid Opulence and Rich Razzleberry.
I used only a small piece of the DSP and created my own with the "Tropical Party" stamp set, using the Rock and Roll Technique (Beate's tutorial here) for the flowers, cut out leaves from the DSP, and added mircrobeads to the coconut to give it some texture.
The sketch is from Lord Have Mercy!
Music classes will be interesting today - I have NO speaking or singing voice - Oh well - I've had wordless classes before - they're actually more fun!
Hope your have wonderful conversations today - and find some silences to enjoy also. Thanks for stopping by, - Joan
wow Joan, gorgeous card!! I love the colours you've chosen, Orchid Opulence is my favourite colour ever!! I'm so going to miss it!!
ReplyDeleteLove the cut out leaves and the microbeads to the coconut are a wonderful addition.
Enjoy your music classes today :)
i love it! love those leaves!!!! and the colors! of course, i'd love that drink too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card! I love these colors! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, girl!!! And, when you go to the tropics, will you take me, LOL! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
ReplyDeleteJoan, what a fun card. LOVE the colors and set you chose.
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beautiful Joan!
ReplyDeleteI love the leaves and that coconut drink looks so inviting! LOL
yea, I would enjoy a tropical weekend, on the beach sipping something out of a coconut!
Hugs & blessings!
Fantastic card Joan. Love the microbeads on the coconut and the papers are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHugs,Connie
Suddenly, I'm in the mood for a pina colada. Cute card!
ReplyDeleteLove this, Joan! Such a fun, tropical flair ... and a yummy blender drink to boot!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card!!! Love what you did with this sketch, the colours are wonderful and I love how you used the leaves!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Joan, I love the colours!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your card Joan ! Great job !! Thanks for playing along !!
ReplyDeletegreat card - love the way you used the leaves!!
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