Sending You A Big Hug

Sunshine through my window is always such a welcome sight.  It's the nice before the snow which is coming later today.  It was an early morning for me so making a card and sharing it with you seemed like the thing to do.  Others in the house are still sleeping and it's a quiet way to begin my day.

For this clean and simple card, I started with a card base of Bermuda Bay and added a strip of Pretty Peacock.  I stamped the hibiscus flower from the Timeless Tropical Stamp Set in Calypso Coral ink onto Calypso Coral cardstock then, cut it out using the In The Tropics Dies.  I love the tone on tone look.  The leaves are cut out of Grapefruit Grove cardstock using the In The Tropics Dies.  For the finishing touch, I added some clusters of clear gems.

Here is a close up of the flower and those clear gems.  They are a favorite of mine as they pick up whatever color happens to be under them but still remain clear.

The sketch I used is from the CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge.  For all the challenge details, click the image below.

The colors I used are from Colour INKspiration Challenges.  It's a Facebook group for those who enjoy using Stampin' Up! products.  You can find more information about this group by clicking the image below.

Thanks for stopping by,

Marsha

Products Used

Stampin' Up! Timeless Tropical Stamp Set

Taylored Expressions Simple Strips-Friendship Stamp Set

Stampin' Up! Calypso Coral Ink

Altenew Jet Black Ink

Stampin' Up! cardstock in Bermuda Bay, Pretty Peacock, Calypso Coral, 

Grapefruit Grove, Whisper White

Stampin' Up! In The Tropics Dies

Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Die

Studio Katia Clear Gems