Playing With Sand - Around the World on Wednesday

Welcome to the June edition of Around the World on Wednesday Blog Hop! Are you arriving from Chris Smith's sandy creation or just getting started?  Either way, just be sure to hop all the way through!

This month's theme had me dreaming of warm sunshine, sandy beaches, and tropical getaways. With summer just around the corner, I couldn't resist creating a beach-inspired card featuring the beautiful Rolling Waves Bundle.

For this design, I started by creating the ocean scene at the top of my card. The layered wave dies from the Rolling Waves Bundle add incredible movement and texture, perfectly capturing the look of foamy surf rolling onto the shore. I stamped soft shades of Coastal Cabana to create the water and sky, then layered the die-cut waves to bring the scene to life.

The sandy beach was created with Crumb Cake cardstock and a bit of tone-on-tone stamping to mimic the texture of sand. To enhance the tropical feel, I tucked a few vibrant die-cut palm leaves behind my focal cluster.

The beach umbrella, seashells, and starfish create a fun vacation vibe, while the "Bon Voyage" sentiment is the perfect finishing touch. The bright coral and soft pastel accents pop beautifully against the turquoise water and neutral sand, making this card feel cheerful and relaxing all at once.

Thank you for stopping by today! Be sure to continue around the world with the rest of the talented designers for even more inspiration. I'd love to hear what you think of this beachy creation in the comments below! 

Next up is Lori Willcox

See the full lineup below:

Leonie Stuart - AU

Rochelle Laird-Smith - AU

Kelly Taranto - US

Chris Smith - US

Bree Renwick - US

Lori Willcox - CA

Cheryl Hamilton - US

When I saw the latest Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge featuring Coastal Cabana, Old Olive, and Pecan Pie, I knew I wanted to create something bright, and cheerful with the adorable Wild Bunch Stamp Set, this month's Product of the Month.

For this card, I started with a Coastal Cabana card base and added texture using the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder. The embossed floral panel creates a fun backdrop for the star of the card—this sweet little cow from the Wild Bunch Stamp Set.

I stamped the image in Basic Black Ink and colored it with Stampin' Blends in Pecan Pie, Crumb Cake, and Barely Blush for a warm, rustic look. The cow was then fussy cut and layered onto a die-cut circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies.

To bring in the challenge colors, I added a strip of Pecan Pie cardstock behind the focal image and accented the design with a few Old Olive die-cut leaves from the Sweet Bugs Dies. The subtle floral pattern from the Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper adds just the right amount of detail without competing with the focal image.

A simple "Hi Friend" sentiment and a few Natural Matte Dots finish off this sweet card, making it perfect for sending a little handmade hello.

Card Details

Stamp Set: Wild Bunch
Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Basic White, Pecan Pie, Old Olive
Designer Series Paper: Cute as a Bug DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Pecan Pie
Stampin' Blends: Pecan Pie, Crumb Cake, Barely Blush
Dies: Stylish Shapes Dies, Sweet Bugs Dies
Embossing Folder: Lazy Daisy
Embellishments: Natural Matte Dots

Thank you for stopping by! Be sure to check out the latest Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge and see how these beautiful colors inspire your next project. I'd love to hear what you think of this cheerful little cow—leave a comment and let me know! 🐮💙💚🤎