Wednesday, July 25, 2018

July Papertrey Ink Blog Hop

Today, I'm participating in the July Papertrey Ink Blog hop!  
Here is the inspiration photo for this month.
Papertrey Ink has had several ocean/beach themed stamps and dies released the past two months and I think I bought just about all of them!   
Here is my card.  I was inspired by the colors and several of the ocean flora and fauna images!
I used the Reef Builder Die Set and Shape Shifters: Oval 2 die for my card, cutting them all out in 3 shades of blue, white and red.  The sentiments are from Sentiment Staples - Thinking of You.  
I added Sea Breeze Nuvo Jewel drops in the little ovals on the top of the blue/red plant in the bottom right corner..

I have a dear friend at church that is having some health issues that aren't quite diagnosed yet and this will card will be going to her, hopefully to bring her some comfort.

I can't wait to see how everyone interprets the inspiration photo this month -  you have 12 hours to load up your card - you'll find the link at the Papertrey Ink Blog here.

I'm also linking my card to:


Stamps:  Sentiment Staples - Thinking of You - PTI
Paper:  White, Dark Indigo, Pure Poppy, Enchanted Evening, Blueberry Sky, Spring Rain - PTI
Ink:  Dark Indigo - PTI
Accessories:  Reef Builder Die Set, Shape Shifter: Oval Die - PTI, Sea Breeze Nuvo Jewel Drops,  foam dots, Tombow Glue.

21 comments:

Helen F. said...

Julia, this card is absolutely beautiful. I'm certain it will bring a calming comfort and peace to your friend.

Sharyn Polesel said...

Beautiful and tranquil scene...love it!

DIANA L. said...

Pretty I love the design and all the sea elements you used

Carmela said...

Love your use of reef builder dies. Very cute card!!

lainey said...

What a beautiful card! Love all that layering and the cute little fishies! I'm sure your friend will love it.

Susan Watanabe said...

Your card looks marvelous in the given color combo, Julia! What a great job! It is so much fun to see what other people have done with Betsy's sets. TFS!

A Cup of Cold Water said...

Absolutely lovely card.

Nancy Penir said...

Hi Julia! Seems we were definitely channeling the same sea dreams. Maybe with a few different flora Lovely scene you created and love the crisp colors and adore the verse too!

Greta said...

So beautiful! Love how you used the color combo with these images!

Unknown said...

Very striking, looks marvelous!

Kim Heggins said...

Absolutely gorgeous...love your underwater scene!

Betty Wright said...

This is fantastic, Julia! Love your created scene!

Christine Alexander said...

love the mix of die cuts to make this fun scene :)

Jill S said...

I love all the elements of your card. It is packed with sea goodness, yet still crisp and clean. Kudos!

Bonnie said...

These die cuts are amazing, Julia! An uplifting card!

Luanne said...

So cool to see a totally different look from everyone with these amazing stamps and dies this month! Yours is one of my favorites! Love the oval cut from navy, it really pops the reed builder dies. ❣️

Susan said...

Love your take on the inspiration photo! What a perfect underwater scene in great colours!

Cindy Beach said...

Beautiful colors and composition, love this!

Mac Mable said...

Great interpretation of the challenge and your scene making looks fabulous with those dies x

Marcia Hill said...

What a FABULOUS card Julia! Aren't all the new ocean themed stamps and dies so much FUN to work with?! I didn't get the reef builder set and am now wishing I had...love how you used the red on the tops of those cool looking little coral pieces (not sure what you call them!). This will definitely brighten up your friends day when she receives this lovely, lovely card!! :0)

Trina P. said...

Beautiful take on the inspiration photo, Julia! That die cut scene builder looks so cool. x