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My Summer themed project is a card for my darling man & girlie, celebrating our first Summer in our new home - and pool - with three cute otters (Awesome Otters) representing us - a much cuter card than showing the three of us in the pool.
We have bit of geeky love of otters, thanks especially to this episode of the hilarious Cabin Pressure radio show, so I thought the Awesome Otters stamp set would be a fun choice to use. This set is one of the free Sale-a-bration reward options available with any $90 AU purchase during through Jan-Feb.
First I stamped 2 otters floating on their back then coloured them with Stampin Blends markers. Then for a bit of extra fun I added a 3rd pop-up otter. To do this I cut a slit the card piece and popped in my folded up otter. I created my pool water around the otters with Pool Party Stampin' Blends markers, creating repeated wavy lines with the dark marker.
The pool surround is a lovely bleached timber look paper from the new Heart and Home paper pack.
The sentiment is a custom one made with the Create With Friends stamp set. I love the combination of fonts used, and you can create so many great sentiments with the word options.
Back to the cutest pop up otter - you can see how I created her in this pic. Can you also see the new Iridescent gems, which add some water-like shine.
So that's my Summer project. I hope it made you smile as much as I did making it and has given you some ideas to try. Thanks for visiting.
See my SU website here for all the supplies I used for my project.
It's time for you to hop again for more Summer blog hop fun from my dear friend and teamie, Jo Stubbings. If you get lost along the way, head back to the Just Add Ink blog for a full list.
We'd love you to play along with our Summer challenge too, even if it's Winter where you live. Happy hopping & creating!
Thanks again for visiting. Hope to see you here again soon.
Happy stamping & inky wishes
Di
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I love you trio of Otters Di, and even better that they represent your family. D x
ReplyDeleteThanks, Denita :)
DeleteI adore the otter episode of Cabin Pressure too, Di! How sweet that they represent your family enjoying your new pool - love it.
ReplyDeleteYay, Kerry, another Cabin Pressure fan :)
DeleteLoving this card, so sweet and love that it represents your family! - Ann x
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anne :)
DeleteAww, that's so adorable! The pop up otter is awesome, and I love how yo've coloured the water. Fabulous card! Enjoy that pool!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tina. It was fun to make. We will :)
DeleteThanks for sharing your story Diane and love that pop-up otter. great card.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tristan :)
DeleteStop! That is just too adorable Di. I love the pop up otter. So cute and clever. x
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lou :D
DeleteAw! I love the pop up effect in your precious scene~
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marlena
DeleteDiane, such a unique idea for a wonderful family memory. Love the pop up idea - will it mail OK?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hope. Yes, mailing would be ok as the otter is just slotted in the card and folds down. I probably should have shown it flat too.
DeleteOh my goodness this is super cute to represent your family in your new pool! Is that you as the pop up ! 😄So much fun and hope you’re enjoying you’re new home and craft room too! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jan 💗
DeleteThe pop-up otter is a very funny addition to the very summery card. I love it!
ReplyDeleteHave to add as much fun as possible. Thanks, Ma-Mi
DeleteWhat could be more summery than a lolling about in a lovely cool pool! Lucky otters. Love this!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely. Fiona. Thanks.
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