Welcome to week 12 of our 2021-22 Colour Creations blog hop! Tonight we are showcasing Coastal Cabana, a colour from the Brights family.
Did I hear you say “step away from the Be Dazzling DSP, Catherine”? Well, sorry, not sorry, I just can’t seem to stop using this SALE-a-bration specialty DSP!
Tonight’s Coastal Cabana card pairs something old (the All Things Fabulous stamp set and the Fabulous Floral dies) with something new (the FREE Be Dazzling DSP). The colour combination I’ve used is one I’m always drawn to for summer dresses, scarves and earrings: Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Gray Granite, Basic White and of course, the gorgeous champagne gold sparkle of the Be Dazzling DSP.
The largest flowers on my card are stamped using 3-step stamps that gradually layer up the colour of the flower – each level of stamp is numbered inside the stamp case. There are so many different colour combinations you can create with this type of stamp. Here’s how I inked up my flowers for this card.
- Stamp the largest flower stamps (1A, 2A and 3A) in Coastal Cabana, stamped off once
- Stamp the middle stamps (1B, 2B and 3B) in full strength Coastal Cabana
- Stamp the smallest, top stamp (1C, 2C and 3C) in full strength Bermuda Bay
The leaves were stamped in Gray Granite, both at full strength and stamped off. I also die cut a few leaves from the Be Dazzling DSP and added 5mm strips of the Be Dazzling DSP at the top and bottom of my card, sitting beside the largest, intricate lacy die (from the Fabulous Floral dies) that has been cut in half and placed either side of the main front panel.
I used some left over stamped and die cut sprigs and leaves to decorate the inside of my card.
Now it’s time to hop on over to our next participant, the very talented Caroline Manwaring. I can’t wait to see what she’s made this week!
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Catherine Proctor – you are here!
Love your gorgeous card Catherine. No need to apologise for using the beautiful Be Dazzling paper. I couldn’t imagine this card without it.
LOL……’step away from the Be Dazzling DSP!!!” How funny. I’m glad that you didn’t Catherine as your card is beautiful.
The Cabana flowers are really pretty, and the pops of Dazzling paper are wonderful!
Such a lovely card Cathy and definitely not too much bling!
This card is fabulous, Cathy. I’m with you, that Be Dazzling Specialty Paper is a must have product and even better when you can get it for FREE! Your flowers are so pretty with the dazzling leaves and I love the intricate lacy borders, stunning.
I love your use of the be dazzling paper for the leaves! You’ve used just the perfect amount on the card.
Definitely not over using the sparkly paper Cathy, it seems perfect as is, a very nicely composed card.
Cathy, your card is true to the name – All Things Fabulous. Your colour combo is delightful. I love Coastal Cabana/Bermuda Bay with Grey Granite and of course the sparkly gold. All the elements work together so well. A beautiful card. Xxx
What a beautiful colour combination, Cathy! This is a gorgeous card; no apologies needed for the “rampant” use of that blingy paper, LOL. Your Coastal Cabana creation is glorious. x