Happy summer, crafty friends!
It's Yan here, and today I'm bringing a splash of tropical sunshine to your
screen. Lately, I've been absolutely obsessed with the Balloon Alphabet Stamps and Dies — it is the perfect set for
adding a cheerful, floating celebration to your summer projects!
To kick things off, I stamped
the cheeky monkeys from the Monkey Business stamps onto Neenah Solar White
cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. For the scenery, I used the Tropical Trees Background Die to cut out the beautiful
palm trees and sandy beach hills. I then brought all of these elements to life
with my Copic markers.
COPIC COLOR:
Monkey: E30, E31, E35, E47, R30
Palm Trees: E18, E31, E35, E47, G14, G40, YG03, YG17
For the backdrop, I wanted a
sunset that radiates summer heat. On a separate piece of white cardstock, I
ink-blended a gorgeous gradient using Distress Oxide Inks in Dried Marigold,
Ripe Persimmon, Squeezed Lemonade, and Salty Ocean. I just love how the fiery
sunset tones melt into the ocean blue at the bottom—it instantly brought the
whole tropical scene together!
Next was my absolute favorite
part—creating the magic 'SUMMER' balloons! I stamped and die-cut the letters to
spell out 'SUMMER' in soft pastel tones, and finished them off with a touch of
glitter for that magical, iridescent shimmer. To make the design extra playful,
I tied real white twine to the balloons, so it looks like my happy little
monkey is holding on tight and flying right up into the sunset!
To finish the card, I layered
the die-cut beach hills and palm trees to create a sense of depth. Then, I used
foam tape to pop up the monkeys and the 'HELLO' sentiment banner. Adding that
little bit of dimension really made the whole scene come alive and feel full of
joy.
And there you have it! I hope
this joyful summer project inspires you to get crafty with your stamps. Happy
crafting, everyone!
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