Hi there! I hope you had a great weekend! It's time for an all new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! This week's challenge theme is: "a mid-summer's challenge". Whether your creative mind wants to take a vacation or be inspired by Shakespeare; play with a Farmer's Market inspired paper line or stamp into a starry night frenzy ~ we challenge you to create and share with us.
I was inspired to create a layout documenting a summer vacation:
I was inspired to create a layout documenting a summer vacation:
Every year, I look forward to a fun family summer beach vacation. My daughter Meredith loves to surf so I scrapped a layout featuring a photograph of her that was taken while on a summer beach vacation. I surrounded her with Nautical Blueprint images:
as well as Mini Sand and Sea Grungeboard embellishments, Spring Greenery and a MINI TATTERED FLORAL Blossom:
Many thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to visit the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog to see what the rest of the DT has created!
Products used: Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps Nautical Blueprint 2014, Tim Holtz Sizzix Mini Sand and Sea dies Movers and Shapers, Tim Holtz Idea-ology Grungeboard, Tim Holtz Sizzix Die SPRING GREENERY Decorative Strip, Tim Holtz Idea-ology Paper Stash WALLFLOWER 12X12 Cardstock Pack, Tim Holtz Idea-ology CLASSICS Accoutrements Buttons Vintage Metal, Tim Holtz Distress Markers MEMORIES PAST Set Ranger, Ranger Embossing Powder White, Tim Holtz Distress Paint PICKET FENCE Ranger, VERSAMARK Watermark Emboss Stamp Ink Pad CUBE Emboss, Tim Holtz Sizzix MINI TATTERED FLORALS Dies Movers Shapers, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Broken China, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Shabby Shutters Ranger, Tim Holtz Idea-ology PAPER STRING SOLIDS, Tim Holtz Idea-ology CORKED VIALS 9 Glass Bottles, Tim Holtz Idea-ology KRAFT GLASSINE PAPER STASH PAD 5 x 8, Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint ROCK CANDY Clear Ranger, Tim Holtz DISTRESS WATERCOLOR CARDSTOCK Ranger Ink, Tim Holtz Layering Stencil BUBBLE, Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps Simple Sayings
37 Sweet Comments So Far:
Another beautiful creation Mona! Love what you did with the Tim Holtz Nautical Blueprints stamps and die cuts. Phenomenal!
LOVE the patchwork look!
So Pretty with my FAV TH stamps! LOVE the blue/green seahorse!
A great design, fun photo and fabulous stamping :D
Wow, this is gorgeous, Mona! Perfect summery feel!
Can you hear my sigh? ... This is stunning!! Jaw dropping... Good job you can't see me dribble! Love the design and the beautiful soft colours
Beautiful page, love the delicate touch of white!
I love the way you used paint here to capture that whitewashed look of the shore. It's absolutely gorgeous! The texture,the pops of turquoise and green...all just sing beach. I'm so glad you played along in the recent Craft Hoarders challenge because now I've found your blog! I've added you to my reader. Just love your work!
Awesome layout, Mona! Love that seahorse!
Gorgeous layout, I love the look of all the white embossing, looks stunning. ~Diane
LOVE all of the embossing on this, Mona! Those Tim Holtz blueprint stamps are wonderful, and I love how you stamped them on both the base and then placed cut out images on top!!
Those stamps were meant for this project! I love how you used them. Great composition too. Beautiful layout, Mona!
This is absolutely stunning, Mona!! I love how you used the blueprint stamps!! They look amazing!! The patchwork background is beautiful! What a gorgeous layout!! Have a great day :)
Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
You always have such an imaginative way of combining elements! I would've never thought to put sea creatures with flowers, but it looks amazing! Great patchwork look, too, and I love the subtle pastel palette.
So pretty Mona, looks like a soft summery quilt!
All that white texture is beautiful. Love those Tim Holtz stamps.
Beautiful, Mona!! I love how the photo stands out against the soft bg. Lovely TH stamps you've used. Another great work of art!! TFS.
When I saw this piece my first thought was one thing.... YUMMIE... it is delightful in all ways and again the white with light touches of pastel colors... is wonderfully magical. You really bring it to life... love it all Mona... great great piece...Love, Light and Peace...Bonnie
Oooh! Love the embossed texture! Cool effect!
*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
Lovely piece of art Mona, I adore the stitching and the embossed imagery. Great design. Tracy x
Fabulous! Love how you embossed the blueprint images and how the you colored one seahorse to pop off the page!
Your layouts are always spectacular & this one is a treasure! Love the images & soft colors!
Beautiful! I always love your layouts!
Such wonderful textures and gorgeous mixed media on this fabbie layout Mona... always an inspiration!
Hugs
Christine x
this is such a perfect summery page with the beautiful soft colors and whitewashes!
This is so gorgeous Mona!! The white embossing is perfect and I love the whitewash effect with just a few touches of colour.
Fabulous! This is gorgeous, Mona!
Wonderful layout! Love that background design and beautiful colors. Also the cluster with the seahorse!
Oh wow I love this beachy layout and those stamps are done so beautifully. Just love this.
Stunning layout! Love the beach theme with the blueprint stamps! Fabulous! Hugs, Sandra
I love how the seahorse turned out and Tim's stamps look amazing on your awesome LO!
So beautiful! What a fabulous keepsake! Love the summertime feel!
How beautiful! Love the soft and delightful colors. :)
Gorgeous layout Mona and I adore the soft colour palette and the beautiful embossed blueprint stamps, it all just works so well! :)
Love the soft palette with the pretty grid pattern in the background. The detail of the string is wow. Gorgeous!
I adore this Layout! Soft colors that you've used make it so delicate! Wonderful as always! BArbarayaya
I am loving all the tone on tone texture here. Gorgeous!
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