Waterfront

OK, I have only purchased one stamp set during the preorder period for demonstrators, Waterfront.  I wanted something that looked quiet and serene, and I think this one covers it all pretty well.  This is a birthday card for my brother-in-law who loves the outdoors.  I sure hope he likes it!

First, the card:

Supplies used:

Stamps:  Waterfront, Hello, Gorgeous (sentiment)

Ink:  Crushed Curry, Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Chocolate Chip

Paper:  Whisper White (regular and heavy weight), Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand

Accessories:  Pinewood Planks 3D Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive

Tools:  Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and Accessories, Paper Snips, Stampin' Sponge

Directions:

Heavy weight Whisper White CS 8.5" x 5.5" scored the long way at 4.25" for base, Sahara Sand cut to 5.25" x 4", run through the Big Shot with the Pinewood Planks EF.  Sponge with Sahara Sand ink for dimension.  Attach to card base with SNAIL adhesive.  Cut piece of regular Whisper White CS to 3.25" x 2.5".  Starting in the upper left hand corner and working down, stamp sun with Crushed Curry.  Then stamp mountains with Always Artichoke, followed by the sand in Sahara Sand ink.  Stamp the water in Pool Party followed by Island Indigo.  Lastly, ink up the trees in Always Artichoke.  Attach to panel of Always Artichoke CS 4.5" x 3.25" notched on the right side.  Attach panel to card front with dimensionals.  Stamp frame and Happy Birthday sentiment from Hello, Gorgeous stamp set and cut out with paper snips.  Attach to card front with small dimensional pieces.

The stamp set will be available for customer purchase starting January 3rd, so be sure to check out the ordering site then.  You're definitely going to want this set!!