Finding Inspiration Friday
Paper Players #448 Sketch Challenge

Hi Everyone,

Thanks so much for stopping in today for my Finding Inspiration Friday post. Today it's all about the Paper Players Sketch Challenge: PP488.

I always find inspiration with sketch challenges. It allows me to get right to the creativity with stamping since the layout is already done for you. Sometimes I think the layout is the hardest part!

I decided that using the Tropical Oasis Suite of products for my project today. With all the stay at home orders and the weather getting nicer, I'm sure we all wished we could escape to a beautiful island.

I loved creating this card! I used the 2" Circle Punch to cut a circle our of the white cardstock. Then I used that as a mask and sponged the setting sun with Terracotta Tile, Grapefruit Grove, and Daffodil Delight inks. To get a really smooth surface, you just have to keep rubbing the sponge over and over. I also used the Daffodil Stampin' Blend to give a little color to the palms of the trees. 

Some of the products in the Tropical Oasis Suite are now on the Stampin' Up! Retiring List and going quickly. The Tropical Oasis Trinkets and the Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper are both on the list to retire and are available while supplies last. Other items I didn't use, but are also retiring from the Suite include the Tropical Oasis Memories & More Card Pack and the 5/16" Braided Burlap Ribbon. You can see all the retiring and still available products by clicking below. 

I hope you have enjoyed my inspiration today. You can see many other entries at the Paper Players Blog Post. You still have time to create your own project for this challenge too. 

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The Power Huff Stamper