The weather here in Virginia is always a roller coaster this time of year! One day you have snow flurries and the next day you are wearing short sleeves and it's 70 degrees! Well this gal has had enough of winter and I'm looking forward to sunny days at the beach! Every Wednesday at Noon ET, I come to you live on my Creating with Colleen FaceBook channel to share some stamping inspiration. It's a time for you to take a break and enjoy lunch while I create! For the month of March I have been creating cards featuring the great outdoors! Stampin' Up! has so many beautiful stamp sets that focus on the beach, mountains, rolling fields and sets like these create beautiful cards for any occasion!

This first card I create features an amazing stamp set called Oceanfront. It can be found on page 39 of the January-June Mini Catalog. This set is perfect for the first time stamper or for the Avid stamper as it is beautiful and fits every occasion - even masculine which can be hard to create! In my video, I will show you a basic card and how easy this set is to use. In the 2nd card I step it up a bit. By adding various colors to your stamp and a few extra details, you have a stunning card that you will be so happy with!

Supplies: Stamp Sets: Oceanfront #157862, On the Horizon #157770. Cardstock: Bermuda Bay #131197, Mint Macaron #138337, Balmy Blue #146982, Early Espresso #119686, Basic White #159276, Shimmery White #101910. Classic Inks: Coastal Cabana #147097, Mint Macaron #147106, Crumb Cake #147116, Early Espresso #147114, Balmy Blue #147105, Bumble Bee #153116, Poppy Parade #147050. Miscellaneous: Blending Brushes #153611, Wink of Stella #141897, Dimensionals #104430.

Using Stampin' Up!'s blending brushes are a must in creating beautiful scenic backgrounds. Whether the sun is setting or on the rise you get to write the story of your card through your creativity.

This month I also showed how to combine that beautiful Oceanfront stamp set with a few other amazing bundles. One is a bundle that is a Sneak Peek from the upcoming 2022-2023 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalog called Waves of Inspiration. I also included the Horizon dies from the On the Horizon bundle found on page 43 of the Jan-Jun Mini Catalog. All of these products work so well together to give you hours of fun creating.

Supplies: Oceanfront #157862, Waves of Inspiration Bundle #158841. Cardstock: Calypso Coral #122925, Daffodil Delight #119683, Basic White #159276. Classic Inks: Coastal Cabana #147097, Daffodil Delight #147094, Poppy Parade #147050, Crumb Cake #147116, Early Espresso #147114, Calypso Coral #147101, Pacific Point #147098. Miscellaneous: Blending Brushes #153611, Wink of Stella #141897, Crumb Cake Blends #154882, Smoky Slate Blends #154904, Petal Pink Blends #154893, Waves of the Ocean Designer paper #159982, Horizon Dies #157778, Dimensionals #104430.

In this video I also share many samples using the Waves of Inspiration bundle and coordinating products. The coordinating products are only available while supplies last and will not carry over into the new 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. They are: Waves of the Ocean Designer Series Paper #159982, Blue Foils Specialty Paper #159983 and the Rhinestone Waves Basic jewels #159396. All are a must when creating with the Waves of Inspiration Bundle and you can buy the entire suite with just one number! Waves of the Ocean Collection #161797 for only $79.25.

If you would like to order any of these products click my "Shop Now" button to get started. I have a list of products that I used under each card so you know what supplies are needed. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and below is a list of  other ways you can follow me. Happy Stamping, Colleen Magness

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