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Rob and I have not visited Japan, yet.

My daughter, Kate, was fortunate enough to be selected as one of several Australian students through the JENESYS Programme (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths) and spent three weeks exploring Japan, when she was in Year 11. Some of that time was spent with a host family – she went to school with her ‘sister’ and enjoyed many aspects of life in Japan with her family, in their traditionally styled home. Her host mother gave her a kimono, wrapped in a traditional cloth and paper package, to bring home for me.

As you can imagine, when I saw this Sale-a-bration stamp set, I knew I would choose it.

I wanted to create a peaceful and elegant card that reflected traditional Japanese life – kimono, temple, lantern and bonsai.

Although I have no calligraphy skills, I thought water colouring would suffice.

So, after yesterday’s Z fold card, I decided to do a variation of one for this card.

Again, I used only three colours: Pretty Peacock, Terracotta Tile and Shaded Spruce, as well as Memento Black.

A touch of Clear Wink of Stella added a little sparkle.

Thanks for dropping by … happy stamping.

mmm … Michele

These are the products I used to create this card. If you live in Australia, you can order through me.

Product List

Power Of Hope Bundle [152318] $0.00	Soft Suede A4 Card Stock [119982] $15.25	Terracotta Tile A4 Cardstock [150890] $15.25	Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612] $15.75
Aqua Painters [103954] $20.00	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $13.00	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088] $13.00	Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad [150086] $13.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Refill [102566] $12.25	Saddle Brown Stazon Ink Pad [151508] $17.50	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.50
Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551] $61.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] $50.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00
Very Vanilla C6 Envelopes [106589] $13.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00

It is such a long time since I have made a Z fold card.

When I chose to use the BY THE DOCK BUNDLE, I knew that I wanted have panels and some pop out elements.

I think this card will be version one because I can think of some changes that I want to make.

That’s one of the things I enjoy with card making. You can explore a design idea and if you’re not 100% happy, you use it as a way to refine and develop your skills.

This card essentially uses only three colours: Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz and Seaside Spray. These colours are reflected in the TROPICAL OASIS DSP.

I have been using the BRAIDED BURLAP TRIM so much recently – I love its texture and colour.

The ‘water’ has been dry embossed to create a wavy effect.

I don’t make many masculine cards, except for family members, so this bundle ‘forced’ me to go beyond what I tend to make. I think I’ll give this card to my brother for his father-in-law’s birthday.

Thanks for dropping by …. happy stamping.

mmm … Michele

These are the products I used to create this card. If you live in Australia, you can order through me.

Product List

By The Dock Bundle (English) [153817] $73.75	By The Bay Cling Stamp Set [149739] $0.00	Dockside Dies [151618] $44.00	Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551] $61.00
High Seas 3D Embossing Folder [149577] $17.00	Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper [151252] $20.00	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $15.25	Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz [131290] $15.25
Seaside Spray A4 Cardstock [150889] $15.25	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $13.00	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601] $15.50	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $15.50
5/16" (8 Mm) Braided Burlap Trim [151254] $14.00	Linen Thread [104199] $8.75	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00	Very Vanilla C6 Envelopes [106589] $13.00

After yesterday’s RISE & SHINE coffee break project, I thought the idea of more relaxation is always a good idea.

Inspired by projects by Athena Sanderson and Jessica Bugden, I wanted to make a hawaiian shirt card using the TROPICAL OASIS SUITE.

The shirt is half the size of the original inspiration, using a piece of DSP cut to 3″x5″.

The COASTAL WEAVE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER has to be my favourite. I love the texture it gives.

Add some braided burlap; die cut, coloured flowers and coloured embellishments to give a card that final touch.

Thanks for dropping by … happy stamping.

mmm … Michele

These are the products I used for this card. If you live in Australia, you can order them through me.

Product List

Tropical Oasis Suite Bundle (English) [153941] $202.75	Timeless Tropical Cling Stamp Set (English) [151497] $40.00	In The Tropics Dies [151495] $61.00	Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper [151252] $20.00
Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder [151503] $16.00	5/16" (8 Mm) Braided Burlap Trim [151254] $14.00	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $8.75	Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes [145632] $12.25
Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] $15.25	Terracotta Tile A4 Cardstock [150890] $15.25	Garden Green A4 Card Stock [108605] $15.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00
Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad [150086] $13.00	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] $13.00	Daffodil Delight Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144586] $7.75	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $8.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00