August 4

My middle brother Don lives near the beach and with his birthday coming up soon, I decided to go with a coastal theme . . .

. . . I collected a few beachy phrases and stamped them on a sand-colored background in a rainbow range of colors.   Then came a few brass charms and some decorative sand  mixed with mother of pearl for some glisten and texture. 

 Crossed fingers it survives the mail . . . meanwhile, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRO!

 

Cardstock:   American Crafts Neutrals Collection: Kraft, Fox River

                     Crushed Leaf Cream

Stamps:       Impression Obsession Summer Collection: “At the beach,

                     August, Sun, Surf’s Up”, Joy Summer Lovin’ Collection:

                     Sun, flip flops, ”Stay cool, splish splash”, Tim Holtz

                     Alphanumeric: 4

Inks:             VersaMark, Ancient Page Cardinal, Encore Purple,

                     Hero Soft Sand

Emb Pwdr:  BMuse Deep Forest Green, Ruby Red, Adirondack Denim,

                     Embossing Arts Breezy Blue, Stampin Up Crushed Curry,

                      Whispers Purple, Seth Apter Sedona

Dies:            Alexander de Grote Comic Frame          

Doo Dads:    Nicole Designer Accents Sand, various metal charms