~A Bit of Sand and Love~

I bought a container of sand months ago from Target for about 5 bucks, and I'm finally going to use it!


My girlies wondered what I would do with it.


I joked that if I missed Hawaii too much after getting back...I would pour it in a bowl and squish my toes in it. ;)




I didn't.



This sand is toe free (at least from my toesies). ;)




Funny thing, I could have shook out my shoes after getting back and I would have had the amount I used for this card.


For Free.



Oh well.


That wouldn't have been as classy, I guess. ;)

I love the patterned paper from the Authentique Fresh collection!



It's what's featured in the

Authentique Paper:June Inspiration Color Challenge.

I married this paper with some beautiful Waltzingmouse stamps from Paris Nouveau and French Country to create this anniversary card for my sister-in-law and her husband.


They love the beach.


I am also linking up to the

July 2012 Waltzingmouse Mouse Stamps Blog Party

The Great Outdoors

In case you're wondering what die I used for the

inner greyish panel~ it was shaped with a large Spellbinders Lattice Rectangle die.



I fit a smaller piece just past the line where the rectangle becomes a border.


I think it looks beachy~almost like coral~ with interesting points.




I appreciate your visits so much~thank you for stopping by today friends! ;)





Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps Paris Nouveau and French Country
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Ink Morocco and Ranger Tim Holtz Broken China and Tea Dye distress inks
Paper: Authentique Fresh DP,Georgia Pacific white cardbase
Other:mini stapler,sand,clear bag