hostess with the mostest - Fabulous Flora

hello all

I know its been so long but being an absolute sports nut - well I shall re-phrase that - I just love the Olympic Games - has meant I have not even pucked up duster for the last couple of weeks and only just now catching up on life after Rio!

Golly,  didn't Team GB do so,  so well! I loved every minute of it.

but... here I am now,  slowly easing myself back into inking up the odd stamp or two and my timing as such meant am just sneaking in at the last minute to join in with the lovely Kylie Berteucchi's International Stampin' Up!® Blog Highlight - where the theme this time round is Random Act of Kindness, Encouragement.

I knew exactly the sentiment I wanted to use for my card and thinking along the 'encouragement' line I used the 'You Grow Girl! sentiment  from the 'Greatest Greetings' stamp set..

and I coupled this with one of the lovely images from the Fabulous Flora Hostess stamp set  -  just one of the special Hostess only sets available with earnt stampin' rewards.  Three copies of the same image, and some toning colours in Flirty Flamingo, Watermelon Wonder and Calypso Coral, touches of green and brown and herewith  my colour palette!

and I indulged in a bit of watercolouring.. Using the world famous  'squishing' technique - very technical term that - to squeeze the stamp pad to transfer ink to the inside of the lid, for use when you need to paint/draw or similar...!

A really quick card, but said exactly what I meant .. and its about to wing its way to a friend who is having a bit of a tough time of it at work at the moment..! so hope it gives her a bit of a lift!

And if you would like to vote for your favourite - simply use the link  here

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used

Just click on the items below to easily access them in my on line store

Shimmery White A4 Cardstock	Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad	Fabulous Flora Wood-Mount Stamp Set	Aqua Painters
Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad	Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad	Greatest Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set	2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes

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Or if you wish me to place an order for you, or have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch.

but speaking of blog hops - sadly,  work schedule this evening meant I was unable to join in with our lovely Pinkies Blog hop where they are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects   using products from the new Stampin’ Up!® Autumn/Winter Seasonal Catalogue.

why not hop over and take a look round the complete tour! there are some really fabulous ideas to whet your appetite as to what is coming..  and if you would like to reserve your free  copy of the catalogue,  just click on the link over on the side bar to get in touch.

 well..  until next time and I hope it won't be quite so long this time  before I pop back.
happy stampin'

Jan x