Let's Get Hopping - My Happy Color

Welcome to another round of Let's Get Hopping! I can't believe we've been hopping for almost three years! You've likely hopped over from the talented Eimear Carvill, but if you didn't and you're starting here, then be sure you keep hopping until you've seen all the gorgeous colors! 

When I think of a happy color, I can't help but think of my two happy places. Yes, I have two... and I can't actually decide which makes me happier. It's odd because one reminds me of the other.

My first happy place is the beach. I don't care which beach... or which body of water, for that matter. There is something so soothing about being by the roar of the crashing waves, or the sloshing of swells against a buoy or anchored boat.

 

Since I have two happy places, I think it's appropriate to have three happy colors! The beach (including these pictures from some of my earlier vacations) reminds me of Stampin' Up!'s Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, and Pool Party. Could it be the names? LOL!

Although the colors look more green on some computers, they are such calm blue colors that remind me of the ocean.

My other happy place is Disneyland... or specifically the Disneyland Hotel. How does this remind me of the ocean? With its tropical and Polynesian theme, it immediately calms me and makes me feel like I’m home - just like the beach. 

It made sense to combine my three happy colors from Stampin' Up! with the Timeless Tropical stamp set and Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper. Oh those Palm Trees!! The Designer Series Paper also reminds me of my hubby, who is very much into vintage cars... so the "woody" station wagons just complete my collection of happy things (Hubby being one of them). 

This was such a fun card to make and it just makes me scream HAPPY! What do you think? Does it bring a smile to your face?

Just a little bit of the details... I distressed the edges of the paper behind the greeting, as well as the greeting itself (I wanted it to feel very "beachy"), and did a curl on the opposite corners of the embossed Bermuda Bay cardstock and Soft Suede piece of Designer Series Paper - something I consider a  signature style that's used by Susan Wong - which I just LOVE!

Thank you for visiting! I hope you enjoyed my little piece of paradise! Now, hop on over to Teresa Brown's blog by clicking the "Next Blog" arrow below.

If you'd like to create my card, or it has inspired you to create your own, these are the supplies I used. Just click the individual picture and it will take you to my online store! 
 

Timeless Tropical Cling Stamp Set (English) [151497] $23.00	Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper [151252] $11.50	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924] $8.75	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131197] $8.75	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650] $9.75
Brights Stampin' Write Markers [147157] $30.00	Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers [147158] $30.00	Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder [151503] $9.00	5/16" (8 Mm) Braided Burlap Trim [151254] $8.00	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels [150457] $6.00
Snail Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Inspire. Create. Share.

Stampin' Up!'s Convention is the annual highlight for us demonstrators, and the effects seem to last for a few weeks. What helps me is taking my time going through pictures. I get to re-live the fun times!

This convention (renamed Inspire. Create. Share.) was even more fun because there were eight of us from my team (Woot Team Fancy!)!! We sat together in general session, went to classes together, and even ate lunch together. But there were times when we had time to break up into groups, or even go solo. It was the perfect balance, and the right mix of people.

One of the highlights for me was seeing my picture in a montage up on stage!

I couldn't believe it! My friend Debory was trying to tell me (sitting seven people away, it was hard to hear her, so she had to text me LOL!), but I missed it at that moment. I did, however, catch it later in the day, and was pleasantly surprised when it replayed again and again on a loop! I was able to take a picture. SUCH FUN!! Especially since I usually don't like my picture taken. Tee hee!

Another fun activity at Inspire. Create. Share. is taking pictures of the display boards. Talented demonstrators provide inspiration and share their creations (get it?)! I am so in awe at what these women and me can do with ink and paper (and a few punches, ribbon, embellishments, etc.). Look at a few of these amazing projects...

Of course my favorite is the Disney Punch Art - Belle from Beauty and the Beast. I always ask myself, "Now why didn't I think to do something like that?" They make it look so easy!

Stay tuned, as I have a few more pictures and memories to share! I'll also post pictures of some swaps I've received - and some I've done.

Thank you for stopping by! Now, go stamp! :)