August Encouragement for Kylie's International Highlights

Doing something a little bit different this month! Kylie runs a blog highlight every month and I figured I'd participate this month. The theme is encouragement, which fits perfectly for some cards I needed to make anyway. My dear friend has been sick in the hospital, and I wanted to send her a card to cheer her up. I ended up making more than one, and I'll be featuring them all here over the next few weeks. Now I just have to decide which one(s) I want to actually send her!

This first card used Seaside Spray as the feature color. I pulled together inks, paper, and ribbon in that color and added some Crumb Cake, Whisper White, and Wink of Stella to the die cuts. The perfect sentiment from "Artfully Aware" ties it all together...

I also decorated the inside with an extra strip of designer series paper, and of course the envelope gets love too! No nudity here!

So how does this highlight work? Head on over to Kylie's blog to see all the projects from demonstrators around the world and vote on your favourites! The top ten will be featured in a blog hop at the end of the month. So what are you waiting for? Go vote!

If you'd like to make your own version of this card, click on any of the products pictured below to be taken directly to my online store. Don't forget to use the host code on the right!

Shopping List

2019–2021 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$15.75

Artfully Aware Cling Stamp Set

$31.00

Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad

$10.25

Seaside Spray 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon

$11.00

Seaside Spray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$12.00

Support Ribbon Dies

$30.00

Stitched Be Mine Dies

$48.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

$11.00

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$12.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$13.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$5.50

Snail Adhesive

$9.50

Mini Glue Dots

$7.25

Paper Snips

$13.50

Bone Folder

$9.50

Anytime you spend $65 or more in my online store and use the host code on the right, you will also get the Stamping Around the World tutorial bundle for free! This is a bundle of 12 projects designed by demonstrators around the world, complete with detailed photos, step by step instructions, and supply lists. Here's a sneak peek at this month's bundle...

You can also join my Facebook group "Creating with The Crafty Medic" to be a part of weekly creative challenges complete with prizes!