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CI#114 Whale Done - the ocean blues #useyourstash

It has been a while since I played with the Whale Done set- I love all the new products but I feel guilty sometimes about all the sets which get left behind from the Annual Catalogue, so I was happy to pull this one out.

The inspiration Picture this week is of Mooloolaba Beach which has a strong family connection for me as my Mum and Dad bought a unit there in the mid 80's and it has been a favourite family holiday destination for many many years.
I think you can go whale watching from Mooloolaba , although I live further north on the Qld coast and they are perhaps easier to see here.
My ocean depths was a mix of sponging both Balmy Blue and Coastal Cabana onto some shimmer cardstock, and my big blue whale has been clear embossed over the ink for some added depth, although it doesn't show well in the photo.



I have used a few old and new products to complete my project but I think that will be my goal for 2022, #useyourstash. 
I do love the new "Pebbles Enamel Shapes" embellishments and I have used quite a few on my seabed. These are from the new January -June Mini Catalogue.
There's such a great whimsical feel about the Whale Done stampset

 


Sadly the embossing folder has retired, as has the ribbon and twine, but they added a little something extra to my ocean card, so I was happy to utilise them,

The challenge has been running for a few days now, so you can easily see what the rest of the team have created with these gorgeous colours. You still have plenty of time to join in

INKspired to join the challenge? It's so easy. Firstly, get some INKspiration by checking out all of the creations of the Colour INKspiration Crew in the challenge album on our Facebook page. Then you have 12 days from today to make and upload your creation to the Facebook Colour INKspiration Group. You don't have to have a blog to participate but if you do you can link back to your post. Make sure you use all of the challenge colours. You can also use neutrals such as Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand and Basic Black as well as Metallics.

Not a member of the Colour INKspiration Facebook group yet? Just click here and ask to join Colour INKspiration, add the group to your favourites and share it with your crafty friends so they can join in the fun too. We can't wait to see what you create with these gorgeous colours.
Thanks for visiting my blog today,
Liz
I hope you have a creative week and remember, 
"don't just post online,
 post something pretty!"
cheers, Liz

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