Tropical Retirement

This isn't me but I wouldn't mind if it was ;o) 

Also, I could do paper-piecing all day long!

Inspired by, and entering, the following CHALLENGES:

Fab n' Funky #456 Paper Piecing

Paper Craft Crew #358 Sketch Challenge

Stamps: Art Impressions penguins (#P-3158), River City Rubber Works "Retirement Means" (#3024-G)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin' Up! Daffodil Delight

Markers: Copic as shown

Other: JudiKins brush dauber, patterned paper (maker unknown)

1. Stamp image on patterned paper. Trim and apply to stamped image on white card. (I like to run a black marker around all trimmed edges to avoid a halo effect.)

2. Use markers to color image.

3. Punch a circle from scrap cardstock and sponge yellow ink on outside top and sides. (I did do a partial mask on the male penguin so I didn't get any sun on him LOL)

4. Trim around image into modified rectangle, leaving sun intact.

5. Layer onto card with patterned paper strips and turquoise panel.

6. Use black ink to stamp phrase.

Thanks for stopping in! 

May you be blessed and may you be a blessing.... :o)