Make A Splash AYSI375

by Joanne James19. June 2026 13:00

Today I'm sharing my design team card for our new challenge over at As you See It where it's time for a colour challenge, chosen by me:

       

The challenge graphic might be bright flowers, but I decided to go with another summer card with a pool/beach vibe - perfect for another entry over at Time Out Challenges with summer and water as my chosen words. Take a look:

 

 Here's the low-down on today's card:

I went with a tone-on-tone stencilled watery background (I am officially in love with the Water Decorative Mask!), then added an inflatable rubber ring and beach ball for some pool fun and some sunnies and a visor to keep the sun at bay whilst at play, all from the Splash & Relax bundle. I created another custom sentiment by using my Mini Alphabet Dies to accentuate the word ‘splash’:

 

Some sparkly enamel dots from my stash to give the illusion of sunlight bouncing off the water surface completes my  card.

Here is the visual summary of the key products used on today's project for you to pin for easy reference:

 

You can see all of my 'How To' summaries on my 'How To - Tips and Techniques' Pinterest board in case you've missed any. 

Here's a summary of our challenge rules:

  • Create any card, scrapbooking page, 3D or packaging project that fits the challenge.
  • For a Colour Challenge use all of the given colours and only those colours with these exceptions:
    • White and Very Vanilla are free colours.
    • In addition, you may use of ONE of these neutrals: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Basic Beige.
  • Please include the challenge graphic and link back to the challenge in your post.
  • Make sure you link the specific post and not the whole blog to the Linky. Use AYSI#(insert challenge number) when uploading to a public gallery
  • Please turn off word verification so that we can send you lots of feedback.
  • You can combine our challenge with up to 3 other compatible challenges. 
  • We do reserve the right to delete, or not consider for Top Pick and Featured Artist, entries that do not comply with these guidelines.
We look forward to seeing your creations in the AYSI gallery.

Enjoy your day and I'll be back tomorrow with another project. Until then, happy stampin'!

 

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:

Table built using Product Table Builder by The Crafty Owl - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Comments (7) -

Christy Stanford
Christy StanfordUnited States
6/20/2026 4:48:25 PM #

Okay Joanne, you've convinced me to get that water mask on my next SU! order Smile I love this color combination and I hope I can get my craft room painted and put back together quickly so I can make something with it, the deep pinks and vivid lime look so juicy on your Coastal Cabana card base.  Love it!

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Jan Clothier
Jan ClothierNew Zealand
6/20/2026 11:23:35 PM #

Well, you easily convinced me about the delights of the water mask and I don't regret it falling into my cart at all! I love this vision of summer - so bright and fun. Great use of the mini-alphabet dies. I had to read your post closely because it looked as though you'd somehow added a layer of gloss over the beach ball and ring but it's an optical illusion from the highlight lines - very clever. In fact, I'm looking at the whole bundle more closely and wishing I'd bought it.

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LeAnne Pugliese
LeAnne PuglieseUnited States
6/24/2026 7:03:12 PM #

I love everything about this card--I am in love with these fun diecuts--and you used them perfectly, especially with that amazing sentiment!

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Deepti Aggarwal
Deepti AggarwalBelgium
6/25/2026 11:52:58 AM #

Another beautiful card... Perfect for our challenge. Thank you once again for joining us at Time Out. Hugsxx Deepti

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Heather Cooper
Heather CooperCanada
6/26/2026 10:40:12 PM #

This Splash & Relax Bundle just hits so close to home right now after our week camping near the beach, with our floaties, hats, sunscreen, and shades! You used those colours to top effect and I love the little highlights on the inflatables to make them look shiny and,well...inflated! This rocks your colour challenge!

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Stephanie Lanzalotto
Stephanie LanzalottoUnited States
6/30/2026 12:28:02 PM #

Another fabulous summer themed card, Joanne. I just love all of these fun elements and the wonderful colors you've chosen. That water is perfect. I'd love to jump in! It will be in the 90's where I am today. Thanks so much for playing with us at Time Out!

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Carol
CarolUnited States
7/3/2026 4:35:37 PM #

Fabulous summer card Joanne! Fu elements!

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