Creation Station Goes Outback and Outwest

It's hard to believe it's the beginning of a new month and that it's March.  Being that this is the first Sunday of the month it's time for a Creation Station Blog Hop and our theme is Outback Outwest. 

My interpretation of this theme includes succulents.  Why succulents?  I'm from San Jose California, about 30 minutes from the west coast, and it's the perfect place to grow all kinds of succulents.  They are plentiful and I love all the cool varieties especially the purply colored ones.  

This first card is bright, crisp, and breezy.  My colors include Petal Pink, Just Jade, Cinnamon Cider, Mint Macaron, and Soft Seafoam.  What I really like about this card is the dry embossed background.  To get the partial more random look I used a ripped piece of thick chipboard in place of one of the Stampin' Cut and Emboss Plates.

This second card was inspired by a traditional southwest color palette.  I thumbed through my stash of designer series papers and found these two patterns from the Flowers for Every Season pack. Colors for this card include Cinnamon Cider, Old Olive, and Pretty Peacock.

Take a close look at the stamped images.  This coloring technique is quick and easy.  Just ink up and stamp the image over and over until you've stamped off all of the ink.  It's kind of like stamp stuttering.

Keep on hopping with us to see more Outback Outwest stampin' inspiration.  Next up is the adorable Jeanna Bohanon.  She's an incredible stamper and you will love her post, so click on over and enjoy.