Priscilla's Papercrafts: Stamping the Little Images

Although I'm usually drawn to the main images of stamp sets, sometimes it's fun to look at the little images, those that are the "extras" in the set. This card is the perfect example:

By the Bay is one of the FREE Sale-a-Bration stamp sets still available until the end of March. Although this set's main draw is a house on the waterfront, there are a few cute little extra stamps that can really make a lovely card.

I grew up on the south shore of Long Island, NY. Our home was a stone's throw from the Great South Bay, and I walked to the beach nearly every day. I loved the sounds of the surf, the ringing of rigging on sailboats swaying in the waves, and the cries of seagulls. So when I saw this set, I was immediately transported "home".

This card focuses on the seagulls, standing on the shore. With the background paper from Tranquil Textures and a ribbon of Tranquil Tide cardstock embossed with the Seaside embossing folder, the card becomes a serene beach scene.