Thinking Of ... Wetlands

The challenge at SUO Challenges this week is to use your favorite technique.  I was talking to my mum on the phone the other day and she mentioned a technique I'd taught in a class quite a few years ago.  It's the Fossil Stone Technique.  I haven't done it for a while, but it is definitely a fave - it's so easy to do and the results are always a happy surprise!  I combined this challenge with the color challenge at Nacho Average Challenges and the Thinking of You challenge at Friday Mashup.

I made the fossil stone background without really knowing how I was going to use it.  I smooshed Pear Pizzazz and Island Indigo inkpads into an acetate folder.  I wanted a softer look so I then spritzed with water before putting some Glossy White cardstock into the folder and pressing it with my fingers.  When I saw the finished pieces, I thought they looked beachy so pulled out my Wetlands set and some Soft Suede ink.  

The Island Indigo background piece and the banner piece are stamped with the World Map background stamp.

I used the current sketch from Mojo Monday for today's card.

Here's your Mashup Challenge:

1. Create a "Thinking of you or condolence card."
2. Create a card/cards and "Donate it to a Charity or Organization of your choice."
3. Or Mash it Up and create a "Thinking of you/Condolence Card and donate it to H.A.N.D.S via Heidi."

Products used:

Stamps:  Wetlands; World Map
Cardstock:  Glossy White; Basic Black; Island Indigo; Pear Pizzazz; Whisper White
Ink:  Pear Pizzazz; Island Indigo; Soft Suede
Accessories:  Linen Thread

Edited to Add:  This card was chosen as Top Nacho and Top Mashup Pick this week plus one of the Top 3 at SUO Challenges.