Relaxing on the Beach

My card challenge today was to create a card with a beach theme. I started the day thinking about vacations and where I would go to relax on the beach.

But then, life interrupted my daydreaming. While I was washing dishes and thinking about my day, somehow I wrenched my back. Suddenly the last thing I wanted to do was relax on the beach.

All I wanted to do was curl up in a ball and relax in my bed. That got me to thinking. Do I really want to relax on the beach? When I think about the beach and relaxing what does that mean to me?

Relaxing on the beach has different meanings for different people.

Playing in the waves
Swimming with the sea creatures
Laying on the sand soaking in the sun
Sitting on the sand or boardwalk letting the breeze rustle your hair
Enjoying the view and sounds from your hotel balcony
Watching the beach through your window
Enjoying the beach through pictures, videos, or books and magazines.

Card made to represent the beach with patterned paper representing ocean waves. A girl sits with cup in hand looking out at the beach.

How I Relax on the Beach

Most of my beach experiences are through photos, videos, or reading about it. Even if I were at an actual beach location, I think I would prefer to relax on the beach from my hotel balcony or glimpses through the window as I cuddle up on my bed with my blankie, book, and puppy.

Card Details

This card shows women choosing to relax the way I generally choose to relax. The woman stamped on the front of the card is sitting looking out at the beach. That looks like a good way to relax.

Inside of card with girl laying with blanket, book, and dog. Sentiment says "Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax."

But, really it’s the inside of the card that represents my true favorite way to relax. Cuddled with with a book, blankie, and puppy seems like the perfect way to spend the day.

Guess what? Even when I wrench my back, I can still cuddle up on my bed with my blankie, book, and puppy.

I guess you can relax on the beach whether or not you’re there in person. An imagination is a beautiful thing. You can relax on the beach wherever you are.

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Also Used:
Special Moments Stamp Set (Retired)
Waves of the Ocean DSP (Retired)
Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends Duo (Retired)

If you liked this card, see another one with a girl on a balcony enjoying the beach.
Take Time to Relax