Seaside Spray card seemed the perfect one to use for the base card and I added a further layer of Seaside Spray some So Saffron which were topped off with a layer of Vellum card stock. These blocks of colour were embossed using the Subtle embossing folder and loosely represent the shore, water and sky in the little scene. In addition, there are very skinny layers of Early Espresso card to create a frame. I think it makes the layers pop!
The idea for the layers of colour came from the Sketch Challenge over at The Paper Players this week. Their sketch looks like this:
I wanted the card to have a warm, weathered look so I chose to watercolour the image by stamping on Shimmery White card with black StazOn ink. There are various ways to watercolour in Stampin' Up! colours. You can use ink pads or reinkers or Stampin' Write Markers in a similar way - transfer some ink onto a non-porous surface, an acrylic block is ideal, and then use an Aqua Painter to have fun colouring in the image. Alternatively, you could also use Watercolour pencils. I used my ink pads, but use which ever method you prefer.
Some Natural Linen Thread is wrapped around the embossed layers and a couple of flying birds are stamped in the background. The watercoloured image is cropped using one of the Stitched Rectangle dies, mounted on Early Espresso and popped up on Dimensionals to finish the card.
Making this card has been a great escape from the cold February weather and it is making me look forward to the warmer summer days later in the year. Thank you for visiting me today - hopefully you enjoyed the brief escape to the seaside!
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Beautiful card, love the colours and how well this goes with the layout
ReplyDeleteThank you Ruth. It just goes to show that simple can be really effective!
DeleteWhat a lovely little scene you created...I love how you made the sand and sky your central panel! VERY pretty! Thanks for sharing this and playing with my sketch this week at the Paper Players!
ReplyDeleteYour sketch was so versatile and inspired such a variety of projects. Thank you for the starting point for my card.
DeleteI love the addition of the vellum for the central panel to bring your sky and sand together Karen - along with the texture it's a great way to step up your card. Thanks for playing along over at The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteSo happy I joined in with The Paper Players challenge this week. I thoroughly enjoyed making this card and it has had lots of appreciation...roll on summer sun!
DeleteJust beautiful!! Love the background colors. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteThank you Laurie. So glad you approve - the sketch was a great starting point, and I'm sure I will use this idea again!
DeleteLove the background and how it ties to your focal image. So glad you joined us at the Players this week
ReplyDeletejaydee
The card began with a great sketch and I just went with the flow!
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