I made the main background by repeat stamping the sea shell over a square of blue card, using Versamark ink and leaving it to cure for an hour or so to let the watermark effect develop. The amount it develops varies according to the card you are using - on this one it gives a subtle watery effect that doesn't divert attention from the main image.
For the image panel, made a background using a fingertip dauber to cover a piece of card with narrow bands of Distress Ink, blending them well where they met. Then I stamped and heat embossed the palm tree scene over it in black. The stamp is an UM that I've had for 20-25 years, I think it was created by Trish Bayley.
I don't have a stamp of the sentiment so I created it in Word and cut it out using scalloped scissors "back to front" to give a wave effect.
I am sharing this with
Sweet Stampin' - Create your own background
Crafty Cardmakers - Create your own background
Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers - W for Water
Just Us Girls - photo challenge
LOVE the small center focal image! Fabulous inspired card - Thanks for joining in at JUGS
ReplyDeleteYou've certainly got me daydreaming now, Jane! Your tropical vista is a brilliant take on the photo inspiration!! Keep well! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks so much for sharing with us at JUGS!
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ReplyDeleteVery pretty tropical sunset. Love your card and yes, it would be nice to be there enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteThe combination of your soft water with the dramatic sunset is perfect. Thanks so much for playing along with us at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done, I love the effect of the versa mark on the blue cardstock. Wonderful image too. Have a great week and happy crafting! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers (FORGOT TO ADD THIS ON MY ORIGINAL COMMENT - lol!)!
ReplyDeleteGlenda
Gorgeous card Jane! LOVE the background and your focal image... stunning! Thanks for sharing with the Sistahs at Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers! ((HUGS)) Helen
ReplyDeleteSounds like paradise! Love that sunset, Jane, Jo x
ReplyDeleteYou have combined challenges perfectly in this card, Jane! I really like the warm sunset colours with the cool of the background. Sure you don't want to come back to the Sisterhood? ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scene. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin. Pat K xx
ReplyDeleteLove the contrast of the cool background with the vibrant sunset! Thank you for joining in with my challenge at Crafty Cardmakers this time.
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Beautiful card scene. Love the sunset. Thank you for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers this week. Have a creative week. Judy DT
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely lovely
ReplyDeleteWish that's where I was right now...
Thanks for jumping into the water with Edna and the sisterhood of snarky stampers!!
Beautiful! I happen to live 5 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and trust me, it's way tooo hot to enjoy the sunset. Thanks for playing with us at the Sisterhood!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thank you for joining us at Crafty Gals Corner this week. Hope to see you back here again soon. Judy DT
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