When I was a little girl, we sometimes visited my father's cousin who was married to a retired sailor. Their house was called "Hove To" and was crammed with nautical memorabilia - even the window on the stairwell had been made to look like a porthole. I loved wandering through the rooms and inspecting all the bits and pieces - it was like a private museum. And my favourite piece was the ship's wheel - I felt as if I could sail the house away with me at the helm!
I've used layering stamps for the ship's wheel and anchor, and a sentiment from the same set. The patterned paper is from the First Edition "Bon Voyage" pad - the striped pattern is the reverse of the ship pattern. I've added lots of layers and some candi.
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Inkspirational - Maritime
Colour Hues - Red and Blue
Super nautical themed card Jane. What a lovely memory you shared of you childhood. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing nautical card! I love it! Thanks for sharing with us at Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteLove this card, great design. Hugs Anesha
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely memory Jane, funny how they are sparked off sometimes. A super maritime themed card, thanks for joining at Color Hues too. :)
ReplyDeleteFrom your description that house sounds amazing! Your creation is ultra nautical and masculine, love it, great job. Thanks for sharing your artwork with us at Inkspirational.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful nautical themed card!
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing at Color Hues!