Saturday 5 March 2016

Seaside

Happy Saturday!

Meet today's card inspired by the challenge at Splitcoast Stampers this morning and the wonderfully done miniature paintings by Lorraine Loots.  There is also a video to watch of her being inspired while painting these miniatures.  I chose a seaside painting as my inspiration.

I began by creating the woodgrain paper which is so easy to make using glue and a scoring tool.  This time, I used Tumbled Glass, Peacock Feathers and Weathered Wood Distress inks to colour the paper.  Using those colors gave my woodgrain such a 'beachy' feel which was perfect for the images I wanted to use.  For those of you that may have missed how to create your own woodgrain, go here:

Next, I stamped the panel using my MISTI and stamps from Gina K and Flonz Stamps with Memento black ink.  Then, I sponged on Mermaid Lagoon, Peacock feathers and Seedless Preserves Distress inks giving the panel a feel of a sunset.  

Adding my card to these challenges:

Seize the Birthday- ANYTHING GOES 

Simon Says- TOUCHY, FEELY

Craft Stamper- ANYTHING GOES


 Thanks so much for coming to visit.
Hope you have a great weekend!

Supplies:  stamps- Gina K, Flonz/ inks- Memento, Distress/ Elmer's Glue/ ScorPal/ MISTI/ sponge applicator tool


15 comments:

Aileen said...

Karen, this is so yummy,love the colours. It truly makes me think of the beach, wonderful.

Craftychris said...

Beautiful stamped and inked panel to go with your fab woodgrain background! xxx

Cathy said...

Gorgeous card, love those images, Cathy x

Teresa Kline said...

hello Karen! the background is awesome...your stamping is superb! so glad you played along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!

sparkle & shine, kindness *~*

Doris said...

Makes me yearn for the beach! Very nicely done--the woodgrain sets it off as the perfect backdrop for your images.

Verna Angerhofer said...

There you go again with another fantastic card design. This is a great one for guys too. I love the wood design too.

SmilynStef said...

Each wood grain you make is my new favorite.

Shari said...

Gorgeous! I love those colors. 💗💗💗

Bobby said...

There's that wonderful wood again. I love it with the inky panel and sea scene, Karen.

Ina G said...

Beautifulcard Karen. Love the background for your featured scene. Love the colours you chose.

shirley-bee said...

The woodgrain background is perfect for your lovely waterside scene, Karen! Thanks for playing along at Seize The Birthday :)

maria f. said...

I wanna go there! This is so beautiful, Karen.

Sid said...

Karen, I am loving your blue card theme !!

shirley-bee said...

... and at Craft Stamper!

Linda said...

Love that wood effect background. Thank you for joining in with the Craft Stamper Challenge. Linda xx