Long Weekends...sun...warm...beach.
It is our long weekend here in Canada. Sure wish I was going to the beach.
Here is today's card inspired by two challenges at Splitcoast this am.
If you have never inked up your acrylic block before, you need to try it. So easy and makes for a great background. So, I took my acrylic block and pressed my blue Distress inks directly onto the block; sprayed with water then pressed onto my watercolour paper. As the ink soaks into the paper and dries, it leaves such a wonderful watercoloured background all ready to be stamped on.
I inked up the stamps from Gina K then stamped for an instant beach scene.
To add interest, I cut a square frame then scored the edges of the frame to add texture.
I am adding my card to these challenges:
Addicted to CAS- BIRDS
Little Red Wagon- EMBOSSING
(dry embossed the border on my card)
Addicted to Stamps- CAS
Virginia's View- LAYERS AND DIMENSIONS
The Mixed Media Card- WINGS
Thanks so very much for coming by and taking a look.
Supplies: stamps- Gina K/ Distress ink/ Memento ink/ Spellbinder square die/ Scorpal/ scoring tool/ acrylic block/ mini mister
Great card, love how you've framed the image. Karen x
ReplyDeleteI love doing this acrylic block technique myself! Your framed scene is absolutely gorgeous! xxx
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful scene. I love the background you created for the black stamped images.
ReplyDeleteI opened up my email and found this beauty!! Wow what a wonderful job!! I actually have that Gina K set and might have to CASE this.. The watercolor background is spectacular (trust me I don't use that word unless I mean it!). Thank you so much for sharing this!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Karen, and I love the inset frame! Stunning card, my friend! Hugs, and enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous effect! Another stunning card, Jo x
ReplyDeleteThis card is spectacular! Loving the blues! It has been a long time since I've inked a block; I really need to do that, especially since I've never spritzed one with water.
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful scene makes me long for the beach...Stunning card, Karen! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at ATSM!
ReplyDeleteGreat "beach" stamps! They look perfect with the "water" acrylic block bkgrd. Nice card, Karen! :)
ReplyDeleteWow what a pretty scene :) love the sky !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Thanks for showing Anneke
ReplyDeleteI love how you've placed your scene in the negative space and the silhouettes love beautiful with the blue tones.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at ATSM this week, Anita x
It's been a while since I've used that background technique, Karen, but yours looks so terrific I'm pulling out my block.
ReplyDeleteLove your watercoloured background ... gorgeous!! And love the silhouette stamps. Looks like a lovely place to be ... peaceful, serene .. ahhh! xx
ReplyDeleteAnother classy card Karen. The scoring adds a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous water-color background and I just love the Summer style image! Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Addicted to Stamps & More! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*-DT member
ReplyDeleteI love the beach too, Karen! And I love this card. Paulette S.
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WOW WOW WOW absolutely fabulous, Karen. I love it !!!
ReplyDeleteLove the die cut and embossed frame to this gorgeous image.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at ATSM, :)
Your card is a work of art....as always. Beautiful, awesome, amazing. Thanks for playing along with us at LRW!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful beach scene, Karen! Love how your watercolored background turned out. Mine never look that good! Great way to frame the scene too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Thanks for playing along with is at ATCAS this week, Rebecca x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous layers and dimensions, Karen! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, watercoloring, Karen. The blue with the black is perfect. So glad you joined us at Addicted to CAS this week
ReplyDeleteJaydee
Such a beautiful and peaceful scene, Karen. Thanks for joining us at the MMCC this month. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win at ATCAS. Make sure to claim the prize!! xx
ReplyDeletestunning card Karen - I love this scene! Thanks for sharing with us at the MMCC!
ReplyDeleteJust Gorgeous!!! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us at MMCC :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your win at Addicted to CAS, Karen.
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