A Day at the Beach- CAS Watercolour Challenge

Hello and Welcome.  

Meet today's card.  Time for another one for the 

CAS Watercolour Challenge.

Our theme this month is 'ocean'.

Be sure to check out the inspiring works from our DT's and our Guest this month.

So onto my card details.

First, I took some Post-it Tape and tore it to use as a mask along the edges of my card front.  By tearing the tape, it gave me an irregular edge when removed from around the inked background.  Then, using my Distress Oxide inks, I applied ink using my 'acetate inking' technique.  I started with the blue at the top and then added some brown for the sand at the bottom by rubbing the ink onto a sheet of acetate and spraying with water to apply the ink. 

When it was dry, I stamped the shells in the corner and the dots were done by pressing the end of my paintbrush handle onto my ink pad.  Leaving the masks in place, I sponged the edges with more DOX to help complete the scene.

I die-cut the seagulls and glued them over the inky bkg.

I'll be giving this one to my husband for Father's Day.

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Hope you will come and play along with us.

Adding my card to these challenges:
Simon Says Wed.- FRAME IT
(I used tape to mask and frame up my scene)
Daisy Chain- MEN/BOYS
Simple Create Too- FOR A MALE

Addicted to Stamps and More- ANYTHING GOES

Supplies

Stamps- By the Sea 2 (Gina K)

Inks- Salty Ocean, Peacock Feathers, Blueprint Sketch Distress Oxides (TH); 

Antique Linen Distress (TH)

Paper- heavy white (local store)

Accessories and Tools- Misti; Post-it tape; acetate sheet, Mister (TH); Birds in Flight (Memory Box); inking tool (Ranger)