Tuesday, July 16, 2019

A little something beachy

Hello -

I went a little old school with this one...remember spellbinder dies and that delicious little edge they give you, great for embossing and inking while deliberately leaving an outline edge or mat look.

I used scalloped labels 1, and cut the second largest piece. I added distress inks in Broken China, Salty Ocean, Tea Dye and Antique linnen while my die cut piece was still in the die.  I pulled the  plant from Stampin Up's Wetlands stamp set and used a Thanks sentiment I have laying around (I don't know to what set it belongs).



I am sending this beachy card to three challenges - Inspired by Challenges, Challenge up your Life, and If you give a Crafter a Cookie.  

   

Have you had some beach time yet this summer?

Thanks for stopping by.


12 comments:

Mac Mable said...

Thanks for the reminder about those pretty dies and the technique. Such an atmospheric card and a wonderful little beach scene x I am off now to take a look at those dies...hidden in my room somewhere! x

Anita in France said...

What a cool technique to create the white border, Cat ... your beach scene is fabulous ... I could happily be there! No beach time for me yet! Hugs, Anita :)

Arlene said...

Wonderful distressing and the plant adds that perfect something. The grid embossing is perfect for interest. What a beauty.

Greta said...

Still love those old Spellbinders dies & need to use mine! Fabulous card, Cat! BTW--the Scramble deadline is now the 19th.

Jean said...

Looks great! Terrific ink choices for the silhouette.

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

That is so pretty. I always like the look of the clean white edge. I have been to the beach, but I can really take it or leave it! I’m just there for the birds!

TK said...

Very good beach scene, and I can smell the salty breeze from here!

Darnell said...

A beautiful blended and bordered beach scene, Cat! I really love the textured background!! Hugs, Darnell

Dawn Fields said...

Beautifully done!

I Card Everyone said...

See how wonderful you are … even when you're beachy?!!
LOve the dune grass, and your fabulous sand, Cat! So happy to see this lovely in the IB gallery! xx
=]

fliki said...

A very nice card!
Thank you for joining Challenge Up Your Life.

Laurel said...

So very pretty! Love that background and the grass. Thank you for playing at Inspired By!