▼

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.


on

12 comments:

  1. Mac MableJuly 17, 2019 at 6:28 AM

    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

    ReplyDelete
  2. Anita in FranceJuly 17, 2019 at 11:27 AM

    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 :)

    ReplyDelete
  3. ArleneJuly 17, 2019 at 11:35 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  4. GretaJuly 17, 2019 at 1:22 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  5. JeanJuly 17, 2019 at 2:52 PM

    Looks great! Terrific ink choices for the silhouette.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Heidi MyLittleStampingBlogJuly 17, 2019 at 8:11 PM

    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!

    ReplyDelete
  7. TKJuly 17, 2019 at 10:55 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  8. DarnellJuly 18, 2019 at 1:39 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  9. Dawn FieldsJuly 18, 2019 at 2:34 AM

    Beautifully done!

    ReplyDelete
  10. I Card EveryoneJuly 18, 2019 at 9:08 AM

    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
    =]

    ReplyDelete
  11. flikiJuly 27, 2019 at 7:33 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  12. LaurelAugust 11, 2019 at 11:55 PM

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

    ReplyDelete

Your comments make my day and I love reading them.

Please note that this blog is public, and in commenting, you do so publicly, and your name and any links you leave are also public.

Thanks!