It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players! This week we are hosting a clean and simple sketch challenge. I pulled out two of my nature sets, By the Seashore and By the Tide to create my seascape card. Enjoy!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips: Dirty and Simple Seascape
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide and 5-1/2″ long.
- Baja Breeze bow! A double Baja Breeze Seam Binding bow adds a delightful feminine touch, as well as interest to the top of the card.
- Pearls! What could more appropriate than Pearls for a seascape card? The Starfish, from the By the Seashore stamp set, receives a strand down each ray for that extra special touch!
- Be in inspired! I was inspired by sandy beaches when I created the background for this card. The retired Textures Stampin’ Around Wheel was inked in VersaMark and heat embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, while the Sea Fan from By the Tide (in the right-hand corner) was first heat embossed with Pool Party and then with Early Espresso.
What do you think of my seascape card? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
The Paper Players Design Team
Stamp Sets: By the Seashore (W 126530, C 126532), By the Tide (W 129117, C 129120), Loving Thoughts (W 125843, C 125845 ), French Foliage (W 120845, C 121166), Textures Stampin’ Around Wheel (Retired); Inks: Early Espresso (126974), VersaMark (102283); Card Stock: Naturals Ivory (101849), Baja Breeze (111352), Early Espresso (119686), Crumb Cake (120953); Tools: Heat Tool (129053), White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109132), Pool Party Stampin’ Emboss Powder (129321), Early Espresso Stampin’ Emboss Powder (128980), Paper Snips (103579); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247), Baja Breeze Seam Binding (122331)
OMG Ann I love your card and I saw it when I posted my card. How in the heck can you say my card was cute for this challenge. Okay I know the sets are cute but compared to your awesome work, frankly that card stinks. LOL! Thanks for the comment. Hugs, Bev
Love the double embossing on the Sea Fan may I CASE that trick! Another beauty! The colors are amazing together BTW!
Spectacular! Beautiful! Gorgeous! I could just go on and on!!!!!
Wow, you have made this stamp set pop and I love the pearls on the starfish!
Another beauty from you Ann – and the pearls on the star fish! Just gorgeous!
You never disappoint! What a beautiful card! I love it!!
Stunning! I noticed that you used the French Foliage stamp set in this card also. Is that for water marks?
Ann, this card is gorgeous! I love all the textures and beautiful details you’ve added!
Ann
Wow.. this is gorgeous (what else is new?)
I had to read this several times to take notes. So many fabulous tips! love your sand and coral and of course those pearls! you use pearls in so many ways that most of us wouldn’t even think of!
Just gorgeous!
hugs
OMG your pearly starfish is beautiful!!
Absolutely exquisite! The double stamping of the sea fan creates a unique effect.
I love the pearls & double bow! Lovely!
I love the colors you chose in this elegant card, Ann. The browns and blues are just the right shade. Adding the textured background was genius. And those sweet shells and starfish….well, I loooove the beach, so this one is right up my alley. Hope you are feeling better!
Ann, your card is absolutely gorgeous. I love the double embossing technique on the sea fan. Think now I have to get this set.
Wow! I can’t find the right adjective for your card, is beyond fabulous! TFS
What a fabulous card…your designs are so wonderful and those pearls…PERFECT addition! TFS!
Fabulous card….love how you did the “sand”! Awesome!
This is absolutely stunning, Ann! The embossed sand is gorgeous and the double embossed sea coral is breath taking. Love it all! ((hugs))
Your “seaside” card is awesome. Although I do not favor the set…you did some quite attractive and creative things with this card.
Especially the pearl detail. You again…and again make such beautiful cards. Thank you.
Hard to imagine that you would ever question your talent with card making because I am almost always in awe of your work. That includes todays cards. Thanks for sharing.
Ann,
You never cease to amaze me with your creations- so beautiful! You always embellish just enough and not too much- it’s just perfect!
Your beach card is beautiful Ann. It is so soft looking and I *love* the bow that you made.You always make the most beautiful bows. And adding the pearls….. awesome!
Mary
Very pretty and I love the colors you used.
Holy moly, I actually gasped when I saw this card. The sand effect is just gorgeous, as is the bow. Stunning card!
Such a beautiful card with a romantic look to it. Nicole
I love your sea scape card very much & would love to know how you made it with instructions or video. Is that possible? Thanks so much, Sonnie
What a gorgeous card.
Love LOVE IT!!!!
Inky hugs, Pauline
Super cute! I love it!
Another beautiful card, Ann.
Gorgeous, Ann. I love all the texture and the little montage is the perfect homage to summer.
Hugs
Jaydee
Gorgeous! That double bow is the perfect color and touch to a wonderful card! I can almost smell the hint of ocean air! I love the star fish adorned with the pearls. The background is just the best with all the great touches and colors. Love the little banner too. Just a wonderful creation!
Chris R. from Iowa
I love how you embossed the background and I would have never thought to do that with my stamping wheels. It is gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration……
Kathlene
I didn’t buy the shell stamp set but I love your card – may have to reconsider buying that set.
I love everything about your card. The colour tones and background are gorgeous, and the pearls are a truly inspired finishing touch.
Bev x
Wow, what a beautiful card Ann, I didn’t even want this set and now that you have shared this work of art, how could I not. Thanks for sharing.
Love your card! The photos are outstanding, as always. Your timing is great for me, too, since I need inspiration for a sea shell themed card. Thank you! !
Oh Ann, this is so gorgeous! I love how you made the “sand”, what an awesome idea! Love the colors, the embossing and that starfish with the pearls is just stunning! What an amazing take on this sketch!
Wow….Love the seashore and your creation. You always put me in awe with your cards. Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.
Ann
Love this card! One of the best uses of this stamp set that I’ve seen yet……..I’ve been collecting ideas because I love this set and so far I think yours is the best! Thank you!
WOW!!! I absolutely love every inch of this card!!! What a stunning scene you created…just fabulous…love it!!!
absolutely gorgeous!
Love the background! The pearls are perfect on the shells.
Gorgeous card,Ann! Love the textured background and pearls on the starfish!
Beautiful – your bows are always gorgeous!
Another terrific card! Love the starfish.
Simply awesome!!!! the textures are stunning. LO and colors did these stamp sets artistic justice. I aspire to your artistic sensibilities.
Wow, what an amazing technique you used for your background, just perfect for this stamp set. Love your pearl studded starfish, too. Thanks for a great sketch, Ann!
Hi Ann, Your card is lovely, your use of pearls is so creative and sets off all the pretty stamps. I too have this set, but have been in a slump and haven’t used it yet, maybe today will be the day! Thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful card. Those pearls add just the perfect finish!
This is a fabulous card Anne-love the sand you created and how you interpreted the sketch-the pearls on the starfish are a perfect touch
I LOVE this card. I might have to purchase the set of stamps. I have so many seaside stamp sets now. But I love your card.
OMG! I bought this set too! I love this card! It is so beachin’! (Sorry for the pun, I don’t get to use it much!)I live in the ‘Ocean State’ and I know this set will get alot of use. Love what you have done on this card, just gorgeous!!!
What a beautiful card! The embossing and pearls make it so unique. Love it! TFS
Oh I LOVE how you outlined the starfish with pearls! Beautiful card, and I love the colors you chose! Even without my glasses!
What a beautiful card! You’ve inspired me to pull out a very old Stampin Up shell set I have and try something like this. Just love these colors!
I agree; it Is absolutely Stunning.
Love your colors you used and the pearls that you have added; very nice touch indeed.
Happy St. Patty’s Day
Absolutely stunning. I love this set and have made quite a few cards with it already but not a single one of them comes close to this deliciousness : ) And the pearls – OMG what a perfect touch they add! Thanks again for another great work of art.