I love the sea and beaches. It doesn’t make any difference whether they are rocky or sandy, I love them all. Unfortunately for me, I live in Iowa. I am on the Mississippi River, but that just is not the same. So, it’s no wonder that I have By the Seashore and By the Tide in my collection of stamps. I inked up both to create today’s card for The Paper Players challenge…a sketch challenge hosted by the talented Sandy! I hope you enjoy today’s monochromatic Crumb Cake with gold-embossed edges card.
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This finished card measure 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.
- Gilded edges! After heat embossing the images from By the Seashore with Early Espresso embossing powder, they were snipped out. VersaMark ink was applied to the edges, which were then embossed with gold for a touch of glitz.
- White sand! The retired Texture stampin’ wheel was inked with VersaMark, and then heat embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. The result mimics a white sand beach.
- Pearls! What better jewel to embellish sea shells and starfish than pearls…the gem of the ocean! Don’t you just love this little pearled pentaradial rascal?
There you have it…a monochromatic card rich with texture, glitz and glam. The gold and pearls contrast nicely with the Crumb Cake, and add an unexpected touch of elegance, don’t you think? Won’t you let me know in your comment today? And speaking of beaches, you might notice a little addition at the top of my left side-bar. I am pleased to announce, that because of my wonderful customers and fabulous downline, I have earned Stampin’ Up!’s Hawaii Grand Vacation for 2015. Thank you so much for making my dream vacation a reality. Is anyone available to Boxer-sit those days? Until next time…
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Oh I love the gilded edges and your white sugar sand–just beautiful, Ann!
Love the gilded edges! And you will love Hawaii for sure!
Ann, this is another beautiful work of art! You need to try out for the Artisan’s award if you haven’t already done so. You are so talented!
Another Ann~A~Mazing card!!! As soon as it loaded over at The Paper Players, I knew it was yours immediately!! It is gorgeous Ann!! LOVE IT!
I’m like you as I’m next to the Mississippi River (1.5 miles)! But we just leased a yearly lot over at Kentucky Lake to put our new (used) travel trailer!! It has 4 slide outs so I’ll have room for some SU STUFF!!! 🙂 Roy and I are so excited as it’s just 2 hours away to go and play and/or relax! Most likely both! LOL! 🙂
Congrats on your 2015 trip to Hawaii!! 🙂 I wish I was close enough to take care of your Fur Babies for you while you were away!! I’m sure you’ll have someone that will love on them, watch over them, and protect them until you return from your trip!!
Ann this is just gorgeous. I love your gold edges and the white sand is the bomb… but… the pearl encrusted “pentaradial” rascal was a first for me. But I love learning something new!
PS:Just got off a week with the grandkids… whew this gramma is whipped!
hugs
Ann, this is gorgeous. I love the gold embossing. What a great use of this set. Way to go on the Hawaii trip! Hugs
Jaydee
Wow! I use By The Tide a lot but never in my wildest dreams did I think to do it monochromatic in brown tones. I LOVE it!! Everything about it is perfect. Lovin’ the little ruffle too, reminds me of a baby wave. Outstanding! Congrats on your trip – you surely do deserve it!
Big congratulations on earning the Hawaii trip!!!
The gold embossing and pearls are so pretty on your card.
I grew up on the beach (and have had skin cancer to prove it!) and love everything to do with it.
Ann, CONGRATULATIONS on earning the trip! I’m so happy for you. I love your “sand” and the use of the pearls. So appropriate. And , if you will come to SC, I will be happy to take you to the beach.
Really, really pretty! You do wonders with those Ocean sets. It is always a pleasure to to see your underwater creations. CONGRATULATIONS on winning the trip too!
Fab-U-lous! Thanks for the extra pic of the gold edging…could not see otherwise. You never cease to amaze me with your creativity and details….thank you for the inspiration for making lovely cards!
CONGRATULATIONS on winning the trip, Ann; that is wonderful and you most certainly deserve it! Your class cards are great too….Hugs
Congratulations on earning the Hawaii trip! Glad to help you get there! Good thing you like the seashore!
Once again, another gorgeous card. I love that you used the gold, pearls and Crumb-cake card-stock. They are quite elegant used together. I love the beach too! I am very fortunate that the coast is only an hour away from where I live and that Wayne and I go to the beach as often as possible. 🙂
Mary
Oh, wow Ann! I thought this card was stunning at first glance but even more so when I saw the shots on an angle with the beautiful gold embossing, and the embossed beach looks just like sand. You really thought out of the box and rocked this sketch!
I love everything about this card – especially the elegant echinoderm! No seashore in west central Ohio either, but you’ll have plenty of ocean to enjoy in Hawaii! Congratulations!
Well, at least there is crumb cake for the Mighty Miss! I totally love your card! How you created the white sand is amazing. I almost wanted to touch it to see if it felt like sand! That gold also was an amazing touch to the shells and stuff. Of course we needed pearls! Love that touch of the ribbon on the edge as well. Wonderful card! Congrats on the trip! Since I am pretty close – I will have to think about boxer sitting.
Chris R. from Iowa
Yes, I feel your “water” loss — living in Arizona we have cactus. 🙂 Love how you built up the shells to make them look realistic!
Lovely card Ann, great idea with the touches of gold embossing and the ever needed pearls make for an elegant looking card. Love the sand too!
Congrats on your Hawaii vacation trip win, way to go!
Gorgeous and natural with great balance in design and color. How did you get just the edges of your stamps embossed with gold? And I love the touch of green on the sea fan, and of course, the white sand. This is rich with techniques and your creativity.
Super card I just love it. Congrats on your trip I hope you have a wonderful time. If I lived closer I would take care of your Boxer babies I have been pet sitting for 41 years love every minute of it.
Wow, this is gorgeous! So elegant with the gold embossing! I love how you made the sand too! Congratulations on winning your trip! If I didn’t live so far away, I would love to boxer sit those sweet babies of yours!
Marvelous design, Ann! Love the whole scene. Congrats on your HI trip! My demo, Gail Murray, also won. I am sure you will see sach other!
Awesome card for texture. I too love the ocean, beaches, etc. Congrats on your win too!
Love, love this card! Now I wish I had this set!
This is pretty amazing…and pretty pretty too! LOVE the sand, as well as your pearl-encrusted starfish! I think I need one of them!
Love this stamp set and your card is gorgeous!! The little pearls and the delicate golden edge on the shells are beautiful details on this Sea Shore Scene.
Outstanding card Ann and what a cool stamp set