It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players. This week, Nance is inviting us to take part in her “Let’s Go the the Beach” Theme challenge. All you need to do is create a beach themed card or project. I pulled out one of my favorite “beachy” stamp sets, By the Tide, and created another seahorse card. I LOVE seahorses! I hope you enjoy today’s card.
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 5-1/2″ long by 4-1/4″ wide.
- Sponge! The background was stamped with Stippled Blossoms, and then sponged with Pink Pirouette, Soft Sky, and Pear Pizzazz. The Seahorses, from By the Tide, were also sponged, and dusted with Dazzling Diamonds glitter. Of course, a few Sequins adds to the sparkle.
- Dazzling! Dazzling Diamonds turn an ordinary shell, from By the Tide, into a sparkling masterpiece.
- Wetlands! The Sandpipers from Wetlands were stamped and lightly water colored using an Aqua Painter filled with rubbing alcohol…for quick drying. Some hemp twine, long since retired, was used to create the bow.
I hope you enjoyed today’s card as much as I enjoyed making it. I LOVE the beach. I can think of nothing lovelier than falling asleep to the sound of the waves kissing the shore. Your comments are important to me…and remember, if you have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
Stamp Sets: By the Tide, Stippled Blossoms, Wetlands, An Open Heart, French Foliage (retired); Inks: Pink Pirouette, Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede; Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Very Vanilla Core’dination (retired), Baked Brown Sugar; Tools: Paper Snips, Stampin’ Sponge, Aqua Painter, Hexagon Punch, Two Way Glue Pen; Glitz and Glam: Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter, 2013 – 2015 In Color Sequin Assortment, Hemp Twine (retired)
This card was just eye-catching! The colors were lovely, as was the set-up. So pretty that I find myself not wanting to stop looking at it!
I really takes something special to make me say that. I don’t hand out compliments lightly, but this was one card that deserves many!
Thanks for sharing with us!
Ann, this is gorgeous. I love the soft colors in the background and how you tied them in with the sea life elements. Beautiful.
Hugs
Jaydee
LOVE this design…I love how you decide on your colors and then add the bling!!!
Such beautiful beach-y-ness! I love the soft blushing color and all the glittery sea creatures. Gorgeous card, Ann!
Sure you can – the sound of rain falling on the metal hay shed roof! That card is sooooo elegant! gorgeous, amazing, fantastic, and just when I thought I saw everything that could be done with By the Tide. Congrats on Muffy’s win too!
Love the pastel shading on your creation! And the one time I was planning on pearls, you used sequins! Those oysters are going to be very disappointed. 😉
That is a WOW factor. Absolutely gorgeous
Oh My Gosh! Beautiful, stunning…etc. Love the soft colors and all the bling!
Ann, another amazing card!!!! I love it! The glitter, sequins and attention to detail is just fabulous! So excited to be a GD with all of you! Can’t wait to meet you in about 10 days! XX
Ann, Love this card. The colors are perfect and the sequins are look like shiny bubbles. Just beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!
This card is amazing Ann – so much detail! I love the little seahorses and the glitter and sequins just take this card to a whole new level. Love the little sandpipers across the bottom too, and the use of Stippled Blossoms in the background is just genius! I’m so privileged to be joining you over at The Paper Players!
What a gorgeous card! Love the colors and dazzling sea shell.
I so love the beach.
Such a beautiful card!!
Well done! Love the colors and the glitzy seahorses! Love the softness of the whole card. The hemp and the background with the sandpipers and all just really makes for a beautiful card.
How far as the Mighty Miss come out of it’s banks? Just the parking lot or further?
Chris R. from Iowa
Be U Tiful….Those sea horses are so awesome! Every time I think you can’t improve on your talent, you amaze me with another stunning card. Awesome color. I especially love that you stamped the sand pipers below the sea horses. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!!!
Absolutely beautiful! The colors and details are just amazing. I agree with Debra it’s a WOW card!
I love your sponging Ann. I find it so difficult to get that “just right” not too much or too little, and yours turned out “just perfect!”
once again, gorgeous! the colors are wonderful & an unusual combo; guess that’s what makes this card so unordinary!
You have such an eye for color and detail. Love this card.
Gorgeous card, Ann…beautifully detailed!
Wow, there is so much amazing detail in this card, Ann! Love your beautiful background, and what a surprise that you used stippled blossoms to create it. The bits of glitter are so pretty, too. A fabulous creation!
Stunning! Love this! Thanks!
Those seahorses and the shell look so pretty with the blended colors and glitter!
I like reading on the beach, then taking a little catnap. 🙂
Oh, my word, you’ve outdone yourself! Love this card…also love sea horses! The colors are so gorgeous and that added sparkle adds so much. You are so great at sponging..something I need to practise as I’m rather heavy handed. TY for the inspiration!
Oh, goodness, Ann! This is a watery wonder of a card! Love the trio of seahorses in the beautiful tropical water. You must be dreaming of Hawaii already!
Love the pretty colors you’ve used on your beachy-themed card, Ann, especially with the glitter & sequins! Makes me smile and want to go jump in the waves!
So much style and technique to look at in this card. It’s a WOW card!