Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Sand & Surf!

It's been blazingly hot here this summer. I wish I could get away to the beach and enjoy some cool ocean breezes, a dip in the ocean, and wiggle my toes in the sand! Alas, I really do need to avoid the sun. Ah well.

This card was created for the SCS VSN "Summer Past-times" challenge. I used the pin-up from the Bombshell Angel set and the sea shells from Bombshell's Hawaiian Girl set. I wish I looked that good in a bathing suit!

The beach scene was colored with Copic markers. I used a white gel pen to add some sea foam and white caps to the ocean. The shells were also colored with Copic markers, but then the shells were coated with a layer of Sakura Glaze pen to add some dimension and shine. The patterned paper is from the late, lamented Flair Design. Thankfully, I have a large stash.

BTW, if you like Bombshell Stamps, there's a call for the next six Pin-ups (guest designers) that ends on August 14th. You should try for it. You never know!

Thanks for visiting and stay cool!

4 comments:

  1. Fabulous card Kathi, love your ocean background, the Designer paper is great for the theme too.

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  2. Totally HOT!! The background is awesome!! Really beachy for sure!!

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  3. How fun! Love the beach scene and the pearl in the clam shell! Perfect!

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  4. This is really pretty. I love howthe paper and the ocean work together.Thank you for leaving a comment on my SCS gallery.

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