I immediately thought of an underwater scene, but since I don't have any seaweed stamps, I went with Harvest Berries (heat embossed in white), and Turning a New Leaf, stamped in Americana ink, as well as heat embossed in clear powder onto the Aqua Mist card stock panel.
I sponged the following inks over the stamped images: Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, and Blueberry Sky. I added 3 Simple Seashells and then a layer of vellum, to make it look like it was all underwater. One more seashell was added on top, along with a heat embossed sentiment from Keep it Simple: Birthday, to finish it off.
This next one was actually my first panel, but I wasn't happy with the colours. I didn't think it went with the inspiration photo very well, so I made it into another card. I was going for masculine cards, as I have some male friends with birthdays coming up. These colours are out of my comfort zone, but it's good to go there once in a while, right?
Thanks for looking, and your comments make my day!
BEAUTIFUL cards! Your underwater one is my favorite (of course!) BUT, in both you have totally captured the inspirational photo! Perfect colors. Perfect designs. Just perfect--all around!!!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are so pretty Kathryn, but your first card is absolutely stunning! You totally captured the underwater feel and the colors are just perfection! This is my favorite card so far...just gorgeous!! :0)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I especially love the first one as it really does look like an underwater scene where you've created lots of depth, too.
ReplyDeleteboth cards are so pretty!! love the dreamy background you created for the first one!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Take on the sketch , both of your cards are super
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I especially love the seashell card. So clever, so inspiring! Lovely job!
ReplyDeleteWow, this card is amazing! The vellum certainly does make it look like it's underwater. Pretty color choices too.
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely inspired designs! especially love the seashells under the vellum overlay!
ReplyDeleteAwe, Kathryn, you nailed it with both cards. Your underwater scene is so surreal and a real stunner! Hope you are feeling better - stamping is a great medicine!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great,Kathryn. The first one is my favorite - love the underwater scene look !
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are beautiful! Love the layered tonal stamping look! Lovely designs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! The sheet of vellum over the first one really does make it look underwater. Great colour choices.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are great. I love that pink shell!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so pretty! Love the vellum layer over the card front. Really makes the shell pop!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards with layers of color and depth! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards, but the first one captures the under water scene perfectly. I love the background and how the vellum softens it to perfection. Well done!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Harvest Berries for your sea weed! Very clever...it is so soft and ...watery...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I especially like the underwater feel of the first card.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card - love how the vellum gives the soft watercolor look to the background!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, Kathryn!
ReplyDeleteYour muted background in the first image is just absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteThese are both so beautiful! I used "Harvest Berries" on my card as well!
ReplyDeleteThe first card looks amazingly underwater. I did not realize that you had a vellum overlay at first. Delightful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! 1st card really does look like an underwater theme! Beautiful shells. 2nd showcases your artful bg. Lovely summery breezy leaves!
ReplyDeleteOh, these are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I love how you've achieved that dreamy, layered look in your backgrounds! Beautiful interpretation of the inspiration piece!
ReplyDeleteYou knocked it out of the ballpark, Kathryn! Totally stunning, both of your cards. But your first one is surreal. It's a masterpiece!
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