I don't know about you, but it seems that most of the blogs i have been visiting the last couple months have been showing tons of floral cards and not much else. Just to be different, I decided to show you the card I made for the grandson's 14th birthday last Sunday. I thought I could copy the one in our catalog (Page 75) and be done in a short time. However, once i had it made it, it just did not work for me. So, three hours and four attempts and two conversations with my friends later, I finally liked it. I decided the waves needed to be layered for more dimension and the surf boards needed a coat of Crystal Effects to look more real. Then I decided I did not like the white background. I pulled out my Bashful Blue Designer Series Paper for the background, used my chalks (and my fingers) for the sun and smudging the Bashful Blue. What do you think? Was it worth the effort. I feel like Emeril -- I kicked it up a notch!
Supplies Used:
Stamps: Just Surfing
Stamp Pads: Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Black and Chocolate Chip
Card Stock: Kraft, Pacific Point, Whisper White and Bashful Blue Designer Series Paper
Other: Crystal Effects, Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon, White Gel Pen, Stampin' Pastels, Dimensionals, fine line black pen (not an SU product)
Tip: I found that the surf boards look better with a whole strip of Dimensionals. Use the "throw away" pieces on the edge for more stability.
COMING SOON WILL BE A FEW EASTER CARD SAMPLES. WHAT FOR THAT!
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