I am loving playing with my new stamps from Layers of Color, and am trying to use different ones each time....which I might add is so hard as I get ideas happening for the one set and could make many cards - but there is no rush, I have plenty of time!!
This set is called Under the Sea and I could not resist this shell, which I have embossed in copper Embossing Powder, which was part of a RAK. I have embossed two shells and used dimensionals of the top half to give the impression of the shell opening...I think this worked - what do you think!?! I then added the pearl to the outside of the shell. This sentiment works so well with it, especially as pearls are unique....and so are we!!
This was layered into a sponged Scalloped Oval Nestie (thanks Melinda80 - are you missing them yet!?! LOL!) and then mounted onto card embossed with Divine Swirls Embossing Folder - I wanted to give the impression of movement and waves, but did not want to do them the obvious blue, rather try and keep the effect elegant and more classic - as pearls are! I brought the blue in through the card stock and the gorgeous blue tulle, which was part of a RAK from one of my Twisted Sisters Judy Kell - thank you Judy...I love the effect tulle has and would probably never have 'gone there' if you had not sent it!!
I finished with the shell embellishment....I am enjoying mixing silver, copper and bronze on projects, there was a day I would NEVER have done it, but the further I go on this crafting journey, the more adventurous I become...I am loving the mix of texture, colour, mediums and technique - it is so much fun!!
It is midday Tuesday here and raining - perfect card making weather - I am having the loveliest day catching up on cards that are due and scrapbook pages I have wanted to get done - still a few more to get finished..I am getting there! I hope your day is going as well as mine -
Thank you for looking and for your encouraging comments - you make my day! There is more of me on my Blog: http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com
and there is a little something there for you too!
Date: Monday, August 10, 2009 GMT Views: 410
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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44975
Mon, Aug 10, 2009 @ 8:26 PM
Linda, this is sooooo beautiful! I love your shell and that tulle is perfect! What a fabulous card that you have created!!! Love your card, GF!!!!!!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Tue, Aug 11, 2009 @ 2:32 AM
Oh that is so gorgeous Linda!!! I love your fabulous looking central seashell - and I love the little pearl that you'ved added to it!! Fabulous colours!! One of a kind -how true about both people and seashells and snowflakes!
This card takes me back to the days when I was younger and would spend time on the beach gathering seashells to bring home! Oh nostalgia!
Registered: September 17, 2006 Location: San Marcos, Tx Posts: 3011
Tue, Aug 11, 2009 @ 4:08 AM
Ahhh yes, I remember the days when it used to rain here in Texas! Still none for us and the temperatures are brutal. But, I can always escape into my studio and make cards to my heart's content. This one is gawgus and I gotta check out your blogg and Layors of Color stamps!
------------------------------ Ich bin Klein. Mach mein Herze rein Soll niemand anderen drin wohnen Als Jesus allein. (I am little. Make my heart clean. Don't let anyone else live in it but Jesus alone.)
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Stamp Like You Mean It
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Tue, Aug 11, 2009 @ 6:22 AM
Ai yi yi! Well, this beach-lover loves this card! Wow- and Tulle, my favorite tool! Lol. Gorgeous CB sis and the pearls and charm are delish! LYMI!
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Wed, Aug 12, 2009 @ 6:32 AM
Well this sure is one of a kind Linda. Great image and the ribbon in tule is it...blue I see, that I'm sure of! Great work. Again Congrats on the DT thing! You're the coolest. TFS hugsxo
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Thu, Aug 13, 2009 @ 5:14 PM
Linda, I've been out of commission for the past 3 days and maybe another day or two with severe strep throat and sinus infection, so forgive me that I haven't kept up with your ever growing gallery!! My gosh Linda, this is absolutely STUNNING!! I mean really, it is gorgeous!! I LOVE everything you did, every detail, the shell with the pearl that go perfectly with the sentiment and the silver shell and topped off with that beautiful Tulle ribbon. This is a real show stopper my friend!! tFS!
------------------------------ Pam Co-Founder of The Punchkateerz! Fan Club Member FS149, QFTD44