I used a real sand dollar that was stamped with Flourishes Coastal Christmas wreath that I made the other day as my circle part of the sketch. Braided some twine for the ornament hanger, this beachy ornament will come off easily when you are through with it as a greeting card. For the background I painted some gesso on a piece of designer paper and added some sage ink to make it look like white-washed wood. Added mini starfish, banner, and glass bubble beads to embellish.
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Wed, Jan 18, 2017 @ 1:15 PM
impressive that you used a sand dollar and even more impressive that it didn't break just as you finished colouring it lol. a lovely card and a real "think out of the box" style to it. tfs
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Wed, Jan 18, 2017 @ 3:49 PM
Fantastic, that Gesso'ed background sure does add to the beachy feel of this card! Love it! (Love that you used a sand dollar too! I've never been able to find an undamaged one!)
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Wed, Jan 18, 2017 @ 9:01 PM
What a beautiful card and gift! I have a bunch of Sand dollars. May have to case this! Love the gesso wash background as well. Really does look like weathered wood!
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