I started by scoring the seashell--I guess it could be called freehand scoring since you have to move it and keep the angle lined up on one end. I found it easier to start in a corner and keep the corner in the groove of the scoring tool as I moved the paper.
Coloring began with watercolor pencils, but I am much more comfortable with sponging, so I fell back on sponging to finish it off. I wanted this one to look like something like Scrimshaw.
Finally, I coated the whole thing with Versamark ink and clear embossing powder to give my shell some shine. Went back and coated the edge with gold embossing powder to give my artsy shell a finished look.
The setting for the finished card was my bathroom seashells. We moved from Florida to Texas and my master bath has been my little trip to the beach whenever I need one. Breathe deeply..."Breathe in the freshness of the sea. Breathe out the cares of the day."
My husband will get this one for his birthday. Inside, I stamped the Leo. F. Buscaglia sentiment from Uncharted Territory, "Life is uncharted territory. It reveals its story one moment at a time." I think it is appropriate for a 60th birthday. I put a pearl in the 0 of the 60th too.
Date: Monday, February 27, 2017 GMT Views: 1538
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Mon, Feb 27, 2017 @ 2:48 PM
Scrimshaw...yes, indeed. Looks as if your sailboat is carved right into the shell. What a beautiful piece and one your hubby is sure to love and appreciate. I love the shine you put on it, too.
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Mon, Feb 27, 2017 @ 11:34 PM
Fabulous and so realistic looking. I'd like to try something like this myself, thanks for the inspiration. It certainly makes a brilliant masculine card.