I was in desperate need of inspiration for a retirement card for my stepdaughter. Her last day of work was last Friday! Thankfully, this week's Featured Stamper, andastra, came to the rescue with this beautiful digital scrapbook page: boho beach by andastra at Splitcoaststampers. I love how andastra combined the beach theme with a beautiful vintage bg. My stepdaughter loves vintage, the beach and these beachy colors so it was perfect.
I kept amdastra's beach theme, vintage lace bg and her coral and aqua colors. I didn't have enough shell images to suit me, so I added the beach chair as a nod to being able to lounge more in retirement. And, I thought the images needed some grounding so I added the fancy frame. I painted Wink of Stella on the aqua shell for just a bit of extra and added a sentiment.
For the background, I first stamped the vintage lace then ink blended the same color over the entire piece of cs. It was still too bright and orangey for what I wanted, so I smeared white ink over and over til I got a more muted tone.
Congratulations andastra on being this week's Featured Stamper. You have a stunning collection of digital pages and layouts. I hope you enjoy all the cards you will inspire. And, I hope everyone will follow their own passion and enjoy life to the fullest. TFL
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023 GMT Views: 535
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Registered: March 13, 2011 Location: Langley, B.C. Canada Posts: 32113
Mon, Jun 12, 2023 @ 6:25 PM
LOVE this wonderful beachy looking card for FS Debbie. I haven't done one yet, but had to comment. Loving the white frame and the beach chair is a perfect nod to retirement.
Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70351
Fri, Jun 16, 2023 @ 1:15 PM
Gorgeous case! A perfect retirement card for someone likes vintage and the beach. The lounge chair goes nicely with the occasion. Terrific sentiment for a new chapter of life. Love the colors, the shells and the lacy frame. So pretty!