This is where I'll be in another week!! I can't wait for my vacation in a cabin by the lake. My bg is made with brushos and highlighted in spots with gesso to soften the edge between the water and the sand. I also applied some to the water. I added a bit of distress ep and distress stickles to the beach to give it texture. I had to include the fish skeleton..better than seeing a fresh dead fish...The sentiment is one of my faves and goes so well with Northwoods stamps.
Date: Friday, July 1, 2016 GMT Views: 1083
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Fri, Jul 01, 2016 @ 3:20 PM
Can I come with you? You must be so excited! Can't imagine a nicer vacation. Your card is awesome, Polly! I particularly like the bits on the beach! You created a beautiful scene with brushos. Never thought to use gesso to soften edges. Thanks for the tip!
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Fri, Jul 01, 2016 @ 4:26 PM
Oh my goodness Polly this is so wonderful. You have created a perfect scene and nailed both challenges. Thanks for the gesso tip to soften the edges where the colours join, the effect is brilliant....everything about this is brilliant. Have a terrific holiday my friend.
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Fri, Jul 01, 2016 @ 5:51 PM
This is just so delightful, Polly. Love your beach effects and find your cabin resting in the water above the fishes. Very sweet, fun and definitely beachy by all standards. Plus, I love your new photo. It's beautiful. Enjoy your vacation. When you return, don't forget you'll owe us a number of cards.
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Registered: October 30, 2007 Location: Posts: 26718
Fri, Jul 01, 2016 @ 7:15 PM
What a great "North Woods " card, Polly. And what a great idea to use gesso the way you did, so effective - I will have to remember that. Have a great time at "the lake"!!
Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Sat, Jul 02, 2016 @ 7:24 PM
Awe, Polly, the scene is so gorgeous!! I love the water, sand, and fish bg! The cabin image is awesome and makes me want to join you!! Have a fantastic vacation!!