For my card, I used a new set, Scenic Byways, for most of the images inside the oval.
Except for the dimensional tree and cattails on the outside of the oval, everything was masked and stamped on the one layer of white c/s. To create the reverse oval mask, I used the largest oval Nestie from the Petite Oval Large set and die cut the oval in a sheet of copy paper and used the frame part only.
I placed the mask w/ the oval opening in the center of my c/s and began stamping and masking (where needed) my scene. The color was sponged on. After I finished, I removed the oval mask, stamped the tree at right (to get the water lines on the white area) and attached my colored (w/ markers) and cut out tree and cattails. The sentiment was added and I also added some white highlights w/ a white gel pen.
The panel was edged w/ a black marker then attached to a textured coral layer, then a thin black mat. I attached the layers w/ foam tape to the front of a 5 x 6.5 white card.
Thanks so much for looking
My blog:The Write Stuff. Sorry! I had to delete a bunch of really old posts from my blog & this is one of them.
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009 GMT Views: 1169
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Sat, Jun 27, 2009 @ 9:15 AM
Julie, I just saw your card uploaded. Wowee girl, this is FANTASTIC. I haven't worked too much on scenery, so this is way out of the park for me to even imagine creating. You did a spectacular job!! You have a real artist's flair to your cards and I just so enjoy them!! TFS!
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Sat, Jun 27, 2009 @ 9:31 AM
Beautiful scene. Nothing easy about making this awesome card. Great sky and reflection in the water. WOW!! So many perfect details. I am in awe of your talent. great job. tfs.
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Sat, Jun 27, 2009 @ 6:07 PM
Very nicely done!
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Sat, Jun 27, 2009 @ 8:56 PM
What a gorgeous scene Julie! Love your sunset.....and coloring of the whole thing. Super fab job. TFS :0)
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Sat, Jun 27, 2009 @ 9:22 PM
Your sunset scene coloring is phenomenal, Julie! I have tried to do these sunset skies and just don't have The Write Stuff talent! LOL! The white highlights with the gel pen makes the trees stand out. Gorgeous card!