This is my card for todayÂ’s Flourishes Timeless Tuesday challenge, Summer Memories. I grew up in MS about a three hour drive from the Gulf Coast, and my family went there frequently on vacation. I have wonderful fond memories of beachcombing, looking for shells. So that is what inspired this card.
And since I was making a seashell card, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to try out this sailorÂ’s knot that I fell in love with when Barb Anderson posted this tutorial on her blog. http://barspaperpursuits.blogspot.co...-tutorial.html
For the "rope" I used Kitchen cotton that I got at Michaels. The shells were colored with blender pens and then sponged. The sentiment is from Summer Blossoms. I was very happy with the finished product!
TFL!
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If you have time please consider sending a card to fellow SCSer and my mom, m&m'sgrandma (information is at this link). She was recently diagnosed with cancer and could use a little cheering up. Thanks!
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Love the colors and layout... such a peaceful and calming card.
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Tue, Aug 31, 2010 @ 8:55 PM
That knot drew my eye immediately. The perfect embellishment for your card.
I love all of the layers and the feeling of movement with the different images. It makes me feel like I'm floating on the surf.
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Wed, Sep 01, 2010 @ 10:11 PM
Thanks for taking me up on the FTTC challenge this week, I enjoy your summer memory and your card is so soothing. The knot looks pretty authentic, too!!