I've often dreamed of traveling far and wide. I know several people who go on at least a couple of trips a year to far off places. I can dream but I doubt that will ever be my reality financially. I'll probably just watch more Rick Steves.
To me, a vacation means relaxing, slow moving days, simple food, grilling out, campfires, boat rides, swimming, seeing bald eagles, Great Blue Herons, and deer. That's why I bought this row boat stamp a while ago. I stamped it in chocolate on an already done DOx background, no clue if it's pads or sprays or what. I used a bit of white chalk pencil on the bottom edges to make the boats stand out. I had the gold compasses hanging around, that came from Club Scrap, not foil but a fabric. Added a blue foil musky (I think it's a musky) from Polly. The sentiments and the compass on the bottom are from an IO set by Dina, all about travel. I will send this to my brother across the pond in Michigan. I helped him fish last year by running the trolling motor and he caught his first musky ever!!!!! Not an easy feat.
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Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34503
Fri, Apr 17, 2020 @ 11:15 AM
I say 'oh, my goodness' a lot about your work, bfnm! Your brother
is going to love this...not only because he knows you and appreciates
your ART, but it so lovingly conveys a moment in time that will make
that heart connection in a time of 'social distancing'.
Awesome elements...just perfect. That's all.
and neighbors in the gallery today...what are the
odds of that?!!!
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Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70226
Fri, Apr 17, 2020 @ 12:36 PM
Fabulous! Awesome use of the sketch. Love the sentiment. The background is so cool. Wonderful embellishments. I like how you used the gold compass strips for elements in the layout. The fish is a fantastic pop of color and interest. Great card! Thanks for creating with the Sketch Challenge.
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Registered: June 3, 2016 Location: France Posts: 59855
Fri, Apr 17, 2020 @ 2:58 PM
love the texture on this pretty card Jean, Going far on holidays isn't always necessary we forget often beautiful places we could visit not far from home, but if you come to France you're welcome!!
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50514
Fri, Apr 17, 2020 @ 3:35 PM
Thoughts of this...campfires, boating, peace and quiet...all that you mentioned makes my heart sing. Your card is a wonderful illustration of this. I love the boats image..how cool..and you were able to use the blue fish...ha! I knew you'd find a way.Love the sentiment...
Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Sat, Apr 18, 2020 @ 1:50 PM
What a truly fabulous card this is Jean. I love the meaning behind this and the wonderful sentiment and texture you added too. We dream of travelling too, but like you, we stay home and enjoy simple pleasures and that is ok too. Hugs! ~Karen.
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82647
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