Even though I have more patterned paper than I could use in a lifetime, I always look at the little 6x6 pads at the dollar stores or in the $1 bins. The paper is not thick and sometimes the color is a little off, but every now and then I find something great. This paper is from a 12 sheet collection of ocean paper. Mostly just waves, but I make a lot of cards about sailing and I also have the adorable sea gull set from MFT, so I thought this paper would be useful.
As a sailor, this quote always speaks to me. When you are trying to tack into shore against a headwind you can really understand what they are saying here.
I stamped directly on the paper and just used white watercolor paint on the sails.
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 GMT Views: 320
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Registered: March 10, 2017 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 6497
Tue, Mar 26, 2024 @ 9:49 AM
Funny that your card and mine are gallery neighbors since we both used that sentiment! That paper was a great find and looks fabulous with your wonderful sailboat with her sails full of wind!
------------------------------ Faith
She who has the most stamps...wins!
Beautiful card! I, too, can't resist buying new paper, even though I already have so much. But sometimes having that perfect piece makes all the difference. I think that's the case here. That wave paper goes so perfectly with your lovely sailboat.
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83925
Tue, Mar 26, 2024 @ 3:13 PM
PERFECT paper. This is sooooo pretty! Wow. Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: February 23, 2016 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 23018
Wed, Mar 27, 2024 @ 4:59 AM
I never find things like this at MY dollar stores - I'm just a bit envious . . . This made a beautiful setting for that sailboat tacking against the wind. Striking in it's simplicity!
------------------------------ Linda aka Bubbles
I'm not a Hoarder . . . I'm the Curator of an extensive collection of embellishments!!
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