Loved the idea of using Seaside Sketches but wanted more than just the two little girls. So I added part of "A Friendly Light" (by Stamps Happen) and my own 'grass' to connect the images. You can't tell clearly from the photo but I sponged bashful blue for the sky and sahara sand for the sand. My first attempt at gamsol and colored pencils and I do like the look. It will be interesting to do more. I thought this would make a great friendship or best friend's birthday card - "the best things in life are not free but priceless"! I left it a single layer card to let the scene speak for itself. Hope you approve!
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2008 GMT Views: 2015
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Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Sun, Apr 06, 2008 @ 4:11 AM
This is lovely!! I have to say that I think that this is one of the most beautiful sets the SU has made!! I love how you have created a scene with the lighthouse in the bg - and the grass and seagull- a lovely card - definitely perfect with just one layer!! Gorgeous!
Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 59979
Sun, Apr 06, 2008 @ 6:06 AM
Beautiful card. I have a good friend who is my 'birthday twin' and this would be a perfect card for her as we both love the beach. I will definitely be thinking of this for a CASE. Love the addition of the lighthouse and the simplicity of one layer. Into my favs this goes. TFS
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Registered: January 29, 2006 Location: Bristol, VA Posts: 3081
Sun, Apr 06, 2008 @ 12:50 PM
This is wonderful, Michelle! Your choice of images is perfect and just the right proportion to create this beautiful beach scene. Great job on coloring and the line of grass connecting the two. And, thanks for visiting my gallery this week!
Registered: April 19, 2004 Location: Bemidji MN Posts: 1704
Fri, May 02, 2008 @ 9:59 AM
Love the way you combined the 2 sets!!! (bing! Lightbulb going off... I have a lighthouse set and am going to try this!!!) Nice coloring and sentiment! Great card! TFS!
Sue
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