Thank you Stef for such a soothing color combination this week (CC749). It was perfect for my 'trip' to the coast. My card is also for the Teapotters Challenge (MMTPT574). I don't have flowers, but loads of water and so many shells. This card is going to one of our own. You can read about it here Flowers Need Water.
I used the awesome Impression Obsession Seashell Collage. Stamping it several times in different colors and popping it with dimensionals. 'Pearls' with a blue hue were added on top of the image pearls. I used a snippet of tule in a silver. The Bermuda Bay layer was embossed with the SU 'Ruffle' EF. I misted with water for a deeper impression. I love that the ruffle looks like ocean waves as well. A few well placed staples and a base of silver gray and there you have it.
This card was a joy to make. I hope Cheryl will feel encouraged and comforted to know our thoughts and prayers wrap her from coast to coast, shore to shore 'round the world. It is a symphony of love.
Thank you for your comments.
Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 GMT Views: 1151
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Registered: April 16, 2008 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 8507
Tue, Jul 23, 2019 @ 3:58 PM
What a beautiful collage and you've added some wonderful elements such as the netting and pearls. Cheryl will feel the thoughtfulness and love that you put into making her card, I know I do. Well done as always, Susan!
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92561
Tue, Jul 23, 2019 @ 4:32 PM
Beautifully created card, Susan. I like how your sentiment ties in with the songs we are supposed to hear when we hold a seashell to our ear. Love the pearls and the other C related images.
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Tue, Jul 23, 2019 @ 9:35 PM
I love the colours and layout. As always I am drawn to the extra 'heart' you put into your work. From the different staples pattern to the pearls and net - everything is wonderful Susan.
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Please don't take your organs to heaven - heaven knows we need them here.
Registered: November 17, 2006 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Posts: 52798
Tue, Jul 23, 2019 @ 9:52 PM
Susan, what a fabulous work of art... wow... Love the nautical theme, the dimension, tule, pearls... wonderfully done as always. Cheryl will absolutely love receiving this amazing card. Love the sentiment too.
Hugs..Pat
Registered: January 20, 2016 Location: Freetown, Massachusetts Posts: 31441
Wed, Jul 24, 2019 @ 11:33 AM
Susan, I love everything about this. A symphony of love is right. What a wonderful community we have here. It warms my heart and will encourage Cheryl for sure. I love this collage of seashells and staples. So fun!
Registered: May 12, 2016 Location: NW Wisconsin Posts: 8485
Wed, Jul 24, 2019 @ 6:38 PM
Ahhhh! I can hear the serene sound of the ocean just looking at your sensational card! Beautiful dimensional details and so very encouraging for Cheryl to get better and enjoy the wonders of the beach & water!
------------------------------ ~Jeannie~Be the reason someone smiles today!
Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Wed, Jul 24, 2019 @ 8:02 PM
What a truly amazing card this is with all these wonderful shells at varying heights, the gorgeous pearls and the wonderful wavy bg too. But it is this sentiment that really speaks to heart that Cheryl will appreciate so very much. ~Karen.