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Friday, September 14, 2018

Seas The Day

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I made this card for a young woman recently - she lives near the coast, so I thought this seaside theme appropriate.  


The images were from a magazine set, and I stamped and white embossed them, then coloured using  watercolour paints.  The 'foam' at the edge of the water is white flock, and I also added chunky glitter to the water to hint at the sun reflecting off it.


The sentiment was white embossed on snippet of  black card, hand cut to a banner, and layered over a blue banner, also cut from a snippet


The top corner were three snippets cut into banners, and with some heavy twine tied around


I decorated the inside with three strips of washi tape, also banner cut to echo the outside banners.
(My apologies on the fuzzy photos, the card was sent before I realised they were so poor) 

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29 comments:

aussie aNNie said...

Lovely idea for a card Maxine, I am sure you had fun making and designing this especially for a young friend...have a lovely weekend...hugs.

froebelsternchen said...

What a lovely design Maxine! Just beautiful! Happy weekend! Hugs, Susi

Irish Cherokee said...

Well thought out and designed. The colors are festive. Love the card.

Love, Hugs and Blessings
Jim

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Maxine, this is so pretty... the banners in the top add so much. Your friend surely will love this card!

Mac Mable said...

Wonderful layout and love the use of the snippets. Perfect card for someone who lives near the coast x.

Ellibelle said...

A great design Maxine, love the banners and it's so perfect for the occasion and recipient!

jimlynn said...

Love your CAS card Maxine. The banners look great too.
Lynn

Brenda said...

What a fun shore card Maxine! I do love that sea/sand and crab scene you created, so cute! The water looks so real with the white flocking-looks just like foam. That sea looks much nicer than the ones are looking in the hurricane hit areas here in the States! Your banners finish this CAS card off perfectly. Such a fun birthday card for someone who love the beach I would say! Hugs, Brenda

Quillish said...

This is so lovely Maxine, the way you used to corners for your design, it is so interesting! Loved the colours and also that you decorated inside, the young friend would surely love it.

Dawn T said...

Beautifully done Maxine

Monica said...

This card is so sweet, Maxine. I love the sentiment and all the colours.

Love,
Monica

Di said...

Great card Maxine - lovely use of snippets ans the sentiment is just perfect for the seaside! Very cleverly done.

Hugs

Di xx

Olga Fink said...

Such a beautiful card Maxine!
xoxo Olga

stampingbowd said...

Maxine, this is such fun!! I love that sentiment! Such a fun pun! Love the colors you used!

Karen Letchworth said...

I love the pun and the fabulous layout on this card. Love it!
Have a blessed day,
Karen

Megan J said...

Hi Maxine, a fun and warm reminder of the summer to come, love the cute little crab and the banners... have a wonderful week... Megan

Kathy Barnett said...

Thanks for joining us at the Crafty Creations Challenges for our latest challenge. Good luck and join us again soon. Hugs, Kathy {Crafty Creations Challenges}

JD/ Jill said...

Great Design...beautifully done!

Gerrina said...

Beautiful how you gave the card just accents of the sea; it looks so fresh and CAS; a real modern card! Think she would like it! Hugs, Gerrina

Lovely Linda said...

Great card Maxine - I love that you use the stamps that come with the magazine - they are so lovely. Gorgeous colours and love the sentiment - very clever!! Always enjoy popping over to visit. XOX

Mia said...

Great card, Maxine. I love the design. Hugs, my friend.

Maria Nicotra Tinyworks said...

Thank you for joining us at challenge Lemon Shortbread
DT Maria

creationsnz said...

Summer fun (aren't we looking forward to that?); loving those banners. CarolG

Marjeta said...

Great work: Love color combo. Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Moments.

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Wonderful card, I love the seaside theme.

Thanks for joining in with us at The Paper Shelter Challenge this week, good luck! Hugs, Susan x

Ann-Marie said...

A really beautiful card, love your colour scheme and layout. Thank you for sharing your beautiful make with us over at Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge and hope you will join us again.

Take care,
Ann-Marie (DT)

Shylaashree said...

loved your idea of decorating the corner maxine. great layout. .Thanks for playing along with us in our Anything Goes challenge at Polkadoodles
Shylaa DT@Polkadoodles
Adhiraacreations

Fran said...

I love this theme you created for your friend. I know she will just love it!
Hugs, Fran

Neet said...

A smashing card Maxine - and such lovely colours used - ice cream type colours is how I would describe them - they remind me of happy summer days. I just love the sentiment and the crab - perfect pairing.
Hugs, Neet xx