Welcome to this years #summeraspired2023
hop. Organised by @kellys.craft and @kellysantidesigns .
Where each week we have 2 choices for themes where we can create either
or both themes or even combining both together.
Week 6 themes are BBQ or favourite activity. Follow along using the
hashtag or through the list of Participants. Graphic created by
@kellys.craft
My favorite summer activity is just sitting on the beach listening to the waves crashing on the beach or visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium so both themes are showcased in my card.
I started out by printing the Seahorse and Castle digital stamp from Impression Obsession onto Neenah white card stock before coloring using both Lyra and Castle Arts pencils. Once my coloring was finished, I blended some taken with teal and creamy caramel inks around the image before layering and adding brads. I then distressed the edges of the layered image using my distressing tool. I then added some All About The Teals sequins from Picket Fence Studios before adding some ice stickles to highlight parts of the sand and seahorse. I"m really happy with how this turned out considering I made it with a migraine and the main reason I printed the image at 3.5x5.
Challenges entered:
Shopping Our Stash #502 - Vacation Destination (beach, Monterey Aquarium)
Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great day.
Stamps: Impression Obsession
Ink: Stampin Up Taken With Teal, Creamy Caramel
Card Stock: Neenah White; Stampin Up
Accessories: Computer, Printer, Ice Stickles, Lyra and Castle Arts Pencils, Distressing Tool, Pop Dots, Blending Brushes, PFS Sequins, Glue
I can't imagine how you made this awesome design while you had a migraine, Bonnie. You are a trooper with a ton of talent! It's a delightful take on sandcastles at the beach and visiting the aquarium! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS ~ and everyone who suffers from migraines! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteYou are my hero! A migraine and you still made this beauty! Absolutely gorgeous! We can sit side by side on our beach chairs and enjoy the beauty of the ocean together! LOVE your card!
ReplyDeleteWell done - especially with a bad head. I know how you feel with those.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us.
Carol xx
CD Sunday Plus DT
That is one adorable card, Bonnie. Hope you get some relief, my friend. XOX
ReplyDeleteWell done on producing such a lovely card whilst not feeling well.
ReplyDeletePamela
CD Sunday Plus DT.
I hope you are feeling better now. This is a lovely underwater image. Thank you for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteJocelyn x
CD Sunday Plus DT
Great card, well done and I hope you are feeling better, nothing worse than a migraine.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us
Margaret
CD Sunday plus DT
Beach & Aquarium....perfect vacay in my book!! Way to go shopping your stash!! Thanks for playing along with our "vacation destination" challenge over at Shopping Our Stash.
ReplyDelete-Deb Horst, DT #SOS502