I'm really enjoying playing around with the new Shell Collecting stamp set. I saw how it could work with the latest sketch at Freshly Made Sketches.
I was aiming for a simple card that would work also as a masculine card. So I went for Balmy Blue, Pool Party and Basic Gray as my colours. I stamped two shells in Basic Gray and coloured one in Balmy Blue and one in Pool Party before fussy cutting them.
Because I love beach themed products, I have developed quite a library of items and I also love it when I can mix and match old with new. In this case, I got out one of my all-time favourite embossing folders, Sea Bed.
I added in some splash in Balmy Blue using a stamp from Gears & Textures. The sentiment is from Sweet Jar and is cut with one of the banners from Stylish Shapes (which I've used so much it's now a bit bent and I fear it will actually break from overuse!).
I probably should have consulted the sketch and not worked from memory. If I had, the cluster might be closer to the centre than the top but I like it where it is. 😄😄😄
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Wonderful take on the sketch this week! Those shells are perfect! I especially love that you brought everything up to the top to let that gorgeous background shine! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this Jan - the detail on those shells is lovely and the embossed background co-ordinates beautifully - a great mash-up of old and new.
ReplyDeleteJan, it is so easy to see why this embossing folder is among your favorites! How gorgeous topped with two delightful treasures from under the sea!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this beautiful creation with us at Freshly Made Sketches!
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This is really lovely. The shells are so pretty and those little splatters are the perfect touch. So glad you joined us this week at FMS!
ReplyDeleteI love your use of those shells on that lovely background! Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birthday card, Jan ! These shells look fabulous on the amazing background. Thanks for joining us at FMS this week.
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