It's been another lovely day here. I even ventured into town this morning, for the first time in ages. Hubby was off to the physio so I tagged along and did a little shopping whilst he was in there.
I've got a little reminder for you about this month's CAS Mix Up Challenge .......
It's a Watercolour challenge this month, hosted by Loll, and the theme is all about the Beach.
What does that make you think of ...... soft sandy beaches, cool deep blue sea, amazing sunsets maybe or, has it got you dreaming of tropical holidays and delicious cocktails (not having any of those this year ...... the holidays not the cocktails!!)
I found this little beach scene in my stamp stash ..... oh! to be sat there now, dipping my toes in the water.
I stamped the image using a grey ink and then heat embossed with a clear powder.
I then used Distress Inks and a lot of water to add the colour to the image and the background
I finished with a sentiment on the bottom
and added just a touch of shimmer to the water
There's still plenty of time to play along with this months challenge, and if you need some more inspiration then check out what the rest of the Design Team have come up with on the CAS Mix Up Blog
Thanks for popping by ..... enjoy the rest of your weekend.
We're staying at home this weekend, catching up on stuff. And hubby's playing with his latest new toy ....... he's bought himself a drone.
He's spent all afternoon charging batteries and watching YouTube videos ........ it kept the little man occupied too. Alex is quite excited about it ..... maybe we'll buy him a smaller one for his birthday next month.
Cheerio until next time ........
Products used:
Stamps: Deck Chairs (Inkylicious); Mermaid's Tail (Ellen Hutson - for the sentiment)
Inks: Ranger Dye Ink - Cool Graphite; Distress inks - Salty Ocean, Mustard Seed, Scattered Straw, Carved Pumpkin, Antique Linen, Tea Dye; Delicata Ink - Silvery Shimmer
Others: Clear embossing powder (WOW!); Clear Wink of Stella pen
8 comments:
Yes, indeed it does make you wish you were sat by the sea with that view right now. wonderful watercolouring xx
I'd like to be sitting there beside you with my toes in the water, Linda! We can dream! A beautiful, relaxing beach scene!
This is the place to be. I love how you tapped just enough colour here and there to keep this card light. The clear heat embossing must add to the beautiful light you've created here. "Seas the day" love it :D
A lovely scene Linda, wish all beaches were as deserted as this, although I think ours probably will be, we've had thick grey could for 4 days now.
Hope you're having a good weekend.
Avril xx
A great sentiment Linda for a lovely card!
great image, it reminds me of my childhood on Swansea and the Gower beaches :)
Your beach scene is so inviting, Linda. Wish I was there with you, sharing a cocktail or two! :) Lovely watercolouring with soft colours ... love the shimmer on the water. Have a nice, relaxing weekend at home. xx
Very relaxing scene Linda, perfect for the beach theme!
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