The timing of this challenge was perfect as I had just received some new goodies from Waffleflower that I think fit this challenge perfectly! I actually have 2 cards to share with you, and the first one uses a stencil that I've had for over 2 years (I think) and never used, and also a small crab from WF's Happy Crabs Dies. Take a look...
Isn't that little crab adorable?! Well, I mean as adorable as a crab can be, right??! I die cut the pieces from white cs and then ink blended with the same brushes I used for the lined circle. You can just see the hint of blue underneath the top layer...I was going for a bit of a blue crab vibe here. He was pop dotted for some dimension and to make him stand out a bit. The sentiment is one of my all time favorites from Catherine Pooler called Vitamin Sea. I finished with a few gems from PFS.
My 2nd card uses a few more new WF goodies, including the Coastline Die n Stencil, and the Inquisitive Crab Die. I stenciled my background first with A Colorful Life Cloud Edger and then added the stenciled and die cut waves. The ginormous crab was die cut from white cs and once again blended with coral inks from PFS. I love, LOVE the size of this guy!!
I also added a strip of kraft cs at the bottom for my sandy beach and then finished with another Catherine Pooler sentiment from her Hook, Line and Sinker stamp set. I also added a few gems from PFS.
The DT has so many wonderful beach scene cards to inspire you to play along and you can find them all right HERE. This challenge is open till Sunday, June 29th @ 8:00PM.
I'm also adding this card to Darnell's NBUS Challenge #75 since the Retro Sun & Palm stencil is a little older and never been used...cough, cough!!
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
11 comments:
Love both cards !!!!
These beachy themed cards couldn't be any cuter! That oversized crab is so fun!!! I love the backgrounds you've created for both of your little crabby friends. The wave die is fantastic! I think I need one. ;0) You're always enabling me and / or inspiring me. So glad you linked up to DD Challenge as well. Best of luck to you, my friend!
I'm completely besotted with your crab-themed cards, Marcia! The circle stenciled background is perfect for your little crab (I have that set...yayyy!); the ocean scene wonderful for your larger crab. Smile-makers, both!
hugs~carol
I can't wait to get my claws on those crabs, Marcia! You've stenciled, blended, and die-cut your way to TWO winners here, my friend!
[from where I sit, those giant claws are just the perfect size - for clarified butter!]
=]
Such fun summery and cool cards...and in this heat that makes them extra special.
Summer beach scenes are always delightful, and these definitely fit that goal! Great scenes, and great colors -- these are really fun, Marcia
Ohhhhh, these are such great summer cards! Love the little crab, he's a cuties and that big guy is oodles of fun! I could go for some vitamin sea, it's been that hot here too!
Thank you for the morning smiles and laughter, Linda! If you cough twice for something two years old, I guess I've got poomonia over here, lol! Your beachy cards are the BEST! Whether a tiny crab or a big crab, they make such fun photo bombers and your backgrounds are brilliant! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! I hope you get some relief from the heat soon! Hugs, Darnell
Leftover ink was all you needed to make a soft sunset to show off the palms and that darling little crab, Marcia. I think his big Mama crab is looking for him.
These crabs are such fun, Marcia, and your coloring is awesome! I love that wave on the second card and the stenciling and palm trees on the first! Love the sentiments that are a perfect fit! Two fun cards, my friend!
You have the most FUN toys, Marcia! Oh, how I love both your crabby beach cards! The tropical vibe on the first is oh so pretty with the stenciled scene and the cute little crab coming in to enjoy it. Yes, love the sentiment, too, and the gems are a perfect finish. OMGosh, your second card is so much fun with the big guy and those fabulous waves and such a great cloud stencil! I'm smiling so big right now! Thank you for playing along in our beach challenge at Double D!
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