I pulled out the lovely Beyond the Sea plate and some fishnet to coordinate with the sentiment. The background is a glimmer misted sprayed over fishnet on white cardstock. Stamp the music using brown ink over the misted background. Sponge edges with brown dye ink.
The lighthouse was stamped using black ink and colored with watercolor pencils and an aqua brush. There was sponging of the dye ink over the background. I added the ship in the background from the Huck Finn plate.
I do think I went a little overboard with the birds. LOL! But once I started I had to balance them out! :)
I also wanted to share that Stampendous and Dreamweaver will be sharing fantastic projects all week. Go and visit the Stampendous and Dreamweaver blogs to find out which design team members will be sharing projects each day this week finishing up with a big blog hop on Saturday! Of course there are fun prizes in addition to inspiration! I will be sharing my creations later this week and during the wonderful blog hop. I haven't tried the stencils & paste before and had a lot of fun playing with them.
Have a lovely day!
Suzz
ooh, you've outdone yourself here Suzz. I just LOVE this.
ReplyDeleteFab vintage nautical card, love the colrs and background !
ReplyDeleteFit for framing! This is wonderful. :)
ReplyDeleteVery very nice :)
ReplyDeleteI ♥ lighthouses.
Wow, that's a fabulous piece of art. Love the quote.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at FSC this fortnight.
Wow...this is amazing. A great image with so many layers of great iconic shoreline images and embellishments. Incredible project.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Nautical themed creation! Love the background and what a gorgeous use of stamps! Now I am wanting that plate! Thank you for joining us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Suzz! I think the birds are perfect, and I love all the added details! :)
ReplyDeleteI think that you did great with the birds, the card and all the colors are beautiful and makes me want to head to the beach :-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, I love your background and the images work so well together, great sentiment. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card, love the colours and the quote is wonderful. Elaine x
ReplyDeleteStunning card Suzanne, love it all..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
As always, your card is wonderful, Sue......so many lovely touches!
ReplyDeletebusy picking up my jaw from the floor... seriously, Sue, this is gorgeous! your attention to detail always awes me and i love the colors and the layered stamping and inking on this one. love love this beautiful work of art! =)
ReplyDeleteVery cool, love the image and the misting over the fish net makes a fantastic background, terrific stamping all around!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Sue. I love the use of the fishnet as a mask and your whole backgrounds are gorgeous. Beautiful image too!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Lesley Xx
Luv this Sue, beautiful card and background.
ReplyDeleteLove your card Suzz! Ingenious using the ship from Huck Finn! Thanks for joining us at FSC! Best,Yvonne
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Suzanne! Lovely image, and wonderful inking.
ReplyDeleteThat image is perfect for the challenge. Such a beautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Linda
Lovely quote on a beautiful card .....
ReplyDeleteHi Suzz...such a gorgeous card. We have a saying in sailing ~ "calm seas does not a sailor make"..so very similar to your quote I think. You have some wonderful elements in your creation, clever stamping and great texture.
ReplyDeleteThankyou for joining us this fortnight at Fashionable Stamping Challenges.
Dot x
Hi Suzz, this is breathtaking, such exquisite stamping and such beautiful shading. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at FSC. XX
ReplyDeleteGorgeous not overboard a all!
ReplyDeleteStunning card. You have created the perfect background with the fishing net! and this is a fabulous image.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at FSC
Avril xx
This took my breath away. Literally. The sentiment and everything...just fabulous! TOTALLY pinned!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Suzz, love the background stamping and the sentiment is fabulous! Thanks for joining us at FSC. Sue C x
ReplyDeleteThis is beyond beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWoooow, your card is gorgeous, superb stamping and I just love the sentiment! Thank you for sharing it with us at FSC ;) x
ReplyDeletePs. Come and join my 2nd Blogaversary candy ;-). Good luck!
I really love your misting the netting to create that watery background. The net to finish is genius!
ReplyDeleteKristina
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Ooh I do love a lighthouse, your entry is simply stunning! Regards, Anne x
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of her books also, Little Women will always remain an all time favourite book and one I read every year or so.
As for this quote and the nautical theme, perfect for FSC - beautifully coloured.
Thank you for sharing with us.
Wishes
Lynne
A gorgeous and truly inspirational card Suzz, I just love it and thanks for sharing at FSC.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend.
hugs {brenda} xox