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Monday, April 9, 2012

Sail My Ship

The Fashionable Stamping Challenge is all about nautical.  I knew the new Artistic Outpost quotable from Louisa May Alcott was the perfect quote to use for this challenge.

I spent many a day reading Louisa May Alcott and the same books over and over.  I was very pleased that a quote from her was included on the Quote and Quotables plate.

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
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33 comments:

  1. Carol QApril 9, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    ooh, you've outdone yourself here Suzz. I just LOVE this.

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  2. Lisa SomervilleApril 9, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Fab vintage nautical card, love the colrs and background !

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  3. ChrisApril 9, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Fit for framing! This is wonderful. :)

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  4. Frk. BogstadApril 9, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Very very nice :)
    I ♥ lighthouses.

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  5. Silvia(Barnie)April 9, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Wow, that's a fabulous piece of art. Love the quote.
    Thanks for joining us at FSC this fortnight.

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  6. Lynn MercurioApril 9, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Wow...this is amazing. A great image with so many layers of great iconic shoreline images and embellishments. Incredible project.

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  7. TerryApril 9, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Fabulous 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!

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  8. BarbApril 9, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Beautifully done, Suzz! I think the birds are perfect, and I love all the added details! :)

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  9. Basement StamperApril 9, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    I 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 :-)

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  10. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansApril 9, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Gorgeous, I love your background and the images work so well together, great sentiment. Tracy x

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  11. ElaineApril 9, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    A fabulous card, love the colours and the quote is wonderful. Elaine x

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  12. ChrissyApril 9, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Stunning card Suzanne, love it all..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  13. LinApril 9, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    As always, your card is wonderful, Sue......so many lovely touches!

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  14. Alice April 9, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    busy 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! =)

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  15. ConniecrafterApril 9, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Very cool, love the image and the misting over the fish net makes a fantastic background, terrific stamping all around!

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  16. craftimammaApril 9, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    This is lovely Sue. I love the use of the fishnet as a mask and your whole backgrounds are gorgeous. Beautiful image too!

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  17. Gerrie JohnnicApril 9, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Luv this Sue, beautiful card and background.

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  18. Yvonne GarnerApril 9, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Love your card Suzz! Ingenious using the ship from Huck Finn! Thanks for joining us at FSC! Best,Yvonne

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  19. PaulineApril 10, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    This is beautiful Suzanne! Lovely image, and wonderful inking.

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  20. UnknownApril 10, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    That image is perfect for the challenge. Such a beautiful card!!

    Hugs, Linda

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  21. RosApril 10, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    Lovely quote on a beautiful card .....

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  22. Ink Art DesignsApril 10, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Hi 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.
    Thankyou for joining us this fortnight at Fashionable Stamping Challenges.
    Dot x

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  23. EphemeraApril 10, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Hi Suzz, this is breathtaking, such exquisite stamping and such beautiful shading. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at FSC. XX

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  24. Lynn StevensApril 11, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    Gorgeous not overboard a all!

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  25. Mrs.BApril 11, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Stunning card. You have created the perfect background with the fishing net! and this is a fabulous image.
    Thanks for sharing with us at FSC
    Avril xx

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  26. Mynn xxApril 14, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    This took my breath away. Literally. The sentiment and everything...just fabulous! TOTALLY pinned!

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  27. AnonymousApril 15, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Gorgeous card Suzz, love the background stamping and the sentiment is fabulous! Thanks for joining us at FSC. Sue C x

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  28. Ellie KnolApril 18, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    This is beyond beautiful!

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  29. Asia King (aka Joanna K)April 20, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Woooow, your card is gorgeous, superb stamping and I just love the sentiment! Thank you for sharing it with us at FSC ;) x

    Ps. Come and join my 2nd Blogaversary candy ;-). Good luck!

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  30. KristenApril 21, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    I really love your misting the netting to create that watery background. The net to finish is genius!

    Kristina
    Visiting from Fashionable Stamping Challenges - Nautical
    Please stop by and say hello! :-)
    www.pearlgateway.com

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  31. RedanneApril 21, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Ooh I do love a lighthouse, your entry is simply stunning! Regards, Anne x

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  32. AnonymousApril 22, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Hi
    I 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

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  33. Brenda BrownMay 11, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    A gorgeous and truly inspirational card Suzz, I just love it and thanks for sharing at FSC.
    Enjoy your weekend.
    hugs {brenda} xox

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