Beyond the Sea

Happy Saturday!

Here is a little card, (for me) that I created this morning. I created it based on the CardPatterns Sketch 91 using a circle which also works for Marks Finest Papers Challenge #30 and for the Simon Says Stamp and Show whatever makes you Happy!

 

The Artistic Outpost lighthouse is stamped using Versafine Black Onyx on October Afternoon SeaSide. 

The background is colored using watercolor pencils and white highlighter. After I finished I clear embossed the entire image. 

The background paper is from the same collection. I embossed the brown cardstock using the Cuttlebug embossing folder. 

I have to confess that after I started playing with the Oz collage plate last time I had to run out and pick up a piece of burlap.  I wanted to have some on hand for the scarecrow.  It has been sitting on my shelf and today after I pulled out my Beyond the Sea lighthouse image I knew I wanted to incorporate the burlap. It works as great texture and you can unravel the edges to create a fringe.  

The stars are from the Christmas trim section at Hobby Lobby and actually are a garland for a tree. I keep pulling them off the wire to use as accents. 

Here is the lovely sketch from CardPatterns. 

I also am happy to share that Artistic Outpost is having a sale! Here are all the details!

Artistic Outpost is running Pre-Black Friday sale now through November 30th, 2010!  The Artistic Outpost Pre-Black Friday Sale features 10% off all rubber stamps, and that's not all! For every $50 you spend, they'll also send you a special $10 gift code to be used on your Artistic Outpost purchases in January**  These gift codes stack! If you spend $100 you will get a $20 certificate, spend $150 get a $30 certificate. You'll also receive free shipping when your order totals $50 US ($150 internationally).

To receive your Pre-Black Friday Savings click here to shop, then use the coupon code BlackFriday to receive your 10% reduction on your rubber stamp purchases. **Gift Codes will be emailed to you in December. (GC valid on purchases January 11 - 31st 2011).

*Please note if you order more than 6 sheets of EZMount cling foam, free shipping will not apply. These items are bulkier and require extra shipping costs.

Thanks for stopping by!

Suzz

Play Date Cafe Challenge #53 - Color Splash

It is a color splash week at the Play Date Cafe Challenge!  Sarah selected the colors and the inspiration photo for the challenge.

We were lucky enough to receive some beautiful stamps from Mark's Finest Papers to use in our projects this week.  They sent us Flourishes and Frame Set with some gorgeous flourishes, frames and sentiments.

I created this card using the stamps from the set. I apologize as my ribbon looks much lighter in my picture than it is in real life.

The second card I used some beautiful Toile pattern paper for the bottom but I did add one stamped feature. You will have to guess what it is. :)

and here is the beautiful photo for our inspiration:

Marks Finest Paper will also be providing a beautiful stamp set from their November release as our prize this week!
If you are looking for more inspiration, go and take a peek at the rest of the design teams projects!

The Play Date Cafe design team:

Sarah Anderson

Ruby 2 Shoes

Savannah O'Gwynn
Andrea Ewen

Julie Ranae

Lisa Somerville

Hope your Thursday is wonderful!
Suzz