This was a bit of a panic moment, as I had the image in my head that I wanted to use- a lighthouse, from
Stampscapes. Trouble was, when I got my stamps out, I realised that this is not the lighthouse image I have, mine is the one from U/M set 4, and the one I thought I had is on U/M 12! As it is, I think the digi version probably worked better anyway.
So this is my first project using Digi-Stamps – the only ‘real’ stamp here is the Postcard word, from Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous here (USA), and here (UK). The Beach Huts are from Stitchy Bear Digital Designs, and the Lighthouse, from Daisy’s Digi Doodles.
I merged the two with photo editing software, and tried a couple of combinations of lighthouse positions before I settled on this one. The scene immediately made me think of a postcard, so thats what it became.
I was nicely surprised to find that printer ink is quite compatible with Promarkers- I had visions of an icky mess! I had a watercolour type image in my head, but I don’t think that would have gone well with the printer ink, so I stuck to pale Promarkers, lots of blender, and only adding colour to small areas. I used Archival Black for the Postcard word, the shell is a found item from a beach, and the little starfish was in a basket of small shells bought on holiday once.
Both added with silicone glue. The image was printed onto Neenah Card, and when I printed out the image, I also printed another one onto cheap copy paper to give me a mask for the beach huts so I could stamp my lighthouse behind them! A project for another time when I have the right stamp, I think
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11 comments:
Beautiful card! Love the soft colouring and the images you used are great.
Really great scene. Love the perspective of the little beach houses. NancyD
Beautiful I love your artwork. I'm so glad I found your blog, Will be back to see what your up to regularly Jan :)x
I love this card. It's so different with the beach houses and light house. It looks very peaceful and serene, sort of like it's off season, waiting for everyone to return.
I do love this card too-and it made me also think of a post card:) it should have said in a handwriting: "wish you vere here"
:)) it is just perfect
Hi there Shaz am back as you can see and have missed your work and love what you have done here - well done you! thanks for sharing Shaz in Oz.x
This is gorgeous Shaz. Haven't been in to see you for a while. Hope you are keeping well.
Hettie x
Hi Shaz - I just found your fabulous blog when searching the 'net for "can I use Sizzix Framelits in my Cuttlebug", and your excellent tutorial popped up on my 'puter!!! Thank you so much for the detailed advice - I really appreciate it.
I have also enjoyed taking a peek at your beautiful work - you make the most wonderful scenic cards, and your other tutorials are extremely helpful.
Many thanks - Sylvia x
Such a lovely card. I love the soft look you got and the the use of the shell and star fish was a great idea. They are such great images too!
GREAT job! I love what you have created here and your embellishments are perfect! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog & leaving me such kind words! Have a fabulous week!!
Darlene
DAR'S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Shaz this is wonderful! I love the vintage look of a tinted postcard and the starfish and shell finish it beautifully. Hugs, Vicky
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