Sunday 2 September 2018

Stamping Sensations September Challenge

September already!
Here's my card for our September challenge at Stamping Sensations where we have a theme of 'Something beginning with 'B'.
Lovely Bee Crafty is our sponsor  -
I have a few 'B's on my card! Beach, birds, bark, a (life) Buoy and Birthday!

I have had this stamp for a long time - bought as a pre loved one and this is the first time I have inked it. It's rubber as opposed to my fave clear ones so always panic about positioning - particularly as there is no wood backing to even help line it up in the correct place!The MISTI helps but I still panic cos I can't see it!

Stamped it onto the cardstock, stamped again onto a piece of scrap and cut out then masked it off whilst I made the background scene with distress inks and my duster brushes. I have slowly got more confidence doing cards like these and there's something quite therapeutic about making a picture!

The grasses and 'sandhills effect' are from an Inkylicious set I think (no packaging!).
The main image was coloured with DI's too.
A little bit of string to secure the sentiment tag - job done!

Linking up over at
Allsorts- Things with Wings
Crafty Friends - Animales or Birds
ATS&M - Make your Mark
heARTful - A/goes

25 comments:

brenda said...

It's a really tranquil scene Viv, one could spend a day on that quiet beach. Another three beauties, wan't pretty yesterday but good end result.

B x

Stamps and Paper said...

Beautiful card Viv you’ve created a lovely scene

Anne

Cara said...

I love this scene you’ve created. I need a trip to the beach now!

Marlies said...

A beautiful card Viv. You created a wonderful Summer scene! Marlies

Doreen said...

Such a lovely scene.xxx

Mac Mable said...

Love the dusting of the colours in making your peaceful and wonderful scene. Gorgeous stamp and such a fabulous layout and card X

Pia S said...

What a lovely and expertly made scene you’ve made for your new stamp! It’s beautiful.

Meggymay said...

Its a fantastic card Viv with a wonderful peaceful scene.
Yvonne xx

Joan said...

A lovely beach scene Viv, I love the main stamp you have used


Joan x

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

I love this card Viv. The misty effect on the water looks great and your stamping of the seagulls is absolutely superb. It’s so clear and beautifully coloured, you’ve created a very beautiful and tranquil scene x

Carole said...

I adore this creation Viv...your inking is superb!...and I love the seagulls stamp.Fab-u-lous! xx

Lynne K said...

I do like beach scenes, Viv, and this one is a delight! Gorgeous blue sea, golden sand and that lovely seagull image, which is perfectly positioned, I might add! I share your trepidation when using rubber as opposed to clear stamps these days. My stamping platform is my best friend! And well done for getting so many Bs into the picture!

Lynne x

Carole Pollard said...

Beautiful scene the colours and colouring are beautiful Love and hugs Carole x

pinky said...

I love your gorgeous sea scape Viv. Those birds look perfectly at home there.

Kathleen said...

A really lovely background and a super image. Thank you for joining our "Things with Wings' challenge at Allsorts.

Kath x

brenda said...

Hi again Viv, just popped back to say thanks for linking up to Allsorts, perfect card for our theme.

B x

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

I love this beautiful card Viv, it's funny I love seeing seagulls on beach scene cards but in real life they can be a pain in the neck with their pestering.

Sue xx
PS nothing to forgive.

aussie aNNie said...

Tranquility on this card Viv, love the scene and stamp you used. The card is just gorgeous and serene...xx

Creative world said...

Fantastic card with fabulous coloring ...thank you for joining us at ATSM Make your Mark challenge this week
Ċ½eljka DT xx

Melanie said...

A lovely card!
Thank you soo much for taking part in our "animals/birds” challenge over at Crafty Friends & good luck in the draw.
Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well…

Hugs,
Melanie
(DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)

(DT Crafty Friends)

(DT The Sketchy Challenges)

Sally H said...

I'd love to be there right now! A gorgeous scene and I love everything about it! Just beautiful!

Heidi Weaver said...

What a wonderful seascape, Viv! Your colouring is absolutely gorgeous. The result is a picture that should be framed. Beautiful! Thanks so much for joining our ATS&M Challenge this week.

Chris said...

Such a lovely scene you've created. Makes me want to hang on to summer yet! Congratulations on making Top 3 over at my heARTful stamping challenge this past week! Please visit again. :)

Pat said...

This is a fabulous scene Viv and I love the mix of colours, and the seagulls nesting on the post is gorgeous. It looks so warm and inviting that I want to go there now!! x

Linby said...

I just love the scene you've created. So much depth and the colours are gorgeous.