My card for June in the Card Chain Challenge went to Gail in Norway and I received a really pretty make from Patricia in Texas!
I used a Memento ink pad called Sahara Sand for the sandy beach, then blended another Memento colour called Turquoise Gem. The Navy blue colour element was a mix of Salty Ocean and Chipped Sapphire Distress Oxide.
I stamped a few starfish randomly along the sandy beach and once the background was dry, I got out these brilliant Ocean stamps from Inkylicious.
I've used these stamps quite a lot recently - they are absolutely perfect for adding embossed waves and foam to beachy scenes.

Although it's hard to see in the photo the starfish and the sand do have a teeny bit of sparkle - achieved by random dotting of Wink of Stella Pens in brown and gold.
Finished with a stacked die cut. (I always think there's something very dreamy about listening to a tide lapping on a sandy shore so the die seemed a good fit!)
There's still a few days left to sign up for the next Chain if you fancy having a go! x
Amazing card and I love how you created the water!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Viv!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Summer card and beach scene,love the starfish on the beach and brilliant effect with the waves.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
A wonderful beach scene, Viv.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
What a stunning beach scene, Viv - love the texture and sparkle! Great sentiment too!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous beach scene!
ReplyDeleteI can smell and hear the ocean!
What a beautiful ocean shore you created Viv! LOVE the frothy ocean stamping overlapping the sand with the star fish - I can hear the water and smell the salty air! - a beautiful card using the colors! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteOoooooooo, I see we had similar ideas about this challenge! Your card is a stunner. Thanks for joining the fun at CCC again, Jo x
ReplyDeleteGreat take using the colors and lovely beach. Like your card. So fun to join this swap.
ReplyDeleteImke ~
Lovely summertime card, Viv. I would like to be on that beach!! :) xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beach scene, your sand and surf are amazing ♥
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful - I can almost hear the waves breaking on the sand
ReplyDeleteI love the beach scene. WOW!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful beach scene! I love those embossed waves.
ReplyDeleteLove your seashore card. It looks so realistic and the sentiment is perfect. I can understand why you have used it a lot recently xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun beach scene, Viv! I LOVE all the texture and the foamy ocean!
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