Thursday, January 29, 2015

Sea!

Here we are with the fast approaching weekend and I am ready for it! How about you? We will be going out for Super Bowl and that should be fun! Now I am doing a little DT duty using one of the New Release single stamps from Artistic Outpost, "Sound of the Sea." I just think this is adorable and dreamy and this is what I did. Being this is new and freshly inked :-), I am linking this over at Inspiration Journal's "Fresh Start."

I stamped the image in Black Archival, and wiped away the black in the netting and sea shell area and patted on some Sepia. When that was good and dry, using a water brush and Stampin Up markers of Bashful Blue for the "SEA," and her dress, Creamy Caramel her hair and the seashell she is holding, Blush Blossom for her skin. The ocean behind her and the land were colored using chalks. Shaded the edges with Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain. Once I was happy with the colors, I gave a it a spray of matte sealer to set. Matted on black and distressed the edges.

I stamped and cut a second set of Seashells to add a little dimension using Sepia Archival, watercolored and shaded in Walnut Stain and Black Soot as was the image and sentiment from "Boardwalk."  For the background, I stained a piece of cheesecloth using Antique Linen stain and Vintage Photo, tore off a little extra to wrap partially around the focal image. This was adhere using gel medium as were the little tiny seashells in the corner.


This is also being shared at Artistic Outpost, so if you would like to stop by for a visit, that would be lovely. There is also just a wee bit of time left to join in the January "Show Us Your AO Art." Thank you so much for visiting today and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.


18 comments:

Sharon said...

Oh wow Terry I just love this piece - great texture, gorgeous stamp & I love the beach theme!

Valerie-Jael said...

Beautiful work! Have fun watching the super bowl! Hugs, Valerie

Shirley said...

Stop showing all these gorgeous makes with the new AO stamps my wish list is huge lol.

Fabby piece TT.

Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
ShirlsCards.

Redanne said...

The image is lovely and you have coloured it beautifully. I love the net background you created for her and that sentiment is just perfect! A beautifully tactile card...

Hope the game goes well! Hugs, Anne xx

Redanne said...

Oops, meant to say thanks so much for joining us at Inspiration Journal! Hugs, Anne xx

Unknown said...

You couldn't have captured the sea spirit better than you just have Terry, another amazing piece of art, love it! Have fun at the Super Bowl! Hugs, Ira xox
Ira’s Crea Corner

Pamellia said...

This is so beautiful Terry! Love the new stamp and you have showcased it so well here! The cheesecloth and seashells really complete the seaside feel! hugs :)

Michele said...

this is darling and your coloring is sublime! enjoy the superbowl. since my team is in there i'll have to watch@! lol! xo

Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries said...

Love it Terry...great details!
Have a nice weekend, Alie :-)

Words and Pictures said...

Absolutely charming, Terry - what a perfect combination of the words with the new stamp image. Gorgeous texture too!
Alison xx

Sandra said...

Gorgeous card, Terry! Love it! The beach theme is perfect! Have a great weekend! Hugs, Sandra

Shelly Schmidt said...

wow- this is just amazing! You have really done the images proud. I love this card!

Unknown said...

This looks amazing. I Love the stamped image you used. Hope you enjoyed the Superbowl. It was a close game.

Hugs~

Mrs.B said...

Love how you've used this image with the netting background and layered seashells. Great colouring to the image too.
Hugs, Avril xx

Silvia(Barnie) said...

I know this wonderful feeling, too. A gorgeous card.

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

LOVE the netting...really makes the background a wow! Beautiful make!

Jenny Marples said...

What a great vintage feel to this one Terry! Jenny x

Anonymous said...

Very sweet! Love it!

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