While I am in quite a bit of pain and this card took me FOREVER to complete, I DID it!! I incorporated Cathy's sketch challenge and several dare to get dirty challenges!! Although challenging and time consuming, I incorporated a variety of techniques and mediums. Very fun to create despite the pain. I had to celebrate the 500th sketch...sketches are my fave!!
Masculine cards are always a challenge for me but I needed to make a card for a guy friend from church who recently lost his mom. I hope it brings him comfort.
I created my own window with my nestabilities since I did not have a small enough window which would fit this sketch.
I hope you enjoy my summer scene card. Since I can't go on vacation or especially the beach, what a blessing to be there in spirit while creating!!
Thanks for looking!!
Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2014 GMT Views: 2659
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Registered: February 9, 2010 Location: Mentone, California Posts: 7361
Wed, Aug 06, 2014 @ 5:27 PM
WOW! This is QUITE amazing. Your clever ships window ROCKS with the ship behind it! The scene you created with your sentiment is just beautiful.. And I am sure the person recieving it will see all the love with which it was made.
Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 121701
Wed, Aug 06, 2014 @ 10:47 PM
Chris, this is so fabulous on so many levels. I hope you start healing fast girl! I have this set, and the idea of coloring it is intimidating so, I am gonna have to save your's as a cheat sheet to look at later
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79473
Wed, Aug 06, 2014 @ 11:20 PM
Your work is always amazing and this is gorgeous. Sorry you were in so much pain today. Praying for the easing of that pain.
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004
Registered: August 18, 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK Posts: 31972
Thu, Aug 07, 2014 @ 12:48 AM
Chris, I LOVE it when you use this fabulous sea image, and this is another stunner! The sentiment is wonderful, and I would say you've shown how true it is with your recent experience, HE is the ultimate anchor. Gorgeous! Thanks for playing along, Chris, xx
Registered: December 29, 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 7533
Thu, Aug 07, 2014 @ 4:24 AM
LOVE the woven border element, perfect for this card… the texture placement is just fantastic too! Thanks for playing along with my Dare to Get Dirty Challenge!
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Registered: July 12, 2005 Location: Hugging a golden and stamping' in PA Posts: 21216
Thu, Aug 07, 2014 @ 5:33 AM
So many challenges covered by this one gorgeous card, Chris! One would never know you are not feeling up to par...your creations are as gorgeous as ever!