I got a little carried away with the rose red and green and didn't seem to get enough dark brown in my project but I made the sand as dark as I could. The sea and sky represent the ocean blue in the suite. I stamped all my images and masked where necessary. I sponged on the sand, sea and sky with an Inkssentials Inkblending handle and foam. I watercolored all the images with a brush and reinkers. The frames were cut with Nestabilities dies, I know you can probably barely see the little flip flops and sunglasses attached with the ribbon knot but I thought they were a cute embellishment. The rose red scalloped frame was done with white watercolor paper and watercolored brightly with rose red reinker. I borrowed a technique I saw used by Linda D and created a sparkly sea by dabbing Diamond Glaze on the water area and then lightly fingered on Iridescent Ice. I love the look of the water. I hope it shows up in the photo.
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Sat, Aug 16, 2008 @ 12:31 PM
Awesome card, Kittie. Funny you should say that it was hard to see the flip flops and sunglasses. Actually, I was going to comment that I thought the flip flops were a great addition to the ribbon treatment. They were almost the first thing I noticed!
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Sat, Aug 16, 2008 @ 12:41 PM
Oh Kittie, this is just the best scene ever! Yes, I can see those itty bitty flip flops!!! What a great addition! Your water sparkles perfectly. I love the bright colors and that dotted swimsuit is too cute!!! What a wonderful get lost in card! Love it! TFS :0)
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Registered: August 7, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28113
Sat, Aug 16, 2008 @ 1:26 PM
Oh I wish I could be there! This is fantastic! love your scene! Great colors!
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