I started by scoring the seashell--I guess it could be called freehand scoring since you have to move it and keep the angle lined up on one end. I found it easier to start in a corner and keep the corner in the groove of the scoring tool as I moved the paper.
Coloring began with watercolor pencils, but I am much more comfortable with sponging, so I fell back on sponging to finish it off.
Finally, I coated the whole thing with Versamark ink and clear embossing powder to give my shell some shine.
The setting for the finished card was my bathroom seashells. We moved from Florida to Texas and my master bath has been my little trip to the beach whenever I need one. Breathe deeply..."Breathe in the freshness of the sea. Breathe out the cares of the day."
Date: Monday, February 27, 2017 GMT Views: 1119
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74557
Mon, Feb 27, 2017 @ 2:51 PM
Beautiful card and I love your setting. How nice you can find the beach in a part of your house. The shell has such a real look.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131307
Mon, Feb 27, 2017 @ 11:32 PM
That paper is beautiful, it really carries a cad and the single beautiful shell is all that's needed to make a CAS beauty. I like the slightly scalloped edges on this one.
Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Mon, Mar 06, 2017 @ 4:18 PM
Your she'll is stunning, and you photographed the card so nicely. You need to put this in a little frame like Sabrina did in her sample...it would be the perfect addition to your little escape. The sentiment goes really nicely with the inspirational scene.