This is for Dawn's Free 4 All Challenge to represent a neighboring state or country to where you live. My card represents the US state to the west of us, and it is also where I grew up - sunny California with its beautiful beaches. I always enjoyed seeing the dolphins jump & play in the waves.
I colored the dolphins with SU blends markers - Smokey Slate. With blender pens & ink on the ink pad lid, I colored the rest of the image. When it was dry, I brushed clear Crystal Effects over the surface (the last bit I had left) and sprinkled on a little fine glitter. It so sparkly! When it dried, I cut out the image and ran my black marker on the edge.
I found this practice background in my stash, enhanced it a little with more Brushos, die-cut it and ran my Calypso Coral marker around the edge. And then, I glued the image on top. No sentiment for now.
Looks like a sunny California beach scene to me. Have fun with the challenge. I look forward to seeing how you represent your neighboring state or country. TFL
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Thu, Jun 21, 2018 @ 7:34 PM
Gosh, this is FABULOUS!! Your background is so vibrant, and conveys the image of ocean and summer sky beautifully. My sister-in-law bought a variety of stamps at a resale shop; this dolphin image is among them. I haven't used it yet, but you have inspired me to ink it up!
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Fri, Jun 22, 2018 @ 4:18 AM
Pretty colors and a great dolphin image.
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Lovely! Perfect card for your neighboring state of sunny California. Your coloring and your brushos bg are well done. Sometimes, a card just doesn’t need a sentiment.
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Fri, Jun 22, 2018 @ 8:35 AM
Love it! Makes me want to go to California! We do have lovely beaches here (my family is there today without me while I'm stuck at work!)
I love the fun colors in your fabulous background and all that sparkle!
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Fri, Jun 22, 2018 @ 11:32 AM
Those dolphins are just the best. Aren't they fun to watch?! Thanks for some insight into CA.
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