Love this sketch, and it worked perfectly for this idea. DS was just accepted in a Masters Degree program at the University of Arkansas and was awarded a graduate assistantship. He has worked very hard to meld his skills in two fields (marine biology and GIS mapping) and it has finally really paid off. Just got this image and ribbon from SU, so I melded them to a card that I hope that he finds special.
Stamped the image in Memento Tuxedo Black on Colormates Peaches & Cream and colored the sail with a white gel pen. Stamped the sentiment on Flourishes White CS on more black, then stamped the ships wheel from SU Schooner in Versamark. Rounded the corners then adhered to the image panel. Folded the Marina Mist ribbon in half and added the sailors knot that mnfroggie showed us how to make: http://mnfroggie.blogspot.com/2011/0...lors-knot.html
Mounted all on a Marina Mist card that had rounded corners. PT - 8
Thank you so much for looking. Have a peaceful day.
Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2011 GMT Views: 926
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Registered: April 18, 2009 Location: Boston suburbs, MA Posts: 14060
Fri, Jul 08, 2011 @ 7:45 PM
Gorgeous colors, and great knot!! This card looks so peaceful and calm. Love your take on the sketch!
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83609
Sat, Jul 09, 2011 @ 5:48 AM
Marie - this is wonderful (the card and the news about DS). The knot is super (he will love that), the image is one of my favs as is the quote, and the colors are just amazing. Congrats to DS - those are some great skills to have and should ensure a life of joy doing things he loves. I wish I could go back in time and major in something with more fun in it than accounting - LOL!!!!
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Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 29927
Sun, Jul 10, 2011 @ 12:51 PM
Just beautiful. The colors work well for a summer fun card. That is just awesome. What a fantastic design element with the sailors knot. Congratulations to your son. It's great news and proud Momma has made a wonderful creation to honor and pass on good wishes to her son with this beautiful card. What a blessing.
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Mon, Jul 11, 2011 @ 7:49 PM
Love how you coloured the image and the sailor's knot is a perfect touch.
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Tue, Jul 12, 2011 @ 6:32 PM
Sweetie, I love how you showcased this image!!! Yummy!
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