I liked the idea of non-clooud background and went for plaid background instead - it still looks nautical and a bit masculine and goes well with the sea theme. I stamped the background with stamped-off distress inks to get the worn look and spritzed it for blobbiness, and the shells have a bit of sparkle (which hardly shows up in pics).
Plaid stamp: Alina Craft Co
Sentiment: unknown
EF: unbranded
Also: DI's, Opal Dust
Shared on challenges:
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Gorgeous card, Carol, and I love how you've used the inks to get that distressed effect. The plaid works brilliantly as sky. Thank you so much for joining the challenge at Allsorts this week.
ReplyDeleteFabulous masculine card Carol love the stamped yacht,great embossing folder and the plaid sky looks brilliant
ReplyDeleteCarol x
A very peaceful masculine card, many thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge this week and being inspired by the mood board.
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Love this monochrome masterpiece Carol - the plaid is a great background, and those shells add so much to the overall look of the card
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Fantastic card Carol. Love the plaid background - very clever.
ReplyDeleteI think this is such a wonderful man card Carol, that background is fabulous, truly gorgeous and I love ships, so thats a winner. xx
ReplyDeleteI like the plaid background too! A lovely nautical card which fits the bill for our Summer theme perfectly. Thanks for playing along with Papercraft Challenges. X
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous seascape.Thank you for sharing at Allsorts this week.Sarah DT
ReplyDeleteThe plaid sky is inspired! What a great combo of elements to make a beautiful sea faring card. Thanks for joining us at Allsorts challenge.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's awesome! Like the embossed paper and the touch of sparkle! It's a very nice work...
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I LOVE this card!! It totally POPPED out at me. The ship stamp is fabulous and I adore the plaid background. Great design. Thank you for playing with us this week at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!
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A stunning combination of goodies making a fabulous masculine card Carol.
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So lovely.
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Gorgeous image and I like all the different techniques and textures. Thanks for playing along at the Inspiration Station Challenge and we hope you'll share again soon.
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I like the background and the inking you have done, the image is wonderful, thank you for playing our challenge at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge, and wish you a wonderful crafty day!
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Beautiful - the embossing finishes the card perfectly.
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