Saturday 9 July 2011

I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside.......

I've been out at a crop most of the day, so missed the launch of this week's Less is More Challenge this morning - #23 One Layer Card with the theme of 'Something with Legs'.   As soon as I got home, I just had to sit down and create an entry.

I used a set of stamps from Crafty Individuals, created an oval mask using a nestie then Distress Inks to make a one layer background .  I didn't want to achieve a smooth blend of colours, but more the effect of a patchy sky and sea, with just a hint of foreground sand, so used  Broken China and Faded Jeans, with Scattered Straw for the sand.

The Bathing Belle (with legs), sentiment and seagulls (with legs) were stamped with Memento Paris Dusk ink.

Thanks for popping by to check out my card, it's great to see you !

28 comments:

Kathyk said...

I have this set too!! What a fab job you've made with them

Kathyk

Linby said...

This is just fabulous, I love the colouring you achieved.
Linbyx

Jean Franks Beck said...

This is gorgeous!

Vicky Hayes said...

I love this too Wynneth! Using the nestie as a mask to add colour and leaving some of the image outside it is really effective!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Wynneth this is lovely, love the treatment of the vintage, makes it look modern, but not too much, a lovely card

Jo Street said...

I love it!
Jo x

Lynne said...

This is fabulous Wynneth, love your colours.
Lynne xxx

Beryl K said...

Beautiful card Wynneth
Beryl x

GinaA said...

What a happy card, I'm singing along to this one.

Susan said...

What a fabulous stamp, Wynneth!! LOVE the inking you did...perfect for the challenge! Love it! My Card

Chrissie said...

Great inking Wynneth!
Super card.
Thanks so much
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"

Ang C said...

A super card - just perfect

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Audrey said...

Love it!

lililindsay said...

Beautiful Card. I love the stamping in the masked off space.

Suze Bain said...

Fab images, sentiment and distressing. Love it. xx

Anonymous said...

I love sea themed cards and you did a wonderful job on this one!

Annes Art said...

gorgeous card!

Annes Art said...

gorgeous card!

Pauline said...

Beautiful, love the inked background.

Lauren Hatwell said...

This is lovely Wynneth. I can almost feel the sand between my toes. Lx

Mandi said...

Lots of legs here Wynneth
Fabulous!
Thanks very much
Diva LIM
"Less is More"

Unknown said...

Stunningly gorgeous - just loving all your LIM cards. x

Zoe Tant said...

Gorgeous card Wynneth and so summery!

Ruth M said...

Absolutely lovely, what a delightful scene!

massofhair said...

A gorgeous card and really does make you feel like you are at the seaside:-)

Annie said...

what a beauty! a gorgeous seaside card Wynneth.
hugs, annie x

Sandy said...

A stunning card, love the background and a super image, LOL I wish I had that set but have never seen it, we're behind the times here in Oz LOL,
Sandy