Old Man Sea!

Howdy friends and happy Tuesday to you all!  I am recovering from a very NASTY stomach bug that had me down and out Sunday night and all day yesterday.  It was NOT fun and hubby was home sickie-poo too!  Not to mention that my router burned out and I was a sick mess of a gal with NO INTERNET!  Yes! Needless to say I had a bit of a meltdown, temper tantrum, crying attack and hubby went out and bought me a new router and set it up, LOL. Yes he is a Saint, I know, I know but trust me at least I worked all day while he laid on couch and groaned (yep just like a guy) LOL. So I’m feeling a bit better today which is good cuz’ I have a TON of stuff to get done before I leave including laundry and having friends over this evening for dessert. Yikes! Then I’m leaving around 6 am Wednesday morning for South Carolina to my friend Pat’s house, hopeful to not have much crazy traffic and arrive by 1 pm.  Ok not much chitter-chatter today sorry---I gotta run and get more stuff done, LOL. Being sick definitely slowed me down at a very inconvenient time—it’s always inconvenient to be sick ‘eh?
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Old Man Sea!

Today I’m sharing a card I made using a fabulous new set from Gina K called “By the Sea” illustrated by the talented Theresa Momber.  I made this card for a challenge I hosted for StampTV called Free For All Friday last week—you can still join in on the fun HERE until Thursday night!  My challenge was TO MAKE A SCENE using at least 3 stamps!  Gina’s sets allow you to do that easily and you can mix-n-match too!  I had fun creating this—I kept my dad in mind while doing it as it reminds me of him.

I paired up the pelican, sailboat, birds in sky and beach grass stamps for my scene.  I used Basic Grey's"Granola" patterned paper for my color scheme, I liked the more masculine colors as this card is for my father for Father’s Day.  I distressed and inked all my edges and added some sea-worthy accessories like twine, Magic Mesh for sea netting and some rustic metal accents.



The image was colored with Copics and I cut out my pelican and popped it up with dimensionals.  For the water I used Crystal Lacquer which is a clear glaze and while it was wet sprinkled Deco Art's Glamour Dust in it so the sparkles are suspended in the glaze.  To create the cloudy blue sky I used on of my most beloved tools by Ranger called the Inkssentials Blending Foam Tool---I use it everyday. 
I always have fun creating but lately I really have been having a BLAST making my projects. I’m so happy with my family, my life and my friends that I hope it shows thru on my projects---I think if I’m not enjoying it or having fun you will definitely know.  So I hope you like this one & it gives you some ideas! And don’t forget to join in on the challenge too!  Have a great Tuesday!