One year I would like to spend Christmas in the tropics. This is me enjoying a cup of vanilla flavored coffee on the beach surfing the internet for artsy sites. :o) I picked up this cute little internet surfer at Peddler's Den when I was there a couple weeks ago. While there I also picked up some really nice stipple brushes that Tonya had. If the Store is too far for you to travel too, Tonya will ship to you. I'm going to do this card again on a 5" x 5" base card. My beach is not wide enough and it kinda looks likes like it drops off. :o)
- Inked up image with Memento and stamped.
- Used low tack tape to place stencil. Added color with stipple brushes. Used a cotton tip swab to darken the color of the trees away from the sun and also add a little shading to the sun.
- Mask off area for beach and stippled.
- Mask horizon line and stippled in water.
- Used my little cotton tip swab to add sun light to the ocean.
- I wanted the green leaves behind the rock to match the green in the palm trees, so I tapped the forest moss Distress ink pad on my non-stick match and picked up color with a water brush. I was careful not to use too much water as I was not coloring on watercolor paper. The Cryogen is such a nice weight card stock and stands up to a small amount of water, i.e. it does not buckle [Side note: I picked up Cryogen cared stock at Peddler's Den also. When you buy in bulk, it's a great price!].
- Added color using the direct to paper method - color directly on card stock with Tombows and then spread color with blender pen.
- Use a sponge and cloud template to add life to the sky.
- Used the vintage photo Distress ink pad to edge the card.
- Adhered the scene to a 4.5" x 6" base card.
Stamps: Viva Las Vegastamps
Paper: Glossy white, Cryogen White
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad, Marvy #60 ink pad, Tim Holtz Distress ink pads tumbled glass, scattered straw, shabby shutter, forest moss, tea dye, mustard seed, vintage photo, Tombow Dual Brush Pens
Accessories: Dreamweaver palm tree stencil, low tack tape, Eclipse Masking Tape, Stampin' Up! cloud template, sponge, stipple brushes, water brush.
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
Trena
Trena, I love your beach picture!! The clouds are beautiful and so is the water and everything!!! Thanks for sharing! Hugs, Laura H.
Posted by: Laura Holm | December 14, 2011 at 01:09
That scene is adorable trena. I really like that stencil!
Posted by: Trish Hilbrand | December 08, 2011 at 08:53