Feeling a bit more inspired today I took out one of my wave stencils and using some clear Gesso created the background piece. Once the Gesso was dry I sponged colour through the stencil using 3 different blue oxide inks. When dry I added some clear gel gloss on the top and again left it to dry. Die cut the circle and added it to card front. I also die cut the porthole which is from Cottage Cutz using some scrap cs. I added some silver to the porthole nuts and glued the copper piece on top. In my stash I had the little lighthouse so I dug it out and cut off the bottom so it would fit behind the porthole gluing it all as shown. During drying times I had stamped the anchor from a GKD set called My Anchor and fussy cut it as well as the seaweed piece. I added the seaweed near the bottom and then played with placement of the anchor. Before attaching it I took some twine and wound it around the anchor then I placed the long piece around the rest of the card using glue here and there to hold it in place. Glad this isn’t a timed card because it took forever. This is for a male friend but I don’t want a sentiment on the front and will add one inside when I’m ready to mail it.
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This is quite manly! I love the sea theme.
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Thanks Lisa – I’m happy with this one. It worked out more or less as I hoped it would.
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This challenge was made for you, Johanna. You always do wonderful nautical/ocean theme cards and this one is outstanding.
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You literally made my day with this comment. After my awful mood yesterday I’m glad things are back to mostly normal now. With friends like you in my life I am truly blessed.
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I love it!
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I’m so pleased!
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Are you not just in hog heaven. So many toys and you got them to show off so delightfully.
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Yep – things are definitely looking up and I am having fun playing.
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What an awesome nautical card. Your fussy cutting is wonderful. You’ve really nailed the challenge and I’m sure your friend will be delighted with this card.
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I like making nautical cards and when they work out I’m always happy. Glad you like it.
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I love it!!! this is a perfect nautical card. Your friend will love it.
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Glad you like it.
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I love that porthole die, and the lighthouse! This is a really great card! Thanks so much for joining us at Dies R Us Challenges, and I hope to see you again! Julie, DT member
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This is great without a sentiment on the outside. Sometimes a sentiment would just detract. I like that anchor and how having the “rope” swirling down like that, it looks like the anchor just dropped off a boat.
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Thanks for your lovely comment.
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I like your work Johanna! Commenting on it is easy. That feeling of movement drew me in on this.
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Awesome! Great colors and layout!! Congratulations on your win over at DRU!!
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Wow – I won. Always a pleasant surprise and thanks so much for commenting
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