Sunday 19 July 2015

Life's a beach!

The theme on Less is More this week is "Life's a beach" to make us think of long summer days and holiday time.  Although we have lots of beaches in Shetland, summer seems to be passing us by this year.

I wanted to create a watercolour card as I love using distress inks for watercolouring and got some inspiration from Birgit's blog - she produces the most amazing watercoloured cards!  My card is certainly not in the same league as Birgit's creations but I was pleased with the final result (that was after I cut off the smudged bit!)

I am also entering this card into challenge #143 on Crafty Cardmakers which is water.



Materials used:-
Plant stamp from Chocolate Baroque wild meadow set
Birds from Inklylicious windswept set
Various distress inks; versafine black onyx ink
Watercolour card

Thanks for visiting - now have a look at the Less is More blog for more great interpretations of the theme. Margaret



15 comments:

  1. Beautiful card - very calming. Wish I was there! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers and More. Mary

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  2. Wow, this is realy gorgeous. Hugs, Ankie

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  3. A beautiful card that gives a great sense of tranquillity :)

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  4. Great card, I'm an avid follower of Brigit and think you have done a pretty good job on your own card. Love the flow of the colours, the layout has worked perfectly.

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  5. This is a stunning work of art and should be framed! The sky is amazing (just like everything else)! Hope you'll do more!

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  6. Lovely card and fabulous use of D.I.'s

    Kathyk

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  7. WOW! This is FANTASTIC Margaret! Love your watercolouring and such a brilliant beach scene with the stunning tree in the foreground too.
    Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
    Sarah xx
    Less is More

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  8. Absolutely gorgeous seaside card, Margaret, I adore it, super use of the inks.

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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  9. Margaret your watercolouring is awesome, beautiful scene and card!
    Thanks so much for joining us
    Anne
    Less is More

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  10. What a wonderful scene. I can see how Birgit inspired you, you've done a fantastic job with this.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Anita x
    Less is More

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  11. Just gorgeous. It's like a fabulous painting in miniature.

    Thanks for sharing with us

    Lin
    Crafty Cardmakers and More

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  12. Only one word truly INSPIRATIONAL

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  13. A beautiful card Margaret. Your water coloured backdrop is the perfect base for your stamps. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers and more. Sally.x.

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  14. This is simply beautiful Margaret!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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