myasperations 8-7-25

      This is my DT card for the “New Release Inspiration” Day for artist Wendy Burns' latest creations at All Dressed Up Stamps.  Since I love the ocean, this digi named “Sea Shells” was fun to play with! First, I created a beach scene by tearing along the edge of a card front that features a pretty watercolor image in the colors of the sea. A few more pieces of torn paper, layered beneath the torn edge, created foam along the edge of the water. A piece of tan parchment cardstock was tucked under the foamy ocean edge, adhered in place, and scraps from a few shades of parchment cardstock were torn into strips and placed upon the “beach” to create light ripples of texture.  Next, I printed off and colored the digi, but didn’t color the sand. I fussy-cut around the outer edge of the digi, leaving the inside of the shell-shaped circle intact.I  laid the digi atop the card front and used colored pencils (watercolors or chalks would also work) to lightly add shades of tans and creams to extend the “ripples” across the sand. If desired, sandy colors can also be added to any shells along the outside of the heart shape that weren’t fussy-cut close enough. Lastly, add a sweep of Diamond Stickles along the foamy ocean edge, and add a bit of spray up into the waves, creating some sparkle out in the water.

     One added note- I accidentally dropped a marker when coloring the digi, which left a blotch of red ink (of course, red!) in the space below her left eye, within the heart shape of sand. Ack!! The color was too bold to try to color over, so I had to cut that section out. I made a semi-okay repair by sliding a few strips of torn parchment paper to match the rest of the "beach." If you look close, you’ll be able to see it, but at least it’s not the eyesore it was before I “fixed” it! (And any of you newbies that might be reading this will know that even those of us that have been stamping for several decades can occasionally make some really major oopsies!) 

                            

        

Supplies: 

·   Digi- All Dressed Up Stamps (Sea Shells)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   Watercolor Dreams Cards and Envelopes- The Paper Studio from Hobby Lobby

·   Stickles- Diamonds

·   Sentiments are from Beccy’s Place Digi Sets that are, sadly, longer available. (Business recently changed to clear stamps/wholesale only)

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·   All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

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