Wednesday, August 7, 2013

By the Seaside

Hello and welcome back for the kick off of another challenge over at Frilly and Funkie.  This week our hostess is Rebecca and her challenge is called By the Seaside... the sand, sea, sun and seawater are the focus of this challenge. We are to use seashells (real or images) and summer at the seaside to guide our creativity!

I used this week's Mojo Monday sketch as a starting point so I'm going to enter this into the challenge over there too.  


This is Frilly week and since I've been working my way through a pack of Maja Design Vintage Summer Basics and loved this blue designer paper, I thought it would be perfect for a seaside theme.  The vintage images came from an Etsy shop which I downloaded and printed.

I also stamped the starfish from the Artistic Outpost Beyond the Sea set using Brushed Pewter Distress Paint randomly over the top layers.  I love the subtle beachy feel that gives.
I adhered burlap over chipboard with Multi Medium and when dry, cut it with the Mini Labels M&S die.  The sentiment is from Tim Holtz's Simple Sayings set.  My shells are from my weekend get-away at Sanibel Island earlier this summer.  I have listed below all the supplies used on this card that are available for purchase at The Funkie Junkie Boutique.  

I hope you will stop by Frilly and Funkie to check out the wonderful seaside beauties that our designers have whipped up for your inspiration.  And I hope you will be inspired to play along.  

Challenges entered:  

Creative Moments - Sea/Seashore

The following supplies can be purchased at The Funkie Junkie Boutique:


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24 comments:

  1. Yvonne GarnerAugust 7, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    Oh Linda! I truly love your card! The starfish are a great addition and the clip art images are divine! Best, Yvonne

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  2. CandyAugust 7, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    Hi Linda,
    Fantastic card you have made. LOVE the vintage photos. Great colours and design as well.
    Hugs, Candy

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  3. Claudia N.August 7, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    Your card is absolutely amazing, Linda!

    I love everything on it and how you put all of the lovely pieces together to such a brilliant make!

    So beautiful!

    Claudia xx

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  4. LindaSAugust 7, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    Wonderful card. Love the elements from the Sea especially.

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  5. Astrid MacleanAugust 7, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Stunning! Love all the elements and how you have put them together and I have to say, those papers look fantastic. Love the little bit of diecut burlap, and shells look so pretty the way you have arranged them. Fab card!!

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  6. SophieAugust 7, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Wunder-wunderschön...
    Sophie xx

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  7. MaryanneAugust 7, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Of course, I love this, Linda! I've done several seaside themed projects this summer. I love your images and the papers are beautiful! Love it!

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  8. AnonymousAugust 7, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Oh what a VERY pretty card!!!!! I love the grungy look of it and your papers are SO gorgeous!!!!

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  9. TerryAugust 7, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Very pretty card, Linda! Love those images and wonderful stitching! Fabulicious!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 7, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Gorgeous card Linda, love the vintage images you've used. Sue C x

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  11. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansAugust 7, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous, I love the images and your design is wonderful. Love the shell and touch of burlap for that natural element. Gorgeous. Tracy x x

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  12. artistjillianAugust 7, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    I LOVE this! Particularly so, because they seem to include seaside images from my Etsy shop. Wonderful work! I was wondering why this product and others were getting so much attention. <3
    ~Jillian (Dreamy Papers)

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  13. Kathy/NorthCarolinaAugust 7, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Beautiful! Ilove all the texture you added...and the great stitching!

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  14. mardaAugust 8, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    This just shouts let's go to the beach. Beautiful card...LOVE all of the elements you've used.

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  15. Jenny MarplesAugust 8, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    This really is gorgeous Linda. Can't wait to get my mits on those Maja Design papers as they are working so well. Hugs, Jenny x

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  16. HettieAugust 8, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Oooo! Loving this one Linda. Gorgeous. Makes me want some fish 'n chips now!
    Tee Hee
    xx

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  17. Anita Houston The Artful MavenAugust 8, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    I really wish bathing suits were still that way...lol!!! However invented the bikini and the skimp skamp look is a turd! Love these ladies, and sewn too! Gorgeous make!

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  18. Claudia WeschAugust 8, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Wow, what an amazing card! I love it!
    Claudie

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  19. KathyAugust 8, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    This is fabulous, Linda! All the wonderful textures of the corrugated cardboard and burlap mixed with the shabby distressed edges and stitching...it's all blended together so beautifully!!

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  20. Words and PicturesAugust 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Oh, I love it! Beautiful papers, deliciously distressed - just wonderful with that corrugated layer for a touch of textured earthiness. Sorry to be behind - my internet's been playing up, so I'm sitting in Caffe Nero trying to do some catching up... have a great weekend!
    Alison x

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  21. PamAugust 11, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    Beautiful!! Love the vintage image and love the seaside theme!!

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  22. alexAugust 15, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    Fab vintage themed card, love your design and shell embellishment, thank you for sharing at Creative Moments

    Alex (DT)

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  23. Gill McCallAugust 18, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Such a pretty card, Thanks for entering Creative moments challenge. Gill DT

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  24. Kraftyscot (Donna)August 18, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Gorgeous card...thanks so much for joining us at Creative Moments Challenge
    Krafty Hugs
    Donna DT xx

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