Sunday, January 24, 2021

PP525 Seashell Thanks for Joanne's Sketch

Happy Sunday, all!  It's time for a new Paper Players challenge, and the fabulous Joanne has a terrific sketch for us this week:

 


I had a lot of ideas swirling around in my head for this sketch, it's so versatile, and in the end I opted to use some of the new Sand & Sea DSP, along with some diecuts from Smooth Sailing!  Here we go:



Once I got the basic idea in my head, this went together pretty quickly!  I diecut a piece of this pretty pink patterned paper with a Stitched Rectangle die, then filled in the remaining white area with several of the "seaweedy" diecuts from Smooth Sailing.  I adhered them randomly around the edges, then "painted" them with some water and a little bit of Frost White Shimmer paint.  It gives the seaweeds a beautiful shimmery effect!


For the focal point, I stamped a shell from Seaside Notions in white craft ink on Blushing Bride cardstock, heat embossed it with white embossing powder, then tinted some of the same Frost White Shimmer paint with a tiny bit of Rococo Rose ink and painted the inside of the shell, then fussy-cut it out:


It's really pretty IRL!  The final step was to add a sentiment banner stamped in Rococo Rose with a sentiment from Lots of Heart!  I admit I had a little trouble with the pink color in this DSP; SU says the colors of the papers are Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo and Melon Mango, none of which really match this paper very well.....I think it's a cross between Blushing Bride and Rococo Rose.  I would be interested in knowing what other demonstrators think!

Thank you so much for popping in today!  I hope you'll play along with Joanne's sketch...it's a great one and the design team has made some amazing samples!  Please hop over to the Paper Players to see what they made, and to share yours with us as well!


Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Lots of Heart, Seaside Notions
Card stock & Papers     Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Sand & Sea DSP
 Ink Rococo Rose, Craft White
Accessories Frost White Shimmer Paint, White Embossing Powder, Dimensions
Tools     Big Shot, Smooth Sailing Dies, Heat Tool, Aquapainter, Stitched Rectangle Dies

17 comments:

Denise Willerton said...

such a stunning card LeAnne ~ I love this bundle, but still haven't bought it yet ~ I'm trying SO hard to behave and not buy everything in the JJ Mini ~ and you're making that decision harder!!! Have a blessed day :-) ((hugs))

Lisa Elton said...

Your shimmering seaweed is fabulous! Whatever color combo is in the paper, it's a lovely shade of pink. Wonderful card!

Debbie Crowley said...

LeAnne, I love the soft texture of your card. The tone on tone die cuts add beautiful texture and bring your design together perfectly. This is beautiful.

Ann Schach said...

Absolutely stunning, LeAnne! This paper pairs perfectly with these die cuts. I LOVE the shimmer...it's so soft and feminine. You are so creative!

Ida said...

This is so pretty and dainty looking. The shimmer of the die cuts is really a nice touch. I love anything beach themed.

Bonnie said...

This is a great take on this sketch, LeAnne! Love that pink and all that wonderful texture!

Lorraine said...

Took my breath away - so beautiful!

Jaydee said...

LeAnne, so much to love about this card from the wonderful texture created with the die-cuts on the base layer, to the color choices and your embossed shell. Beautiful
hugs
jaydee

Nancy said...

This card just speaks to me LeAnne! I love that DSP and the sparkle you added to the seaweed. I think I need to get this set now...Thanks, I think! LOL Have a great week!

Vicky Hayes said...

I dreamed of this sketch last night! Your card is beautiful and I bet it's even more gorgeous in real life with all its shimmer and texture! Vicky x

Amanda Mertz said...

So soft and delicate! If only seaweed in real life was so pretty!! Great idea to use the shimmer paint for it! Have a great week!

Linda Callahan said...

This suite of products is amazing and you are rocking it! Gorgeous card!

Joanne James - The Crafty Owl said...

Love those seashells, so pretty in pink LeAnne - great idea to use the sailing dies around the edge too. A great take on my sketch this week!

laurie said...

LOVE this!! The seashells are so pretty and I'm loving the pink and all the texture too!

StinkerbellSteph said...

Lovely!!

Claire Broadwater said...

OK< you KNOW I LOVE THE BEACH! This card shouted my name! I love all the details and that pink is so pretty! I had to order this set! Thanks for enabling me! LOL! Such a gorgeous card! Have a great weekend, My Friend!

Anne Marie Hile said...

Beautiful LeAnne! Love the die cut image in the background, especially with that shimmer paint detail. So soft and pretty!