Friday, June 21, 2019

Let the Sun Shine!

I had to make a card to fit the Impression Obsession Challenge-Sending Sunshine and the only way I could think of doing so was to take a scene die and add my own sunshine. So that is what I did with this wonderful lighthouse die cut.


On white card stock I die cut the lighthouse scene and then proceeded to blend inks with my brushes to make the colorful background on another sheet of white card stock. I sort of guesstimated where the colors would be needed for the sun, the rocks, sun on the water and the roof of the lighthouse. It worked out pretty good I think too. Next I glued the die cut panel onto the colored card stock and then with my trimmer cut the panel down about a quarter inch on each side and then added it to the orange card base. The last thing I did was to add the sentiment.

Impression Obsession Supplies Used:
Lighthouse Circle DIE548-Z
Life Stuff Sentiments CL491

Other Supplies Used:
Gina K. Designs Inks
Crafters Companion Dotted Tape Pen
Life Changing Blending Brushes-Picket Fence
Die Cutting Machine

I must say I always enjoy all the wonderful comments you leave me. I hope all will enjoy your weekend.

God bless,
Verna

14 comments:

Dawn S. said...

What a wonderful card! You did a great job inking up the background for that beautiful die cut lighthouse.

Barbara said...

Gorgeous scene and I love the sunshine reflecting on the water.

Carol L said...

You did a great job with this die and especially the way you inked in the sunshine over the water! SO pretty!

Shona Erlenborn said...

Very clever Verna! Your coloring behind this fun die is awesome. Everything in the right place, even the reflection of the sun in the water!

Judy Woodland said...

Oh my gosh, Verna, I absolutely LOVE this. The way you have sponged the background to make the sun reflect on the water is FABULOUS!!! That is a wonderful die, and you have used it perfectly here. Just and awesome card!!!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Love those waves!

Greta said...

That is a wonderful die & I love how you used it here!

Lisa said...

That's an awesome die and love the scene you built in the background... cool way to add a sun!

Leslie Miller said...

Absolutely beautiful, Verna! I think this is the best lighthouse die I've ever seen. Your background shading is really gorgeous, love the sun and your choice of orange card base. Lots of warmth to this card!

laurie said...

I LOVE this! Nautical cards are one of my faves..this is perfect. I really like that die too.

TK said...

Beautiful scene, Verna! Wish we could all be there relaxing and enjoying the sun, sand and surf!

Carole @ From My Carolina Home said...

You did a fabulous job!!

wannabcre8tive said...

A very pretty and cheerful card. You did a great job sponging.

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

What a contrast - coming from Christmas to summer.....So perfect for this heat. Makes me long for the beach....

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