Saturday 18 June 2016

But First...


Hi!  I'm back for the second time today with my card for the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop, which has a summer theme.  My card also meets the themes at Curtain Call and City Crafter, so I'm linking up there too.  Inkspirational has a masking theme and as I did two different types of masking on this card, I'm adding my card.




This is a one layer card and involved masking off a strip on a white card base before sponging Antique Linen ink for the sand and Tumbled Glass ink for both the sea and the horizon, using a much lighter touch for the sky.  I also used a cloud mask for the sky.  Once I was finished sponging, I used a white gel pen for the waves and a Copic marker to add texture to the sand.

Once I was happy with the image, I removed the mask and stamped the sentiment in black ink.


A very simple card but I hope it evokes a feeling of peace while drinking coffee on a warm morning with a view like this :)

Thanks for visiting.







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Products Used:

Stamps:  Oh Frappe (Essentials by Ellen), Distressed Patterns (MFT)
Ink:  Black Licorice Hybrid (MFT), Antique Linen, Tumbled Glass Distress
Cardstock:  White
Accessories:  White Gel Pen

Cheers
Karren

Edited to Add:  This card got a shout out at City Crafter

52 comments:

  1. Absolutely fabulous!!! Love your card! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!

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  2. WAUW...what an awesome card you made...looks so real with the beach and sea.

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  3. Really amazing...what a wonderful creation of the sea...very calming card. I can see me sitting by the sea with a cup of coffee...CAS and awesome.

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  4. Love how you did this! I have that sentiment - hmmm I might lift it!

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  5. Such a PRETTY card! Thanks so much for the inspiration :)!

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  6. Very pretty! Love the CAS design!

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  7. clean and simple perfection, karren!!

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  8. Beautiful...so calming... LOVE!

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  9. Oh this is so fabulous, love the beach scene

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  10. What a delightful card. And yes, it definitely invokes peace.

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  11. This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the simplicity and it's amazing what you can achieve with two distress inks and a gel pen. Really artistic and lovely! Xx

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  12. Beautiful CAS card. Thanks for the inspirational beach scene.

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  13. Karren this is so amazing! I had to go in for the really big close-up!!! xx
    =]

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  14. WOW! CAS perfection! Superb masking and inking, and loving the extra details - FAB! Hugs Bev (Uniko) x

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  15. Very cool card thanks for sharing

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  16. This is just wonderful :)

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  17. Stunning...serene, gorgeous beachy scene. love it!

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  18. Oh my! Your card is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Lovely card, Karren, good job with your masking! Happy hopping and enjoy your summer!

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  20. Ohhh Karren this card is absolutely brilliant. I want it!!! Just love the beach scene and the clouds and the sentiment. Best coffee card I have seen.

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  21. what a gorgeous strip you masked and inked Karren! love the 'waves' - a beautiful one layer card and perfect sentiment for Coffee Lovers hop!

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  22. Simple BUT gorgeous! One of my favorite cards from this hop.

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  23. I LOVE a CAS take on our theme and this is brilliant. Wow! Less is definitely more! Thanks for joining us at CCCB!

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  24. Serene and stylish, Karren ... just the perfect spot for a lingering coffee! Anita :)

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  25. Love your card,what a beautiful creation.

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  26. This is so beautiful! It looks so easy but I bet it's not! You made the beach look just gorgeous and the sentiment is perfect!

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  27. A beautiful and creative card.

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  28. How, creative and simply stunning, Karren!!! What a lovely beach scene you've created so cleverly!!! Love your great OL!!!!!
    Hugz

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  29. Great card, Karren!
    Your art is lovely! I hope you're enjoying the Coffee Loving Cardmakers' Summer Blog Hop as much as I am. Happy crafting!
    Sierra
    www.sierrasgift.blogspot.com

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  30. LOVE your Card, Karen !! CAS in perfection and great take with the Summer Coffee theme !!!

    Imke ~ My Crafty Place

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  31. Simple-to the point and a lovely card!

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  32. I'm so glad I stopped by to get caught up...this card is absolutely GORGEOUS, Karren! I love how you created the beach scene, and kept it a CAS one layer card...so beautiful!

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  33. So pretty! Love the simplicity :)

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  34. OHHH, this is super creative and beautiful! Not a single image of coffee, just the written reference... the masking and coloring is pure delight!

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  35. Super amazing! WOW I love your CAS design and the feeling of summer for the scene.

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  36. Congrats on your win at CCCB! So well deserved!

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  37. wow! That's amazing masking and it's an art piece for sure! love it!

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  38. This is a wonderful example of masking! Beautiful! Thanks for joining us over at Inkspirational! :-)

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