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.
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
Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous!!! Love your card! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!
ReplyDeleteWAUW...what an awesome card you made...looks so real with the beach and sea.
ReplyDeleteReally 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.
ReplyDeleteLove how you did this! I have that sentiment - hmmm I might lift it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a PRETTY card! Thanks so much for the inspiration :)!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love the CAS design!
ReplyDeleteclean and simple perfection, karren!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...so calming... LOVE!
ReplyDeleteOh this is so fabulous, love the beach scene
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful card. And yes, it definitely invokes peace.
ReplyDeleteThis 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
ReplyDeleteBeautiful CAS card. Thanks for the inspirational beach scene.
ReplyDeleteKarren this is so amazing! I had to go in for the really big close-up!!! xx
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WOW! CAS perfection! Superb masking and inking, and loving the extra details - FAB! Hugs Bev (Uniko) x
ReplyDeleteVery cool card thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWow.....sooooo gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is just wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteSo so gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteVery PRETTY!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day,
Migdalia
Crafting with Creative M
Stunning...serene, gorgeous beachy scene. love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my! Your card is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely card, Karren, good job with your masking! Happy hopping and enjoy your summer!
ReplyDeletelove the ocean
ReplyDeleteOhhh 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.
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous strip you masked and inked Karren! love the 'waves' - a beautiful one layer card and perfect sentiment for Coffee Lovers hop!
ReplyDeleteum, WOW. I love this.
ReplyDeleteSimple BUT gorgeous! One of my favorite cards from this hop.
ReplyDeleteI love your CAS style.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE a CAS take on our theme and this is brilliant. Wow! Less is definitely more! Thanks for joining us at CCCB!
ReplyDeleteSerene and stylish, Karren ... just the perfect spot for a lingering coffee! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteLove your card,what a beautiful creation.
ReplyDeleteThis 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!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and creative card.
ReplyDeleteHow, creative and simply stunning, Karren!!! What a lovely beach scene you've created so cleverly!!! Love your great OL!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugz
Oh, this is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Karren!
ReplyDeleteYour 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
Love this CAS design
ReplyDeleteLOVE your Card, Karen !! CAS in perfection and great take with the Summer Coffee theme !!!
ReplyDeleteImke ~ My Crafty Place
Love it!
ReplyDeleteSimple-to the point and a lovely card!
ReplyDeletePerfect CAS! :)
ReplyDeleteSuchi xx
Totally love this CAS card!!
ReplyDeleteI'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!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the simplicity :)
ReplyDeleteOHHH, this is super creative and beautiful! Not a single image of coffee, just the written reference... the masking and coloring is pure delight!
ReplyDeleteSuper amazing! WOW I love your CAS design and the feeling of summer for the scene.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win at CCCB! So well deserved!
ReplyDeletewow! That's amazing masking and it's an art piece for sure! love it!
ReplyDeleteWow. Amazing card!
ReplyDeleteAmazing card
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful example of masking! Beautiful! Thanks for joining us over at Inkspirational! :-)
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