Saturday, June 21, 2025

Seaside

  Allsorts Challenge this fortnight is Seaside or ATG's, chosen by
Christine.  My take on the theme:
 


Seaside is a lovely place to be and one of my favorite vacation
spots, making this card extra fun to make!

I used Hero Arts Color Layering Waves.  I stamped the waves in
 3shades of blue on water color paper.  I then water colored the sand with 
beige and topped it with gold and light brown splatters. I loosely 
water colored the sky for a subtle cloudy look. The birds are
from an old Angel Company set, and the sea gulls from Stampin Up 
high tide.  I hope this card gives you a relaxed feeling. Layers
cut with a stitched die by Stampin Up.

Check out my team mates Seaside cards and enter the challenge
at Allsorts  for a chance to win the following prizes:
 
Two prizes each of two Sentimentally Yours stamps from  Grafton Crafts
a well stocked bricks and mortar and on line shop offering
 fee p&p on all orders over £15


 
A few fun challenges:
A Cut Above: June 2, ATG with a die 6/30
As You Like It Challenge: Favorite, No sentiment so that I can customize
it for the occasion when I send the card .
Stamping Sensations: June: ATG 7/1 
The Four Seasons Challenge: June: Summer 6/28
Shopping Our Stash: SOS550-A Stitch in Time  7/1 
We Love Stamping: June Nature  7/1 
Word Art Wednesday: Weeks 704-705 7/2 

22 comments:

Lisa said...

Your seaside card captures such a serene and breezy atmosphere—it truly feels like a breath of fresh ocean air. The layered waves are beautifully done, and your sandy shoreline with its golden splatters adds the perfect sun-kissed touch. I love how the sky’s gentle wash gives that sense of a peaceful coastal morning, and those birds really bring the whole scene to life. Such a beautifully composed and calming piece!

Lynne said...

A lovely peaceful scene Donna.

Helen said...

A beautiful, peaceful scene.

Helen x

Elaine Stark said...

A lovely scene. Thanks for joining AYLI challenge. Elaine

Donna Phelan said...

Beautiful and peaceful.....so serene! Love the piping plovers! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Double D, Beach Challenge. Donna, DT Member.

Sarah said...

I can just feel the breeze coming off the sea Donna. A wonderful beachy scene x

Sarn said...

Brilliant beach scene for this card. Perfect for the Allsorts theme xxx

Linby said...

This card evokes wonderful beach feelings. Such a great summer design.

Barb Finnical said...

Donna, you have captured the beach perfectly! I love how detailed it all is. Thanks so much for playing along with us over at Word Art Wednesday!

Vicki said...

Lovely! You've created such a serene and peaceful scene on this CAS card. Thanks for sharing with the June Challenge at A Cut Above.

*Vicki* said...

Your beach scene is brilliant Donna! Love the texture from your sand and those seagulls are so fun!

Laurie Unger said...

Love the beach scene you created here. so calming and makes me want to go to the beach!

Karen Letchworth said...

This is awesome, Donna. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Word Art Wednesday. I really appreciate you sharing your art with us and I hope that you'll join us again soon.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely beautiful. Looks like a great place to relax.

Dora said...

What a beautiful scene. Thank you for joining at Stamping Sensations

Craftyfield said...

Fab scene, Donna! Lovely water colouring work too. x

Liz said...

Great card Donna, I love the peaceful scene you've created.
Liz xx

R's Rue said...

I’d love one of your cards. It’s stunning.

Linby said...

Thanks also for sharing with us at Stamping Sensations.

Melly said...

This is gorgeous! The coloring/inking job is stunning. Thank you for sharing with A Cut Above.

Donna said...

Send me your address!

Maria said...

A beautiful seaside card! It makes me want to dip my feet into the gorgeous blue water! Love the silhouette images of the birds, too!