Under the Sheltering Tree

Sympathy cards are never fun to make, but I am really happy with the way this one turned out. It actually turned out EXACTLY like what I had pictured in my head!

I really like the Sheltering Tree stamp set. It's a photopolymer, which is quickly becoming my favorite type to work with. They CLING very well to the stamping blocks!

The background was one big experiment. I started off by sponging on the colors, then I splattered water on it, then I covered the wet surface with salt and let it dry. I really like how it turned out. It almost has a Bokeh look to it.

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink ~ Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Pacific Point, Tempting Turquoise, Black StazOn

Stamp Set ~ Sheltering Tree

Also used ~ white embossing powder, dimensionals, window punch

Embellishments ~ Silver Sequins (from the holiday catalog), 1/8" Silver Ribbon

Fish On ~ By the Tide

There is something very tranquil about fish. I am always mesmerized when I  see a beautiful fish tank, or better yet at the Aquarium. I could spend hours watching fish swim. 

I thoroughly enjoyed making this card. With my Audible book turned up, I set to work on this with only the idea that I wanted to use the {By the Tide} stamp set. I also wanted to use my Pacific Point ink. Shockingly, this is the first time I've used it. WHY is that? It's a gorgeous color! 

It was a pretty simple card to create. Only a little time consuming due to the hand cut fish. I really like the way it turned out. I decided to go with a neutral sentiment so it can go with any occasion. Now, I just have to find a manly man-person to give it to...

*The "Ombre" effect was created using a sponge

{Inside}

{Detail}

*I created the bubbles by mixing Pacific Point ink and Crystal Effects together, then used a toothpick to drop them onto the card surface.

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink ~ Pacific Point, Cajun Craze, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie

Stamp Sets ~ By the Tide, Hello Sailor, Gorgeous Grunge

Tools ~ Paper trimmer, paper snips, 1" circle punch, Crop-a-dile, Dimensionals, Crystal Effects, Blender pen, sponges

Embellishments ~ Hemp twine, eyelets (retired su)