Easter Bliss

Sunday 28 June 2015

Beach Birthday 2

Happy Sunday everyone and thank you for all the well wishes, I'm slowly getting there health wise. 
I have another of my Beach themed birthday cards to show today. This one was made for Alyx who is lucky enough to live surrounded by the sea on the Isle of Wight.

The base is an A5 tent card and I matted and layered three different papers onto white card. I added a doily and a strip of red ribbon before mounting the image on foam pads. The sentiment banner was created on the computer and hand cut.

The image is another one that was a copyright free download from the internet that I've had for a couple of years. I just love the happy look on this lady's face and her cheerful head scarf. The tiny words at the bottom say 'Come on in, the water's fine'. 
Personally, the water would have to be lovely and warm and full of scented bubbles to get me to go in.

The shells and starfish were created with Marianne dies and inked with Antique Linen and Brushed Corduroy Distress Inks.

Finally, I tied a knot in red ribbon and added some red flat backed gems.
Before I go I'd just like to remind you that you only have until 6pm (GMT) on Saturday July 4th to join in with the final Scribble & Scrap challenge. We'd love to see your 'Anything Goes' creations for a last chance to win a fabulous prize.

24 comments:

  1. Gorgeous papers design and image. So glad you are beginning to feel a bit better. Love and hugs xxx

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  2. Morning Andree, it is dull and dismal here too. A fabulous beach card and just loving this image. Fabulous embellishments too.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  3. Hi Andree Ab Fab just love the image xxx

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  4. Fabulous image. Wonderful bright and cheering image and stunning layers of detail Andree.
    Laine
    xx

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  5. Love this card the image is enchanting,I too live by the see and never go in the water !. Mags

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  6. Lucky Alyx, she is going to adore this Sis, and yes she is Mega lucky to live on the IOW, love and hugs always xxx

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  7. What a great summery card Andree! I love that image, so vintage! All the red patterns you used in the background remind me of having a picnic on the beach when I was younger...oh how I miss my bikini days! haha!! Love the seashells, perfect embellies! hugs :)

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  8. Hi Andree this is a gorgeous card Alyx will love it. I am sorry to hear you have been poorly I hope you feel lots better soon. Hugs Jackie

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  9. Wow Andree this is a beautiful card I love the vintage look to it, I love your attention to detail...

    Hugs Rhonda xx

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  10. Fabulous vintage bathing beauty Andree, hugs Jennifer xx

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  11. Glad to hear you're getting better Andree. I love your card, such a fab image and I love how you embellished it xx

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  12. I have to admit, as good as this card looks on here, it looks even better in the flesh! It's amazingly gorgeous and so well crafted. Love, love, love it.

    And yes, me and Jamie are so lucky to be surrounded by the sea. If it wasn't for two flipping overgrown trees we'd have the fabulous view of Culver Cliffs and Yaverland beach from our lounge. Intstead we're stuck with the overgrown trees, lol.

    Thank you so much for this stunner of a card.
    From a very sunny Isle of Wight. :D
    xxx

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  13. Gorgeous card Andree, a real Bathing Belle!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  14. Gorgeous card Andree. Thank you for playing along with our Challenge at Chocolate, Coffee & Cards. We would love to see you again ... Anet DT x

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  15. Hi Andree, love this card. Your image is awesome, just like the little shells you have used. Thank you for joining the challenge of CC&CC. Hugs, Cindy DT

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  16. Really love this Andree real vintage feel crafty hugs Judith xxx

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  17. What a lovely vintage creation. Love it. Thanks for playing along with us this week at Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog. Hope to see you again soon. Good luck.

    Lynn, IDCB Creative Team Member

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  18. Such a lovely vintage card Andree, love the image!
    Hugs Donna xx

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  19. Love the design! Thanks for sharing and joining us at Inspiration Destination. Hope to see you again and good luck!
    Ema
    IDCB Owner

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  20. Andree, your work is just perfection! I love that vintage image, and you have chosen some great paper and embellishments to compliment it! I love the way you tied off your ribbon to echo her kerchief. I just bought a bathing suit, and oh, MY! It's not a pretty sight! I think I'll stay underwater! Hugs!

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  21. Beautiful and sweet card! Thank you so much for joining us at Sister Act card challenge this week!
    Kamila DT

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  22. Beautiful Ace Cards Andree! This image is too sweet and the embellisments are perfect.

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  23. Love your card, Andree! The way the red is used keeps my eye flowing around the card. Thanks for joining us at Lil' Patch Of Crafty Friends. Good luck! Cathy xx

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