Wednesday, August 7, 2013

See the Beauty All Around with Goldie - "W"ednesday!

Woo Hoo it's "W"ednesday!!!
That means some great inspiration using Wee Stamps and Wild Rose Studio at Magnolia-Licious
I decided to keep with a Summer theme and use the gorgeous Goldie by Wee Stamps. It took a couple of attempts to get this card right, I have half finished cards in other color combinations on my desk but once I found the lighthouse in my drawer of "beach" themed goodies I knew I had to go the soft color theme route.

Challenges:
Milk Coffee - Coloring (3 entries only)
Great Impressions - Square Card (3 entries only)
Crafty Boots - Die Cuts
Top Tip Tuesday - Embossing (heat or dry)
Pollycraft - Fun In The Sun (3 entries only)
Sugar Creek Hollow - Water, Water, Everywhere
The House That Stamps Built - Water Element
Sweet Stampin - By the Seaside
Opus Gluei - Beach
Creative Moments - Sea/Seashore
The Squirrel and The Fox - Nautical/Sea Life
Craft Your Passion - All At Sea
Parade Your Crafts - Down By The Sea (2 entries only)
Timbro Scrap Mania - Underwater World
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes (optional sentiment)
Craftin Boutique - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Just For Fun - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Going Grey - Anything Goes (2 entries only)



Card Recipe:
Image - Goldie by Wee Stamps
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - DCWV
Sentiment - DCWV
Lighthouse - Provo Craft
Die Cut - Sizzix
Trim - Multicraft Imports
Mesh Ribbon - Mon Ami Gabby
Shell Buttons - Dress It Up
Shine - Diamond Glaze by Judikins
Embossing Enamel - Iced Ivory by Stampendous







Now with the ocean theme I decided it was the perfect time to do a little "Frantaging" and the Aged Ivory was the perfect color, looks like sparkly sand when heated. I added Diamond Glaze to the bubbles and I'm really pleased with the results. The mesh and trim I picked up at a scrapbook expo in June and the little shell buttons I have had for ages.
After a couple of false starts I really love the end result and hope you will too.
Please pop over to Magnolia-Licious to see what my teammates in team B have to show you, you will be in for a treat I know!
Katie

46 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a cutie, love the lighthouse, very clever
Hugs Julie P

Lisa Mensing said...

WOW! What a fabulous card! Your coloring is gorgeous! Thank you for joining us at Parade Your Crafts. Hope to see you next week.

Desire Fourie said...

Just so beautiful and the lace trimming with the little shells is just so creative. Awesome colouring too. Love the dimension on the light house.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Kelly said...

Beautiful card! Well done on the inside too. She is so pretty and love the lighthouse and how it blends in with her. Fabulous lace and shells. Great card.
Hugs Kelly

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Beautiful card. Your coloring is fabulous. I love those shell embellishments. Thanks for playing along with us on our first challenge at the Parade Your Crafts Blog

Heidi Brawley said...

Oh this is Gorgeous!!! I love this lil mermaid too!!!I have her both as a digi and a stamp!!! Good Luck on all your challenges too!
hugs,Heidi

PinkyLisasInkyCrafts said...

Thank you for joining in our first challenge over on the brand new challenge blog 'Just For Fun'. This months theme is Anything Goes.

This is absolutely adorable. All the different elements work perfectly together. The image is beautiful and I really like the sand around the edge. The glossy bubbles really pick them out and I love the light house. Fantastic card.

I hope you will keep popping back and joining us in our future monthly challenges.

Hugs Lisa xxxxx Just For Fun DT member

Kim said...

Gorgeous! I love all the details, the sand and the shells all works so well together. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week.

loz said...

Fabulous card and scene..Loz

Candy said...

Lovely work Katie!
The lighthouse, Frantage and wonderful shell buttons really make it special :o)
Big Hugs, Candy

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card, just love the image and the lovely colors you have used. Thank you for joining us at Creative Moments this fortnight. Abbie xx

Dee's Craft Room said...

Gorgeous card, such a sweet image and I love the lighthouse and seashell design.

Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

Dionne

Lori Aragon said...

What a gorgeous card Katie! I particularly think you are a genius to adhere the shells on your border :) Very sweet!!!

Sheila H said...

The lighthouse and mermaid are so cute together. Your embellishments create a wonderful beach scene. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us at 613 Avenue Create.

Jacqueline Smith said...

Fabulous card, love the coloring job and all the details on your card. Thanks for playing with us at Loves Rubberstamps!

Elaine’s Card Crafting said...

Beautiful, such a cute image. Thanks for joining us for our first challenge at "Just For Fun!"

Elaine xx

Jana said...

Darling card. Love this image. The mermaid is adorable. Those shells are perfect. BUT, the snail is my favorite. Thanks so much for playing along with us at OPUS GLUEI.

alex said...

Stunning card, thank you for joining us at Creative Moments

Alex (DT)

Anonymous said...

this is sooo cute...love every little detail...so happy to see you at sch this time...lizzi

Anonymous said...

What a pretty and feminine card!Lovely image and great detailing. Thanks for sharing with us at Sugar Creek Hollow.
Amelia (DT Sugar Creek Hollow)

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Katie, your card is divine! I love the 'sandy' frantage. All the little elements you've chosen work so well! The little shells, the lighthouse (which I really love!) and your beautiful colouring of Sylvia's lovely mermaid. Fabulous fabulous card. Hugs, Wends xxx

Lisa said...

Beautiful card Katie! Really sweet image and fab colors. Thanks for joining Papertake Weekly :)

Anonymous said...

This is a WOW card , I totally love the sand effect you created around your image so going to look up how to do that and use it , thx for the great inspiration you have given us with your creation , great coloring has really showcased the image perfectly , love your embellishments too , thx for joking us for our challenge at The Paper Parade.

Crystal- The Paper Parade DT
8upscrapin.com

Sandra said...

Gorgeous card.
Loving all the different seaside elements.
Thanks for entering at Sweet Stampin'
xxx

Shanna Shands said...

This is such an adorable card. I really love this image. Thanks for playing with Loves Rubberstamps.

Suzi Mac said...

This is so adorable Katie, love the design and your colouring. She is a wee doll. It's so nice to have you back with us.
Hugs
Suzi x

Amy Martin said...

Wonderful card. I love your color combos and the shells and braided twine are a fabulous addition. Thanks for joining us over at Parade Your Crafts.

NPurdum56 said...

Such a cute card! Lovely design! I love those shell buttons! :) Nancee

Beth Brovold said...

What a FANTASTIC card!!! Goldie has always been one of my favourites and your attention to detail is wonderful!!

Michelle said...

Wow this is such a cute mermaid. I like the lace with the shells on it.
Thanks for joining us at Craft your Passion.
xxx Michelle

Chana Malkah said...

Katie, this is just fabulous! I love the wonderful textures on this card. Beautiful coloring of the image, great layout, nice distressing and lovely embellishments. Thanks for dropping this off by our house at 613 Avenue Create! We look forward to your next visit.
Hugz,
Chana, Owner

Unknown said...

love all of the textures on this card. Those shell buttons are so cute and perfect. Thanks for playing at parade your crafts

Laura Love said...

This is AWESOME! I love the lighthouse with this image and the shells in your trim! Beautiful job! Thank you so much for playing along with us this week at Loves Rubberstamps! We hope you play along with us again soon!

Cathi ONeill said...

Wonderful card and great image, love the edging you gave it looks like sand! Thanks for joining us at Sugar Creek Hollow!

Jan said...

This is adorable thanks for playing along with us at JFF xx Jan

Lisa Minckler said...

If I didn't realize how much I needed a vacation, I do now!! Your card is just inspiring and so filled with the best details. Gorgeous work ALL around!!!

Thank you so much for playing along with us at Top Tip Tuesday and sharing your talents with us!
Hugs,
Lisa xx

Cheremane said...

So cute thanks for joining us at Just for Fun challenge hope to see you back again soon xx
JFF DT

Shelly said...

Great card, thanks for joining us at Pollycraft :)

Anonymous said...

Fabulous card hunny and I love your fun Embossing too! Thanks for Playing along with us this time at Top Tip Tuesday Challenge, hugs Samantha :0)

LauraVi said...

Fab card here! Beautiful embellishments, I love the romantic lighthouse!
Now I am your new follower =^_^=
vive-lavi

Gill McCall said...

Such a pretty card, love the colours. Thanks for entering Creative moments challenge. Gill DT

Kraftyscot (Donna) said...

Fabulous card, love the colours and layout....thanks so much for joining us at Creative Moments Challenge Blog
Krafty Hugs
Donna DT xx

Jo said...

A beautiful card....gorgeous image & fab embellies! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Calendar this month & good luck!
hugs Jo x

Sparkly Engineer said...

Perfect coloring especially with the bubbles, that is so hard to do and love that you also do the inside of your cards. It always seem more special and finished to me.

Mary Anne, Great Impressions DT

Nicoletta said...

I love your card!!! it' s really beautiful!!
Thanks for joining us at TSM challenge!
Hugs
Nicoletta

Giò said...

I love your card!!! Utterly adorable!!
Thanks for joining us at TSM challenge.
Hugs
Giò