Betsy’s Life is Better at the Beach card

Hello everyone!  Betsy here today sharing this beach themed card using the 100 in the Shade Digital Stamp Set! 

Let me show you how I made my card! First I composed my images in the computer and printed them out onto white card stock.  By grouping them together they become one image – easier to cut!

Next I chose my background paper.  I liked the vibe of this more modern version of the beach and water and thought it went well the simplicity of the images.

I fussy cut my focal image.  I printed a sentiment on the background panel, made a base from kraft card stock and another smaller panel to go behind the focal.

I took the aqua layer and used an embossing folder that was wavy.  Doing that gave the piece a little more interest.

I assembled the background pieces.  I used a rectangle die for the main layer.

Next, with the background established and color palette chosen I started coloring with my Copic markers.

I moved along – the images were easy to color.  I kept my colors fairly bright. Copic colors used:  Y00, Y02, Y06, Y15, Y17, Y21, BG000, BG01, BG02, BG05, E18, R02, R05, R14, B69, E21, E30, E31, E33, E35, 100.

With my image colored I could now assemble my card!  I used Stickles on the flower on the hat, the lemon slice and the sun on the tanning lotion bottle.  I used Glossy Accents on the sunglasses and the ice cubes.  Then I sprinkled some tiny metal sea shells and starfish.  I then popped the image up on foam tape.

This card project worked up quite quickly and encompasses everything we like about the beach on a sunny day!  You can find this digital stamp and so many more over in Kate’s shop!

Til next time…

Betsy

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