There is a nautical theme challenge at Cards 4 Guyz and a Maritime theme challenge at Keep it Simple that interested me so I combined this theme with the current Try Stampin' on Tuesday sketch #167 that I really like. I've been taking the Online Card Class for Watercolors so I chose to paint my background instead of using strips of paper (although I do plan to try this sketch with patterned paper soon).
First thing I did was put Versamark ink on the positive side of a Cuttlebug folder. Next I pressed the Bristol paper against it and rubbed with my fingers and then sprinkled Clear Embossing Powder on it and heat set it.
Masking tape was applied to create the white area while I painted the stripes from four different Close To My Heart ink pads. (Acrylic block stamped with ink and then spritzed with water to create the "watercolor paint".)
Close To My Heart products used:
Sky ink
Lagoon ink
True Teal ink (retired)
Pacifica ink
acrylic block
Hello stamp (retired)
Sailboat stamp (retired)
Clear Detail Embossing Powder
3D Foam Tape
Other products:
Cuttlebug Anchors Aweigh embossing folder
Bristol paper by Strathmore
Versamark Ink
Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!
:) Marie
