A blog devoted to the cards I make in my tiny upstairs space. When my sister stays there, she calls it an "artist's garret". I'm not an artist, but am an enthusiastic cardmaker - hence the title "Cardmaker's Garret".
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Friday, 5 August 2022

Summer on the Beach

We've been having lovely summer weather in Vancouver (even too hot at times, but lots of sunshine).  So a beach-themed card seemed perfect for the Four Seasons Challenge's last Summer challenge.  

I used a stamp I haven't inked up before and created a simple watercoloured scene, framed in black.

The Four Seasons Challenge has a lovely mood board for inspiration.  I saw the image on the top right (see the mood board below) to inspire my beach scene.  I used the colours of the drink for my umbrella and deck chairs.



I'm also linking up with Darnell's NBUS (never before used stuff) challenge.









Supplies:
Stamps - Inkylicious beach scene, Lawn Fawn sentiment
Ink - Versafine Onyx Black
Paper - watercolour paper, black and cream cs
Size - 5.25" square
Accessories - watercolour paints, Spellbinders square dies

12 comments:

  1. Beautiful beach scene, Susan. Looks just like Vancouver. :) xx

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  2. This is where I need to be in this heat but the closest I get is the shower. A pretty scene and so relaxing. Your watercoloring is beautiful.

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  3. This is lovely, Susan. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful creativity with us at The Four Seasons Challenge and please visit us again soon.

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  4. Such a beautiful and relaxing scene, I am at the beach right now but it doesn't look like that, it's raining...sigh!! Thank you for joining our challenge at Four Seasons!
    Diane FS Co-Owner
    {Nellies Nest}
    {Four Seasons}

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  5. A perfect place to be! Your scene turned out so beautifully! Thank you so much for joining us at Four Seasons challenge!
    Ellie
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  6. What a beautiful, tranquil scene. I wish I was there now shading under the parasol, it’s going to be another hot day here again today. Thank you for sharing your lovely card over in the NBUS Challenge.
    Liz - Guest Designer xx

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  7. That's a great beach scene, Susan ~ wish I was there! Lovely coloring and background horizon! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell

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  8. What a lovely scene, Susan! I'd love to be sitting in one of these chairs!

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  9. Lovely and relaxing beach scene, Susan! Great take on the mood board, using the colors of the drink for the umbrella and deck chairs! Beautiful watercoloring.
    Hideko xx

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  10. What beautiful watercoloring. Love your pretty scene, Susan!

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  11. Gorgeous card Susan. Love you seascape with those two chairs. It's winter where I live in the southern hemisphere so making wish summer was here!

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  12. Lovely to see this card being showcased at NBUS Susan. What a gorgeous scene you made and what beautiful watercolouring! Vicky x

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