By the Sea – Alexandra RENKE

A “One Layer Wonder,” and lots of white space are my favorite types of cards to make. These Sea themed images by Alexandra RENKE are just perfect for my sea-loving friend having a birthday. Ellen Hutson LLC recently added these to the shop and I was excited to put some cards together. After coming up with the single layer design, making the card was a breeze.

 

One way to begin a center design (leaving lots of white space) is by taping off the 4.25 x 5.5″ card with purple tape or some easy to remove tape. In this case, I decided to cut a mask by using my nesting rectangle dies by HERO ARTS. Placing that “frame” on top of my card stock I stamped my boat, cut a little mask for my boat, then stamped my waves. Distress ink in Fossilized Amber provided a little swoosh of sunshine on the edge. The sentiment, “SEAS the DAY,” part of the Essentials by Ellen “Mermaid’s Tail, designed by Julie Ebersole, was the perfect size to fit within my space. By stamping the sentiment in Broken China Distress Oxide I was able to add clear embossing powder for a little shine. Wink of Stella in clear added a little glimmer to my sea.

It’s always tricky to catch a bit of shimmer in a photo but, you can see it here, a bit.

I had Sea themed fun on my mind today, booking a fishing trip for 5 girlfriends to fish for Red’s on the Kenai River this summer! I love showing a bit of Alaska to friends from the “lower 48.” I can hardly wait!

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