Idyllic Lighthouse Scene
(Inside: enjoy your day)
This card features a stamp from the Idyllic Floral Scenes series called “Lighthouse” (#IFS040) by Nellie Snellen and a greeting from GKD’s Birthday Blessings (retired?) both stamped in GKD Chocolate Truffle amalgam ink on Recollections White Dove card stock. I matted the stamped images with GKD Chocolate Truffle and Sea Glass card stock and then with a sheet from The Paper Studio’s Dalmuti paper pad.
I was going for a “sketched feel” so I left the image uncolored and chose a greeting stamp that looked handwritten. The inside sentiment is from Stampin’ Up’s “Two-Step Stampin’ Riveted” set (retired).
This is a quarter of the 12×12 patterned sheet that I used:
It’s a bit busy for me, but I think it makes an interesting mat. I can check off another sheet in my self-imposed challenge to use this patterned paper!
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The lighthouse makes such a peaceful scene. It really is idyllic. The pattern paper makes a perfect mat.
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I agree with Judy. Beautiful image left uncolored. The busy paper is perfect for a mat. Lovely card!
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I love the sketched look which also has a vintage feel to it). And the pattern paper is beautiful as a border. Beautiful card indeed!
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Beautiful card!
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I agree with Judy, the lighthouse makes such a peaceful scene. The uncolored sketch look is perfect, especially with that pp mat.
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Stunning scene…love the layers and great way to use your background paper that you just had to have.
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Wow – I love that background paper and would have been unable to resist it if I saw it myself. Your card is wonderful.
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Lisa, I love how the color is only in the frame. It’s a beautiful way to make your image stand out from your background and add calmness.
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