Summer is almost over and what a damp squib that was in this country! Yes, whilst some of Europe and America burned (literally in some cases), England still is a green & pleasant land!!!
On our Country View Challenge, which this month is hosted by Jane, we want to see leaves. Well you might be thinking of the ones which fall and turn to yellows, reds and browns but... not me! As I said, I didn't have my summer yet so I am taking you with me to the beach in this journal page.
I first created a fiery sunset with iridescent sprays (my current supply includes the older Prima Color Blooms and the new Cosmic Shimmer Airless Misters). The Airless Misters can be sprayed at any angle which makes life easier and they do not clog. After drying, I stamped the trees which are part of the Tropical Sunset stamp (Crafty Individuals CI-497).
I added a bit of blue pencil for the sea, white accents for the waves with a Distress Crayon and a bit of pencil for the sand texture.
Finally I added my die-cut leaves from a coloured piece of card (combination of watercolour and Distress inks) and a bird (from the CI-272 stamp set)
Finally I added my die-cut leaves from a coloured piece of card (combination of watercolour and Distress inks) and a bird (from the CI-272 stamp set)
Over to you now, have a look at what the DT made on the Country View Challenge blog and link up your project to the challenge for the chance to win a £20 voucher for the Country View Craft shop.
Thanks for coming by,
I am entering the SSS Monday, SSS Wednesday challenges.
A super paradise beach scene, Christine!!! For my part, I go under the shady leaves :-D Have a wonderful September! xx
ReplyDeleteA welcome sunny scene Christine because as you rightly say it's not happened here this summer.
ReplyDeleteB x
Love it but wish I could be there Lol! xXx
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Crafty, I wouldn't mind a week there myself! Take care and have a very happy month, Sue x
ReplyDeleteOh Christine, i long for a beach holiday and you have reminded just how much i love them, sand, sea, and sun. This really lovely, and unique! Hugs Debs xx
ReplyDeleteWell there's a place I'd love to escape too, what could be better than time on a tropical beach 😀. Loving your journal page with it's autumnal colours and pretty leaves - perfect! Thanks for the inspiration and Happy September! Hugs Jo x
ReplyDeleteGreat to see a tropical take on my theme Christine, such a fab card! Happy September, hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteI can feel the heat ! lol Lovely Christine ! Corrie x
ReplyDeleteI love how you've captured the heat and the distance. I could almost be there! xxx
ReplyDeletelovely make Christine - could do with being on that beach now! Hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteOh to be on that beach now! Beautiful project.
ReplyDeleteI feel wanderlust seeing your page, Christine! Here we had not the best summer and I didn´t travel anywhere...... well, next year.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs!
Evelyn xxx