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Wishing I was at the Beach

The new DRS Designs Challenge is Life Is A Beach!  Cards and Creations that are all about the beach or have beach themed additions.

These days, I am really craving some beach time - time at a very remote beach with no people and a nice early morning or late evening walk.  The crashing wave sounds coming through the window at night. The kind of beach trip that restores your balance.  Since that is what I want, my card has a peaceful deserted beach and soft colors.


I sponged on distress inks, drew on some little waves with a white gel pen,, then splashed on some white chalk paint on the shoreline.  Next, I stamped the DRS Designs Sitting Thinking Greeting and the Adirondack Chair (fussy cut and adhered it).

I love beach cards - hope you will join us in this challenge.

Hugz


Comments

  1. *Vicki*June 23, 2016 at 7:09 AM

    I think I could just jump right into this card with you Nancy! :) You've made a really stunning beach scene here!! Love the texture effect you gave the water and shore!! Stunning card!! HUGS

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  2. Carol LJune 23, 2016 at 10:52 AM

    Yep, you described the perfect beach getaway with the sounds and sights of the ocean. I think you pretty much nailed it with this wonderful card too! Well done - here's to serenity and peace!

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  3. cotnobJune 23, 2016 at 12:20 PM

    A fabulous card Nancy, you have created such a lovely beach scene, it looks just like the one that you crave!
    Pauline
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  4. SewPaperPaintJune 23, 2016 at 1:50 PM

    Oh me too, honey, me too! Let's just close our eyes and envision the beautiful scene you've created together. ;0 Such amazing work!

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  5. JD/ JillJuly 3, 2016 at 5:46 PM

    This is so beautiful! I'm so with you...I would love to be sitting on a nice peaceful beach right now too! Haven't done that since April 2007! (I think I'm overdue!)

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