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A Sailboat and Lighthouse


The new Can You Digi It? Challenge is about Sunrise and Sunsets with some truly awesome inspirational photos. I used the ReviDevi Sail Away with Us set. It has so many cool sailing related images including this lighthouse, several boats (including a tug boat), a couple of anchors, the cutest little boy and little girl sailors, and the fun banner I used on the side of my oval die cut. I love sunsets! I think the prettiest sunset I ever saw was on top of Sandia Peak in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was every shade of yellow, pink, and orange, and it made the mountain look like it was watermellon color. Stunning!

I sponged the Spellbinder die cut while it was still in the die. I masked and blended the best I could. I then cut out, colored (with Copics and SU! markers), and popped up my lighthouse and sail boat. I used the SU! The Open Seas ledger stamp to make the bg panel.

The corner embellishments are from a 3-D Sticker set by La Petite (Hobby Lobby). They add elements of whimsy to this card in my opinion. The spectacles qualify this card for the Spectacular Spectacles Challenge at the Moxie Fab World. You need to go check out the inspiration pictures at both challenges - wow!


This is going to a very sweet friend of mine who is addicted to Lighthouses.


Hugz to all!

Comments

  1. TammyApril 24, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    Fabulous card Nancy, the background is gorgeous! Love the little corner too cute!

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  2. MarisaApril 24, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Wonderful sponging and those image are fun. Nice touch with the tabs on the side of the oval.

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  3. JaneApril 24, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Oh this is stunning! I love the sponged background you've created - so clever! Gorgeous colours and design too! hugs, Jane x

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  4. McCrafty's CardsApril 24, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Wonderful card, I like the images and the design.
    Kevin xx

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  5. CarrollAnn (~CA~)April 24, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Looks like someone's all set for summer! Got the lotion and sun glasses, and is that a passport I see? Wow! Love your sponging and coloring. This is awesome!!!

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  6. Lelia PierceApril 25, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Nancy, this is so beautiful! I am never surprised that I adore your cards each and every week!

    XXX

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  7. BenziApril 25, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    Nancy, I love that sailboat and the lighthouse. What a great job sponging. Your card is just the 'bestest'. :-)

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  8. Emily KeatonApril 25, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Beautiful, Nancy!! Loved your description of the sunset you saw from the top of Sandia Peak. I was there once when I was young!! And we may be able to swing by there this summer. I'd love to take the kids up the cable car--it's so impressive!! Anyway, the sunset scene you made on your card is perfect in every way. Your lighthouse-loving friend will adore this!

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  9. JeniApril 25, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog Nancy, its always nice to find new "crafty people".
    I took a look around your Kitchen Counter and I just love your style! You create such beautiful cards and you are kinda like me, eclectic! Gotta mix it up a bit, right? I have a friend, Kim of Oakpond Creations, who is NUTSO for Octopode Factory so I told her to swing by too. Looking forward to seeing more of your lovely cards. ~jeni :)

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  10. Dawn @ LilyPinkScrapsApril 25, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    That's such a gorgeous background - absolutely stunning!! Also love the fab added embellishments, so cute :)

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  11. Sharon HuntApril 25, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Darn, I love all of your cards. This one is no exception. You are very talented even if I am a bit prejudiced. Love ya,

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  12. wannabcre8tiveApril 30, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Such a inviting scene, I love this card. Wait a minute, where am I, did you not put me on that beautiful beach as you arranged this beach? :)

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  13. Chris DringMay 1, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    What a beautiful card! Love it!

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  14. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorMay 11, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Hey Nancy! Thanks for linking this up to the Spectacular Spectacles challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  15. Michelle W.May 13, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Beautiful creation!

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