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A Beach Scene with "Stars"

The new DRS Designs Challenge is to use stars.  Any kind of stars will work - painted, drawn, splattered, stamped, die cut, movie stars, etc.  I went with "star" fish using the new 4-in-1 seashells stamp. 


I sponged a little beach scene with some sand, waves, and clouds.  I used the DRS Designs Splatter background stamp to add some pebbles to my sand. Then I added the new Adirondack Chair image to the one corner and the starfish from 4-in-1 seashells.  I placed that layer on top of a larger die cut panel stamped with Lines O'Plenty Background and then sponged in the die. It still needed something so I stamped my base with the Script Font Background and added a banner made with the Woven Plaid stamp.  I sponged the base using SU! Crumb Cake Ink.

This week I made another beach themed card using the 4-in-1 seashell stamp as well - it was supposed to be for a CAS challenge at Splitcoast Stampers but it somehow morphed into a totally non-CAS card - lol!



Another super fun challenge at DRS - I hope you join in the Star Challenge with us. 

Hugz

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  1. TheFireFlyStudio67June 25, 2015 at 3:39 AM

    WOW! Both cards are amazing! TFS xo

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  2. DoreenJune 25, 2015 at 4:38 AM

    Two gorgeous cards.xxx

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  3. cotnobJune 25, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    Two brilliant cards Nancy, such a lovely summer scene and really creative use of the stamps.
    Pauline
    x

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  4. jimlynnJune 25, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Both are so beautiful! Makes me wish I was headed to the beach today.
    Lynn

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  5. LollJune 25, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Two great cards using this wonderful stamps set, Nancy. Especially love the ocean scene ... looks so peaceful - wish I was there! :) xx

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  6. TammyJune 25, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Both cards are fabulous but the Christmas tree with star fish is my favorite!

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  7. *Vicki*June 25, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Wow! Both of these are really amazing creations Nancy!! LOVE the idea of using star fish and I can't get over how incredible your beach scenes are!! Stunning work! :)

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  8. McCrafty's CardsJune 25, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    Both cards are fabulous Nancy, you could just dive into the see on the first card, and your tree is wonderful
    Kevin xx

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  9. UnknownJune 25, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    Wow Nancy! I love this Christmas at the beach theme!

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  10. coopsJune 27, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    both so stunning nancy.really love your fabulous design and your beach scene is beautiful :D

    xx coops xx

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  11. Anne TempleJuly 1, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    These are both gorgeous. The star fish Christmas tree is so creative and cute!

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  12. JD/ JillJuly 8, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    Both are great cards! So creative. I like how you used stickles? for the water...so pretty!

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