JAI # 139 Theme Challenge
October 15, 2012
Hi there
This week at Just Add Ink they are having a challenge to JUST ADD SOMETHING NEW. I've been a bit time constrained as Lars (Rotary Exchange student) has come to stay for 2 weeks and I seem to be on a cooking and washing treadmill. I'm sure my friends with teenage children will be laughing as they read this (I hear 'I told you so'!).
The card I have for you today, is for my Mum's husband John who is having a birthday at the end of the week. He loves ships, sailing and fishing, so I have inked up my new 'Open Sea' stamp set. I finally decided to purchase this when it came into the Annual Catalogue. I have stamped it with my new Early Espresso ink pad which I love, as it gives a much richer image. Finally, the sentiment is from the new 'Itty Bitty Banners' stamp set and cut out with the matching Framelit dies.
I wanted to create a view looking out a port hole, with the ship in the distance. To add to the look, I die cut acetate to create the 'glass' of the port hole and then popped it up over the image. Despite my best efforts, I couldn't get the 'glass' to show up in the photo, so you will have to take my word for it.
| Project Details | |
| Stamps | Open Sea, Itty Bitty Banners |
| Card stock & Papers | Sahara Sand, Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Nautical Expedition DSP (Retired), Acetate |
| Ink | Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy |
| Accessories | Cherry Cobbler Twine, Real Red brads, |
| Tools | Bitty Banner Framelits, Square Lattice Embossing folder, Circle Nestabilities, Big Shot, Dimensionals |
Thanks for stopping by.
That is just stunning Judy - I always love all of your cards. So now you've had some experience with teenagers you'll be ready for when I send mine over .... yes?
Posted by: Nikki | October 20, 2012 at 08:29 AM
Wow, this card is awesome. Love checking your blog :)
Posted by: Marlene | October 19, 2012 at 07:04 AM
Great card Judy! I wish I could see it in real life to see the porthole properly but it still looks magnificent. A great man's card! Thanks for playing along at JAI this week.
Posted by: kathy tanner | October 18, 2012 at 12:54 PM
What a fantastic card using this stampset, especially the porthole. An avid follower of all the wonderful inspiration on your blog ...
or is it because I am also a cat lover too (lol)
Glenda
(NZ)
Posted by: Glenda | October 17, 2012 at 05:09 AM
Judy this is just amazing! I love the frame you've created around the ship. Looks like a port-hole! Great job on layout and colors too!
Posted by: Wendy J. | October 17, 2012 at 01:34 AM
Love the porthole Judy I am sure John will be very pleased to receive it. I smiled when I read about the washing, I hope he is tidier than my teeenager.9
Posted by: Kerry | October 16, 2012 at 07:50 PM
Very nice! I think you'll get a lot of use out of that wonderful stamp set. LOVE the look of the ship in the distance. I did giggle about the cooking and washing treadmill ..... wait 'til he's with you full time, my friend!! (At least it's not over winter - that's even more work.)
Posted by: Christine Blain | October 16, 2012 at 01:37 PM
beautiful card so professionally put together
Posted by: Rhonda | October 16, 2012 at 07:11 AM
Judy what a fab idea to create a port hole!!! It looks fantastic.
Love all your 'new' items on this card :)
Trish
JAI Design Team
Posted by: Trish | October 15, 2012 at 09:26 PM
Fantastic use of "open Sea" Judy. A very classy and elegant card! Great to see you at JAI..:0)
Posted by: Nikki Spencer | October 15, 2012 at 09:17 PM
Such a fabulous man card Judy - love your attention to detail! Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week!
Posted by: Narelle Farrugia | October 15, 2012 at 08:40 PM