Welcome to the Kre8tors January 2018 Blog Hop. Our theme this month is “Occasions Catalog,” featuring projects highlighting the wonderful array of new products. Whether you’re just starting the hop, or have come from a previous blog, you’ll find the line-up toward the end of my post to help you move along.
Waterfront is a fabulous new stamp set in the Occasions 2018 Catalog. From the samples I’ve seen, it has to be one of the favorites. It can turn you into a watercolor artist with the sixteen stamps provided in the set.
Watercolor Waterfront Scene for Kre8tors Blog Hop
I “painted” this scene with four stamps in the set, using six colors of ink: Marina Mist (ocean), Powder Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red (sunset) Daffodil Delight (sun), and Crumb Cake (sand). I wanted to place this scene in a circle, and used a Stitched Shape Die for cutting.
Living in San Diego, I know how relaxing it is to watch a sunset from the beach. My comfortable Adirondack chair was made with Thick Whisper White “wood” and a Seasonal Layers Die. Before placing it on the layer of Sahara Sand cardstock, I stamped some sand, embossed it with the Ruffled embossing folder, tied some Linen Thread around, and cut a peephole (Layering Circles Dies) for viewing the sunset.
I needed the Sahara Sand layer to be sturdy, because I wanted to raise it on Adhesive Strips. So, I glued it to Thick Whisper White, and cut another hole, adding a nice, little frame for my scene.
I completed my restful day by writing “thanks” (retired Greetings die) in the sand.
In case you missed the first card I created with the Waterfront stamp set, it also takes place on a sandy beach. The cute, little palm trees are featured on this one.
Thanks for visiting my blog. Now hop on along to enjoy the other fabulous projects.
Just discovered your blog yesterday and subscribed immediately. I’ve been wending my way through earlier posts and it’s been a blast!
This card is amazing on so many levels….awesome layout/design, creative use of sand/ground stamp from Waterfront, pleasing mix of textures and colors. My very favorite this about this card is the way you used the Ruffle EF to mimic waves. This is brilliant!!! I’ve had this EF for months and have never found a way to use effectively on a card. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Susy! You just put a huge smile on my face. I’m so glad you found me. Sharing what I love to do has become a passion. Thank you so much for your comments!
LOVE your cards! AWESOME work! Thanks for sharing
Thank you Kirsteen! This hop was really fun!
Amazing card Su – a real work of art!!
Such a nice thing to say, Jackie! Thanks!
Love seeing how you created this lovely sunset!
I’m so glad you like it, April! Thanks!
Love this…makes me want to grab a chair and head to the beach!
I’ll be sitting beside you, Deb! Thanks!
What a beautiful card! I love everything about it…..the colors…..the embossing folder…..the Waterfront Stamp Set! Great job!
I’m so glad you like it, Kathy! Thanks!
Super cute card! I am thinking I am gonna have to get the waterfront stamp set. Didn’t think I was gonna like cause I wasn’t sure what to expect but loving all the cards that are coming out with this set.
Thanks Hiske! I’ve seen so many great creations with this stamp set. Lots of possibilities!
I wanna be in your cards! They look so tranquil! Fab card Lx
Thank you Laura! You’re welcome to be in my cards anytime!
Waterfront is my second favorite set and I love how you mixed with the chair.
Thank you Mary! So glad you like the added chair!
Love both your cards, love the little palm trees really cute.
Thank you Linda! It’s so nice having you visit my blog!
LOVE the peephole!!! And the chair. And, of course, that stamp set!
Thank you, Cheryl! So glad you like it!
Such a beautiful card, Su! I love how the Adirondack chair looks like it’s on the beach! Beautifully done! Thank you so much for sharing! ?
Thanks Melissa! I think you can call your first Kre8tors Blog Hop a success!
Beautiful! Love how you used all of these products together!
Thanks Amy! I appreciate your confirmation to use different products!
Beautiful card! I love how you pulled together products from different sets and catalogs to create such a unique card. Your sunset is gorgeous!
Thank you, Lisa! Sometimes I wonder if I should use things from different sets and catalogs, so I’m glad you liked it!
Both of your cards are great, but I really love that sunset!! Nicely done!!
Thank you, Nichole! It’s foolproof watercoloring, and so much fun!
Wow! Your card is gorgeous. I love the scene you created.
Thank you, Kristie! A “wow” can keep me going all day!
You are so clever! Love this card and especially love your use of the ruffled embossing folder to create waves as a background – genius! I hope you don’t mind, but I’m going to have to CASE your card. 😉
Thank you, Diana, case away! I consider that the highest compliment!
Su this reminds me of looking through a porthole on a ship – great effect with the chair, it creates a sort of calm – I love your card – well done! xx
Thank you Leisa! I’m so glad you like it!