Sunday, 19 July 2015

Life's a Beach

Evening all.
Just got in from rounding up the sheep to their over night quarters, don't like to leave them in the house field, just in case one or two seek the juicy pastures that are the lawn and wildflower meadow! 
We had over 50 chopping their way through the grass on Boxing Day!
The quiet has descended following a super day for Ben's birthday yesterday. The sun shone but it was just right not too hot and the kids had a whale of a time with the water pistols,clambering over the old tractor and train spotting.
I spent a little time in the craft room this aft playing and relaxing after the birthday boy got his Mum and Dad up at 5 and us at 6. This is the result.


I don't have much in the way of beach stamps so I went with a little sponged inky scene and a shaker. The darker granules are some teeny tiny glass beads I bought 10 years ago and have been languishing in the bits box. Wish I hadn't started 'cos it gets everywhere and adheres to any sticky surface!The lighter 'sand' is a bit of sandpaper, fine grade that I was using to sharpen a punch. I used the wrong side of some linen effect card for this as the pattern was a little harsh but the wrong side gave enough texture to give added interest. Sentiment is from STAMPlorations.

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22 comments:

  1. Linda19 July 2015 at 19:37

    Love your little beach scene .... that sunset is just gorgeous! xx

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  2. Pia S19 July 2015 at 19:38

    Beautiful sponging, the scene feels so peaceful, lovely.

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  3. Becca Cruger19 July 2015 at 20:27

    Woweeee - the gorgeous sunset against that pristine white is incredible. Sounds like you've had a great time celebrating your grandon's birthday! I'm sure he'll treasure those moments.

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  4. Carole Dion19 July 2015 at 20:42

    Very pretty Sunset !!

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  5. laurie19 July 2015 at 21:20

    I LOVE your beach shaker card. The scene you created is so calm and inviting!!!Thanks for playing along at The Paper Players this week!

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  6. Dianne Beans19 July 2015 at 21:39

    I love the sunset you have created. It reminds me of where lived for also twenty years -- Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles (a small island off the coast of Venezuela).

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  7. Kathyk20 July 2015 at 06:45

    Love your beautiful sunset card

    Kathyk

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  8. Sazzle Dazzle20 July 2015 at 09:12

    A stunning and delightful beach scene Julie and a wonderful way to relax after your busy day.
    Thanks for playing along at Less is More and AAA Cards. Sarah x

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  9. creationsnz20 July 2015 at 15:03

    Great sea scene

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  10. Maarit at Violets Corner20 July 2015 at 15:17

    Absolutely gorgeous seaside card, Julie, the sunset is so beautiful.

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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  11. stampwithamyk20 July 2015 at 15:54

    This is fantastic! Love the scene that you've created, fantastic use of the sandpaper and glass beads. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players, hope to see you again soon!

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  12. stampwithsandy21 July 2015 at 01:01

    Your beachy scene is just gorgeous, Julie! How ingenious of you to use tiny beads and sandpaper for your beach, and the textured paper makes such a difference. Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Paper Players!

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  13. Anne21 July 2015 at 20:39

    Oh wow Jules, what a stunning piece of art you created! This is just gorgeous
    Thanks so much for joining us
    Anne
    Less is More

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  14. Dana M22 July 2015 at 16:27

    Gorgeous card! I love that it is a shaker card and how clever to use both sandpaper and the micro beads.

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  15. Neets B22 July 2015 at 17:57

    That's a gorgeous scene, Julie. And you're so resourceful, great use of the beads and sandpaper!
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Anita x
    Less is More

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  16. Loll22 July 2015 at 18:34

    This is A-MAZING!! Gorgeous sponged sunset Jules. And love that you've used sandpaper for your sand --- so cool!! xx

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  17. bastelengel22 July 2015 at 20:05

    A beautiful scenary. Love your card,
    Eva

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  18. Chrissie24 July 2015 at 21:52

    This is just gorgeous!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  19. Stephanie Lanzalotto25 July 2015 at 03:26

    Absolutely beautiful beach scene. Your sponging is beautifully done and I love your sandpaper beach. Thanks so much for linking up and playing with us at AAA Cards.

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  20. Dena J27 July 2015 at 03:03

    Very lovely sponged scene, made elegant in the frame. Beautiful card!

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  21. Jill V28 July 2015 at 22:57

    Really gorgeous beach scene - and amazing creativity to use sandpaper for the sand! Love it! Thanks so much for playing along with us at AAA Cards this week! Jill

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  22. Lee Ann Barrett29 July 2015 at 00:06

    Lovely! I would love to be sitting on that beach right now! Love your creative use of the sandpaper; I need to file that idea away.

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