Thursday, June 17, 2010

Creative Inspirations-Sun, Sand and turf……………

This week, the Design Team at Creative Inspiration Paints was challenged to a color challenge……


I sure wish the glimmer of this paint would show up better in the photo’s!
I started with the Surf- I found this great image- a D2D 100 member freebie at the new Crafters Digital Art Center.  (My husband just returned from a relaxing fishing trip in Canada, so I know he will enjoy a Father’s Day with a fish theme).  The sentiment is from a great clear stamp set from Firecracker Designs by Pamela-see it HERE.
CI paint colors used: Green Olive, Seafoam, Aqua Marine, Tanzanite, Turquoise, and Fairy Dust.  Colors used in the Mini Mister: Tan, Sunshine, Tanzanite. I used a Fantastix stick to paint on the colors.
I used the paints in mini mister and tried to achieve a Technique Junkies background usually made with Glimmer Mist. I have to say that the paint needs to be thicker for the technique- but really leaves a very shimmery background! I will try again with a little more pain or a little less water.  The background paper is  Abysse which I have had for ages and finally decided to just do it and cut into it….and it is delightful IRL!
See all of the DT samples in one place HERE on the CI blog.
Here is the Creative Inspirations website.
Challenges for this card:
Creative Inspirations- Sun, Sand and Turf
Stampin Sisters in Christ-Father’s Day/Masculine
Incy Wincy-One for the Guys
Caardvarks-dry embossing CB frame
Cards for Men-Father’s Day
Stampin Royalty-Masculine
Thanks for stopping by!
Shelly

14 comments:

Faith S. said...

This is so cool, Shelly! I love the hook and worm, and I bet the glimmer is beautiful in person! I'm never happy with how they photograph.

Lisa Somerville said...

The fish looks great colored with the paints and framed! Wonderful FD card!

jimlynn said...

Fabulous! Love the hook too. I KNOW it shines and shimmers..wish I could see it real life.
Lynn

Clare said...

great Father's Day card!

~ Kendra ~ said...

I love it Shelly!! I actually was also working with this image, but didn't like how it was turning out, so I am back to the drawing board with it. Love the shimmer! I love the added touch of the hook and worm!! Great job!

Terry said...

Shelly, your DH will love this card you created with him in mind. Such a great card for a man who fishes!!

paige said...

Great card Shelly! Love the added embellishment in the corner!

Gerrie Johnnic said...

This turned out great, DH will just luv it! Perfect for Father's day.

Creative Inspirations said...

Awesome card I love the hook and worm. The fish looks nice and sparkly.

Anonymous said...

love this! turned out wonderfully!

Cheryl said...

Very cool! I bet it is awesome IRL when you can see the shimmer better but it looks pretty great in the pic.

Juliet A said...

A fish is the perfect thing to make shimmery! I love the hook embellishment.

Tami said...

This would have been a great card for my Dad. Love the hook

Anne said...

Great Father's Day card with that hook, wonderful fish