Tuesday, August 11, 2015

City Crafter 274

Hello!

I'm hosting the new challenge over at City Crafter today
For the challenge I have chosen a collage to inspire you which was created by the lovely 


These image really captured my heart ... made me think of days gone by... British beaches, salty breezes, shell collecting and the muddy grey waters that often match the sky

The challenge is to create a card or project based on the photos 
 You can use any of the elements - Shells, houses etc, or maybe just pick out the colours or even create a beach themed project

Here's what I came up with


It kind of speaks for itself really....


Sponging, stamping... a little white paint smeared onto some torn DP


I got that little stone from my garden and coated it in glossy accents

For the next 3 weeks we are happy to welcome a Special Guest Designer to CCCB the talented Suchi ... Please click on her name to go visit her lovely blog...

I'm really looking forward to seeing your creations this week ... you always amaze me!
If you are looking for more inspiration go check out the rest of the projects by the City Crafter team Here

Have a lovely day

~ Ros ~

22 comments:

Sarah said...

Very nice ! sarah

Karen said...

Your card is beautiful! I love the torn Dsp ~ It really looks like driftwood, terrific sponging and I never thought about glossy accents on rocks and shells ~ great tip. -K

Sylvia said...

Beautiful, calm and serene beach themed card, Ros, love the use of your shells! Have a wonderful Tuesday and hope it warms up for you with some sunshine! I would love to be visiting you...I am in spirit!

Davi said...

Wow Ros your card is Spectacular!! I love the way you created your scene! The " beach wood" looks SO real!

Pamellia said...

Holy gorgeous Ros, you do the best beach projects!! The wood paper at the bottom works so well here, and I love how you ripped the edges! Stunning! hugs :)

Mac Mable said...

Such a creative card. Loving the colours and the card makes me feel so restful and thoughtful. What card have you used? It works so well, adding another layer of dimension and texture.

Kara Lynne said...

What a gorgeous scene you created! Every element works perfectly together! That wood fence is amazing!

Magic Flying Boots said...

Wow, absolutely beautiful! xx

Chriss Blagrave said...

Your stamping, sponging and Colours are exquisite on this, Ros. I LOVE it! It conjures up memories of beach vacations past...

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

You have created a serene and beautiful scene Ros! Well done!

AppleApricot Wen said...

Oh wow dear Ros, you created a stunning card! Gorgeous! So beautiful in depth and colour and the whole atmosphere... The elements on the foreground are the perfect finishing touch. I'm in awe sweetie. And thank you so much for featuring my photo collage :) The moment you asked me I was so curious as to what you would make inspired by it. Love love love your card! Big hugs and beautiful day wishes to you.

Barbara said...

If there is one theme I invariably connect with you, it's the beach theme. And this card is another exquisite example from your desk!

Margaret said...

This is really, really neat!!!

Maria said...

It certainly does speak for itself, Ros! What a beauty...could be framed! Wonderful beach themed project...so serene! And, great touch with the shell and stone!

Marina said...

Yes, I think our great minds were thinking alike again! But your composition is particularly clever - the way you've arranged those elements at the base is gorgeous and the paint totally looks like surf.

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE the little scene you have created and the seawall and the smudged white that looks like sand. Absolutely FANTASTIC card!

Greta said...

Incredible sponging & stamping, Ros--a treasure!

Mrs Beez said...

Such a tranquil scene. Fabulous!

Robyn Oliver said...

Just absolutely gorgeous Ros....you could frame that lovely card. I love all the elements and the layering

Stella said...

I am way behind; sorry sweetie....But glad to be here. I already saw this gem and looking at it again I had to smile. Due to the story about that stone :).
This card is spot on your moodboard. What I admire is your use of colors and techniques. Gorgeous!
XXX

Tracy said...

Oh boy do I love this! The inking is absolutely perfect in color and depth. I am drooling over the way you used the woodgrain DP. So beautifully balanced Ros. :-)

Diane said...

You certainly do some beautiful sponging, something I need to practice doing...another gorgeous scene...makes me want to go back to the beach...love the added shell and stone, too...another beautiful one Ros!!