I finally remembered to order some Bazzill Marshmallow from Ellen. It’s one of the many tips I learned from taking a Julie Ebersole class at Impress. You can gently watercolor on it…all the coloring you see was done ala my Kuretake Gansai Tambi! I super love those watercolors and they’ve become my all-time go-to coloring media…yet again, thanks to Julie!
My paper is a combo of Carta Bella and Crate Paper. I used some Gansai Tambi on the horizontal panel to add a little interest and to highlight the stamped anchor and sentiment.
Do you see that fun octo? I messily colored her with the Gansai Tambi and finished her off with my $ spot chalk marker…added a couple polkas and filled in the ‘suction cups’.
My card was inspired by the clean & simple version of retro sketches:
26 thoughts on “adventure awaits!”
And it was an awesome card for me to see! Love it! I am so into the nautical right now!
Your card is fantastic Amy! I love all the details you put on it! Have a lovely day!
Superb! This is a winner 🙂
Oh my, this is awesome Amy!! Beautiful detail:)
Love the octo on the bottle – what fun nautical stamps – love your paper too!
Very cool design!!!
Oh love so much!! Beautiful
I am sooo lovin' this! From the watercolor to papers, it's awesome!
Love love love love this! LOVING the ship in the bottle and the fun octopus on top!!!!!!!
Ohhhh!! Love the watercolor-especially on the octopus!! I also like how you used the patterned paper on this. Every element is perfect on this card!!
This card is just too fun! Your watercoloring looks awesome and I just love the fun design!
soo cute, love your image!!!
I love this!! I love anything nautical too…but haven't made a card yet with that theme! LOL
Wonderful nautical themed card, Amy. Everything coordinates beautifully 🙂
This is SOOOOOO AMAZING!! Love the watercoloing! (I can't believe you didn't use watercolor paper! Rebel!) 😛
You totally rocked this set!! Incredible!
So fun – loving all the nautical elements here – what a fun spin on that sketch!
Cute card, Amy, love the nautical theme…especially the ship in the bottle! Happy Thursday!
Fantastic nautical card. I love it!!
Arrrg ee matey, total fun!!!!!!
Fun, fun, fun … =]
Awesome nautical card, Amy! Thank you so much for playing along with us as Retro Sketches!
A message in a bottle, an octopus and a whole lot of creativity makes for one fabulous card! Such fun!
Hugs~c
Sweet card Amy…love your ship in the bottle. So fun.
Love this card Amy!
You do nautical so well, my friend! This just completely makes me smile!
This is really fun! I love the kraken on top of the bottle and the cork flying out!
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