Friday, March 28, 2014

"The voice of the sea speaks to the soul."

   The ocean has always spoken to my soul and I've been missing it very much, being born and raised in Southern CA. Even though these photos are from Northern CA in Monterey, they're still from the very same beautiful Pacific Ocean!


   I knew right away that I wanted to scrap these photos when I saw this awesome sketch #111 from Sketchabilities.

I also took my inspiration from this image used for the March challenge @ Artastic Challenge Blog.


   I started this page with kraft cardstock, which I applied gesso to in the center and sprayed it with some Glimmer Mists.Then I did some stamping and more gesso work, with more misting. The edges have been randomly embossed with Ranger Distress Embossing Powders  (Walnut stain and Brushed Corduroy) and finished with a touch of real sand. Here's a closer look at some of the texture and colors.


  The quote was typed in Photoshop and printed onto light blue vellum, and glued over the little file folder which was stamped first. The quote was the twist for the March Four Categories Challenge @ Scrapbook.com for Category 4 to create a LO about an animal.



   I used strips of packing paper which I crumpled and misted before stitching over the netting. Then I just added my flowers which I lightly covered with gesso, and sprinkled some sea shells. Thanks for looking!

16 comments:

  1. Wow Drea! I feel like my comments are always the same whenever I see one of your creations! LOL but this layout is stunning! Absolutely beautiful, I love the texture & your photos are so nice. I miss CA beaches :)

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  2. This is a beautiful layout Thanks for using the sketchabilities sketch!

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  3. This is stunning! I love all the texture ....gives a real ocean/beach feel ...beautiful. I love that quote too. Thanks for joining us at ARTastic!

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  4. This is a beautiful quote that fits so well with your layout. I love your textural components as they add so much to your beach theme. I really love the way your misting and gesso splashes appear to be part of the photo... fabulous result! The jute around the photos, the crumpled paper and netting add so much dimension. Thank you for playing with us at ARTastic. Cheers, Di.

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  5. This is a beautiful artwork page - really suits the ARTastic challenge inspiration - love the netting and all your amazing work. Thanks for playing at ARTastic this month!

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  6. Absolutely amazing - I love every element of this piece. Thank you so much for sharing with us on ARTastic.

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  7. Wow! What a wonderful artwork! Gorgeous photos, fabulous sketch to use, all so beautifully presented.
    Thank you for playing along at ARTastic.
    Debi DT@ARTastic

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  8. Your page is fabulous. I love the use of the sand and the texture you have created on your background looks amazing. Thanks for joining in with us at ARTastic.

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  9. Such a light, beachy feel! Love how the white splashes mimic sea foam! Thanks for playing along with us at Sketchabilities!

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  10. This is simply gorgeous! Thanks for playing along w us at Sketchabilities!

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  11. You have used the sketch and inspirational painting very well. Such a beautiful layout, I love it. Thanks so much for joining in with our challenge at ARTastic.

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  12. I also have a love of the ocean, as an east coaster. Your layout is stunning and truly gives you the coastal feel with all of it's texture. Thanks for playing along at Sketchabilities.

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  13. This is totally beautiful. I love the way the photos sort of integrate right into the LO. And I love the fibers that you used. Thanks for hanging with the ladies at ARTastic!

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  14. This is amazing!!, I love everything about this LO....fantastic use of textures, colours and photos. Thank you so much for entering our challenge at ARTastic :)

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  15. I like how your picture seems to escape from the frame because of the white paint.

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  16. congrats on your win at ARTastic! Well deserved!

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