Pages

▼

Friday, June 3, 2016

Female Nautical Inspiration




I hope my words work today, there's so much reflecting I want to share and practical card information, too.


First of all, card info...


(stamp:Verve Adjusted Sails Plain Jane,BoBunny Barefoot & Bliss  dies:Verve Nautical Die Set,Spellbinders Classic Circles/Scalloped Circles  other:washi tape for anchor and masking)





 

I matched these together for my own "pattern" on white cardstock and cut out a trendish anchor.

As for the technique used...masking baby, and lots of it.


Wave upon wave (masked with fussy cut post-it note waves) from this oldie but goodie BoBunny set I've had since starting my blog.


The second masking was done with sponging between torn washi (technique I explained here) in a vellum circle frame.




While creating with this inspiring sentiment from Verve,

 I reflected on HOW STRONG AND RESILIENT we ladies have to be.

Women tend to be the heartbeat of a home~

doing their best to hone a pretty, pleasant and comfortable environment...no matter the storm rolling.

When things don't work out...we buck up, find another way to do what we can for who we can.


YAY for women!


God bless you as you push through, you beautiful, strong you!



Thanks for stopping by~

 


 
on

7 comments:

  1. Virginia L.June 3, 2016 at 2:23 PM

    LOVE the nautical theme with the fabulous masking, Marlena! That's so CLEVER with the torn Post-it paper! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Mask It” Challenge! Well done!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Leigh PennerJune 3, 2016 at 3:01 PM

    A beautiful card and an encouraging post! Thanks you -- this was just what I needed to hear today!
    I love the effect of the waves and that scalloped frame and how you blended the ink inside the scalloped frame.... it's all just fabulous!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Stacey SchaferJune 4, 2016 at 12:53 AM

    always love seeing Verve! beautiful card!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Julee (Vervegirl)June 4, 2016 at 11:16 PM

    This is just fabulous! Love those waves and the fabulous papers you chose.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Janina RJune 11, 2016 at 1:33 AM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  6. MarisaJune 11, 2016 at 1:38 AM

    Love that sentiment and colour combo - way to flash some Verve. Thanks for joining us at The Curtain Call.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Monika/BuzsyJune 13, 2016 at 7:55 PM

    What an awesome card Marlena. Love the waves in the background and the anchor with the orange and gray... great take on the challenge. Thank you for playing along with us!

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to stop in! ;) In line with new Data Protection legislation (GDPR) by commenting you do so in the knowledge that your name & comment are visible to all who visit this blog and thereby consent to the use of that personal information for that specific purpose.