Sunday, April 11, 2010

Summer By The Sea


I just returned from the Jersey Shore last night from visiting my family. I made this card because it reminded me of my son playing on the beach when he was small and it was also for the Inspiration Challenge on SCS.
Stamps: SU Summer By The Sea and Stipple Shells (stamped in caramel on bottom and Cool Caribbean on top). Image colored in markers with some retired hodgepodge hardware and linen thread to embellish.

12 comments:

Crystal said...

Joanne what a wonderful beach theme card...Fabulous image and sketch!!!

Stampin in the suburbs said...

Super cute card - love the beach theme and I found it so funny that you would go to the Jersey shore from the west coast - and in April to boot. our family has been going to the Jersey shore for about 5 years now and we love it. This year I am going with my families girls weekend next month. Can't wait - even if it is still a little chilly. I can taste the salt water taffy and feel the sand and boardwalk on my feet just thinking about it!

Unknown said...

Lovely card...great coloring.

Francie G. said...

What a wonderful scene! Such a sweet image, Joanne! Wonderful coloring! Glad you had a good time on your trip!

Wanda Cullen said...

Hope your trip went well and glad you're back home safely! If you're like me, I always am ready to sleep in my own bed after a trip. Your card is so sweet...reminds me of the years we went to the Outer Banks and all the kids would build a huge sand sculpture. Great memories!

Mary Marsh said...

great ic card and tribute to nj joanne-hope your trip to nj was a good one-I guess you didnt need your winter coat-the east coast had some unusually warm temps last week

Bonnie McLain said...

The good ole Jersey shore... love it.. I hope you said HI for me... this card also reminds me of the way son would build sandcastles and then be mad at the waves for knocking them down later.. we would always tell him to make them up higher... LOL.. This card brought back good memories for me... Glad you are home safe and sound... Love, Light and Peace..Bonnie

Edna Morrisedie said...

Very beachy, love the clean lines of the panels and the stamping, just awesome, the twine was the perfect finishing touch too!

Joan Ervin said...

I'm so glad you had a wonderful vacation, Joanne....sounds like you had fun at the beach!!! Your card is gorgeous, as always...such a beautiful image, coloring, and details!!!!

Lorraine said...

Great beach card. So glad you had a good trip to the Jersey shore and missed those nor'easters.

Becky said...

Joanne this is a gorgeous beach scene and the paper ties in so nicely.

TrishG said...

This is beautiful. I love the colors! The layout is very nice and nice coordinating beach details.