Oct 8, 2010

beachy goodness...

it's just beachy today.  ok, not really.  but i'm dreaming.  it is friday, though.  friend with flair.  would be better if it were friends with flair hanging out on a beach day.  *sigh*  i'll have to pretend i'm with my friend andrea that went to hawaii yesterday.    but on to fwf.  i have been putting off a set of atcs for a swap suzi is throwing, themed "life's a beach".   i love this stamp from the june kit of the month.  i never quite figured out what to do with it, though.  till now.  i used the emboss resist technique and first embossed the image with clear embossing powder then sponged on different colors of ink.  a cool look with this technique.

here's to friday and the weekend.  go hop on over to the other fwf peeps.  and watch for the special blinkie!



beachy goodness
stamps: unity
cardstock: soft sky
ink:  pear pizzazz, daffodil delight, tangerine tango, pacific point, versamark
embellishments:  clear embossing powder

24 peeps have to say:

Anonymous said...

These are awesome, Angie!
Love them!
Joanie

4guysandagirl said...

These are unbelievable good!! They have gottenme in the beachy mood. Good thing we're going tomorrow! :)

Rachel B said...

What a fabulous way to do that image! Great for a group of cards too! Thanks for the inspiration!

Erika said...

These are wonderful. Love them. TFS

NoraAnne said...

These are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing :)

Unknown said...

wow, these are wonderful

Ohana in Bend said...

simply making me homesick! i grew up in hawaii, left when i was 36 to live in the high desert of oregon. ugh! i have been wishing to return so bad cause i am so tired of long winters, but your cards have put a warm smile on my face and we're having a bit of indian summer now.! just lovely!!

Carolina said...

LOVE the vibrant colors you were able to achieve here...darlin' cards!

Angie Blom said...

beautiful cards.

Regina said...

I love how you used the technique to highlight the different elements of the stamp! I, too, have wondered how to best use that stamp -- you've totally inspired me.

jo said...

Fabulous cards Angie!!

Katrina Hunt said...

ok...these are so unique!!!!!! hugs, Katrina

Anne Tussing said...

Great technique!! I can imagine myself right there on the beach.

Katy said...

Awesome! I love cards with scenes! I am ready to go to the beach too!

Robin said...

Love this technique. So beautiful and tropical.

Lori said...

Fabulous! The emboss resist looks great with the tropical scene.

Scrapcollectr said...

These came out gorgeous! TFS
=D

Lesa said...

These are wicked cool! They pop!

Suzi said...

So AWESOME angie. I love them!! So glad I'm getting ONE!!!

Marilyn Nimmo said...

WOW - love this!! Definitely trying this out!

Monica said...

love the colors - TFS this great idea!

liannallama said...

fantastic cards! Love the colors and resist technique!

Joanne said...

This is awesome Angie and congrats on having it posted at the Unity Stamp website.

Cindi said...

wow, these are amazing! I first thought alcohol inks..and thought, how did she do it! so happy I'll be getting one
:)