Hi there! Back to card making today and happy to have a good play with some of my newer NBUS. I started with the Simon Says Stamp Ocean Horizon die which I thought was the coolest thing. Who knows what will appeal at any given time, but this one really got to me. I couldn't help but combine it with one of my recently purchased Cottage Cutz super sale items -- Surfer Van.
The Endless Summer is a 1966 semi-documentary film about surfing. I've never watched all of it, but my Rich has watched it a few times over the years and still watches clips on YouTube now and then. He was a surfer guy in his youth and he enjoys reliving the thrill of it. Naturally, I made this card with him in mind.
l tried using this background die three different ways and as far as the application of color goes, this is my favorite. I cut the die -- it comes out in 16 pieces, including the skinny frame -- then I glued each piece to a separate white panel, and commenced brushing on the inks. I like the way the edges of each die cut section grabs the ink. It's subtle, but it makes a difference. The colors I used are similar to those on the die package. All Stampin' Up inks. I'll list them below. I hand cut a sandy beach on which to park the van.
I'll be sending my endless summer over to the following challenges:
NBUS Challenge #78 -- Never before used schtuff. As mentioned, the Surfer Van and Ocean Horizon dies are NBUS.
Wrapping up now... I'll be back shortly to share what I've made. Things are hopping here with lots going on and I'm surprised to have made any cards at all, but glad I'm able to manage it somehow.
Take care, and stay cool!
Inks: Stampin' Up (top to bottom) Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Pixie Pink, Melon Mambo, Purely Pomegranate, Cool Caribbean, Not Quite Navy, Creamy Caramel, Gable Green. Memento Tuxedo Black for sentiment
Coloring: Ink blending with brushes. Small parts of van colored with Copic markers
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