Sailing for Paper Players #255

Hi Everyone. Happy Saturday.

It's the awesome Sandy's turn to host our Paper Player challenge this week and she has a great sketch.  In fact, I loved this sketch that I made several cards using a variation of it.

Here's Sandy's sketch:

 

I decided I wanted to use the Simon Says Stamp July card kit Sailing for my card.  This set really struck a chord with me because Lou and I love to sail - well, cruise really!  I love sailing, but Lou and I cruise :-)

 

Here's my card:

 

 

I stamped the ocean onto Whisper White card stock and then used my craft knife to cut into the waves so that I could slip the hull of the boat into the waves.

 

Here's a closeup and, of course, I had to add some Wink of Stella to the ocean and the hull to add a little glimmer and shine :-)

 

 

I popped the hull and the sails of the yacht with dimensionals and used some hemp twine to create a Carrick Bend knot.  It's such a beautiful knot :-)

 

I hope that you will play along with us this week.  If you are looking for some inspiration, check out the fabulous designs from our design team:

 

Ann Schach

Anne Marie Hile

Claire Broadwater

Jaydee

Joanne James

Laurie Schmidt

LeAnne Pugliese

Nance Leedy

Sandy Mathis

Amy Koenders

Jodi McKinney

Lisa Elton

 

On a personal note:

 

It was my final transition week and it was a long week!  On Thursday I started work at 6.30 a.m and didn't walk away from my desk until 8.15 p.m.  It did mean that I was able to spend some time in my craft room today and I had such fun creating cards for our card drive.  I never make kids cards .... well, only for our card drives... and it was wonderful being able to create some again!  I can't wait to share some of the cards with you.

 

I'll be back tomorrow with another card.  In the meantime, warm hugs and prayers for those of you that need a little lift tonight.

 

Hugs

Jaydee

 

card recipe:

 

• Stamp:  Sailing - Simon Says Stamp
• Card stock, paper:  Simon Says Stamp July card kit

 

Comments

[Jeanne]

Absolutely love your sailboat card! In my time I've done quite a lot of sailing, of course, that was in San Diego before we moved back to MN! ;-)

[LeAnne]

Oh my, this is so fun....love your little sailboat and the glittery waves! Perfect summer creation!

[Joanne James]

I just love the clean lines of your card Jaydee! I was bowled over by the cute sailor's knot and then I saw the sparkle of the waves on your close up and just did a swoon!! Such a fab card!

[laurie]

I LOVE nautical cards and this one is fantastic!Love that touch of wink..just perfect!

[Claire Broadwater]

Jaydee, this is just fabulous! I wish I was sailing with you today! Your card is just perfect for this sketch! The sparkly hull and waves looks amazing! The twine knot is absolutely the best touch! Love it! XXX
Don't forget to rest. You are certainly working too hard!

[Sandy M]

I couldn't wait to comment on this card, Jaydee! I love it, and love how you used the sketch. The sparkly hull and waves are awesome, and the knot is the perfect nautical finishing touch!

[Jodi McKinney]

such beautiful details with your clean and simple style! always stunning! beautiful card Jaydee!

[Nance Leedy]

I love this little boat rolling among the waves--especially with the touch of glimmer. Perfect use of the sketch and my absolute favorite part is that sweet little knot!