Hello Fellow Crafters! Seize the Birthday has just posted our latest Topping and it's a good one. Shirley is our host and she's chosen Splish/Splash. What makes this extra special is that she's offering us many freedoms of choice. Pool, Ocean, Beverages, Messy Inking, etc. I love it!
I will admit to sneaking a peek into the DT gallery ahead of time to get a feel for the direction everyone took. Always wanting to be a bit different, I chose a fishing theme that allowed me to combine two awesome die sets from two different companies.
I haven't given my postcard die background enough love so that's where I started. I did some light inking to give it a bit of depth, die cut the fishing gear in white and then colored them with Catherine Pooler dye inks. After that it was just a matter of arranging them and stamping the sentiment. I really love the versatility of her Topping!
Supplies:
Spellbinders - Fairways and Fish Tales die set
Cottage Cutz - Fishing Gear die set
Clearly Besotted - Sentimental Type stamp set
Waffle Flower Crafts - Postage Collage die and stencil
I invite you to visit our blog for a variety of splashy goodness and do hope you're inspired to play along!
Thanks so much for visiting!
Jules
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Yes there were many different directions you could go with this theme of Splish Splash by Shirley. I really enjoyed your version of this theme It is a great masculine card which is often hard for me to make. I'm gonna file away this idea though, I love it.
ReplyDeleteFishing theme is perfect for your grandson too. You are the clever one! The vest, bait box and waders look awesome! Great blending!
ReplyDeleteLove this postage collage style of card Jules, the fishing gear looks perfect in it's little sections, awesome masculine card and great take on the splashy theme, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Jules. I imagine those fish will be splishing and splashing trying to get away. Lol. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteWell you sure came up with a different way of interpreting the theme and what a great job you did. I love all the die cuts, its the perfect fishing card.
ReplyDeleteFantastic take on the Topping and a wonderful masculine card!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant interpretation of the theme, Jules! That postage collage die does look versatile, may have to get one.
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine card Jules and a perfect take on the topping.
ReplyDeleteJules, great take on the theme. I too had to peek at the DT cards mostly so not to copy another vibe. I would not have thought of fish but so spot on! XX
ReplyDeleteI love how you've used the postage die to separate the fishing gear and supplies. And using the fishing theme itself is a clever idea for this theme. Really great card, Jules!
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