Stampin' In Alaska

  I'm joining the current challenge at Art Impressions with a fun, relaxing water scene.  My card features the AI clear set Reel Great Guys 4900.  I haven't used this set for awhile and the cute pup looks so relaxed.  What a perfect image for any birthday wish! The base panel was stenciled using distress inks and Hero Arts Water Flow Slimline stencil.  I colored the image was Copic Markers and fussy cut.  I die cut the sun and clouds using a Spellbinders mini set and lightly inked the edges. I've used the current MFT sketch again for my water scene. The card was finished with a few gems and a wood mounted sentiment from A Muse.  I would like to share my card with the following: Art Impressions Challenge: Oceans of Fun (water) Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge #582 Simon Says Monday Challenge:  Use at Least One Stencil     

Stamps:  Paper Smooches Surf and Turf Amuse Sentiment Papers:  Stampin' Up! and Carta Bella Beach Boardwalk Accessories:  CTMH White Emboss Powder and Googlie Eye Card design based upon Sugar Pea Designs Challenge #14 I'm also sharing with the following: TTCRD:  September 20 Anything Goes Brown Sugar Challenge:  #217 Anything Goes Paper Smooches:  September Anything Goes Challenge Penny Black and More:  September Challenge Add a Sentiment

This week's challenge on the There She Goes blog is to use "Winged Things".  I have been itching to ink up this adorable little image from "In all the World" by TSG.  I think that the butterflies qualify for the challenge and I added a die cut butterfly from Amuse studio as well.  The image was colored with Copic Markers.  Stickles and gems were added to the flowers.  Stampin' Up! pearls were added to the die cut butterfly. The layout is from this week's sketch Card Positioning System Blog .  Such a versatile sketch with lots of possibilities! We are having fabulous summer weather here in Anchorage!  Sunny, clear skies and warm temperatures.  DH and I hope to take full advantage tomorrow with a day trip out of town to enjoy the Alaska scenery.... maybe hiking or fishing.  Hope you have plans for a great weekend!  Thanks for stopping by to take a closer look.