Hope you are all well. Its Thursday so that can only mean Creative Expressions yayy..
I have been creating a little scene using our lovely DT stamps for June. They are really cool stamps and remind me of when my kids were little.
See what you think?
These stamps are so useful I really did enjoy using them.
I used one of the Grand sentiments as I thought it went really well.
Here is a close up on the picture.
I stamped out the singles stamps called 'I spy' and 'Beauty and the beach' to start then I took the 'beach flora' and stamped it took look like a little mound in the sane for my little lady to stand on. I used 'Marina bay' for her to point at (seagull) .
I ripped some paper to help me create the sky , sea and sandy Hills.
I used a combination of inks to help me get depth into the colours here, Distress and adirondak
I also used a water brush to help me pull the inks out and blend etc.
Don't forget the white pen girls for the highlights.
This view shows the layers better and the highlights I think.
So what do you think blogglies?
Would you like to create this one? give it a go.
Thanks to everyone leaving comments as always and I will be back with more to show you very soon. Don't forget there is always the creative expressions blog to visit too and you can keep up with news and competitions etc that way aswell.
Have a great day ladies and gents.
Hugs
Kim
xxxx
Hi Kim
ReplyDeleteLove your seaside theme, the colouring as always is superb. Hope the ankle is improving and you are on the mend
Best wishes, Pat
Hi Pat
DeleteGlad you like this one and thank you for your kind words regarding colouring. I do enjoy it, the legs is on the mend but still swells alot and can be a bit naughty on some days.
Hope you are well
Hugs
Kim xx
Hi Kim, Stunning !! Stunning !! Stunning !! This card is fabulous, I especially love the stamping, the sunset on the water and the reflection in the water is stunning, you have achieved the 'unachievable' !! I would love to have watched you create this !!
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
PS I was looking at your Blog post in my conservatory, as I have just finished my cleaning, washing, and have a line full of bedding outside, and I had to come into the lounge so I could see it properly, it is stunning xx
Hi Patricia
DeleteAhhh thanks so much. I am glad you like it. This is the sort of inky stuff I love to make things look like you could really be there is the best.
One day you will see me create sea for sure and more beside.
I am so glad you enjoy it still.
Hugs
Kim xx
Hi kim I agree with Patricia stunning just stunning I love what you have achieved with the stamps you are so gifted. They are memory keepers of days gone by with our own children. My great grandson bailey went to the sea side on Sunday he's 4 and autistic we thought a donkey ride on a tiny donkey would be great but no way he dosnt speak but let us know it was a no no love you kim xxxxxxxxx nana xxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Nana.
DeleteAhh I am so touched by that story , it is so great Bailey can find a way to let you know withought words. Amazing.
I am glad you like this card and the picture I created with the stamps. Thank you
Hugs from me
Kim xxx
Hello Kim
ReplyDeleteYes reminds me when my kids were little too.
We live in Bristol, so we went down to Torquay and Brixham etc ....my youngest was a bad traveller so we only went to Cornwall once....and guess what ? she now lives in Perth W.Australia.lol
Thank you
Love Marg
ps
I hope you have your feet up!
Love the images on these cards so memory provoking Kim...love them!
Hi Marg.
DeleteI have stayed in Brixham bay too, one time in the old chalets that I think were a pontins holiday place or something like it once.
I have been trying to keep foot up as much as possible but getting busy now for the next shows.
I am so pleased you like these images.
Hugs
Kim xxx
These are really lovely old-fashioned images and you've made a beautiful scene with them. Really takes you back!! Thank you and for the reminder about the Creative Expressions blog. I never think about that one!
ReplyDeleteTake care of that ankle. Jan
Hi Jan
DeleteYou are righ I agree with theyester year images completely. Thank you for your kind words. Thanks for the ankle reminder too Jan. Hugs
Kim xx
Lovely old fashioned images Reminds me of the cross stitch called "yesteryear" (I think!) great colouring - as always Sorry that I've not been on gmail recently Life's getting in the way a bit
ReplyDeleteHi Karen
DeleteNever need to apologise it is just good to see you when you can make it hun.
I was going for that look so I am glad Hope all is ok
Kim xxx
Lovely , sweet scene Kim.
ReplyDeleteReally like the way you have done this , especially the water which looks so good!
Yes-must get a white highlighter!!
Hope your foot is up!
XxxxRuth
Hi Ruth good to see you. Thanks for kind words , yep white and silver highlighters can do wonders to a painting for sure.
DeleteI am tryig to tkeep foot up but then I keep having reasons to put it down naughty thing.
Hugs
Kim xx
Evening Kim, great card as always, I am especially impressed with how you have achieved the reflection of sunlight on the water it's really lovely. I'm looking out for this set of stamps when funds allow they are so sweet without being too cutesy (is that a word?), they remind me of when my children were young as well.
ReplyDeleteHi Stephanie
DeleteHope all is well with you? Thankyou for the kind comments, I love doing water and stepping back and thinking it actually does look like it too haha.
They are gorgeous stamps for sure.
Hugs
Kim xx
Oh rats Kim, I wrote all this before but pressed the wrong button! So I'll start again............
ReplyDeleteHi Kim,
what an enchanting card, those two little girls are gorgeous and I love the composition of your card. Did you use a stamp positioner to get the little mound to support the little "spy" girl?
Never fear, I'm never without a highlighter!
And hope your foot is getting better all the time......... keep elevating....
Hugs, Rose
Hi Rose
DeleteOh sorry you had to type it twice but it was wonderful to read thank you,No I don't own stamp positioner Rose, I have oftern thought of it but I think the fact your stuck to a certain place would bug me cos I always change my mind. haha.I stamped the I spy girl higher up in the picture and used the (little mound) Beach grasses stamp to add the litle mound.
Thanks for yur kind words rose.
hugs
Kim xx
Hello Kim, gorgeous card, love the images and the way you have highlighted it. Bx
ReplyDeleteHi Bridget
DeleteThan k you very much , I am glad you like it, i do too. so sweet images.
Hugs Kim xx
Hi Kim, Another Beautiful Card, I have these Stamps and they Stamp so well, I Love your Mat/Layering, I was shown quite a long time ago how to create the Sky and Sand by ripping paper, I Love the Colours you have chosen for your project and the great Bow with the fabulous Straw Hat attached with small flower etc. I really Love The Sun and the reflection on the water, I do hope your resting that leg of yours as much as you can.
ReplyDeleteKim Take Great Care
Love and Hugs
From Sam x
Hi Sam
DeleteAh thank you my dear.
I am glad you have these it is so good to get playing.
I am glad you like it too.
Leg is mending thanks sam just taking its time haha, think its in shock.
Hugs
Kim xxx
Hi Kim. Beautiful scene, as always your colouring of it is stunning, especially the sea. : ) Yes, it does bring back memories of our children and we are now getting new memories with the granddaughters on the same beaches : ) the eldest grandaughter, when aged 21 months, on seeing the sea and beach for the first time noticed the sand first looked at me and said in wonder "Big sand!" she was so fascinated with it that it took a few mins before she even noticed the sea and her eyes nearly popped out of her head, she said "Water? Big water Granny?" she just could not believe how big it was, we all had tears in our eyes, it was a such a beautiful innocent reaction. I hope the ankle is getting some rest. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHi Mrs B
DeleteAhh bless you thanks so much for your kind words.Ahhh that is so vdeyr cute of her I would have been teary too lol.
Thanks for stopping by as alwayd.
Hugs
Kim xx
Hi Kim,
ReplyDeleteAww this is beautiful and yes it evokes so many memories of a day ath the beach when our daughter was much, much younger. Love your colouring Kim and the colours you have chosen. Hope your ankle is improving and your resting it enough. Have a good weekend.
Love Sheila xx
Hi Sheila
DeleteOh I am glad you like this one , I loved all those summery colours too.
I am trying to rest as much as possible because it definitely hurts less when i do.
Have a wonderful weekend too.
Hugs
Kim xx
Hi Kim, a beautiful card. Love the stamped girls and the colours you've used. The way you have done the water with the reflection is amazing.
ReplyDeleteHope you are looking after that ankle and trying not to do too much.
Take care, hugs Beryl xx
Hi Beryl
DeleteThankyou for your gorgeous words and what you said about the reflection it is a fvourite thing of mine to do.
I am trying to rest lots now and do as much as i can in little bursts.
Hugs beryl and take care
Kim xx
What a lovely summery scene Kim. I love the reflection on the sea and all the other glittery bits too and rhe pretty ribbon embellishment to finish. x
ReplyDeleteHi Pat.
DeleteYes i thought it was summery and I really love reflections etc as they are an instant wow in a picture. I am glad you liked it Pat
Hugs
Kim xx
Hi Kim
ReplyDeleteJust found your card today it is stunning a lovely children's holiday scene, which brings back many happy summers holiday memories
Hugs
Carol x