Monday 11 July 2016

Addicted to CAS, CAS Mix Up, ColourQ, Time Out


Hi crafting friends, I hope you had a good weekend!

My card today was made using markers in a few different ways. I created the background using SU! markers scribbled onto an acrylic block, lightly misted with water and stamped onto watercolour card. The colours were blended a little with an aqua brush.

The lighthouse was stamped in black, the stripes added with a stamp inked with a red SU! marker,  grey highlights added with a Promarker and fussy-cut out. Everything is arranged around a die-cut oval.

The background is a bit "looser" than I would have liked but it's my third attempt. I need more practice and if you know a good online watercolour class, please let me know!

The colours are from the ColourQ selection (Real Red, Basic Grey, Marina Mist and Island Indigo).

Also linking up to:

Loll and Bonnie's fabulous CAS Mix-Up (Stamping + Markers + Your Choice)
(I've used acrylic block technique, fussy-cutting and die-cut)

Addicted to CAS - Stripes

Time Out - Inspired By Words
"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine"
Anthony J. D'Angelo

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.





14 comments:

Susan said...

Love your White House...creative approach to the challenge! Thanks for sharing at ATCAS!

sandie said...

Great use of different markers and a really relaxing scene. Great to see you Sue at TO and I hope you are well x

Colleen said...

What a peaceful card, your background is stunning and all your little added details just makes this a beautiful card! Thank you for sharing this at CAS Mix Up Challenge!

Loll said...

This is gorgeous Sue. I absolutely love your "loose" watercoloured background. I think it's perfect!! And what a great way to use markers. Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up! xx

Anita in France said...

What a fabulous ocean scene, Sue ... love that bold lighthouse set on the rocky outcrop ... and that watercoloured sky is gorgeous! Delighted to have you playing along with us at Time Out! Anita :)

PS Not that you need it given that lovely background, but you asked about classes ... there's a range of watercolour ones at Online Card Classes ... they're always brilliant!

Sylvia said...

Beautiful sky, lovely ocean view, Sue! Thanks for playing with us at the colourQ.

nancy littrell said...

Beautiful seascape...your sky is stunning Sue. TFS and joining us at CAS Mix Up. Hugs, Nancy

Bonnie said...

Honestly, Sue, I don't know how your background could be any better! My first thought when I saw this was that the sky was beautiful! What a lovely seascape you've created! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at CAS Mix Up!

Barb Ghig said...

Gorgeous sky background, and I love how you played with the stripes theme for your Lighthouse! Very pretty card, Sue! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at Addicted to CAS!

Canonbury creations said...

Fabulous scene Sue, love the background!
Val x

Jenni's Jems said...

This is just simply beautiful! x

Lisa Elton said...

Wow, what a beautiful sky!! This is so pretty. Thanks for joining us at ColourQ!

Ksenija @Sweet Kobylkin said...

Stunning card, Sue. What a great sky you created in the background! Thank you so much for sharing your card at Addicted to CAS. - Sweet Kobylkin

Deepti said...

That sky looks gorgeous :) thank you for sharing with ATCAS!