Friday, November 5, 2010

Ocean Fun!

I have a few days off and drove to the beach to spend a few days at Sycamore Springs - a wonderful spa resort. I just love mineral springs. I will spend some time this afternoon on the beach and enjoying the Pacific Coast!

Just a note - I won the Gina K challenge. "Winter Wings" was the featured card! I won a free stamp set... always a fantastic win!!

This is a card I created using the Cricut Expression die cut machine. I have a soft place in my heart for owls. The base card was created using a "gate fold".



The flower image is a stamp from "Flourishes". I absolutely love the flower and ordered it after seeing the beautiful work Theresa Momber created with this flower. To be honest, I have difficulty getting a good crisp image with the stamp. I have one with a peacock and one with a basket of flowers from Flourishes and have been unable to get an image I find acceptable. I have large parts of the image that doesn't stamp. I have tried different surfaces and checked for air spots but still have problems. The flower seems to work the best.



I will be returning home late Saturday. I look forward to making more cards. My mind is busy thinking about possibilities... but I am still having withdrawals. All you die-hard crafters know what I am talking about. Thank you for stopping by and looking at my site. Please feel free to leave a comment!

Hugs,
Marie

3 comments:

  1. Wow Marie! I love this card. Great job! Hugs, Wini

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  2. HI Marie!!! Great job!!! Congrats on your win!!!! HAPPY days!! :-))))
    Thanks for stopping by and commenting on the storage....at least things are back in places where I can find....sure makes it easier to make a NEW mess! :-))))

    Hope you had a great time at the spa...beach..SOUNDS wonderful!!! ENJOY!!!!

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  3. I noticed you over at STV and popped over to your blog. Well goodness sake! You got a lot out of the color class!! WOW - I took the class also - but I..... let's just say you are really good! I will be looking for more of your cards at STV - You have amazing work - get it out there!!

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Hugs,
Marie