Sunday, 6 July 2025

Ocean view


A new month means new challenges at We Love Stamping and Stamping Sensations. At WLS our theme has been selected by Emma and is Sun, Sea and Sand and a prize from Lisa Horton Crafts. At SS Avril has selected Summer Blooms for her theme with prizes from AALL and Create.

For my WLS share I have used a Penny Black stamp called Paradise (40-691), inked direct to stamp using Ecoline pens, extra colour and shading added with pencils and Pan Pastels, a stencilled sun and a Lavinia sentiment.


This one uses AALL and Create Roadway Vista die set (78) and Sunny Splash (1250) stamp set, an inky background picking up distress ink from a piece of acetate left from a previous background, then some stencilling and colour added to the focal image with Ecoline pens.

Have a good Sunday everyone, they say the heatwave in the UK is returning this week so keep cool.

27 comments:

Aquarius said...

Two super stamped creations encouraging entries into the challenges this month. Love the die you used for the floral one and the beach scene looks idyllic

meg said...

An idyllic beach scene,looks peaceful and very hot, a gorgeous floral card

Craftyfield said...

Of course, Brenda, I love the seaside scene, and the inky AALL card doesn't fail to please!
Not looking forward to hot nights again... x

KarinsArtScrap said...

these are 2 beautiful cards Brenda......gr karin

Janette said...

Both cards are really beautiful. I love the beach scene, and the inky flowery design is gorgeous. xx

EmmaT said...

2 gorgeous cards, both are very summery too

Sarn said...

Both absolutely gorgeous! xxx

Crafting Queen said...

Two beautiful cards Brenda. Have a great day. Anesha

Carole said...

Two cracking cards here Brenda and oh how I wish I could be walking towards the sea in the top one! Very pretty flowers in the second one xx

Donna said...

Gorgeous beach scene and like the floral card with the fabulous background!

Sandra H said...

Two really beautiful cards creating stunning scenes makes my cold days feel so warm x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I wish I could walk into the seascape. SO beautiful. The flowers are so pretty, a beautiful stamp and colouring. A lovely frame too. I'm looking forward to some heat. With the rain and wind, we have been wearing jumpers for the last couple of days. x

pinky said...

Two stunning cards Brenda. Love how you captured the sunshine on the water in the first and those black frames make everything pop on the second.

Gail L said...

Both are fabulous!
Was hot here last week. Cooled off for the weekend!

Chris said...

An idyllic beach scene- a tropical paradise and beautiful floral card, both in such lovely summer colours.
xx

Linby said...

The beach scene is so peaceful and beautifully done — it really captures that perfect summer vibe. I love the soft colours , it feels like I'm right there listening to the waves with that fab sentiment too. Love the vibrant colours on your pretty second card.

HilaryJane said...

Both cards are lovely and summery and very atmospheric. We have just had a huge downpour that has overwhelmed our gutters and flooded out garage. This we are going to have to get the gutters checked - so that's another thing on the list! xx

Lynne said...

Fabulous beach scene Brenda and your floral card is so pretty.

Liz said...

Two beautiful cards, Brenda. I especially love the first one, such a lovely peaceful scene.
Liz xx

Wendy L said...

Gorgeous, floral one best though, so pretty. Xx

Gerrina said...

Love the colors in both and with the warm weather it should be great to be on that beach! Great work! Hugs, Gerrina

Inkyfingers said...

What a gorgeous pair of cards, Brenda and I particulary love the first sand and sea card. You've coloured the scene beautifully and I love the sun and rays. You've inspired me to find my neglected pan pastels too. I somehow missed you last post and am still marvelling at the black squirrel!
Hope you are well,
Hugs,
Carol x

Greta said...

Both beautiful! Stay cool! Hot here, too!

Lisa said...

The beach scene is utterly captivating—it radiates that peaceful, golden hour glow that makes you want to step right into it. The soft gradients of sky and sand are dreamy, and the stenciled sun adds such warmth to the composition. The floral card bursts with energy—those vivid colors and inky textures create a dynamic garden moment, beautifully framed to draw the eye in. Both pieces feel like the very essence of summer distilled into paper and pigment.

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh my Goodness Brenda - your beach scene is so realistic, as though could almost step out onto it... love it.
As ever your flowers are exquisite
Blessings
Maxine

Ellibelle said...

Both are so beautifully done with these gorgeous stamps!

Mrs.B said...

Such a relaxing beach scene Brenda and I love the shade of the flowers on the card, stunning combo.
Avril xx