We spent part of last week up along Lake Superior, near Lutsen, MN. I grew up in Duluth and there is nothing like going to sleep and waking up to the sound of waves crashing on the shore. Next best is a sunrise coming up over the lake. Luckily, I'm an early enough riser that I enjoyed a couple of those too. The sunrise over the lake was the inspiration for my first "Zindorf style" card. Though I do love using the brayer, this card was done with just sponging.
It really helped to add the white gel pen to help catch the light on the lake though I need to use a lighter hand with this. There are other improvements I could make as well. But, alas my stamping time seems too short - I need to move on to some of the other ideas. And, I'll never match the real thing!
This card features a new Stampin' Up! set, Nature's Sillouettes, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Cameo Coral and just a touch of Only Orange. I used the grass from Inspired by Nature to lend some texture to the background layer.
Oh wow! I love this card. You did a great job with the highlights on the water and the beautiful sunrise. Boy, this sure cements my decision to get Nature Silhouettes! :)
Posted by: Jessica | August 22, 2008 at 11:52 PM
This is a gorgeous card. I loved 1/2 of that set (the half you used on this card) and wasn't sure if I'd get it or not. You did a beautiful job.
Have a good weekend.
Posted by: Amy | August 23, 2008 at 04:53 PM
This set is calling my name! I love, love, love, what you have done with it, so very serene!
Posted by: Debbi (Motherof6) | August 23, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Wow!! I will definitely cas this card!
Posted by: Lucy G | August 09, 2011 at 10:26 PM