Saturday, April 2, 2011

Sentimental Sundays - Water challenge

It's time for another Sentimental Sundays challenge. The new challenge is "Water" (don't forget the sentiment)!


Remember the secret that I can't share until April 15th? This image is a little sneak peak. I can't tell you any more right now, but if you like this image, it, and so much more, will be available on April 15th.


I hope you will join the Sentimental Sundays "Water" challenge for your chance to win the prize from our sponsors Deedee's Digis and Raindrop Echo Designs. Stop by the challenge blog to see the creations from the rest of the DT and a chance to down load the free sentiment set for the week from Ann Vento of Raindrop Echo Designs.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:


  • Stamps: Lighthouse and Horizon digital stamp from ??? (come back 4-15-11), Regal Greetings from Unity Stamps
  • Papers & CS: Neenah Crest solar white CS, Close To My Heart Miracle paper pack, PaperTrey white CS
  • Inks: None
  • Tools: Sewing machine, Big Shot, Copic markers, PaperTrey Victorian Lace border die
  • Embellishments: Dew drops, Martha Stewart twill ribbon

Challenges:

50 comments:

Karen B. said...

Striking card.

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Cheryl
A fabulous card,thankyou for joining us at CraftyCatz this week,
Hugs Dianne xx

cheryl said...

oh wow love this card,the image is perfect and just love the stitching hugs cheryl xxx

Jaimie said...

Hi Cheryl,

Thanks for the comment on my white card !

Your watercard is very nice, love the soft colors you chose for it.

Greetings, Jaimie

Imke said...

What a beautiful card, Cheryl. Love the border and the Red Lighthouse - Perfect !!

Judi said...

What a BRILLIANT card! Perfect for the 'difficult' species, lol.

Hugs

Judi x

Stempeltiger said...

Such a beautiful lighthouse scene Cheryl!
The water looks very realistic.
Great work.
Have a nice day.
Hugs from Germany
Swantje

Lisa B said...

What a striking card!! This card is truly stunning. I love how the red pops out at ya. Great coloring!!
Thank you for sharing this with us over at the Sisterhood of Crafters "Let's Hear It For The Boys" challenge. Good luck!

Kezzy said...

Wow your scenic card is stunning. Xx

Pat (mspfd) said...

Oh my, what fabulous coloring and design! Beautiful card -- love the stitching and the water looks amazing.

Kristie W. said...

Awesome card! The image is wonderful as is your coloring. I like the sentiment on the twill!

Kathy and Lucky said...

What a beautiful card, love the image and the sewing is so perfect right down to the color of the thread. The papers and the colors are perfect. Love the card.

Andrea said...

Beautiful job on the lighthouse Cheryl!

Anonymous said...

Hello
I like the image very much, you did it beautifully colored.
Tasteful detail and great colors.
I love it.
Thanks, for joining us at The Sisterhood of Crafters.
**Karla

Audrey Pettit said...

Beautiful design, Cheryl! Love the colors and papers and the fabulous stamping. All your layering is just fantastic, and I adore the stitching, too.

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Cheryl.

Hugs Riet.xx

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Great image!!!!!!
It looks so peaceful out there! Love your stamping on the ribbon!
And the paper is perfect too!!

Hope you are having a great Sunday.
I'm neck deep in tag sale stuff!!!

Maria :)

Anne Marie Hile said...

Wow, Cheryl! This is abslutely gorgeous! Your coloring on that image is just stunning...the water looks so real! I also love how the red just jumps off the card. Perfect paper and accents, as always! Awesome job! :)

Anita said...

Beautiful card Cheryl. I love the image and you're such a tease! April 15th is a long way off girl ... are you sure you can't share before them lol?

Marlene said...

Such a pretty card! Lighthouses are just "magical" when it comes to a soothing image that reminds me instantly of summer time.

Sandi Runyan said...

love your card and your site...just beautiful..sandi

Unknown said...

A gorgeous card! I linked up for candy and am now a proud follower.
Alicia xx

Karen Howard said...

OMG, this is gorgeous! And is inspiring me to dig out all my lighthouse stamps! Hugs, Karen

Anonymous said...

Cheryl,
I love your card. The colors are so calming. All the elements work so well together to give the feeling of being by the shore. You did a wonderful job of coloring the image. Fabulous card!

Cindy Haffner said...

Cheryl, this is so PEACEFUL, I love it.

Elise said...

Wow! Your colouring is fabulous! I love the peaceful feeling this card gives .. BEAUTIFUL!

Hugs,
Elise

Janna Werner said...

I love lighthouses, Cheryl! Wonderful card and the colouring is fabulous, the water looks amazing! Janna

Annika said...

This is a very beautiful card - love the serenity of the image and the way you have stamped the sentiment on the ribbon!
HUgs
Annika

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card, the image is stunning and love your colouring of it! Cant wait until your secret is unveiled!!

Anne Temple said...

Love that image and how you colored it. Love how the sky fades from light to dark too.

Maria Matter said...

oh this is gorgeous Cheryl!!! love your design & colors with that wonderful red lighthouse...just gorgeous!
hugs & blessings!

1CardCreator said...

Gorgeous card Cheryl, love that image!

Karin said...

So beautiful! Reminds me of your brother's photograph :)

Linda . J said...

Loving this card Cheryl and the colours are just stunning so is the design.
Hugs Linda

Shell said...

Gorjuss card cheryl, your stitching is perfect, i wish i could do it half as good as that do you have any tips?? thanks for joining us at Creative Inspirations this week.
Shell xx

Janis Lewis said...

Wow - the lighthouse is amazing! Thanks for playing with us at Paper Playtime. :) Janis

Sandi Berg said...

Wow! This card makes me feel like I'm really there.

Teresa Kline said...

wow, this is gorgeous!

enjoy *~*

Jodi said...

Oh how gorgeous!! What a pretty scene you've colored, I love this!
Hugs
Jodi =)

Mandy said...

Hi Cheryl,
Gorgeous scene,and I love the layout and papers..Beautiful card...
Mandy x

Joanne Gilch said...

Gorgeous and you are such a tease about the 15th!! ANTICIPATION is making me wait!!!

mueppi said...

What a great card Cheryl with such fab colours!
Hugs Gisela

Emily Leiphart said...

This is beautiful, Cheryl! The lighthouse is so striking against the serene colours of the sky and water.

Jennipher said...

You've nailed the challenge for sure and done a beautiful job doing so.

Cathy at Paper Garden Projects said...

So pretty - love the red lighthouse and the way you colored the sea.
Thanks for playing the Paper Garden Projects hybrid challenge!

Micki said...

Love how you colored the sky..... wonderful card. Totally love it.... :-)

Evokes such a serene feeling. :-)

hugs

Annette Bowes said...

Beauiful card, gorgeous colouring, lovely layout, love it, take careX:)

whoistracy said...

So pretty! Just love the soft colors here and the dew drops. I never seem to take mine out and actually USE them.

Kathy said...

Beautiful. Really like the senti on the ribbon. The red light house just pops, so pretty.

lesleyworth said...

gorgeous! your coloring is fabulous! thanks for playing along with us at the Shoe!