Sunday, August 07, 2016

Swimming in the Sea

Here is a fun sport themed card in honor of the Summer Olympics.



The card is 4"x8" and made of kraft card stock.  The background mat is 3 3/4"x7 3/4" and made of white card stock.  I then used a stamp from the Spring Splatters stamp set by Jaded Blossom to create the background.  I used three different Distress Inks for the effect: tumbled glass, salty ocean, faded jeans.  The sentiment is from Mermaid Kisses by Jaded Blossom.




The swimmer is from the "All Sports" Cricut cartridge.  I then cut two more pieces of the water to create the layered effect.  The front waves are from the "Life is a Beach" cartridge.  I used two layers of foam tape for the swimmer and one layer of foam tape on the front waves for some added dimension.  I outlined the front waves with star dust Stickles and the background waves with glossy accents.  I also used some waterfall Stickles on the water droplets by her arms.


The mat on the inside of the card is 3 3/4"x7 3/4."  I used a stamp from the Fired Up stamp set by Jaded Blossom for the sentiment.

I made this for the following challenges:
Jaded Blossom: crafter's choice
Color Throwdown: color combo
Fantabulous Cricut: summer activities
My Sheri Crafts: sports theme
Pile It On: create your own background
Cut It Up: summertime memories

22 comments:

  1. Wow this is just wonderful. I love how you have got in to the theme of the Olympics. Been watching it today.
    Thanks for joining in with us over at myshericrafts this week, hope to see you again.
    Sue

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  2. This is just fun! Very appropriate with the Olympics on now. Love your background and that amazing swimmer. Thanks for playing along with us at Just Us Girls!

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  3. How perfect for the CTD challenge the ongoing Olympic Games! Thanks for playing along with us at CTD!

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  4. What a great card! Perfect for the Olympics! I just love the swimming competitions! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at the Color Throwdown!

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  5. Fabulous card! I love the layers of waves and the fun stamped background. Thanks for sharing this with us at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge blog.
    :) Marie FCCB Design Team

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  6. Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Cut It Up, good luck!!! Amy DT

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  7. Oh how neat! I love the way you made the 3D effects for the waves. That looks so cool with the swimmer. Great card!

    Thanks for sharing with My Sheri Crafts

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  8. What a great card! The sentiment works perfectly! Thanks so much for joining us for the FCCB challenge this week! Hugs, DT Karla

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  9. THAT IS SUPER-FANTASTIC. What a lovely layout, effect, 3D and swimmer. You did a wonderful job on this card. Your talent is phenomenal. Thanks for joining us at FCCB.

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  10. such a cute card !!! Im LOVING the Olympics ... staying up till midnight every night is cutting into my sleep time but I cant not watch !!! Its a great card ! Thanks for joining in the Jaded Blossom challenge this month !

    Michelle ~ JB Owner

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  11. Wow, I love it! I'm watching the Olympics now, and swimming is so interesting. That butterfly stroke is strange! :)

    Thanks for linking to Cut it Up for our Summertime Memories challenge!

    Evelyn
    http://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com

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  12. What a cool card! I love the watery background with the swimmer in the waves. Thanks for playing with us at JUGS!

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  13. Wow - this is so creative -- I really love that background and it is so perfect with the swimmer. Thanks so much for joining us this time at the Pile it On Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)

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  14. Very cool card! Thanks for joining us in the Jaded Blossom ~ August Challenge. :)

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  15. Fabulous card - love your watery background!
    Thanks for playing at Pile It On!
    Helen x

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  16. Wow! This card is so fun! Your meticulous and extensive attention to detail really makes it over the top! Thank you so much for joining us at FCCB!

    Diana M. ♥
    Leelee Card Designs
    FCCB Design Team

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  17. This is a great card! Love the waves and swimmer! I've also been having a great time watching the Olympics :) Thanks for playing along at Jaded Blossom!

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  18. What a great card! I love all the dimension! Great job! Thanks for joining us at My Sheri Crafts!

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  19. AWESOME job with your card!!!! Thanks for joining us in the Jaded Blossom ~ August Challenge. :)

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  20. Gorgeous card! Good luck with all your challenges :)

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  21. Awesome card ~ thanks for joining us in the Jaded Blossom Challenge!

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  22. Super fun card! So glad you joined us at Jaded Blossom!

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