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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

At The Beach Blog Hop

Hi Everyone and welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle At The Beach Blog Hop! The rain seems to be leaving us after several days of a deluge and the temps are warming up too! Now I am ready to hit the beach! If you have come by way of the creative Anne's blog then you are at the right place. If not, then you may want to start at the beginning at the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog to be eligible to win some fun prizes!

I used a neat technique for the background of my card that I will be showing soon on the Sparkle N Sprinkle Technique Tuesday involving tissue paper, glue and stains. So stay tuned!

The girl is from the Whimsical stamp set. I used Ice Sea Glass and Mini Shell Mudd Puddles at the bottom of my card. I added Champagne glitter to the Mudd Puddles and shells to give sparkle!


Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful day! Your next stop is the very talented Shona!



49 comments:

Donna Ellis said...

Hi, April ! Love your dreamy sea princess with so many gorgeous textures, colors and features. Beautiful, rich kelp-like background - so lovely! hugs, de

Brenda said...

Shells, shells and more shells - gorgeous - so many textures and it's still a soft pretty card.

Cindy Keogh said...

This is stunning. There are so many great details. I love the sparkly shells!

Anne Temple said...

Love the colors and all those shells at the bottom. Can't wait to read about the technique you used.

Barbara Bruder said...

Your card is elegant. I have to read your directions. Love the look of this card. The Mudd Puddles looks fabulous on this card.

E. Marie said...

April, your card is stunning. Can't wait to see how you created that amazing background. Adding the glitter to the Mudd Puddles really adds. Love it!!

Jacqueline Smith said...

fabulous card, love all the details and bling on your card!

SusanH said...

I want to see this one in person - it's beautiful!

Cammy404 said...

April,
BEAUTIFUL! BEAUTIFUL! BEAUTIFUL!!! I love everything about it. It all just works together. Perfection.

Karalee said...

Uhh, can I touch this card? All the rich colors and texture you added is awesome. I gotta go read your instructions for this card.

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Lynne Platt said...

Karalee, Never having tried us Mudd - the urge to try it is upon me! What a wonderful texture and those colors are just gorgeous!

Lynne Platt said...

April - so sorry. Used the wrong name because I forgot where I was!

Karin said...

Your cards are always so, so beautiful and this is no exception! The colors are lovely and I just adore the grouping of shells!

Shona Erlenborn said...

Looking for next week's technique Tuesday already. I love this background! the addition of the Mudd Puddles is awesome too. Great card April!

Anonymous said...

Wow what a beautiful card.

elf1023 said...

OMG love this card. The background is awsome, and the detail just pops. Great job.

Kim S said...

Pretty water scene! Very creative!
Kim

Anonymous said...

Your card is beautiful. Like everything about it.
Pat

Anita Braddock said...

Beautiful card love the details and the sparkle. the layering of the shells and bling adds such an Awesome look of under the sea. love the textures. thanks for sharing.

Sue said...

April, your beach scene is beautiful. Love the addition of the shells and the background is fabulous. Pretty image too.

Hugs
Sue

Anonymous said...

Background is marvelous and the added shells are very pretty.

Joan

RuthAnn said...

Beautiful card, love the background, and the use of Mudd and glitter. Thank you for sharing.

Karenladd said...

This is so pretty and those tiny shells add just the perfect touch!

Susannah said...

I like blue colors.

Frann said...

Simply gorgeous!!! Love those cut out shells and the sparkles among the real shells. Eager to see how you did the background.

HelenM said...

very pretty. loved the detail. thanks

Candy Meyers said...

This is a great layout. So much detail.
Candy Meyers

Pat said...

Gorgeous background.

Lynne said...

A real feel for the sea, beautiful colors

Rita B said...

Wow, what detail!!!! Thanks

Jean Bullock said...

Wow! Wow! Wow! love this card. Can't wait to see the technique tutorial. Great job!

Unknown said...

Wonderful colors and texture!

Lois Gulotta said...

Love the background on this card. The colors are gorqeous!

Pam said...

A very pretty card. Love the sparkle you added to the mud puddles and the colors.

Penny Ockey said...

I like the use of the Whimsical girl. She look like she is looking for some treasure. Colors, texture, very 'Under the sea'. Nice, thank you.

Debi said...

Very pretty card. The mud puddles really do add nice texture.

Gina H said...

Wow! Beautiful card! I can't wait to see how you made the background so I will be watching for your technique post!

Unknown said...

I'll be looking for your technique also. Love to learn new techniques. You card is quit different in a nice sort of way. Thanks for sharing your idea with us,
Linda Gibb

Janet said...

Just love the little touches of the glitter on the shells and around the fairy.

Anonymous said...

The color choices are exquisite with lots of ocean tones and then a touch of rose. Ice sea glass, mini shells and champagne glitter are perfect finishing touches...gorgeous details.

Nina

Unknown said...

I really love the way you colored your card very nice.
Thanks

Unknown said...

So many textures, I want to touch it!! Great use of the glitter on the shells, and now I have to get some Mudd Puddles, never used them before, thanks for the inspiration!

Dianne Potter said...

What wonderfully dramatic colors. They make your mermaid pop! Thank you for sharing.

dmbennett said...

Beautiful Card. Love all the different colors and textures.

namabear said...

Pretty card April I like all the detail. Thanks for sharing.

Judy Hall said...

Awesome card. I love the texture and use of the extras.

Shanna Shands said...

You make me want more mudd puddles.

Winterseve said...

Gorgeous card! I cant wait to learn the technique!

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