A NEW Release: Friend Like You
The new release from Simon Says Stamp
You can take a look at the complete new release from Simon Says Stamp HERE!
Approach:
I was intrigued by this lighthouse embossing folder. Anything about the coast, beach, or water always catches my attention, and this is no exception. I like some of the simple geometric shapes within this. When I considered how I wanted to use it, I was sure that we will see some examples with gorgeous coloring - from paints, markers, and more. I thought I’d focus on the shapes more than the colors of them, and keep it all one color.
Techniques:
A crisp bright white shows off the details of the embossing folder well, with such clear shadows to highlight the dimension.
When I considered adding a touch of color, I decided to focus on the purpose of lighthouses - to shine light from the tower. Rather than drawing in beams or coloring the circles to convey that more, I chose a splatter of Lemon yellow gloss spray.
The brand new Solo Smile dies (CZ Design) had the feel I wanted with my crisp embossing folder, and I die cut the word in white also, with the shadow layer in a warm yellow.
A mat of light blue cardstock, pulls in that blue our brains expect with something by the sea, and I added some deeper blue shading toward the bottom for a bit of interest and depth.
Adding a couple of accent stripes just across that mat layer help tie things together and bring in some nautical stripes to support the theme.
Colors:
cardstock: Concord & 9th Sunflower, Harbor, Powder. White.
other: Dina Wakley Gloss Media Spray - Lemon.
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