By The Seaside Card

Yesterday's watercoloured pelican is today's beach-themed greeting card. I've added the starfish and shells from the same set, which I've also coloured with paints, as well as droplets of different mediums for a little bit of texture and interest.

Stamps: By The Seaside

One Image - Four Ways

I decided to do a little experiment to see what difference the colouring medium can make to an image. The four picture below are of the same image stamped or printed on different papers and then coloured with the associated medium. Clockwise from the top left we have Prismacolor pencils on Bristol paper, a pre-coloured digital image on Stamping Up Whisper White card stock, Copic markers on XPressIt blending card, and watercolour paints on cold pressed watercolour paper.

Have a play with the mediums you have in your collection, it's really quite interesting to see how different the end result can be. Don't forget to switch the paper too... although some mediums won't work well with certain papers, such as alcohol markers with watercolour paper, you can get great results by mixing and matching.

Stamps:

By The Seaside clear stamps

By The Seaside digital stamps

Pelicans

A few more cards from the By The Seaside set... I can't get enough of that pelican!

Stamps: By The Seaside

New Release: By The Seaside

A warm, sunny day by the seaside is like a little vacation from the stresses and routines of life. Most of us enjoy a day at the beach, exploring rock pools, building sandcastles and wading through the water.

Capture the spirit of the seaside with this set of clear stamps featuring three images and four coordinating sentiments. Perfect for masculine cards, Thank Yous, birthdays or just a quick card to let someone know you're thinking of them.

Available in Store Now

Carla and Anesha have created some fantastic cards and craft projects using the new set. Check out Anesha's fabulously bright coasters at the bottom of the post, and don't forget to visit their blogs for all the details!

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I really enjoyed colouring the big octopus from the new By The Seaside set, and I think he would look great in greens and blues too.  If you're particularly keen, a blue ringed octopus would look fabulous with those gorgeous, if deadly, bright blue markings.

Stamps: By The Seaside