Sunday 4 November 2012

Troubled Skies at Craft a Scene

It is the first Sunday in November and time for a new challenge at Craft a Scene. The theme this Month is Troubled Skies and I have been learning how to use my Cumulus stamp (Stampscapes) with a bit of help from Kevin on You Tube. The rest of the scene was created with my Inkylicious stamps - the Seascape Memories and Essential Grasses plates. I used a range of Adirondack inks and my ink dusters to create the background, then added a bit more detail with my distress markers, including the Picket fence one on the light house. I was feeling a bit worried about this theme, but I am quite pleased with my results.
Pop over to the challenge blog to check out the rest of the DT's creations and find details of the challenge.
Thanks for looking!

22 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh Sally, this is wonderful. I love your sky and the whole scheme is fab. Maddy x

Janice said...

This is brilliant - you have certainly mastered the art of the inks! Love the simple ripple strip behind too - a perfect card, Jx

MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...

Sally, I am not sure why you were worried about this theme (although I was too), you have produced a stunning card. It makes me think of a cold, windy, stormy evening on the coast of Norfolk. I love it. xx Maggie

Cath Wilson said...

Absolutely stunning, Sally - I NEED that cumulus stamp, I'm afraid... you've done a fab job x

Paula (PEP) said...

Your waves & your sky are brilliant - & I love the way you created the cetnral section like a path leading down towards the seashore - you've captrued the breaking water beatifullt there. The corrgutaed kraft card makes this so atmospheric too & I love the way you mounted the image panel with the deep blue & goldie (possibly kraft??) coloured edging. Your gems echo the soft colours of the ocean too & there's some lovely detail in this creation.
Paula (PEP)

pinky said...

OMG Sally this is totally amazing! I never thought of looking on utube for this type of effect so guess where my free time will be spent (did I say free time, wonder what that is lol)

Paula Whittaker said...

what a wondrful effect youve created Sally

Linby said...

OMG - it looks like a painting, really great work. Thanks for the link to Kevin watched the first one and it helps.
Lynn x

susiestacey said...

Gorgeous card Sally, love the scene and the troubled skies are amazing l am almost running for my brolly. Take care x Susan x

brenda said...

You can really feel the storm brewing across the sea Sally, lovely work.

B x

Jules said...

Oh Wow Sal .. .. ... that is definitely one troubled sky!!! It is amazing and you must be well chuffed with this creation.

One for framing and putting on the wall I think!

Hope you have a good week.

Love Jules xx

lisa said...

You needn't have worried Sally, this is stunning, what an amazing sky. I think I need to check out that u-tube vid. I NEEED to know how to do those stunning clouds.
I agree with Jules, it's definitely one for framing.
Hope you have a good week.
Hugs Lisax

Anonymous said...

Oh wow!! This is amazing Sally! The whole scene is just wonderful!
xx

Fliss said...

Just trying to catch up Sally and this card is an absolute jaw dropper. The cloud effect is totally amazing and gives a fabulous stormy look to your scene.
Your other recent cards are totally gorgeous too and you've done such beautiful scenic designs.
Hugs, Fliss xx

Tracy said...

Oh wow Sally this is gorgeous, that sky looks so real, I love it!!!!
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Lynne K said...

Fantastic sky, Sally! Gorgeous scene. Even better IRL! x

Anke said...

Wonderful Sally, I love your scene.

Hugs
Anke

Anna-Karin said...

This is gorgeous Sally! Love your clouds and the lighthouse looks wonderful. Great mood.

craftimamma said...

Wow Sally, that sky definitely looks troubled and rather ominous I think. Fabulous scene and interpretation of the challenge theme.

Hugs
Lesley Xx

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

WOW Sal this is really awesome you surely learn a lot from that video love it!!
WELL DONE!!! Shaz in oz.x

NancyD said...

Sorry I am so late in commenting Sally. I love your card! The sky is so menacing and perfect for our challenge. Nancy

LINDA said...

I hope you won first prize. This card is so appealing! Great scene... thank you so much for making my day - this card is VERY special.