Happy Birthday Tom!!!

My fifth entry for the Dirty Dozen Friends and Neighbors Challenge.  We were tasked with making cards depicting something we enjoy doing with friends. Make a card inspired by a friend, neighbor, or someone special in our life.  Make a house-shaped card or a house-warming gift.  This is for another another one of our Tuesday group riders.

This was my fifth attempt at my image panel.  I thought I would give copics a go at creating a sunset and beach scene.  Unfortunately after four attempts, I decided it was best that I stick to ink pads and my handy 'ole brushes!  I wanted to make something with a Tropical/Hawaiian feel as Tom just went there with his children and grandchildren for his birthday.  I started with my horizon, using Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Only Orange, Yo Yo Yellow, Pretty in Pink and Tempting Turqouise.  Then I worked the opposite direction for the beach, ommitting Pretty in Pink and adding Azure Afternoon to the Tempting Turqoise.  Finally I added Creamy Caramel for the sand, then added Liquid Applique and Wink of Stella.  The die-namics I used were My Favorite Things Beach Scene Builder, Beach Bungalow Accessories, Sandcastle Builder, and Shady Palm.  I stamped my sentiment from the My Favorite Things Life's a Beach stamp set.  I mounted my panel on black, then a Tempting Turquoise card base.

Tom & Emily

Thank you for taking a look at my blog!