Hello all. As you know, I have recently returned from visiting my sister in Canada. During that trip, we travelled to see one of her friends in the stunningly gorgeous area of Grand-Metis. This card was created as an homage to that visit, and to send as a thank you note to her friend.

I started by creating the images using a Waffle Flower layering stencil – Postage Collage Coastal. This panel was then die cut with the postage collage die, then cut down to be individual images.

I then created the frames using another Waffle Flower die set (Postage Collage Frames), stacking the frames a couple of times for more dimension, then the images glued behind.

I chose these particular images as the chalet was right on the coast facing the sunset, there is a lighthouse nearby, and I saw a few ships passing by in the distance.

The crabs are also from Waffle Flower, die cut and layered.

To make enough room for everything, I chose a 5×7 inch card base, and added a piece of light blue card stock. This blue piece was run through a Spellbinders embossing folder, after first inking up one side to give the background a little more colour.

All the images were arranged and added with 3D foam.

I chose not to add a sentiment on the front, but will instead write a note myself for the inside, but first I need to translate it into French before writing it……

I shall be entering the following challenges:

The Four Seasons Challenge – summer

Critter Crazy Challenge – anything goes with a critter

Daisy Chain Challenge – animals

Give A Crafter A Cookie – at the beach

The Card Concept – summer by the sea