Underwater

I'm not sure whether you are already dreaming about a summer vacation by the beach like I do, but while you're at it, you may as well materialize your fantasy by creating something inspired by our "Underwater" challenge over at the Alphabet challenge blog.

I think our task gives you plenty of room to get creative, and of course you don't need to stick to ocean-related projects only - after all, there is lots to discover under the surface of rivers and lakes, too! Anyway, the DT have been busy preparing all kinds of underwater inspirations, and now it's up to you. Show us your interpretation of the underwater world, and play along for the top spots this fortnight.

As I was quite busy upon the start of the challenge, I opted for a quick card. 

First, I picked a couple of patterned papers that could go with the challenge theme. I thought about combining them with some embroidery, and I even matched different papers to different patterns to pick my to-do project, but I realized I wouldn't be able to finish the stitching on time. Instead, I picked a paper that could stand by itself - a wonderful display of underwater life in different shades of blue, grey and turquoise. I combined it with a dark blue paper that would frame this ocean scenery of shells and algae. 

I then fished a wooden anchor from my stash - I think it goes nicely not only with the theme, but also with the colous scheme I've chosen. To make my card complete, I took a sentiment from one of my ocean-inspired scrapbook papers. I cut it into pieces which I glued onto my card. In the very end, I added a couple of shimmering details by placing some silver fish stickers onto the patterned paper. And once I finished on time, I even jumped under the shower to take photos... only to forget to post them on my blog! I swear I had everything prepared to go online on the day of the challenge (or Saturday at the latest), and then it just slipped out of my mind to actually post my contribution. 

I like how the card turned out, even though the fish stickers aren't that visible on the photo. 

The project certainly has some masculine vibes, but I think it's fitting for anyone who loves the Big Blue. The wooden anchor does add a bit of weight and thickness to my creation, but I think it could still be shipped without any major issues. 

challenges:

- krafty chicks: ATG

- 613 avenue create: ATG
- a place to start: ATG

- allsorts challengeblog: ATG

- classicdesignchallenge: ATG DT 

- creative inspirations: something old/something new (old wooden anchor, new patterned papers)

- do-all kreatives: ATG

- everybody art: ATG

- kreativtanten: bingo (plants, quote, blue)

- lil patch of crafty friends: ATG handmade

- little red wagon: anything goes

- lovethoseprettypapers: ATG patterned papers

- love to craft: ATG

- morgans artworld: ATG
- my time to craft: masculine

- pennys papertake: ATG paper 

- wortartwednesday: ATG