Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Fun in the Sun!

Hi hoppers! 

Here's my beach card for the Summer Blog Hop.
 I used Orient Express embossing powder
and Platinum Inka Gold on the sea creatures.

 
The embellishment on the bottom is my "Beachy Sand" sprinkled
on a line of liquid glue.
 
Please follow the blog trail and go to
Rosie Guiher
 http://gramig05-playtime.blogspot.nl/2012/07/michael-strong-blog-hop.html

Happy Summer!
from Mike 
 
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21 comments:

  1. KathyRAugust 1, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    The shell, fish and starfish look like clay. Very cool card.
    KathyR

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  2. CarlavdMAugust 1, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Hello Michael,

    Wow..another wonderful card in this hop.
    I had to come back here again, because you were not awake yet Michael in your part of the world this morning in my time :o)
    oohhhh...I have that beachy sand in my cupboard and forgot all about it, could have used it for the challenge-card...ohhh perhaps next time

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  3. CraftyJoAugust 1, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Lovely card Mike, the colours of the layering cards harmonise beautifully with those in the photo.

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  4. IngeAugust 1, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    This looks great, Mike. Great idea.

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  5. Judy InukaiAugust 1, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Great card Mike. I'm ready for the beach!

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  6. Shelly SchmidtAugust 1, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Love your card- the images are awesome...and, the sand you added- perfect touch. Oh the beach looks very inviting today!

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  7. Rosie GuiherAugust 1, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Love this Mike so much that i wish i lived near one just to play on the sand. love the sand.

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  8. LynnAugust 1, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Great card Mike. No beach for us today..rain ! So `travelling`for summer fun on this blog is a great alternative.

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  9. BrookeAugust 1, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Mike I love the beach. Your card brings back great memories.

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  10. Jill PAugust 1, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    how cute and I love the minis on it.

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  11. Crafter JaneAugust 1, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    I'm really going to have to get those stamps!

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  12. LauraAugust 1, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Your "fun in the sun" card is so pretty! I love the blue, tan and gold color combo! Also, it's cool how you used a photo with your artwork! Great idea...I may have to CASE this!!

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  13. karenajoAugust 2, 2012 at 3:38 AM

    Your card is great - the extra added 'sand' gives it a perfect finishng touch !

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  14. MirandaAugust 2, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    lovely card, mike. happy summer to you!!!

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  15. BarbAugust 2, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    love that line of sand on the bottom - very cool
    Barb

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  16. SandeAugust 2, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Love your card and the theme. I live a few blocks from the beach and though I don't go down there often, I love to sit and watch the ocean but hate sand with a passion.

    I've never used the "Beachy Sand" but did see it a convention last week.

    Sande

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  17. chaoscornerAugust 3, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    This blog hop has been fun to go through and I do like your summer card Mike 0 the use of the Beachy Sand is very effective.
    Anne

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  18. Jan CastleAugust 3, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Simply wonderful layout, and so creative!!!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  19. DariaAugust 3, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    This is a wonderful way to use a photo on your card. I like the embossed pieces and love the sand.

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  20. ModernaDesignsArtAugust 4, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Mike,
    Your card makes me want to go to the beach... it sure is very hot and humid here. How refreshing!
    Dorly Weitzen, Israel

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  21. AnonymousAugust 4, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    I do like your card! I can feel the beach, hop to win ;-) Smadar

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