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Monday, April 30, 2012

Beach Postcard – Designed for Alpha Stamps

I designed this 4 ¼ z 5 ½” postcard for Alpha Stamps.  Alpha Stamps carries blank postcards in packs of 25
 I started by covering the postcard with various patterned paper and then inked the edges.  Next, I added beach stickers and posters and then stamped “Revel in the Sunshine” and “Ocean”.  To add more dimension I added cording to the lifesaver behind the woman.  The image of the woman is from Alpha Stamps Beach Umbrellas collage sheet.  Lastly I add images of coral.  For dimension and sparkle I added glitter, mica flakes, microbeads and beads.
Back of the Postcard

The umbrellas on the back of the postcard are paper drink umbrellas.
Alpha Stamps Supplies Used:
Alpha Stamps is hosting a “Wish You Were Here” beach postcard swap.  I’ve joined the swap and the card above is one of the postcards I will be swapping.  Click here for information about the swap.

12 comments:

Netty said...

wow its a terrific postcard am sure whoever swops with you will be delighted. x

SusanLotus said...

Very lovely postcard! :)

Thanks for the link to where to buy blank postcards in chipboard. I usually do them myself but that is better. :)

I must take a look at the challenge too...

Susan

Daniele said...

saw this over at Alpha stamps, another amazing piece of work Laura
hugs

Redanne said...

Loving your postcard and thanks for the useful link too. Cheers, Anne x

lilyandthelotus.blogspot.com said...

I thank you so much for drawing my name for Gypsy Heart..omg i am so excited..This post card is beyond stunning..wow I am in the swap but being as good as you...honey that is in my dreams.

thank you and hugs,
susan s.
allywhitecat

Holly M said...

this is so dang pretty, i can almost smell the ocean breeze.

Electra said...

This is beautiful Laura-I adore your coral!!

artwolf2009 said...

whata beauty!

Ann said...

A fun, inspiring card! I just might have to consider entering this swap myself (with the prospect of getting this stunning card in the mail!!)
Ann :^>

Rita said...

Loving those postcards Laura, but I doubt if I can purchase them. Have a lovely day. Hugs from Scotland. Rita xx

Victoria said...

Beautiful card Laura,I love all the detail!!!!

Kris Dickinson said...

Love this look! So retro.