Quintessentially English - Dawn Heald

Hellooo,

It's Friday, nearly the weekend again!

After the last few days of nice weather I wonder how many

of you have visited the beach over the Easter holidays?

Today's project makes me think of the summer days to come.....

do hope we get a nice summer this year.

Dawn is here with her 

'Quintessentially English' creation...

"Here in England we have some lovely beaches and seaside

 resorts. One named Southport Beach holds many happy 

childhood memories for me. As a family we would often visit 

all year round. In summer, out came the wind breakers and

 deck chairs, picnic and bucket and spade. So this wall hanging 

is to celebrate the good ole English seaside. I've used the

 colour red as in the England flag. This would also be easy to

 make as a seaside themed card".

Cut a sheet of watercolour card in two pieces. One larger than 

the other. Distress the edges.

Using Stazon Black Ink, stamp a simple beach scene.

Stamp some shells on to spare white card. Draw two tiny flags.

Draw in a few details using black waterproof pen

Use watercolours to paint in your scene.

Use pencils to colour the shells and flags. Cut out and shape into

 a curve by rubbing behind with tool or pen end. Just to give

 some 3d shape.

When dry, stick scene to larger piece of watercolour card. 

Then layer on to some red card.

Attach shells with foam pads and glue your little flags above the 

beach huts.

Attach an eyelet in each of top corners.

Twist through some wire to make hanger.

Products used -

Crafters Companion Watercolour Card

PaperArtsy Jofy 16 Stamp Set

Koh i Noor Watercolour Paints

Black Stazon Ink

Eyelets

Wire

Red card

That's lovely, thank you Dawn!

Don't forget to let us know what you think, your comments
are important to us.

I'll be back tomorrow with the last project

of the week, from Pauline.

Jane x