Thursday, May 31, 2012

Facing Our Fears

One of the card techniques I have been hesitant to try is the Stair Step Fold.  It really looked difficult.  The challenge at Stampin Sisters in Christ is to try something you have been afraid to do in the past.  Now was the time.  What fun.  I am not only happy with the results, it was not as hard as I thought and will be making more.  Isn't that usually what happens when we face our fears - they aren't as bad as we thought they would be.  I owe my inspiration to Dawn Lusk.  She made a card using this side step technique, the sand, the shells.  But I'm not going to show you her card because her talent is so way beyond mine!   Okay, I'll compromise - here is a link to her CARD.
The lighthouse and anchor are from the GKD set "Guiding Light" and the sentiment and sky are digitals by Doodle Pantry.
I used a Fiskars template for the embossed waves.

Pile It On - 2 or more folds
Word Art - scripture
Simon Says - anything
DYSU - under the sea
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21 comments:

  1. AllisonGMay 31, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    This is a gorgeous card and puts me in the mood for my summer vacation at the beach to start today instead of July 21! I've been afraid of stair step cards, too. You've given me the courage to try it...gotta find a tutorial now!

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  2. Kathy W.May 31, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Wow! This is amazing :) You did a fantastic job with this side step card. I'm going to try this one too.

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  3. Elizabeth HartMay 31, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Wow - love the details with the sand and the sky - makes a very perfect little summer scene.

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  4. Glenda AtkinsMay 31, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Beautiful card and such a wonderful scene, I want to be there it looks so peaceful! I have not made this type of card,you have inspired me, I must try it!
    glenda

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  5. Karen LetchworthMay 31, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Oh Marsha! I'm SO GLAD you started blogging. This card is just amazing, and I greatly appreciate your sharing it with us in this week's challenge at Word Art Wednesday. It's great having you play along. Next week starts double prizes on the first week of each month, so i really hope you will continue to join us each week. Your work is just lovely! Thanks for sharing it with us. Have a great week!
    Blessings,
    Karen L
    Word Art Wednesday

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  6. LoriannaMay 31, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Marsha
    This is STUNNING!!!
    The details are remarkable!!!
    Hugs
    Lorianna

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  7. DonnaMay 31, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    This is gorgeous Marsha! Really breathtaking! You should try things you are afraid of more often!

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  8. WenchePMay 31, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Fabulous card, great details. Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up.

    -Wenche

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  9. auntbeespicklesMay 31, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Oh Marsha, this is beautiful! Love it. I have never made one of those cards either for the same reason - looks hard! You have inspired me now I will have to try it. I think it is beautiful!!
    Hugs, Sarah

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  10. BarbMay 31, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Very nice Marsha!

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  11. UnknownMay 31, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Wonderful card!!! I love lighthouses and I think they are perfect for scripture verses. Thanks for joining us at DYSU this week ;) Hugs, Joan

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  12. Linda AndersonMay 31, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Wow Marsha, this card is stunning!!!! Absolutely gorgeous!

    Linda

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  13. Mynn xxMay 31, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Oh, this is GORGEOUS! LOVE the fancy fold, and all your elements are just wonderful! A gorgeous way to display this scripture! I REALLY love the sand along the bottom--fabulous! :)

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  14. Esther AsburyJune 1, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    What a beautiful sea themed, masculine card! I love everything about it!

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  15. Dawn FrostJune 1, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Wow Marsha, talk about facing your fears and conquering them! Gorgeous card, great technique, I'll have to do one too!

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  16. Glimpses of My HeartJune 1, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    I love this card! I can't tell if its DP or real sand, but that part looks amazing! The whole things looks great. I like that you added sky to both parts of the image. Face your fears more often, the results are so pleasing! Thanks for joining us this week at SSiC.
    Blessings,
    Michelle

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  17. MiesjeJune 2, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Okay - I will try it too - this summer - when I am not working - I WILL try this technique! Love this card! Thanks for stepping out of your comfort zone and trying it with awesome results. Thanks for joining us again at SSIC this week!

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  18. ChrisJune 3, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Yeah! for you for trying something new. I know how you felt about the step card cause I shared your fear and just like you I was surprised at how easy it actually is.
    AND you did a wonderful job, I love your light house and all the embellies. It's perfect!
    Thanks for playing with us at Pile It On.

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  19. LoriannaJune 3, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Fabulous card the papers are gorgeous
    so is the image a super card
    Thank you for joining our challenge
    this week at Pile it On
    Hugs
    Lorianna

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  20. UnknownJune 4, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Great card - love the wave effect

    kitten - DYSU team

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  21. UnknownJune 4, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    WOW Marsha! This is stunning! Your coloring, the layers and texture is perfect. Beautiful card. Thanks for linking up to the DYSU Challenge!

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