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Friday, August 5, 2016

Just Us Girls Challenge # 355 ~ WATER

Wow, friends was I ever honored and excited to be asked to be the guest designer for the whole month of August!!   Thank you all for inviting me to be your guest!!

This week we are asking for water to be on your card.
I don't have a whale or a fish *wink* so I pulled out PTI Guiding Light and went to town.
I made my own rock cliffs (saw a video from Sandy Allnock after this was done on how to draw and color in rocks...it was amazing), but this was already done!
I even hand drew in the white caps...my BFF, Linda helped me with that!

Thank you for stopping by and visiting.
 I hope we will see you in the JUST US GIRLS gallery this week,
go take a look at all the inspiration from the design team!.

Heart Hugs, friends!



18 comments:

Brenda in IN said...

Colleen, your water just sparkles. I love the white caps and the authentic lighthouse. Feels like I'm on a sandy, rocky beach. This scene is just serene. Congratulations for being guest designer for the whole month!

Marcia Hill said...

Congrats Colleen...so happy for you to get this recognition! And your card is just beautiful! I absolutely LOVE your sand, water, and sky...beautifully done my friend! :0)

Chris Dring said...

Welcome Colleen! We are glad to have you as our Guest Designer this month at Just Us Girls! Your card is gorgeous! LOVE the calm, beachy scene you created!

Patti said...

Beautiful scene!! Those rocks and white caps are outstanding friend!! Congratulations on your guest spot. JUGS is blessed to have you!!

Have a great weekend!!

Patti

Vicki Dutcher said...

Glad to have you aboard! Starting out with a fabulous card - love that white capped water

Sharyn Polesel said...

I'm loving the white capped water, the rocks, the lighthouse....it's all great! So happy to have you with us this month!

Nancy said...

You sure started off the month with a bang Colleen! This is such a wonderful card! I saw that video of Sandy's too...she makes it look so easy! Way to go Linda to get her hand into the action! Can't wait to see the rest of your cards this month! HUGS!

Ina G said...

Welcome Colleen. So glad you have joined us this month as our Guest. Love the fabulous scene you created here. That rock formation is awesome so too the clouds and the waives on the water. Love the lighthouse. You sure have made an impression on your card for our Water Challenge.

Maria said...

Oh, wow! So gorgeous, Colleen! Congrats on your guest design spot! Fabulous sand with rocks and water with the white caps...great detail! Love the lighthouse, too!

Rosy Newlun said...

Rock and ROLL - great job with your rocks and water/waves! I love your lighthouse and the amazing job you did on the wave background for your challenge ♥

Linda said...

Great card friend. Especially love those waves. lol.

Bobby said...

Your sand, sea and sky are amazing, Colleen. It's great to have you as a guest designer this month.

Birgit said...

Congrats on your guest design spot Colleen! They couldn't have made a better choice! Your card is beautiful. The sand and sky and even your hand drawn white caps are all perfect! What a pretty, pretty card!

Loll said...

Your card is so gorgeous Colleen. Great job ... and congrats on being the Guest Designer for JUGS for August! xx

Lisa Kind said...

Welcome to JUGs for August! I love your card! The rocks (I watched that amazing video too!) and white caps are perfect!

Judy Woodland said...

So happy to have you with us this month, Colleen!!! Can't wait to see all your beautiful creations. This one is over-the-top wonderful. LOVE your rocks and sand, and those waves are awesome. Great take on the challenge.

Penny Hanuszak said...

Wow Colleen, I can see why you were the guest designer this week. Awesome card! I love lighthouses and this one just rocks.

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Welcome to JUGS! Your card is amazing! The water and sand have so much depth and I love that bright lighthouse, too! I will have to check out that video.