Enjoying the Beach

When I was younger we used to go to the beach at a place called Sumner.  We'd buy an ice-cream at the shop on the beachfront and then wander along the beach.  This image brings back some of those memories:

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Vandicrafts Artistry Challenge - Colour Palette
http://vandicrafts.com/vandicrafts-artistry-challenge-2-color-scheme/
The East Wind Challenge - Beach
http://www.theeastwind.com/2014/08/challenge-12-beach-theme-with-freebie.html
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (girl at beach)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/pinspirational-challenge-119.html
Sentimental Sundays - Favourite Hair Colour
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-218-your-favorite-hair-color.html
Love To Create - Anything Goes
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-127-anything-goes.html
Open Minded Crafting Fun - Summer Food/Drink (ice-cream)
http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-16-summer-food.html
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Square or Rectangle Cards (rectangle)
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/challenge-223-square-or-rectangle-cards.html


I have used a creamy coloured paper from Kaisercraft for the background.  The image comes from The East Wind and has been coloured with copic markers inspired by the palette at Vandicrafts Artistry Challenge.  I used shimmer cardstock from DCWV for matting and also cut some flower shapes using the same card.  Actually this particular shape reminds me of the sea anemone on the beach.  My brother kicked one once and got some of it stuck under his toe-nail (I think he learnt that wasn't a good idea!!).  I added some creamy pearls to the centres.  The sentiment is from Netty's Cards and has been die-cut with Spellbinder circle dies.