Journaling reads: One of my earliest memories of San Diego is of exploring Seaport Village. I remember the many hours I spent there, as it was the first place I thought of when I had nothing to do. What a wonderful place to go to drink in the seaside atmosphere, and to stroll along the water, with the Coronado Bay Bridge in the distance, and the sound of motor boats speeding by, exploring the specialty shops, art galleries, having lunch over the water, and enjoying the various outdoor exhibits & entertainers, flying kites bought at the kite shop, or just stopping to breath in the salt air. Back then there were no hotels or marina by the seaside, but now it is a big draw for tourists, boaters, plus the Convention Center is there as well. I smile as I walk by one of the hotels and the Convention Center knowing that I had a part in their being built. What a wonderful way to spend the day, and oh, so relaxing!!!
Everything by Anna Aspnes:
New/On Sale items:
Artplay Palette Beach http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=10009081&cat=398&page=1
Beach WordART No. 1 http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=10009080&cat=398&page=1
WaterColor Template Album No. 1A http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=10009165&cat=398&page=1
ArtzyKards Beach MultiPack http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=10009166&cat=398&page=1
WaterColor Shells No. 1 http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=10009164&cat=398&page=1
Dotted KornersNEdges No. 2 http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=28045&cat=398&page=2
ArtPlay Solids Sun Fun http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=29996&cat=398&page=1
Also by Anna:
WoodShop Alpha No. 1 http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=28716&page=1
Sea Sprinklez No. 1 http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=44330&page=1
ArtPlay Palette Salty Living http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=30847&page=1
ArtPlay Palette Ocean Cove http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=43872&page=1
Vinage Pearl Brads http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=27086&page=1
Stitched by Anna Baby Blue No. 1 http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=27795&page=1
Urban Stitchez No. 5 http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=43929&page=1
Stained Skribbles Summer No. 1 http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=44331&page=1
The Process: I began with Annas new WaterColor Templates. I added the photos, and then added the background KardStock. I then began changing the colors of the various layers of the template to best work with the photos. I added the elements, and some brush work under the photos. I finished with the title, and then decided to edge the page with the darker neutral paper, and added the border stitching.
Fonts: Brush Tip Terrence, Eras Light ITC
***thanks for looking***