Treasure Hunt Tuesday and Diorama Beach Scene
It’s Treasure Hunt Tuesday at Rubbernecker today from 4:00AM PST - 9:00 PM PST. You’ll need to follow the clues to find the treasure. You can find the first clue to the Treasure Hunt on the Rubbernecker Home Page.
Broni and I are offering Treasure Hunt Blog Candy and you are welcome to enter on both to qualify for the prize. All you have to do is leave a comment on my blog telling me what craft tool you couldn't live without. For me....it would be a watercolor brush.
If this is your first visit on a Treasure Hunt Tuesday, you can find all the details on the Rubbernecker Home Page. 
The Technique Lovers Challenge on SCS today is to make a scenic diorama card. You can find a link to a great tutorial here on how to create a card like this. I am very challenged when it comes to reading and following technical directions. I finally figured this card out and really enjoyed the process. I added an extra layer of 1/2" to create just a little more waves for my boat and beach scene. If I had this card to make over I would score at 1 1/2", 1" and 1/2" to create a little closer layers. I chose to work with images from the Beach Party collection on Rubbernecker. I knew the tiny sailboat off in the distant water would be fun to see through the layer openings. The lighthouse and dune fence was the perfect front for the card. I stamped all the images and colored with a blender pen. I added sand and water using a jumbo sponge dauber and then used the darling wave image in the collection. I created the sky with my cloud template and a dauber. I added Liquid Applique to all the wave layers to add a touch of white caps to the scene. I used a craft knife to cut out the top openings of the fence with a craft knife so you could see through a little better. I did cut away the bottom part of the front layer circles to accommodate the fence. My final little touch was to add bird images from the collection and the old wooden directional sign pointing the way to the beach, cliffs and resort. I took my photo with a light shining down into the card and allowing the front to be a little darker so you could see all the way back. What a fun project.
Stamps: Rubbernecker Beach Party Collection
Paper: White, Soft Sky, Watercolor
Ink: Stazon, Distress Fired Brick, Vintage Photo, Adirondack Slate, Lemonade, Soft sky, Caramel
Accessories: Liquid Applique, Sponge Duaber, Deckle Scissors, Cloud Template, Craft Knife
Great card. Right now I'm loving my cuttlebug but the tool I can't live without is my prismacolor pencils (with gamsol, of course). Not sure if that is considered a tool but I love the technique.
Posted by: Sheila | May 06, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Yet another beautiful card - I'm in awe.
Since I'm not very good at watercolor yet, a paintbrush is not my favorite tool. I guess it would be the Cuttlebug.
Thanks for the chance at blog candy!
Posted by: Mary B | May 06, 2008 at 07:38 PM
Kittie - great card - I love your scenes! You are such a huge inspiration to me. I'd say my Tombow adhesive tape thingy as it makes putting cards together fast but I as I thought about it, my computer has changed how I make cards. I never would have made my "Kari just moved" card without the inspiration of your work with Loads of Love. I'd say it actually turned out to be one of my best. Still searching on eBay for "Sweet Herbs" because of you!!! LOL...
Posted by: Amy | May 06, 2008 at 06:30 PM
"New cutters come and new cutters go, but Fiskars lives forever." I have tried so many "new and improved" cutting systems, but I always go back to my old 12" gray Fiskars. It works so well, as long as you have a sharp blade in it, and doesn't require the user to have a degree in rocket science just to figure it out. So, THATS the tool I can't and won't live without!
Posted by: Lynn | May 06, 2008 at 06:27 PM
How cute!!! Love that beach scene!
My favorite tool is the exacto knife. I use it all the time in place of a paper trimmer, to cut out detailed images, and just simply to move rhinestones and such around. Can't scrap without it!
Posted by: WendyP | May 06, 2008 at 05:03 PM
I love all my *tools* but I could not LIVE nor PERFORM without my paper cutter ((don't know the correct *term* for it but I'm sure all the stamper/scrappers know what I mean)). I can't cut a straight line if my life depended on it so it is a life-saver for me and I use it constantly :0) Whoever invented it deserves a HUGE HUG from me =)
Thanks for the Blog Candy Kittie!*!
Posted by: Robb_eeie | May 06, 2008 at 04:56 PM
I couldn't function without my Fiskars paper cutter, and am fast becoming a Scor-Pal addict.
Posted by: Diane Loy | May 06, 2008 at 04:19 PM
Love your card. Just a couple more weeks and we will be at the beach!!!! My favorite tool would be my paper cutter. I took a class last night and she showed us how to use reinkers in several different techniques so that will be one of my next purchases.
Posted by: Cathy Anderson | May 06, 2008 at 03:05 PM
Whoa! What an AMAZING piece of artwork! I couldn't live without my Big Shot & my eraser!!
Posted by: Linda Marie | May 06, 2008 at 02:22 PM
Wow! What a beautiful scene you've created for this diarama!
Deena (moonrise)
Posted by: Deena | May 06, 2008 at 01:01 PM
Hi Kittie,
My favorite tool right now is Nestabilites. They are so easy to store and I love all the layering. I can't live without my water color brushes and re-inkers!
Your card is amazing! Just when I think you have topped it all - you throw me another WOW! Your talent knows no end..... Thanks for willingly sharing all your creative secrets!
Posted by: Cerinda | May 06, 2008 at 12:36 PM
This is a fabulous and creative card! I love the scene you created!!
I guess the one tool I use most often currently is Copic markers. It's hard to narrow it down to one thing!
Posted by: Danielle | May 06, 2008 at 12:22 PM
hmmmmm... I don't really have a fav tool yet :( I guess I would have to say my punches! but I am looking forward to a bind it all.
Posted by: Hilma | May 06, 2008 at 12:22 PM
I can't live without my MM cutter now that I've gotten it but then it would be a toss up between it & my Prisma pencils. It would be a really tough choice.
Posted by: Sara | May 06, 2008 at 11:54 AM
What a cute card! Makes me want to hop right in and enjoy the shore! One of the tools I grab a lot is my Stamp-a-magig. I love it!
Posted by: Adair | May 06, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Oh, Kittie! This is such a cool beach scene! I love the little sailboat in the distance, and your beach sign looks soooo real!!!
Posted by: broni | May 06, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Lovely card! I couldn't live with out my Aqua Painter, I just love watercoloring!
Posted by: Gretchen | May 06, 2008 at 11:00 AM
I couldn't live without my Cuttlebug! Thanks for the chance to win! And AWESOME card today Kittie!!!
Michelle Adams
Posted by: Michelle Adams | May 06, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Awesome Kittie!!
Posted by: Candy aka cwilliams | May 06, 2008 at 10:23 AM
I saw your card last night (but DH decided he needed to chat about then and I got distracted!!) Too CUTE!! Love your scenes!!
Tool that I could not live without: my stampamajig....use it for layout ideas, placements.....wonderful!!
starla
Posted by: Starla (star) | May 06, 2008 at 10:16 AM
My favorite, can't live without, tool is my Tonic paper cutter. I never make a bad cut with this wonderful tool.
Posted by: Candy | May 06, 2008 at 10:12 AM
The Rubbernecker Stamp Co. will be at the St.Paul State Fair grounds next week end. WooHoo, I'm going, I'm going, I'm going.
Only 4 days and counting down.
Posted by: Laurie in MN | May 06, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Definitely have to say my embossing gun!
Posted by: Vikki | May 06, 2008 at 09:48 AM
Great card. I love the sign post stamp.
My favorite tool is a pair of sharp scissors. My kindergarten teacher must have complimented my cutting abilities because I have always liked cutting paper. Even in H.S. sewing class, I didn't like to sew but enjoyed cutting the fabric pattern.
Posted by: Laurie in MN | May 06, 2008 at 09:37 AM
Awesome Kittie, just awesome! Appears I'm not the only one who can't live without a watercolor brush.
Posted by: Bonnie aka raduse | May 06, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Hi Kittie ~ Was directed here by another SCS member. I've long been a fan of your cards. As far as my favorite tool, it's hard to narrow it down to just one but I'll go with my paper cutter because it is ESSENTIAL!
Posted by: StampinbyGeorge | May 06, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Oh My Gosh Kittie! This is amazing! What a fun set! TFS
Posted by: Terri Honz | May 06, 2008 at 08:57 AM
This is a beautiful card! Candy pointed me your way, and Im glad see did.. and I love to see others who use watercolor. Which, by the way is what I cannot live without- my watercolor brush!
Posted by: Jenna P | May 06, 2008 at 08:46 AM
Wow, Kittie, this card is breathtaking, but then again most of yours are to me!! I love the scene you made with these. The tool I probably cannot live without would be my hole punch (as I LOVE to use brads). If colored pencils were a tool-- that would definitely be first though. I LOVE my prismas. :) Kel
Posted by: Kelly L | May 06, 2008 at 08:24 AM
Lovely card! I couldn't live without my Scor-Pal! Once I started using it, I can't seem to put it down!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | May 06, 2008 at 06:55 AM
This is such a wonderful piece of work, Kittie! Very intriguing!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | May 06, 2008 at 01:59 AM
What a gorgeous card! I guess my favorite tool is my Sakura gelly roll glitter pen in clear. I love to add a little bling!
Posted by: Sharon | May 05, 2008 at 10:49 PM
What a Cool card! I love it. I really want this set now! How very creative.
The tool that I could not live without is the same as yours, a watercolor brush. Have to watercolor!
Posted by: Toni K(koolnkrafty) | May 05, 2008 at 10:47 PM
WOW...this is stunning!!! Looks like a real painting... great job!
Posted by: kat | May 05, 2008 at 10:29 PM
I could not live without my paper cutter! I definately use it on every project. Whether card creating or scrpbooking, or even altering an item, you can see the work of my paper cutter on it!
Posted by: Jennifer Emmi | May 05, 2008 at 09:50 PM