Journal page -- Sand Beach Highlands of Scotland

Here is another page in my journal, this one is showing Sand Beach, which was our nearest sandy beach. The grandchildren loved it as there was a 100 foot plus sand dune that once climbed was brilliant to slide  down, I think my daughter and husband liked it as well. Claire remembered sliding down it as a child, as she was brought up in the Highlands.
The beach was opposite the islands of Raasay and Skye, which I painted a quick watercolour of.
The island in the front is Raasay, and the one in the background the island of Skye.

I then prepared the background for my page by using distress inks and a brayer. I stamped several images of shells, star fish, seaweed, and sea gulls well as some swirls and blotches.
 I then adhered the photos to the background along with a photocopy of my watercolour. At this stage I used a stencil and some texture paste to give it some texture.
I then did some journalling.
The first day we went to the beach the sun was out but it was very windy. Eleanor 2yrs 9 months was in a strop and was very tired, so Claire lay her down on a picnic rug and covered her with a towel. There she slept for 2 1/2 hours with the wind gradually covering her with sand. The children just love being on a beach and I took the opportunity to gather some shells and driftwood. You never know when they will come in useful.

I am entering this on Try it on Tuesday whose theme is Children.