Retro By The Tide

OK, I'm totally not sure about this card I made for Retro Sketches #77 this week.  I LOVE the idea of this sketch - some kind of shadow cut out that highlights an image or sentiment.  Just not feeling too sure that I executed what I had hoped.
I decided I wanted to pull out By The Tide, and play with the coral branch stamp, I envisioned peeking in at a fishy swimming around in the branches.  It worked, I think, maybe I just feel stymied by trying to keep it spare for a man card...  At least I got to watercolor the fishy - yay!
By The Tide & Express Yourself stamp sets; Whisper White & Marina Mist CS; Always Artichoke, Pear Pizzazz & Marina Mist inks; Circles Collection Framelits; Corner Rounder Punch; Pretty Print Embossing Folder; Crushed Curry Baker's Twine (from the Tag A Bag Accessories kit!); Subtles Candy Dots.

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