Hi!
Do you ever get an idea for a card stuck in your head and you have to mull it over a bit before you can work it out? Well, that's exactly what happened to me with this mermaid card! I thought it would be cool to have a mermaid holding a bunch of birthday balloons made from sea shells and here's what I came up with! : )
I created a background with "Brusho Crystal Colour" for the first time and it was so much fun to use! Just apply a water wash to the paper, lightly sprinkle the Brusho powder onto the surface and then the magic happens! I generously spritzed the paper with shimmer mist and let the panel dry between two pieces of scrap paper while pressed in a heavy book. I stamped/colored/die cut the now-retired (but still available) mermaid from Honey Bee Stamps - "Swimming By" and the sea shells from Ellen Hutson - "Inner Mermaid".
The ocean background panel was cut with a rectangle hem stitch die and adhered to the front of an A2 top-folding card base. The sentiment was stamped with VersaMark Ink and heat embossed with gold powder. I popped the mermaid in place with foam tape, attached gold thread to the shells and glued the knotted end to her hand. Iridescent bubbles from Lucy's Little Things finished up my underwater scene!
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Rachelle ♥
you created a fabulous background for your beautiful mermaid, love the shells as balloons
ReplyDeleteCute and pretty! Sweet mermaid with her bunch of seashell balloons, beautiful background and design. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Calendar this month.
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You've certainly made a magical background. Love the way this card turned out. Thanks so much for joining us at Little Red Wagon Challenge this week!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning. I never would have thought of shell balloons. You have such a creative mind. Love Dawn x
ReplyDeleteAdorably cute card and I love how you have colored her hair!! thank you for joining us at both Double D and The Sisterhood challenges!
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Oh Rachelle this is just adorable! FABULOUS coloring & design! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Let’s Go To The Beach’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Me again and forgot to thank you for also sharing this adorable creation at the Sisterhood of Crafters! THANKS!
ReplyDeleteYour card is amazing — love all the elements and the way you have put it all together. The colours are also beautiful. Thanks so much for joining the Double "D" Challenge Challenge.
ReplyDeleteAmelia (DT Double "D" Challenges)
Fantastic job! Lovely colors and coloring. I love the idea for the balloon shells!
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Gorgeous card, Rachelle! Thanks for joining us at Krafty Chicks Challenge xooxox
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Rachelle! Love the background. Thank you for sharing with us over here at the Crafty Calendar Challenge and best of luck with your entry. Love to see you join in each month. Thank you.
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