It's blog hop time again! This time with the Kre8tors group! You probably just arrived from Rebecca-Jo Unwin. Did you just love what she did with this month's theme?
As you guessed it, this month's theme is water. AHHHH! I love this month's theme! I LOVE ANYTHING that has to do with water!! And I knew immediately I wanted to use the Magical Mermaid stamp set, as I've had it for a quite a while but haven't had a chance to use it.
I'd like to say I came up with this card on my own, but I actually used the annual catalog for inspiration. Look at page 152 and you'll see something familiar! Although I did put my own spin on it, I kept it close to what the talented concept artists at Stampin' Up! originally designed.
First step... color and fussy-cut the mermaid. I do love fussy-cutting!
Next, use a stylus (I grabbed the one from my score board) and rub it on the back of the mermaid, which is on the piercing mat. This gives the mermaid a bit of dimension (see below).
Next, sponge the background using the sponge brayer and a few different inks, blending them together. Neatness and perfection do not count... think whimsical.
And now for a little texture...
And finally, the finished project!
I hope you enjoyed today's project! Now hop on over to Jo Blackman! If you get lost along the way or want to go back and see a specific project/blog again, you can always use the list below to find your way.
Have a hoppy day!
August 2018 Kre8tors Blog Hop Roll Call
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Love your mermaid, Diana! Wonderful close-up instructions!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Su!! :)
DeleteYour card is absolutely entrancing! I love the colors and images so much and they fit perfectly with our theme! Thank you so much for hopping with us! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melissa!! It's always fun to hop along with the Kre8tors! :)
DeleteGorgeous card design. I love the background and the colors you choose are wonderful. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tricia! I had help from the Stampin' Up! catalog. LOL!
DeleteLovely card and very neat cutting, I love this stamp set but I hate fussy cutting😂
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! You can still make this card without fussy-cutting. Well, you'll have to fussy-cut once... stamp the mermaid on a plain piece of paper or post-it note and use it as a mask so you can sponge/brayer around her. :)
DeleteAs always awesome sauce talent!!!
ReplyDeleteAww thank you, my friend! :)
DeleteWow! I absolutely adore this! Your attention to detail is so perfect. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jan! I appreciate your comment!!! :)
Deletethis is a great project, love how it turned out! TFS
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tracy! So happy you liked my project! :)
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