How To Make A Stunning Mixed Media Mermaid

This stunning mixed media card has a mermaid silhouette made from Calambour 3D Glossy Gel. The gel was applied thickly through a stencil with a brush to leave a nubby texture. Foiled and patterned paper in a Copper and Turquoise color scheme offer the reader a Great Day. 

 The base of this card is a 4x6" piece of patterned cardstock. I placed a slightly smaller paper over it, then painted the edges with Chalkboard Mist.

 I pair of concentric ovals in copper and turquoise shape the center. Best Glue Ever in scant amounts holds the foiled paper to the base.

 The mermaid is painted on the center piece with a home made stencil and 3D Glossy Gel.

 After allowing the mermaid to dry thoroughly, a few stripes of Best Glue Ever secure the top oval in place.

 The sentiment is popped up with the help of craft foam and dots of Best Glue Ever. The No-Clog Writing Cap ensures the glue goes only where it is needed.

  A cluster of shell stickers adorn the corner and the card is complete.

Supplies:
Patterned Paper:Authentique
Foiled Paper:Rinea
Mermaid Stencil:Amazon Die
Stickers:Bella Blvd
Chalkboard Mist:Tattered angels
3D Glossy Gel:Calambour

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~charity~

Hello Spring

Spring has sprung!!!
Which means some days it is sunny and others it pours rain.
Kreaxions Punch #912 has the perfect graphic for this season.

~Hello Spring~

The flower is made using a strip of paper punched with #912. I inked the edges then curled the paper into a circle. I slipped one end under and hot-glued it to the front of my card.
This is the perfect flower to make from scraps.

Supplies:

Paper:My Minds Eye, Craftsmith

Sentiment:Authentique

Cork:American Crafts

Enamel Dot:Echo Park

Ink:CTMH

Punch:Kreaxions #912

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~charity~

BE radient

Great outdoor photos rely on good lighting and subjects that contrast with the background. we had bright sun for the photo shoot so many of the photos were taken in the shade. With a little editing magic they appear bright and clear.
~ BE radient ~

 This page is meant to be a companion page to the single photo layout from Monday. I had only scraps of the original paper. I combined those with similar colors from another collection and used complimenting embellishments.

Sketch:
Melodee Cloud

Supplies:

Paper:Craftsmith, Authentique, Bazill
Washi Tape:Love My Tapes

Flowers, Diecuts, Leaves:Prima

Chipboard:American Crafts
Ink, Mist:Ranger
Embossing Folder:Darice

Sequins:Studio Calico
Rub-Ons:Pink Paislee
Stamps:Mason Row

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~charity~

You Make My Heart Sing

The pink of this Crate Paper collection blends nicely with the assorted butterflies and birds. The result is a layout with a light hearted feel. The pre-printed title block lends to the musical theme.

~ You Make My Heart Sing ~

When I doodle on a layout I try to make allowances for mistakes. Sometimes the pen just doesn't cooperate or I forget my pattern. To plan for these problems I doodle first, then layer. That gives me the option of covering a portion of my design.

Sketch:Melodee Cloud

Supplies:

Paper:Authentique, Crate Paper

Stickers:Heidi Swapp, Momenta

Washi Tape:Love My Tapes
Mist & Ink:Ranger

Sequins:Studio Calico

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~charity~

Feathers and Poppies

There's nothing like a good quote and a clever friend to inspire creativity.

The idea for these frames came from my Instagram friend: @perfectducks

~ What if I Fall? ~

"What if I fall?"
"Oh but my darling 

what if you fly!"

~ Erin Hanson

I'm ecstatic to have finally moved back to the Northwest. On one of my first walks I picked this poppy. The feathers I appropriated from my neighbors chickens.

Slip over to the Love My Tapes blog for a quick tip on setting washi tape on straight.

Supplies:

Paper:Craft Smith

Washi Tape:Love My Tapes

Tiny Type:Authentique

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~charity~

That 'stache

Thrilled to be playing along with Scrap It Girl today!
This layout of my daughter uses washi tape to focus on the graffitti we used as a back drop. The greys of the industrial setting are echoed in the pleated trim.

It's been awhile since I had the pleasure of using one of Shawn's sketches.
Her work is always an inspiration!!!

Supplies:

Paper:Authentique, Bazill

Alpha:American Crafts

Trim:Webster's Pages

Flowers:Pebbles, Prima

Sequins:Studio Calico

Shape Stickers:Heidi Swapp

Washi Tape:Love My Tapes

Mist:Dylusions

Ink:CTMH

Circle Punches:Uchida, CTMH

Circle Cutter:Kreaxions

Border Punch:Kreaxions #918

Sketch:

Shawn Lahr

Scrap On!

~charity~