My brothers and I spent half of our lives at the beach, we spent so much time under the water that dad often said we would turn into fish!! The boys would search for sunken treasure, while I searched for mermaids....ahhh that's a story for another day, but it did involve a pillow case and one flipper LOL.
About my card - sometimes I put too much ink, paint, spray and or water on my craft mat (ok it's really just a piece of aluminium foil), so I just get another piece of cardstock and place it on top of the excess - now I have two coloured sheets for my stash.
Sometimes the excess is actually on the initial sheet of cardstock. Instead of wiping or dabbing off the excess, lay another sheet of cardstock over the drowned piece, firmly wipe your hand all over the card. I think this is called the "kissing technique". This card was made using this method.
To create the illusion of light coming from the surface, I sprayed on some water at the top and tilted the card so it would dribble down the card. I also blotted some of the colour off.
If you are thinking that the stamping and micron pen border, doohickies and bubbles all look a bit faded, you are right. I broke the golden rule of "drying time". The card felt kinda dry but I really should have waited another hour or hit it with the heatgun. As the card continued to dry, the ink from the pen and stamp were absorbed into the background. Drying time is essential for silhouette stamping, but for a card like this, it isn't a big deal - I quite like the muted effect.
Thank you for looking.
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Fri, Jul 01, 2016 @ 8:37 AM
Ok, now that I am getting settled in at my new home I have got to try the Susie method of coloring card stock. I always love your cards and the Kissing Technique well this is stunning too. I can't wait to read about your mermaid story, you always have great stories. I think that is another fantastic reason I love seeing your cards so much. Super cute card Ms Susie! And you are right, this type of card does look great with the muted effect on your border too.
Registered: March 29, 2011 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 32470
Fri, Jul 01, 2016 @ 9:51 AM
Your impatience to let the bg dry all the way worked perfectly! I love the muted look of all your doohickie doodling. Beautiful bg and marvelous crazy fish. Another winner, Susie.
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Susie, not only do I love this card but also your underwater tales Thanks for the wonderful and fun description of how you created this amazing piece of art!!
Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Fri, Jul 01, 2016 @ 10:22 AM
Oh, sis, you are a joy, and I love this fun crazy fish - hehe! And, along with many others, I love reading your descriptions of how you achieved this amazing and beautiful piece of art but also the stories too. I loved the water as well, and my dad was always in the ocean with us and showed us how to deal with the waves so we wouldn't go over in teakettles. Hehe! Oh, I love the muted look, and it truly does look like it's under the sea. The sequins are amazing too! I see you've gotten some Inktense pencils. We'll have to pm on that. Big squishies, sis! Love you!
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Registered: June 29, 2010 Location: Recently moved to the seaside, with views over to the Isle of Wight Posts: 13704
Fri, Jul 01, 2016 @ 12:29 PM
When you create you REALLY go for it! This is beyond clever - the colours are wonderful and it does look like I'm viewing the scene through goggles. Your 'how-to' is as always very helpful. Bless you for that.