This idea centered around some cute 'bubble' printed paper I saw online. Since I own enough paper to scare the trees within a 100 mile radius, I never worry about having themed paper. I always have something close. Until now. So, having fixated on bubble themed paper, there was no way I would be able to shift mental gears and come up with another plan. I happen to be a professional obsessive-compulsive, mind you. Not one of these upstarts who can just drop everything and trot down another creative path. Pffft. Quitters.
So, not having bubble paper, I had to make my own. Which I did, with Distress Ink and a bubble stencil. The mermaid was colored with copics and, having forgotten how to operate a basic shaker cup, stuck the actual picture on the back of the cup, instead of acetate. There are some pretty pink sequins at the bottom of the cup and there they'll stay...the fit was a bit too tight for any kind of shaker action. I dressed everything up with some dies I hoped you would be kind enough to see the resemblance to undersea greenery. The front was made with a square nesting die. Loving this challenge! This is a first for me...I've never made a gate fold card before and I really like doing it!
Date: Friday, July 18, 2014 GMT Views: 551
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni SCS Gallery Moderator Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Teapot Tuesday TEAm
Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131468
Sat, Jul 19, 2014 @ 3:53 AM
I always enjoy your write-ups .
The sparkle in her hair is wonderful, and the foliage and branch make absolutely perfect weed and maybe coral. The DIY bubble paper turned out great too - I'm with you on mostly creating my own DP.
I always love the idea of mermaids because the Sabrina I was named after was the sea goddess in a poem by Milton, so I always pictured her as a mermaid.
I just howled reading your description! You are a talented, comic writer. Also adore your very cute, very colorful, extremely clever scene!
Elaine Lawson
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82242
Sun, Jul 20, 2014 @ 5:53 AM
So cute and so creative. Love how you made your own bubble paper and this image is super cute! Hugz!
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