I decided to challenge myself to try to incorporate several challenges into one special birthday card.
For CT0319 Wags, Wings & Whiskers, I created an ocean scene for my mermaid. Mermaids must have pets, right? So I added some fish, a crab and a starfish.
For the ABC11B2 Alphabet Challenge B, I have a fish blowing bubbles, beads around her neck and beautiful hair. It also has a Birthday verse inside for the double challenge.
For the WT731 Star Quality challenge, if you look closely you'll see that I added stars around her waist and there's also a little starfish at the bottom. The bonus includes gold stars and the gold in the background.
For F4A473 Easter or Spring, I used spring time colors for my mermaids tail and necklace. Mermaids must celebrate spring too!
I used an alcohol ink panel that I had previously made when experimenting with Tim Holtz inks and mixatives. Thanks Susie and Anita for recommending that I keep those bg pieces for later use! I made my mermaid and ocean sea life with dies. I added Crystal Lacquer to fish eyes and starfish. I also added Stickles glitter to her necklace.
Whew! My Friday challenge to myself is done!
Date: Friday, March 15, 2019 GMT Views: 986
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Sun, Mar 17, 2019 @ 12:33 AM
One of my favourite things about Favourites of the Week, is seeing all the amazing cards I missed. I was immediately drawn to the title of your card and now I am totally gob-smacked at this magical creation. Your background couldn't be a more perfect backdrop to possibly the cutest, bestest mermaid I have ever seen. Gracie I hope you know how much I adore your card.
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Sun, Mar 17, 2019 @ 6:48 AM
Wow Gracie this is awesome. Love the BG and your mermaid....she fits right into the ocean scene you have created....very colourful. I know someone who would love this....all it needs is a fairy on there too LOL (wink). TFS Happy day
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Sun, Mar 17, 2019 @ 8:11 AM
Oh my goodness, what a fabulous mermaid this is and such a delightful under water scene too! I adore the star "belt" you made for your mermaid and the necklace too- how fun! I love your take on mermaids having pets too- I concur! Your bg sure makes a lovely watery bg for this ah-mazing birthday card! ~Karen.