Jun 04 2008
Take Two…it’s been a while
It’s been a LONG time since Lindsey, Trudee, Julia and I have done one of our Take Two challenges. (I actually can’t even remember what or when the last one was!) This time we each have chosen any Lizzie Anne Designs stamp set and any Basic Grey patterned paper.
The patterned paper and all embellishments I used here can be found at Jacksonbelle Embellishments.
Make a Splash
I chose LAD’s By the Sea and Basic Grey’s Boxer 6″ x 6″ paper pad. (Dee made me buy it. It’s her fault. I was really trying to resist.)
The little crabs and sentiment are all embossed. I discovered that the Adirondack Pitch Black ink (which is fantastic for coloring with Copics) dries pretty quickly, but if you dump clear ep on as soon as you stamp, it embosses very nicely. (Maybe all inks do that? I don’t know…I just tried it here.)
For added interest, I applied Waterfall, Fruit Punch and Lime Green Stickles to the mermaid, “Mens” Dew Drops in the corner, and I cut out and popped up the stars (using a rolled glue dot under each).
I used my “wave” blade in my Fiskar’s Rotary Trimmer to simulate the water and sponged the edges using Denim ink.
I’m off to check out the other cards! (We don’t give sneak peeks.) Have a great day!
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (white) Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Boxer 6” x 6” paper pad Stamps: Lizzie Anne Designs “By the Sea” Ink: Ranger Adirondack Pitch Black, Espresso, Denim Accessories: Copic markers, Stickles, Dew Drops, clear embossing powder/heat tool, “Wave” blade/Fiskars Rotary Trimmer, glue dots, sewing machine, sponge. Card size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.
This is soooooo adorable! I love the glitter, colors, lil’ crabs! Love it!
So cute! Love the awesome color combination and those sparkles!
What a fun ocean scene! love the stickles! great colors on the DP - love the wavy cuts!
Beautiful coloring and rich colors! Love the sparkle! FAbulous design MIchele!
AWWW…how cute is she…love this card!
so adorable!! I love all shimmer on the mermaid!
This mermaid is my favorite and I’m going to have to get this basic grey paper set I think. It looks great with her.
Ooooo, this is so sparkly and pretty!! Very cool waves and stitching too! I saved yours ’til the last and it is just unbelievable how different the 4 of you created your cards!! So much fun to see!
This is so much fun! I love the sparkle, the waves, and all your great details! Fabulous as always!
This is so super cute, I love the sparkle!!
I love the mermaid, the shimmer, colour and details really make her.
Absolutely adorable! I love the dp and the colors you used! The glitter is such a nice touch too!
Great colors love the whole card!
Oooooh so cute!
Cool card Michele - love the mermaid and the sparkles!
OMG this is SOOOO totally adorable, M! LOVE the layout and all the sparklies!!!
Hi Michele! oooh look at all that sparkle on our mermaid…love it! You can never have too much sparkle!
ACK! I don’t know how I missed visiting yesterday! I love this card…the image is adorable and I LOVE the glitter!
Michele this is glorious! I love all the shimmer and sparkle. It’s perfect.
The Boxer papers look great with this! Perfect colors for your red-headed mermaid. It’s extra pretty with all the sparkle!
Awe…your mermaid is adorable!! I love your coloring, sparkle, and fabulous papers!!!
So cute, love the sparkle!!