We're making it green at the Crafty Gals Corner

It's time for another challenge with us at the

Crafty Gals Corner

This week we are letting our creative juices flow with

Challenge #161 - Make It Green

Crafty Gals Corner Challenges are bi-weekly.
Each crafter may only submit 3 projects per challenge.

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The sponsor for this challenge is:

The Paper Shelter
Prize: $15 Gift Certificate

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Today I have used the Playing Under The Sea digital stamp from The Paper Shelter,
our generous sponsors this week, to make a big 7" x 7" birthday card.

I printed the image (with extra critters) on A5 X-Press It blending card, heat set then coloured with Copic markers.  Next came the fussy cutting.  I fussy cut the mermaid and a bundle of critters, finishing them off by running a Versafine onyx black dual tip marker around the edges.
I chose some pretty patterned paper from the Mermaid Tails paper pad by Kaisercraft, it was perfect for the mermaid image and has lots of lovely green shades, perfect for our challenge theme.
I matted the paper panel with two layers of green cardstock, adhering it to a top folding card base that I made by scoring a panel for the back, adhering the front panel along the scoreline to make the top fold.  I adhered the matted panel on to the card base then started decorating.  I made a faux shaker window by layering two rings (cut using nesting circle dies) to make a frame then filling it with sea critters, sparkling clear sequins and the beautiful mermaid.  I added dimension to the mermaid, green octopus and sentiment by popping them up with foam dots.

The sentiment was from the Mermaid Tails paper pad (a real bonus hidden at the back), I matted it with the same dark green cardstock for contrast, using a squeeze punch to round the corners.

I added some Wink Of Stella sparkle to the mermaid tail and sea critters.
I also used a clear and several different green glitter pens to add some extra detail & sparkle to the scales on the mermaid's tail.

and a couple more pics to share

   

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NOW it's YOUR turn!

I hope that I have inspired you to get creative
and look forward to seeing your projects fill the gallery for

Challenge #161 - Make It Green

at the Crafty Gals Corner

Crafty Gals Corner Challenges are bi-weekly.
Each crafter may only submit 3 projects per challenge.

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
The Paper Shelter - digital stamp - Playing Under The Sea

X-Press It A5 Blending Card

Copic markers - skin - E0000-000-00-02
Copic markers - hair - BV01-02-04-08
Copic markers - eyes - E21-23-25
Copic markers - lips - R81-83-85
Copic markers - tail, clams & headband - YG61-63-67
Copic markers - starfish - Y17-18
Copic markers - octopus - blue - B21-24
Copic markers - octopus - green - YG61-63-67
Copic markers - octopus - pink - R81-83-85
Versafine onyx black dual tip marker - to go around the edges of fussy cut images
American Crafts - 12x12 textured cardstock - mint
Kaisercraft  -12x12 weave cardstock - forest
Kaisercraft - 6 1/2" paper pad - Mermaid Tails

sentiment is from the Mermaid Tails paper pad
Sizzix Big Shot
nesting circles dies - to make round frame
Pretty Pink Posh - sparkling clear sequins - assorted sizes
Wink Of Stella - clear glitter brush
Zig glitter pens - clear & greens - to add shape & sparkle to the scales on her tail
scoreboard - to score back panel of cardstock - to make the top fold of the card
embossing stylus - to score the top fold
Fiskars corner rounder squeeze punch - to round corners of sentiment matting
Helmar Acid Free Professional Glue - to adhere the top fold
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive - to adhere the sentiment, sequins & starfish

foam dots - to adhere the sentiment & mermaid

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Sending a big Thank You to The Paper Shelter for supplying the digital stamp I used today and for being a sponsor for Challenge #161 - Make It Green at the Crafty Gals Corner.

    

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):

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2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Challenge #12 - Anything With A Critter Goes
my mermaid is a critter and she is surrounded by cute sea creatures
A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge - Challenge #63 - Anything Goes

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra Challenge - EXTRA Challenge March – Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenge Blog – Week 458 – Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes
The Little Mermaid is a tale filled with tails
Catch The Bug Challenge Blog - Theme Challenge
Nature Wonders – All Creatures Big & Small
my big creature (the mermaid) is surrounded by her small pet sea creatures
CCC Digi Creations - Challenge #90 For The Girls
Crafty Catz Challenge Blog - Challenge #407 - Layer It Up

my card has lots and lots of layers
Cupcake Inspirations - CIC441 – Theme Challenge – Pets
my mermaid has sweet sea creatures as her pets under the sea

Get Creative Challenges - Challenge #67 - Fantasy / Mythological
Incy Wincy Designs - Challenge Mar 5 - Mar 19 - ULTRAVIOLET
my mermaid has ultraviolet hair
Kitty Bee Designs Aloha Friday Challenges – Week #113 – In The Garden
my mermaid is playing in her garden under the sea

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog – LTSCB #107 – Anything Goes
Morgan's ArtWorld – Brand New Challenge for 2018
Pammie’s Inky Pinkies - PIP Challenge 1810 – Anything Goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge 371 - Anything Goes
Pile It On - Challenge #140 – Circles
I have a layered circle frame and lots of bubbly sequins
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge – Week 10 Anything Goes
QKR Stampede - Challenge #286 – Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Girl Power
my girl has magical mermaid powers
The Paper Shelter - Challenge #330 - Hot or Cold Colours
my mermaid is "cold" with lots of green & purple as she plays under the sea

cold colourshot colours