Wednesday 19 August 2020

Mermaid Birthday

It's time for a new challenge with us on the

As always, the challenge is Anything Goes.

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The sponsors for this challenge are:

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Today I have used the Farelle digital stamp from LeAnn's World 101, one of our generous sponsors for this challenge, to make a pair of birthday cards.



My cards started in Silhouette Studio, along with a pretty foliage circle cut file, sizing the image and "frame" to fit on a 5" square panel.  I adjusted the settings to print 0.25pt black lines instead of cutting the design.  I used a font from my digital stash to create the sentiment then printed the image panels on X-Press It blending card, heat set, trimmed to size then coloured with Copic markers.  I cut a matting layer for each card then coloured the edges to match the mermaid's hair.  I made some card bases from 200gsm smooth white cardstock, adhered the matting layers and image panels in place with liquid adhesive.  I finished off the cards by adding metallic green pearls.

Here is Farelle with pretty purple hair.







... and here she is with magical magenta hair:



This was my first time adding E11 to the Copic marker
combo for skin and I'm thrilled with the results.





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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
Penny's Challenge 478
on the
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog

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*** INGREDIENTS ***
LeAnn's World 101 - digital stamp - Farelle
X-Press It A4 Blending Card
~~~ Purple haired mermaid ~~~
Copic markers - skin - E0000-000-00-02
Copic markers - hair - BV0000-01-02-04-08
Copic markers - eyes - E21-23-25
Copic markers - top - RV00-02
Copic markers - tail - BG10-11-23-49
Copic markers - matting layer - BV04
Copic markers - foliage frame - YG03-25
~~~ Magenta haired mermaid ~~~
Copic markers - skin - E0000-000-00-02-11
Copic markers - hair - V000-01-1206 + RV66
Copic markers - eyes - E21-23-25
Copic markers - top - RV00-02
Copic markers - tail - BG10-11-23-49

Copic markers - matting layer - BV04
Copic markers - foliage frame - YG03-25
sentiment font - Lily Bloom Regular
Silhouette Design Store - Design Store ID #313822
Single Foliage Circle Wreath by Lilium Pixel SVG
metallic green pearls
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the layers

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Sending a big Thank You to LeAnn's World 101 for supplying the digital stamp I used today and for being a sponsor for Challenge 478 on Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog.
    
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I am going to enter my magenta haired mermaid card in the following challenges:
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A Gem Of A Challenge - Wk 17 – Anything Goes

A Perfect Time To Craft - August Challenge #8 – Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenge Blog - Summer Fun
Alphabet Challenge Blog - J is for Jewels/Jewellry
my card is embellished with shimmering metallic pearls, the perfect jewels for a mermaid
Carlin’s Challenge Blog - Challenge 25 – Anything Goes
Classic Design Challenge Blog - August Challenge #8 – Anything Goes
Colour Crazy Challenge - Week 31 – Anything Goes
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Sport / Leisure
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog – Anything Goes 18th August
Cupcake Inspirations #500 - Birthday Celebrations

Cute As A Button Challenge Blog - Challenge #59 – Anything Goes
optional twist: Anything But A Square Card
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 647 – Bright Colours
De Egel - August Challenge #104 – No Patterned Paper
Digi Choosday Craft Challenge - Week 32 – Anything Goes
Ike’s World Challenges - Challenge 135 – T is for Three Of A Kind or Anything Goes
I have added three luscious metallic green pearls
Incy Wincy Designs - Mermaids and/or Sea Colours
Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenge Blog - Challenge #15 – August Anything Goes
LeAnn's World 101 Challenges - Challenge #29
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge - Wk 33 – Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door – TTCRD Anything Goes 18th August

25 comments:

  1. WOW - I LOVE these cards! The CAS layout is really striking and combining the wreath cut file with the little mermaid was the perfect design choice! This card is fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at the Alphabet Challenge "J" is for Jewels!
    Rachelle - DT : )

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  2. Beautiful! Thank you so much for entering our challenge at Ike’s world with this lovely creation. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
    Regards,
    Mia
    Designer for Ike’s world
    craftartista.blogspot.com {My Blog}

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  3. Very cute image. Thank you for sharing your creation with us @ Incy Wincy Designs Mermaids/Sea Colours Challenge. Good luck!

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  4. Beautiful mermaid birthday card! Great coloring. Thank you for playing along with our 500th challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations.
    -Sandy, DT

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  5. Wow lovely cards you've made.
    A great stamp and beautiful colouring.
    thank yopu for joining our challenge at Carlin's Kaartenparadijs.
    Good Luck !
    Carla (DT)

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  6. Great coloring, I like the clean and simple design too, really gives your mermaid the spotlight! Thank you for sharing with us at the Alphabet Challenge.
    Melanie

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  7. These are beautifully elegant cards. I just love your choice of colours.
    Thank you so much for entering our challenge this week at CRAFT Challenge looking forward to see you again next challenge.
    Hugs Sheryl xx
    CRAFT DT
    Cat Crazy Craft Corner {My Blog}

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  8. Such a pretty card, love you've edited it cameo, very inspiring! ... Thanks for sharing at polkadoodle.blogspot.com #33 challenge: crafty Hugs Nelly DT heshaw.blogsot.com X

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  9. I love your cards. They are simple and beautiful and your colouring is awesome. Thank you for sharing at Polkadoodles Craft Challenge. Hope to see you again!
    Merja DT

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  10. Such a pretty mermaid card! Love your use of jewels in the frame. Thank you for playing with us at the Alphabet Challenge and hope you can join us again soon.

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  11. Absolutely beautiful Tracy! I love reading about your process - you are definitely the Silhouette Master! Beautiful designs and colouring.

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  12. A beutiful CAS Card. I love how you have highlighted the Mermaid in the leaves circle.
    Thank you for joining us at Polkadoodles DigiChoosday Craft Challenge

    Claire Guest DT
    Mrs H's Crafty Corner

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  13. A sweet Mermaid collection of cards, many thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts 'Summer Fun' theme.

    B x

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  14. Gorgeous card .. love the fresh and crisp style.
    Thank you for joining us at Digi Choosday Craft Challenge.
    Good Luck
    Rose DT

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  15. Beautiful creations Tracy! Thank you for sharing with us over at Cute As A Button. We hope to see you again.
    ~ Sherry DT/Admin xx

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  16. What a lovely card.
    Thank you for entering our Anything Goes Challenge at
    Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to seeing you again in our next challenge.
    Crafty Hugs x
    Debbie Maddock
    TTCRD DT
    My blog

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  17. Pretty cards and coloring. Thank you for joining us at Polkadoodles Digi Choosday Craft Challenge!

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  18. Wat een plaatje, geweldige uitvoering van onze uitdaging bij de Egel. Groetjes, Nelleke

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  19. These cards are really lovely! Thank you for joining us at Allsorts for our summer fun challenge.

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  20. Fab creation, thanks for joining Allsorts challenge, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  21. What an adorable card! Love the simplicity! Thank you for joining us at Jan's Digistamps Challenge! Hope you are a winner!

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  22. Your birthday cards so sweet. The mermaids are adorable and really beautifully coloured. Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations - Charlotte/Lady Joyful, DT

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  23. Such a lovely design and amazing coloring of the mermaids. Thank you joining us at the Cupcake Inspirations 500th Celebrations with these adorable cards. Hugs ~ Ishani.

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  24. Fabulous cards! Thank you for sharing with us over at Cute As A Button. We hope to see you again.
    ~ DT Victoria

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  25. Coming back to thank you for entering also our challenge at Jan’s Digi Stamps with this lovely card. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
    Regards,
    Mia
    Designer for Jan’s Digi Stamps
    craftartista.blogspot.com {My Blog}

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