Sunday, August 19, 2018

Sparkly, Shiny Mermaid!

Well, holy moly. It's been a really long time since I've been here to share with you. Not surprising since I don't think I've actually finished a project in over a month (yikes!). I've just gotten back from an amazing trip to Belize where I visited a ton of family and snuck a few days of vacation on an island into the trip. While I was on vacation I did get a little coloring in and now that I'm back it's time to turn my colored bits into cards... I got inspired by this month's A Blog Named Hero challenge of Sparkle & Shine and decided to work with that.

I actually watercolored this mermaid before I went on vacation but decided she was perfect for this challenge. I used the Hero Arts liquid watercolors then I added a little bit of copic coloring and some gold gel pen on her hair and tail. 

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The background was watercolored in some fun colors and then I used a Hero Arts stencil and some sparkly embossing paste to create a subtle but glittery background. I love the texture that this creates on the card without totally stealing the attention from the mermaid.
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I die cut some long fronds (are they fronds?) of seaweed in silver foil and attached those with glue dots. The sentiment and some sparkly sequins finished the card off.
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Thanks for stopping by my blog today-I am sorry that I have been so MIA! If you have any questions about this card please feel free to leave me a comment below or shoot me an email. This challenge was really fun for me so if you are interested in playing along, or, just want to check out the gorgeous projects from the design team and other participants then head on over to the A Blog Named Hero challenge blog and enjoy!

Have an awesome day you guys! I'll be back soon!
Maria

mariawillis@hotmail.com


SUPPLY LIST:
-Hero Arts: DC226 Mermaid Stamp & Cut
-Hero Arts: DI455 Coral Fancy Dies (D)
-Hero Arts: Liquid Watercolors
-Hero Arts: SA002 Tweed Pattern

14 comments:

  1. Beautiful. Love the colors you used.

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  2. This is Karen Bull, a design team member with A Blog Named Hero. Such beautiful interest in the background - love this mermaid! Thank you so much for playing along this month!

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    1. Thank you Karen! This is such a great challenge. I'm glad I had a chance to play along this month.

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  3. WOW i just love your card!! Absolutely stunning and I love the colors. Thank you for entering the challenge at A Blog Named Hero this month :)

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  4. such a gorgeous card, love the layout the mermaid and all the sparkly bits! ♥

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    1. Thank you so much! I really had fun making it!

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  5. so pleased your return after being MIA was with a card for our ABNH challenge - the whole card is so fabulous - all that lovely sparkle with foil, glitter, texture and a fantastic design - love it!! thanks for joining in the challenge and good luck in the challenge! Betty (ABNH Facebook Team)

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  6. Wow! Love the gold in her hair. I wish I had hair like that :) Thank you for joining us at A Blog Named Hero challenge!

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    1. I wish I had hair like that too! Thank you Mateja!

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  7. Gorgeous card, love the sparkly background, Cathy x

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