Sunday 28 April 2019

Sending Mermaid Kisses & Starfish Wishes

Good Sunday morning all! A pretty mermaid card is in order for today I think.  I started with a piece of Ocean Card and used the Moonlit Storm Luna Paste through the Wavy mask (one of my favourites!)  I matted it with silver mirror card and white layers after it dried.  I cut a small Square frame using the Double Stitched Squares and added it with foam to the centre.  I cut a wide flag using the Stitched Flags and seated the Mermaid sentiment on it.  On the left side I used the sitting mermaid from the Mermaid Kisses die set.  I cut her out of both milk card and Seafoam card.  I inked the seafoam lightly with Peacock Feathers and used clear embossing powder  on it to give the body a shiny finish.  I inked the milk card with Tea Dye for her hair and used Antique Linen for the arms and a little bit of Worn Lipstick for her cheeks.  I attached the shiny body to the other mermaid and added her to the side of the frame with foam.  I ran some double sided tape around the edge of a slightly larger piece of Ocean card and glittered it with Ice Blue Polished Silk Glitter.  I added the piece with the mermaid with foam to the centre.  Thee card was completed with white and silver mirror card mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 8" x  8" in size.  All for now. Sue x











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60 comments:

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, a very cute Mermaid card. Do love the background die. Love Jean xxx

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi there Sue. I look at this lovely sample and wish I had the confidence to sit and gather all the wonderful things to make a gorgeous background like this, I just know I'd make a right pig's ear of it which is why I shy away from trying masks and stencils, but I do love looking at all the pretty backgrounds you make, and the very pretty mermaid sits beautifully on top of her waves so bright and sparkling. Off to market so I'll send my own wishes hoping whatever you do today makes for a beautiful day xxx

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card.
B xx

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a beautiful card and I love the background with the luna paste

Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

Have a good day all

Love
Sharon MK
xxx

Pussycats said...

Good Morning
WOW what a fantastic card this morning , every detail on the card is amazing and more you look you keep on spotting different things. I love the effect you have created with the mask and the luna paste for the background and the mermaid is beautifully coloured.
crafty hugs to all , Wendy

Clai01 said...

Lovely collection and theme x

Jan on the Fosse said...

Love this background Sue to your cute card today.
Jan x

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you a beautiful card, so pretty.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
I love everything about today’s card it’s beautiful!
Hugs x
Heather T

hazel young said...

Beautiful card Sue xx Hazel

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, What an amazing card this morning. All the details you have put into it have made it so interesting and pretty. The background is beautiful too. I think it could be one of those cards where every time you look at, you see another interesting technique that you hadn’t noticed before.

Barbara V

Marion Scott said...

Beautiful card Sue, love the background with the mask and paste.
Marion S x

Marie P.from Longridge said...

Good morning Sue.
How you keep coming up with these beautiful cards I don't know.
I love this one but know I will only admire from afar as I don't have the confidence to try so many new things any more.
I have never used a mask and may well try that for starters.
Hugs.
Marie P.

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, beautiful mermaid card, you can almost hear the waves coming from the background, stunning colours too.

Stay safe health and happy hugs June Smith xxx xxx

Anne said...

What pretty card, Sue.

Anne (Northampton)

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
I love that background. Well I love the whole thing - the beautiful mermaid is wonderful but that background!
I love the wavy mask as well - probably the one I have used the most from my collection. The Luna paste looks stunning on the ocean card. That mask and your Mermaid Kisses were so obviously made for each other.
For anyone who is apprehensive trying the mask/paste fun and games - give it a go. I was convinced I would make a real mess of it but it’s not as tricky as you think! Then it becomes a bit addictive and you end up with a table (and a floor) covered in all your masked backgrounds drying out! Go on - live dangerously!
Happy Sunday everyone
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, very pretty card with lots of ideas going on xx

CraftyCoffey said...

Great card today, love the background.

Michele

Liz said...

What a fabulous card. I love the design and the background is stunning! x

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card today with your beautiful die & stencil wiith lunar paste.Yvonne xx

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue Fabulous card the mermaid is beautiful I love this mask too I first bought it when you showed a sample with the wise men striplet a few years ago & I have used it such a lot In fact I made a card for my Granddaughter yesterday & used it as a background using distress oxides & glitter paste I must try it with luna paste next I love the effect given with the silver mirror card & the silk glitter on this card Sue they finish it off so well

BenteS said...

Love your mermaid and the background for this card :))

June Horrocks said...

I love this card sue the mermaid is lovely and I happen to know just the person who will be over the moon with this one next week for her special day thank you sue
Love always June Horrocks xxxxxxx

TDQ Karen said...

This is so cute great colours too

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - I absolutely love this card. The colour, textures and background are beautiful. I don't have anyone I could send a mermaid card to but I would welcome one like this myself! Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue,
A gorgeous card in a lovely colour way and with lots of lovely sparkle.x

karenlotty said...

Gorgeous and I love these colours

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Lovely card.
Lydia
X

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Gorgeous card, I love the wavy mask too but haven’t used it in awhile.

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Lisbeth said...

Morning Sue. Love the background and so I can see why you like it too. There is just enough detail in the stencil to add just the right amount of sparkle. Also I do love the new card colours.

Lisbeth

stitchingranny said...

Lovely card and one that is cute enough for a child, yet not so cute that it would be unsuitable for an adult.

Hugs Helen
xxx

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, a really awesome card, I love all the ideas you come up with for the Mermaid cards and the backgrounds, this one is really perfect. Have a good day everyone. Bx

Anonymous said...

I love this mermaid, card is gorgeous. Hugs SNOOPY DOG 2. xxx

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, lovely card. love Jean Z xxx

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Mermaids not my favourite, but can see the appeal - love the wavy mask and the whole concept of the card and how it could be adapted, so it still makes this a gorgeous post.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Just amazing!!! Love the gorgeous mermaid die set and those silver waves!!

dj from kettering said...



Like Deb E above, mermaids are not for me either, but there
are lots of people who do. Love that wavy stencil too,



Doreen x

sued99 said...

A really fabulous card. X

Pauline Austen said...

Oooh! What an amazing background. I love the mermaid cards which you make. Just wish I had someone to warrant buying the die for. Hugs xx Pauline

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Another beautiful mermaid card with a fabulous background.. the colours are perfect for underwater and the silver card looks so good In the layers.
Hugs
Muriel x

Susan Battensby said...

Lovely card and a great background.
x

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card and the background is gorgeous. I love the different ways that you colour your mermaids you make each one an individual.

Frances

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue
Such a lovely mermaid card, I must try the background, have got all the stuff, but never used them in earnest.
Have a lovely Sunday, you and all the Wilsonettes.
Hugs
Rose

Pawprintx4 said...

Lovely card that anyone would be tickled to receive.
Happy Sunday,
Stephanie K

Lynda's craft's said...

Hello Sue what a lovely pretty card I love the colours in the background & the cute little mermaid just love it
Love Lynda xx

Suzzette Yandle said...

You make the most beautiful mermaids. The Luna paste background is perfect for this card. Thanks for sharing.

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Wonderful card Sue x the wavy mask is perfect for this collection and all your previous nautical dies x I love the sentiment too , it really makes me smile x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Eunice Astle said...

Very pretty card for a young person Sue.

Tressa said...

The wavy mask is one of my favourites and used with the Luna paste makes a lovely seascape base. Beautiful, fun card.

Teresa

ursula said...

Very pretty picture card again Sue...I love playing with my luna paste, the effect is always so pretty...luv Ursula xx

lindyloo12Somerset said...

I just love your mermaid cards Sue, I have not seen one of them that has disappointed me, and this one is beautiful.

Jackie T said...

Hello Sue this is a stunning card. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Crafty Cruiser said...

I arrive back home to a smashing array of cards as I look back over the last 11 days and even discover I missed a new die collection launch!
I simply had to make a comment on each post to be in with a chance of winning one. They are all so fabulous!
Doreen R

Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts said...

Love this card fantastic colours and design xx

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Sue, Love it !! Love it !! Love it !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Dawn Holben said...

Sue this is amazing and i love those totally gorgeous colours you have used x

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

A cute mermaid and card. Love the mask used for the background.

Love Helen xxx

CCM said...

Love the colors of this fun card.

Hugs from Toronto
Carmen-Dorothy

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
The wavy mask makes a perfect background for the mermaid.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

Helen Terry said...

Hi sue, This looks so rich the colours are fabulous. Thanks Helen xxx