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Thursday 16 May 2019

Can't Wait To Sea You


Hi crafters!  This is one of my favourite mermaid cards!  I started by cutting three different sized circle apertures into the card using the Double Stitched Circles.  I made thin frames for each of them and added foam to raise them over the apertures.  I used the Bubble Burst 3D Embossing Folder to add texture behind each of the openings.  I inked them lightly with Tumbled Glass ink before attaching them.  To the smaller two openings, I cut a variety of sea grass out of different shades of green card from my stash and glued them into place.  I added dome small fish and seahorse and seashells to them.  For the larger opening, I used more sea grass and seashells, but cut two of the large sea turtles and inked them before adding them.  I used the sitting mermaid to the side of the larger opening and cut her in milk and ocean card.  I added some blonds hair using fossilized amber ink, then cut away the body from the ocean die ct and glued it on top of the mermaid cut from the milk coloured card.  I added a starfish to her hand and mounted her with foam to the side of the card.  I used the Can't wait to sea you sentiment cut out of ocean card and glued it between the apertures.  White on white mats were used to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 7" x  8 3/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x















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54 comments:

  1. Stunning card Sue. I always love your mermaid cards they are always so gorgeous xx Hazel

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  2. Morning Sue.
    Thank you, this is a very pretty card.
    Every little or big girl will love it.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  3. WOW! I love it and all the colours you have used Sue . Vi down under.x

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  4. Hello Sue, lovely card, love all your mermaid cards, they are gorgeous.
    Marion S x

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  5. gorgeous and great design Sue

    gr karin

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  6. Amazing! I love seacards, this is so fun with the circlewindows, the funny sentiment and the beautiful mermaid!
    Nancy

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  7. Very pretty and appealing. x

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  8. Pauline Austen16 May 2019 at 06:34

    Morning Sue, I also love your mermaid cards. Ijust wish that I had some little girls to make one for.
    On the other hand; it could be a pretty framed card for my bathroom !! Hugs xx Pauline

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  9. Morning Sue, such a gorgeous card, love your Mermaid! Love Jean xxx

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  10. Morning 😊 Thank you for starting my day with a smile again, how can anyone not smile at this your favourite mermaid sample. It's been a while since I made a favourite, but I do love it when you share yours.
    Hope your day makes you smile too xxx

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  11. Hello Sue,

    Each card that you have made from the Mermaid Collection just make me "happy" and today's card is no exception. They are all so delightful and have so much detail. Each time you look at one you see something that you missed the last time you had a look. You should have a "Mermaid Wall" to display all of them.

    Have a nice day.

    Beverly

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  12. Hello Sue
    Stunning card I have just modelled this card without the mermaid for my fisherman brother really pleased with how it looks

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  13. Good morning Sue,
    A great card that would suit both young and old. I love the detail within the dies.x

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  14. Very pretty card Sue. Love the little ‘windows’.
    Annette x

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  15. Hi Sue,

    a gorgeous card today and a fab inspiration for using my Bubble Burst folder.

    Rolf xxx

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  16. Great card with so many beautiful details!
    Love the pretty dies you have used:))

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  17. Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, such a beautiful creation, the detail on the mermaid is amazing, this is a great die set to have and can be used often.

    Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  18. Hi Sue

    A very cute card.

    Love Helen xxx

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  19. Good Morning, Sue
    Such a great card with so much detail in it. I love the colours you have used!
    Just wish I could justify buying these dies to make these fun cards.
    Lesley S x

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  20. Hello Sue and all
    Love your mermaid cards too Sue, makes me sorry it is getting so cool here now, missing summer already, definitely not a winter person . Your lovely porthole style windows and the colours make this a standout beauty
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  21. Marie P.from Longridge.16 May 2019 at 08:12

    Good morning Sue and all.
    A lovely card to start the day. I do like all of your mermaid cards that I have seen as each of them tells a different story. I really like the cut outs and the way you have raised them.
    So much to see.
    Thank you Sue.
    Marie P.

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  22. Good morning Sue Fabulous card I love all the detail tiny fish shells etc and of course the beautiful mermaid I can see why this card is a favourite of yours

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  23. Good morning Sue this is a stunning card I love the design. Those dies are gorgeous. Take care. Have a great day. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  24. Fabulous card, such a great way to use the dies xx

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  25. Hi Sue - although I am not a 'mermaid card' person I do appreciate all your mermaid cards as they are all so different and very clever and today's is no exception. Sending best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  26. Morning Sue,
    Fantastic card today so much detail.
    Lydia
    X

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  27. Hi Sue
    Lovely happy card with lots of interest to it

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  28. Such a cute and lovely creation.
    Doreen R

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  29. Hi Sue, I am not surprised that this is one of your favourite mermaid cards as it is gorgeous. Each porthole is a picture in itself, you should be very proud of this card.

    Frances

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  30. Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Fantastic card Sue x I love the portholes and the underwater scenes through each one x it's brilliant x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  31. lindyloo12Somerset16 May 2019 at 14:54

    Another great under the sea card, I love all of the ones with the mermaid in, they are totally stunning.

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  32. I love these dies, and what beautiful cards they make. Hugs SNOOPY DOG 2. xxx

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  33. Suzzette Yandle16 May 2019 at 15:25

    Fantastic card design. Loving the story you have told. I took a closer look at all the textures you put into your dies that you used on this card. You out did yourself on making the sea features so realistic and 3D. Sue, you are the best!

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  34. Stunning card! What more can I say! X

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  35. Hi Sue, a fab card. Love the sea scenes and the little portholes are gorgeous. I think it is one of those cards you never tire of looking at as you can keep finding different things of interest.

    Barbara V

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  36. Lovely card Sue.

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  37. I love this! It is like peeking into a different world.

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  38. Hello Sue. Even though I am not really a mermaid fan, I still love this card for the colourful views through the "port hole" windows.

    Lisbeth

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  39. Deb E Isle of Wight16 May 2019 at 19:12

    Think I remember seeing this on one of your shows - loved it then and love it now. Not particularly a mermaid fan but aware friends/customers and family members are - but I love the underwater theme.

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  40. Rose in Chester16 May 2019 at 19:50

    Hi Sue,
    I love this card, you've created such a lovely underwater world, with all the critters and grasses etc. This card makes me smile.
    Hugs
    Rose

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  41. Hi sue love all your sea designs just beautiful. Thanks Helen xxx

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  42. Another one of those pretty picture cards...luv Ursula xx

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  43. Hi Sue, I love this !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  44. A fun card today. Thank you.

    Hugs from Toronto
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  45. I adore these dies and super love today's card. Have all of these so going to try to make this one. Thanks Sue!

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  46. Another beautiful mermaid card. I love the "holes", like ship ports.
    Stephanie K
    SC/USA

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  47. dj from kettering17 May 2019 at 12:17




    Another nice card, not my style though,



    Doreen x

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  48. Fabulous!!! A CAS full of amazing details and dimensions!!

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  49. Hi Sue,
    Stunning! I love your mermaid collection.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Véronique L

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