Whoo! A card! Finally… Seems the old mojo needed a good kickstart, but I think we’re back in business!
There is a fab sketch over at Friday Sketchers this week, it proved to be perfect for the card I wanted to create with the gorgeous Underwater Adventure set from C.C. Designs.
Mermaid Emma is such fun to colour and layer up. As you can see from the side view below, I went a little crazy with the layers! As usual, I’ve used my trusty Copics to colour, you will find a list at the end of the post. For Emma’s hair, I’ve also used Shimmerz Paints in Angel Wings to give her some sparkle. 4mm flat backed pearls also proved to be a perfect fit to add a sweet accent to the image.
The flowers are from one of the Petaloo Dahlia Box Blends, and to add a little detail I’ve punched a couple of Martha Stewart Frond Branches and popped them behind the flower. The papers, which work perfectly for an underwater themed card, are from the DCWV All Dressed Up stack.
Hope you’re all having a lovely weekend. I’m hoping to catch up with all your fab blogs today…wish me luck!
Stamps: Underwater Adventure - C.C. Designs
CS/DP: DCWV - All Dressed Up
Ink/Colouring: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Copic Markers (see below for list). Shimmerz - Angel Wings
Embellishments: 4mm Flat Backed Pearls.
Misc: Nestabilities. Scor-Pal. Janome Sew-Mini.
Copic Markers used: Airbrushed Background - BG45 Skintones - E00, E11, R02, R20 Hair - C1, C3, C4, C5 Clothes etc. - BG11, BG15, BG18, Y23, Y38, YR04, YR07, YR09, G20, G21, G24, G28, W0, W5, W6
Wow Elaine! This is stunning! Love all your little details, the flowers are beautiful. I like how you’ve layered the image:)
P.S. I think I should get commission LOL-have been getting a few emails re: some stuff I use and have been directing them to you:)
Amazing! Your mojo is definately flowing! It’s is beautiful!
Wow that is stunning Elaine, love her hair and the wonderful fishes. Kim
Gorgeous card! Love your underwater scene…all those layers look fabulous!
Helen x
Wow!
This is so very beautiful!
Amazing card!
hugs
kim x
Gorgeous card Elaine. Love the flower detail and this image is so cute. Thanks for my order which arrived so promptly. I am loveing the Greaating Farm images. Marianne x
This is fab, i love the pearls a really nice touch and a cute image, love the sparkle too, hugs pops x
Just stunning Elaine! Love the underwater theme and the gorgeous pearls, you know they’re a favourite of mine!
Hope you’ve had a good weekend. Glad to hear your mojo has returned!
Hugs, Vicky ~x~
OMG this is just stunning. I love the scene you’ve created and the colouring is just beautiful. Hugs Michele x
What a beautiful card Elaine,i love the image and colours.
So gorgeous papers.
Hugs Riet.x
WOW Elaine what a FAB card !!!! such a lovely image and the papers go perfectly with her. xxx
Oh wow Elaine…your mojo is most certainly back…this card is AMAZING! Your layering is awesome and so is your beautiful colouring!
Thanks for joining us at FS…and thanks, too, for your message of congrats re sugar nellie…much appreciated.
BTW…all my emails have been going into spam…I keep ringing Virgin but it’s still not fixed. I will reply later this evening to your messages…just had them sent through!
Have a great week.
Must pop over and order some of your new stash…haha!
Hugs
Carole 😀
wow this is truly stunning beautiful colouring and fab detail too love cheryl xxx
Wow Elaine- Its lovely as are all your cards- Still waiting for the chance to bid on these beauties!!!
Glad youre feeling better anyway
Cheryl
Wow, Elaine – this is truly gorgeous! I love the vibrant colours.
Clare x
Oh this is so gorgeous, wonderful mermaid and flowers, love the cute fish.
luv
Debby
Hi Elaine, your card is so beautiful and gave me a big sigh when I first saw it. Love the image and your colouring and papers are stunning. Those little pearls are just perfect for her hair, really gorgeous. Hugs, Chris xx
Hi Elaine!
I thought it had been awhile since I had seen one of your cards. This one is gorgeous! I am always so amazed with your wonderful coloring. The pearls are just beautiful too!!
Hope to see more soon.
Carolyn
A fantastic card, a really underwater wonderland!
Elaine! I missed this card earlier – this is just GORGEOUS! Love it love it love it! Gorgeous coloring and the layering is just incredible! I might have to order the stamps and pearls. I am hopeless with the Shimmerz…can’t make those things sparkle! lol!
wow it is a fabulous card:)
Stunning card…..beautiful colours…so beatifully put together.