ocean special, a photo by eatzycath on Flickr.
this is my second entry for this week's Paper Smooches SPARKS Trend Watch Challenge - Ocean theme, inspired by the following photo
To create the blue swirly background:
* stamp with VersaMark using Hero Arts - Magical Background stamp
* emboss with white embossing powder
* sponge-colored using a combination of blue distress inks
* sides trimmed, with the top cut using Paper Smooches Wise Dies - Borders 1 die-cuts
All the little fishes, jelly-fish and sea-weeds are stamped using Paper Smooches - Briny Blue stamp set - colored with Copic markers, cut and fixed onto the blue background, some with foam tape for dimension.
Final touches - stamp "You're Special" sentiment by the side, add blue ribbons, bow and brad
PS Note: this card was my very first "Featured Player" mention for a PS SPARKS challenge... hip hip hurrah!
PS Note: this card was my very first "Featured Player" mention for a PS SPARKS challenge... hip hip hurrah!
LOVE your swirly background & gorgeous bright colours Cath.
ReplyDeleteOHHH! This is a beautiful card-- love the background! Thanks for sharing how to create it! LOOOOOOOOOVE! THANKS so much for joining in the fun and playing along with the Paper Smooches SPARKS TW Ocean challenge!!! I hope you will try our sketch challenge this week <3
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL scene! LOVE the background and all the fun critters! So glad you played along with us this week at Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge!!!
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Oh my, this is stupendous. Love the gradient shading on the background and the bright fabulously colored elements of the sea life.
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