Hi everyone! It’s Jessica here. Did you know that there is a sale on some 5×7 packs on the CutCardStock website? They are $2.49 each with a nice selection of colors. I was inspired by the blue and purple shades and thought they would be perfect for an ocean background.
Step 1
I picked a wooden mermaid stamp as the focal point of today’s card. When was the last time you used a wooden stamp? If I’m being honest, I bought this stamp around 10 years ago so it was nice to see that it still inked up nicely with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I stamped it on Classic Crest Solar White cardstock since I will be coloring with Copic markers today.
Step 2
This mermaid image is darling and easy to color. I started by drawing strands in her hair with E50 / E53 / E55. Then I colored her skin with E000 / E00 / E11. I also added blush with R20 / R24. For the seashells, I blended BV11 / V15 / V17. I used one of my favorite color combos on her tail: BG10 / BG13 / BG18. Lastly, I color her crown with Y00 / Y11 / Y06.
Step 3
Once I finished my coloring, I die cut the image with Spellbinders Nestabilities Floral Ovals die.
Step 4
I wanted to create a wavy background for today’s card. I picked out DCS Hydrangea Purple, Plum Purple, Seafoam Green, Blue Calico, and Indigo Blue to create an oceanic gradient that reminds me of an underwater palace. You could use a die to create wavy patterns, however, I prefer tearing by hand. I just love the organic feel you get with the paper fiber edges. These cardstock pieces have texture on one side, and are smooth on the other. I like the variety of textures and ended up using both the smooth and textured sides.
Step 5
To add even more texture to the background, I heat embossed Plum Purple strips with Mboss Princess Party embossing powder, and Indigo Blue strips with Mboss Shimmery Night Sky embossing powder. I swiped VersaMagic ink directly onto the cardstock and the embossing looks great without having to heat emboss a second round.
Step 6
Now it is time to put the background pieces together. I applied Tear-It Tape to the straight edge of each cardstock strip, and adhered them to the cardbase from the bottom to the top. Once you are done, cut any overhang pieces on the sides. Finally, adhere the mermaid die cut piece and the sentiment to the wavy background, and the card is complete!
Supplies:
- CutCardStock – Cardstock – Classic Crest Solar White
- CutCardStock – Cardstock – DCS Hydrangea Purple, Plum Purple, Seafoam Green, Blue Calico, Indigo Blue