Saturday, August 10, 2013

Mermaid Thank You Card

This mermaid is from ADFD - isn't she gorgeous! She's currently available as a freebie here. I colored the image with Promakers and added some light blue pearls and baby blue Stickles around the edges. Afterwards I realized I had made a mistake. What I though was her fin is actually her hair. I don't think it matters and hope you'll agree with me... I attached the image to a background of blue Coredination paper. I used a Darice chevron embossing folder. I used sandpaper to make the pattern show better. I added a piece of cheesecloth for texture - it's been sprayed it with turquoise Perfect Pearls mist. The seashell is made with a Marianne die, I sprayed the kraft paper with pearl Glimmer Mist, the sparkle doesn't show in the photo, but it's really nice in real life. The sentiment ("thank you" in Norwegian) is made with letter stickers from Storyteller.

This card is for these challenges:
1) Great Impressions - Square card
2) Pattie's Creations - #73 Embossing
3) MilkCoffee Challenge - Show us your coloring skills
4) Crafty Creations - #234 Texture
5) Creative Moments - #23 Sea/shore
6) Penny's Paper-Crafty - #139 Dry embossing
7) Top Tip Tuesday - #107 Embossing
8) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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26 comments:

  1. Deepti StephensAugust 10, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    You always combine and mix things very well.. Cool card! :)

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  2. PeanutAugust 10, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    This really is elegant. Love the nautical details you've added. The chevron background is simply wonderful, Pia.
    xxx Asha
    Sunny Summer Crafts

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  3. LaineAugust 10, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    So stunning Pia. Such wonderful soft colour and design. I love it.
    Laine
    xx

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  4. alexAugust 10, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Wow a beautiful classy card, thank you for joining us at Creative Moments

    Alex (DT)

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  5. WishcraftAugust 10, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Love the chevron embossing and that pretty image, lovely card hun :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  6. SueAugust 10, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Gorgeous card Pia. I love the pretty image, your colouring is so beautiful and the embossed background looks fabulous.
    Sue xx

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  7. UnknownAugust 10, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Stunning Pia, I love how you have coloured her hair, amazing card hun xxxx

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  8. ChrissyAugust 11, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    She looks just beautiful Pia and I love the background, so effective..beautifully coloured..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  9. downrightcraftyAugust 11, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    stunning image and beautiful card
    Hugs Kate xx

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  10. TammyAugust 11, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    WOW Pia, this is absoltuley stunning! I love that image and your gorgeous soft colors!!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  11. JackiekgAugust 11, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Lovely card - love the embossing
    and the colouring you have
    used. Thanks for joining us
    at Pattie's Creations
    Challenge.

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  12. Sandra DeFalcoAugust 11, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Thanks for playing in our "Embossing" Challenge #73!
    Sandi ♥
    DT Coordinator for Pattie's Creations Challenge!
    and Pattie's shop
    Home of Pattieboop and Allie!

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  13. cotnobAugust 11, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia, I think the way you have coloured the image is fine, I wouldn't have realized your mistake if you hadn't said anything. Your embossed and sanded background is perfect along with the cheesecloth and seashell embellishment.
    I hope your LOTV goodies soon arrive.
    Pauline
    x

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  14. SkyeAugust 11, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    A wonderful card. Love the textured background and the colouring of the pretty image.
    Congratulations on your recent wins

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  15. Patricia St MartinAugust 12, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    Pia, I had to go get the image she is so pretty, thanks for the link. Love what you have done with her, love the background chevron is wonderful, love the cheese cloth and the soft colors. Sparkles never show up, I'm sure the pearl glimmer mists are just stunning.
    Hugs, Pat

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  16. ShelbyAugust 12, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Beautiful image and youve shown her off wonderfully. Love the texture you've used behind the image and your coloring is wonderful.

    Shelby

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  17. scrappymo!August 12, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Thank you so much for the link to the freebie...I popped over and they have this one and so many more! I will download her once I am back in Canada.

    Your card is so lovely! Love your colouring of this little beauty and that chevron paper is perfect with this. The wee shell and the cheesecloth are perfect with this card.

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  18. chrissy xxAugust 12, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    JUst GOrgeous! What a pretty image and I LOve your colours Pia..Wouldn't have noticed your 'mistake' it could be either.
    Chrissyxx

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  19. stefaliAugust 12, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    brilliant card!! thanks for joining penny s challenge this week x

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  20. Lisa MincklerAugust 13, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    What a peaceful and glorious way to say thank you. I think you've used a stunning image with the best of elements that are very sea worthy and the chevron embossing in the back that has a "sandy' appearance to it...AWESOME!!! Pia, your stuff is always incredible. :)

    Thank you so much for playing along with us at Top Tip Tuesday and sharing your talents with us!
    Hugs,
    Lisa xx

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  21. MerviAugust 14, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    wow this is fabulous, thanks for the hint, too,-))m

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  22. WendyAugust 14, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Oh I just adore this Pia!! Your colouring is beautiful and the layout is very classy, gorgeous image too! Xx

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  23. Pattie GAugust 16, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    This is perfect for our current challenge at Pattie’s Creations. Thanks for joining us!
    Hugs
    Pattie ♥
    Artist
    at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge!

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  24. Gill McCallAugust 18, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Such a pretty card, Thanks for entering Creative moments challenge. Gill DT

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  25. Kraftyscot (Donna)August 19, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Lovely card, thanks so much for joining us at Creative Moments Challenge
    Krafty Hugs
    Donna DT xx

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  26. Sparkly EngineerAugust 31, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    This card is just freakin' awesome. Love the image, the way you colored it as well as your treatment for the rest of the card. Perfect.

    Mary Anne, Great Impressions DT

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