I had a little spendie recently and amongst the haul were some stencils from Funky Fossil. My stencil stash has swelled massively in the last year - like my stamp stash it doesn't mean I shall use them!😂🙈
But I did use this one!
Actually this is the second time I have used it - so my spend was justified (in my mind anyway!)
I stencilled the mermaid over the background first - she comes with a mask too which is really useful - I used the mask and then stencilled the waves using a mix of Mermaid Lagoon and Salty Ocean inks.
I stamped up the scene at the base with a variety of different stamps from Inkylicious, Lavinia and my 'sea themed' stash, and then added a few stamped bubbles in Wilted Violet.
I went back to my stencil and used it to make two more closed oyster shells at the bottom - not sure this worked - but you get the idea!
A tiny drop of Liquid Pearls on the open shell in our mermaid's hand finished the card which I have left without a sentiment for the time being.
Sharing over at
HLS Stencil - Anything Goes
Fairy and the Unicorn - Anything Fantasy
Use Your Stuff - Use a Stencil
Thanks for looking today. x
28 comments:
OOh clever you, all that stencilling and inking and a lovely mermaid. Such a well thought out card Viv it really looks like she is underwater...and the pearl in her hand is just the finishing touch...brilliant!xx
That’s beautiful Viv. There are so many layers of stamping to look through and I really like your silhouette stamping, the mermaid looks great too x
This is a gorgeous under water scene built up with stencils and stamps - the colours are just right. Reckon that was money well spent and it sounds a useful idea to have a mask to match the stencil.
Great underwater background for your beautiful Mermaid
Carol x
This is just fabulous Viv , love, love, love that watery background and the bubbles, the pearl in the shell is a great touch. Like you, I have amassed a stash of stencils recently, not all of them used !
Joan
This certainly is a gorgeous stencil and I can see why you had to buy it Viv, the card you've made is fabulous.
Sue xx
Seems it has been a day for underwater cards today, come across quite a few in my commenting. A really stunning background and super images, especially the cute little sea-horse.
Kath x
PS. May turn up on your doorstep for a week so you can teach me how to do these backgrounds.
A fantastic scene Viv, I can see how you were tempted to put these stencils in your stash.
stay safe.
Yvonne xx
Absolutely beautiful card. The colors are great. [Bunny]
I had to pause for a bit and enlarge this card to take it all in. The pearl in the shell is a nice touch. Attention to detail is something that will always get my attention. Love the card.
Hugs and blessings,
Jim
Love that mermaid stencil, Viv! And the background is awesome with the mix of colors, stenciling and stamping! Wow!
What a gorgeous underwater scene, I love it xx
Beautiful
Your mermaid stencil is a good buy, Viv! I bet you use it A LOT! Love the silhouette with the gorgeous watery background. The stamped ocean bottom is gorgeous. Love the colours, especially that hit of purple! xx
Oh that is lovely Viv. Great stencilling.
Hugs, Sarn xxx
What a terrific background for that lovely mermaid... I can feel the atmosphere you created... It's amazing!
A fabulous scene Viv, love the sea background for your mermaid and adding the pearl to the shell was a lovely idea.
Avril xx
Hi Viv
Love the scene you have created here .. .. .. great use of your stencils and beautiful colour choices too.
Hope you are having a good week.
Love Jules xx
I don’t have a lot of stencils but have just splashed out on some new ones plus some masks as well. Time will tell if I use them or not. I Like this card with your chosen background. Hugs Mrs A.
Beautiful -- your mermaid silhouette on the pretty colors is perfect!
This came together beautifully! The detailed seabed, the bubble effect and your stenciled silhouette mernaid make up a gorgeous underwater scene!
Fabulous use of your new stencil Viv and what a creative and magical underwater scene x. What a cute detail with the pearl inside the shell x.
LOVE this scene Viv, that background is super fab. xx
I love that background and the stenciled mermaid against it really pops, especially as a silhouette. Thanks for joining our challenge at Use Your Stuff and hope to see you again.
Tammy DT Coordinator
Gorgeous card, I love the little touches of violet.
Hugs,
Katrina x
This is a beauty Viv - and I DO think the closed oyster shells work brilliantly. I love the pearl in the one the mermaid is holding. I bet it was great fun building up your scene! How lovely to have a 'spendie'! Stencils are amongst my most treasured stash these days! Vicky x
Beautiful background for your silhouette image.
Thanks for sharing it with us at the Use Your Stuff Challenge.
Helen x
Such a beautiful underwater scene Viv with some pretty details with the foliage and seahorse to accompany that gorgeous mermaid. x
Post a Comment