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I randomly stamped the image on watercolor paper using watermark ink and embossed with clear powder. Then I took Ranger's Dye Inks in Peeled Paint, Shabby Shutters and Tumbled Glass and applied the inks with the felt applicator. To kind of soften the look of the ink and to remove the ink from the stamped fish, I took an old t-shirt and rubbed the paper in a circular motion. It just blended the colors together so well. To mimic seaweed, I applied the ink with the side edge of the felt applicator. When the panel was dry, I matted it with blue Bazzill cardstock and attached it to the card base. For the fishes, I stamped them on white cardstock, embossed them and used Prismacolor pencils to color them. I cut out the fishes and attached them with foam tape over 2 of the embossed images. I attached a few rhinestones for bubbles and off they swam!The sentment that also comes with the set says "If Love Was Water, I'd Give You the Sea". Ok...now isn't that a great sentiment?? I actually stamped the sentiment on the inside of the card, and just remembered I totally forgot to take a picture for you. Sorry about that. This would make such a great anniversary card, right? Or how about a 'Stay in School' card, huh? Get it...'school of fish'....I know...I know. :)
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Great coloring of the fish! Love that you stamped them in the background too :)
ReplyDeletegreat card - awesome work on the background!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I never would have thought of starting with watercolor paper, to get that lovely background. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis card just makes me smile! Thank you so much for sharing how you made it. I can't wait to give this a try!
ReplyDeleteCute Card~ great job on the background!!
ReplyDeleteI just love your little "school" of fish!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Love the colors, the technique, the subject...perfect!
ReplyDeleteDon't you love Cosmo Cricket? Your card is really cute.
ReplyDeleteCute card. I like your coloring and the "bubbles"!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing card! So many great occasions to use it for...
ReplyDeleteLove that watermark ink technique!
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
Absolutely adorable and I really like the way you used rhinestones for bubbles!
ReplyDeleteLove your card - and thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteOh, so cute!
ReplyDeleteCarol B
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Love how you made this card! What a great idea and it turned out just adorable!
ReplyDeleteSuper adorable!! Love the resist technique!!!
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