It’s Day 3 of MFT Camp Create and that means SHAKER CARDS! I love shaker cards and this time I inked up those mermaids with Copics. I forgot just how much I enjoy coloring mermaids!
I tried a new way to color up their tails and I like how it turned out…gives quite a bit of texture. For the background of this card, I used an MFT stencil to ink on some Distress Oxides in mermaid colors. Then I used some Glitter embossing powder over the entire panel! Can you see that glitter?
Glittery goodness!
Those shaker pieces are so much fun (from Trinity Stamps!) and I love the shine they have. Perfect for a shaker mermaid card!
Here’s the badge I earned for today:
I hope you enjoyed this shaker mermaid card today!
Hello! Today I’m participating in MFT Camp Create Day 2, which means emboss resist technique!! I Love this technique and I had a great time making this card.
Life IS better with friends
I used the Roses Background Stamp and embossed it with clear embossing powder. Then I used a makeup brush to ink on some Distress Ink in my favorite color: Peacock Feathers! [Side note: I was going to use a traditional rose color, but that turquoise was just calling my name!]
The striped paper is the FAMOUS paper from MFT that is all black and white. Love that paper pad!
Hello! Today I have another card share for my Altenew Educators Certification Program. This time, I was inspired by Jennifer Rzasa in the Clean & Simple Boutique Cards class.
Clean & Simple definitely does not come easy for me, but Jennifer suggested adding a little something extra like foil or embossing powder. This gives the card a bit more flair and still remains clean & simple.
Here’s my take, (it is difficult to capture the shine of the gold in photos, so please keep scrolling for more pictures):
I just love the look of this stamp set (Build-A-Flower: Anemone)! I used a variety of purple inks to get this look. Since I don’t have my Altenew inks yet, I combined both Distress Ink and Distress Oxides to get this look.
The idea was to add a gold embossed stem to the Anemone, but this stamp set doesn’t have any stems, so I drew one on using a Versamarker!
Gold embossing powder adds a pop of shine
I have a video below to show you the process, or watch on YouTube:
Just imagine all the different color combinations you can try on this flower. I love the big change in colors I got here, but for a more subtle effect you could simply use one or two colors and double, even triple stamp in that color.
I hope you enjoyed this project today. I often get asked what products I’ve used, so I have a list below. I use affiliate links, when available, at no extra cost to you. When you purchase using these links, I may receive a small commission. This helps me to keep up with blog costs and continue to bring you projects like this! Thanks for your support.
Love this Anemone set! Thanks so much for stopping by.
Hello! Today I’m participating in MFT Camp Create challenge! It’s Day 1 and that means watercolor cards!
It’s been a while since I’ve watercolored with Distress Inks, so I thought I’d give it a go today on my images. For the background I used Gansai Tambi so I could get a bright, vibrant sunset!
I spot someone who’s having a birthday!
I set the background first to dry before starting in on the images. That fence is a die from My Favorite Things that I’ve had in my stash for AGES!! I love that I got to use it on my cowboy card today.
Rootin’ Tootin’ Cowboy
Isn’t he cute! I originally watercolored his hat with brown (Vintage Photo), but I felt like it washed his face out too much, so I went over it with Black Soot Distress Ink.
Here’s my badge I earned for today!
Thanks for stopping by today! And wish me luck in the challenge!
Hello! Today I have a couple cards re-creating the look of Bioluminescence using Distress Oxide inks. Did you know that over 90% of all jellyfish produce a chemical reaction that creates light? So cool! So today I thought a card showcasing that natural phenomenon would be fun.
I actually have had a REAL-LIFE encounter with a jellyfish. In fact, too close of an encounter! Yes, I was stung multiple times on the leg while I was snorkeling in Hawaii. But I was told that I was LUCKY…because it was only a “mild” one. And it only hurt for a few hours afterwards.
But that is why I enjoy jellyfish more on a CARD! Lol.
Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming…
I have a quick video showing the process of this card, including how I fixed an error on stamping the sentiment. (I always try to save a card after working so hard on it, if possible!)
These cards actually came together pretty quickly, and I think they will be great encouragement cards. You can make them as dramatic or subtle as you want, depending on the colors you choose.
I splattered water on the blue card, but not on the purple card. I like both ways. Which one do you like better?
Salt Water heals everything (except jellyfish stings!)
Have you ever met a jellyfish in the ocean? I’d love to hear your stories!
I hope you enjoyed these cards today. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi I'm Kari. I'm a creator, a card maker, and a day maker! I am Lucky in love to a supportive husband, blessed to raise 3 kids (all moved away now!), and happy to be watched over by 2 dogs.
I originally started this blog to remind me to be happy amid adversity, and I hope it inspires you, too!
