I had burst of crafting activity over Christmas and the New Year, so although I'm on a strict 'no crafting' ban at the moment (I have lots of work to do!) I still have lots of cards to share. This one uses stamps from the 'Birthday Buddies' set by Paper Smooches that I got for Christmas. I started with watercolour paper that I'd smooshed with Distress Inks...an orange piece for the fish (Scattered Straw, Spiced Marmalade & Fired Brick) and a blue piece for the sea (Broken China, Stormy Sky, Salty Ocean & Chipped Sapphire). I stamped the fish, added a little extra colour (using watercolour pencils) to their party hats, then carefully cut them out and gave them googly eyes. I stamped a sentiment (from the same stamp set) on the background, then doodled a simple border using a black gel pen. I mounted the fish on to the card using some 3D foam pads, then added a few sequins to look like bubbles in the water.
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What a fun card! The googly eyes really make the fish come to life. xx
ReplyDeleteA super creation for our 'Something New' theme at Penny Black and More challenge, many thanks for joining in.
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Great card, love the cute fish
ReplyDeleteHugs Kaz xx
Fab card Helen x
ReplyDeleteA fab fun card, love the background and the quirky fish..
ReplyDeleteHugs Babs x
You've made great use of your new set with this fab and fun design.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with us at Penny Black & More.
Lynn x
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What a fun birthday card! Love the googly eyes of the fishes! Thank you so much for joining us at Seize the Birthday!
ReplyDeleteGreat fun card Helen.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us @ AGOAC this time,.
smiles Christine x