Showing posts with label seahorse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label seahorse. Show all posts

Sunday, May 9, 2021

Seahorse Themed Cards - Spellbinders Large Die of the Month, Card Kit of the Month

 


Sea Themed Cards  Using Spellbinders Monthly Club Kits

 I love everything about the sea.  I also love to stretch my imagination and create sea themed projects using products that are not exactly sea themed.  Today's seahorse card was made using the stamp set from Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month Membership for May 2021  paired with Spellbinders Large Die of the Month for May.  

The stamp set from May's Card Kit of the Month has a magnificent seahorse and some gorgeous shells which inspired my design today.   

Card Kit of the Month MembershipLarge Die of the Month Membership





The card today features Maja Design's Denim & Girls collection as the background for my underwater card. The actual papers used from the Denim & Girls collection is "Easy Going" and "Loose Fit" and can be found in the product shopping list below.  

Additional Information

The stamps were stamped on to watercolor paper using the MISTI 12 x 12 - Most Incredible Stamp Tool Invented stamping platform and colored using Spellbinders / Fun Stampers Journey Color Splash Watercolor Pencils

These pencils are amazing.  The set has an array of colors that capture most every color I need.  The pigmentation is rich and blends so wonderfully.  I do use a paint brush for blending.  I have yet to find a water brush pen that I like.  

  Journey Color Splash Watercolor PencilsMemory MISTI 12 x 12 - Most Incredible Stamp Tool Invented




Remember,  Spellbinders monthly club dies are uniquely designed for Spellbinders and only found in their store.   


Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Seaside and Seahorses - Cards with Artist Trading Coins and Shakers


Today I am sharing some of Creative Embellishments trendy chipboard designs with you. 
I've noticed a few trends gaining popularity as the year progresses; Artist trading Coins and shakers.  

Creative Embellishments is at the forefront as a trend setter with it's innovative chipboard ATC and shaker designs. The ATC (artist trading coins) are perfectly sized for traditional cards and awesome for shakers. 

These are the chipboard pieces  I used on the cards shown today.    
Creative Embellishments Seahorse
Sand dollar and starfish
Creative Embellishments  -Starfish and Sand Dollars
Artist Trading Coin- Under the Sea

everyday word set

Nautical Artist Trading Coins
Artist Trading Coin- Coin Rings for Shakers

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Turn Your ATCs into Shakers
It's very simple to turn your ATC's into shakers using Creative Embellishments - Coin Ring and Shaker Acrylic Pieces .  These were made to coordinate with the ATC's as spacers to create shakers. 

Artist Trading Coin- Coin Rings for Shakers
The chipboard pieces on this first card were lightly sponge dabbed with white acrylic paint.  Next after the white acrylic dried, I used a dry paintbrush and lightly painted aqua and green accents on the sea horses and a bit on the starfish.  

The paper is designed by a wonderful artist with a flowing watercolor style; Alexandra Renke - Seahorses


Wondering what to use for shaker filler? 
OK so now you have turned your ATC's into shakers and you are ready to fill it.  Don't sit at your crafty desk and look around for little bits.  You have easy options!
Beads, Sequins, 

I filled with sequins and crystals from Buttons Galore - Sparkletz.  They have an assortment of colors and bits for the perfect filler.  
TIP:  Add your filler then use a good adhesive to seal the shaker with the pre-cut acrylic piece that comes in the kit.  I used Beacons 3-in-1glue because it dries clear and works well with a  variety of surfaces ( acrylics, plastics, wood, metal, fabric, canvas).

Sparkletz - Sea Level



My second card is still designed in keeping with the seaside theme yet a little more conventional.  
The chippies are painted with white acrylic and a dab of light blue. 


The papers used on this card are from Stamperia's Sea Land 12x12 collection - a peaceful and soft collection perfect for seaside projects. 
Stamperia SEA LAND 12x12 Paper sbbl37

Stamperia SEA LAND 12x12 Paper



I did add a wisp of cheesecloth under the chipboard word and some glass beads. 

Thanks for stopping here.  Happy Crafting. 

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Creative Embellishments Seahorse
Sand dollar and starfish
Creative Embellishments  -Starfish and Sand Dollars
Artist Trading Coin- Under the Sea
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everyday word set

Nautical Artist Trading Coins
Artist Trading Coin- Coin Rings for Shakers

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Sparkletz - Sea Level
Creative Embellishments Shakers
Creative Embellishments - Shaker Set
Alexandra Renke Seahorses


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 Dina Wakley Ranger OCEAN 1OZ Media Acrylic Paints MDQ54061

from: Simon Says Stamp