Sunday, June 7, 2020

Ocean's Of Fun!

Good morning friends~  I've got a few sweet ocean themed card for you this morning using some fun dies from Elizabeth Craft Designs.  

I created the background on this card using the Ocean Edges die and Broken China Distress Oxide Ink.  This die set comes with 5 different wave designs so it's easy to create a random wave pattern.  I made my own stencil but cutting 4 different edges onto a square piece of thick vellum, one die for each side.  I simply rotate the vellum and stencil in another wave design.  Because of the thickness of the vellum, I was able to wipe it clean with a baby wipe and I'll have it to use over and over again!
I added some Seaweed that was cut from white cardstock and then covered in Silk Microfine Glitter by running the die cut through my Xyron and rubbing the glitter onto the surface making it sparkle.  The darling little Mermaid was cut and assembled and then I added some Clear Wink of Stella to her body. 

I'll be adding this card to the Simon Says Monday Challenge ~ Create Your Own Background

My next card uses Joset's Octopus.  I simply stenciled in some sunrays using Broken China DOX ink and stamped the sentiment from Splish Splash Sentiments.  I cut the octopus out of a soft orange card stock and added a bit of Spiced Marmalade DOX ink all around.  The bubbles are from the Sea Turtle die set, which you'll see in my next card.  Isn't he cute?

And here is the Sea Turtle, oh my!  I just love him!  He looks so happy to be swimming in amongst the seaweed.

My last card uses the Ocean Edges die and this adorable Whale die.  He comes complete with his little sailor's hat.  Oh my!  I think he's "s'whale"!  

I hope you're all staying well and healthy.  We're starting to see things opening up here in Maine, though I've discovered that I'm very happy staying at home.
Be well and 
Thanks for stopping by!


8 comments:

Marcia Hill said...

Oh my gosh girl...these are ALL so CUTE!! I love all the sparkly details on your mermaid card, your octopus is adorable and love the sunrays in the background, and both your sea turtle and whale are absolutely ADORABLE too and really LOVE the sentiments! Great collection of sea themed cards my friend...love them!! Hugs. :0)

Colleen said...

You are just amazing with your fabulous creations and dies, I think you are queen of the dies! I agree, all those sea creatures are just too too adorable! And I also agree that I am liking being home and not feeling guilty that I am not out runny errands, or "having" to do this or that...I guess we are homebodies at heart! We are in phase 2 of opening up...I actually got my hair cut yesterday! I was the only one in the shop, wore my mask the whole time as did my hairdresser. I felt safe! Heart Hugs, Col

Lisa Elton said...

How CUTE are all of these!! I'm smitten with the whale in the sailor's cap!!

Verna Angerhofer said...

These are all so wonderful and well designed. Great ocean scene cards.

Donna Phelan said...

Beach Day! lol These are fantastic! Loving that sweet Mermaid and all of that glittery goodness!

Conniecrafter said...

these are all so adorable, I love how you made your own stencil for the background with the vellum, I like when we can made our own stencils. The sparkle on her is too cute two, the turtle and whale are just too cute, I love the waves with the whale as well as the clouds and sun, great fun card!

Kim Heggins said...

Love all your the sea cards...so much fun! Your sweet mermaid is my favorite!

Janice said...

Wow, a really great selection of beach cards! Love them :-)