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I am a SAHM mother of three...only one left home though. Paper crafting is my passion...I love creating things and saving memories. I also enjoy reading, baking, spending time with my friends and family, and walking my two furry children. My goal on my blog is to share something a little crafty, something yummy, and something fun every week. Thank you for visiting & comments are appreciated :)

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Spika the Evil Mermaid Card


This month for the Simply Betty Stamps Facebook Fan Page Challenge the theme was "Good vs. Evil" and we were given our choice of two mermaids.  I decided to go outside my box and do the evil one.  Once I saw the image I had a vision of what I wanted...now, getting it all to work was a little more challenging.  My end design is not exactly what was in my head, but I am very please with it.  So, here she is, Spika the Evil Mermaid...

Here's the Details:

Image Spika the Evil Mermaid by Simply B Stamps, she is "mixed media"...I colored her body with pencils; her hair, eyes, and lips are colored with markers; and her tail is done with black marker covered with crystal effects (for the slick effect) and Stickles in black (had to have a little glitter).

Sentiment - came with the stamp, I added some Stickles in black.

Papers - black card stock for the base of the tent card, silver card stock - I added the grid marks with my score tool.

Extras - for the background I used a image I found online, inked mulberry paper for rocks, crystal rhinestones, green fibers, black sheer ribbon, Jolee's skull dimensional sticker, and a small skeleton hand (thanks, Elisabete - it was perfect!).

I really enjoyed going out of my box to create something not so glittery and sweet.  Thanks for looking!


Marie

8 comments:

Corinne said...

Oh Marie this is AWESOME!!! I am so so thrilled you picked the evil as I know this was WAY outside your box and you have really outdone yourself!! I am so so proud of you..
hugs

Sukie said...

Fun card, I love the concept of the evil mermaid. Just too cute! BIF

Raven B said...

Very cool card. I love all of the details.

Hugs,
Raven
BIF

Emily Shroom said...

So many elements to this and they all go together to create a truly awesomely evil looking scene - fabulous!

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Gorgeous card, gorgeous blog

Thanks for stopping by from BIF

Zoe x
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Co-Owner of Creative Fingers

Unknown said...

I like this card. Great coloring and very good job at the evil looking mermaid.

- Shannon BIF

Chris Dring said...

Marie, this is just incredible! Love that you went outside your comfort zone to create such a fantastic card! Love it!

Irene's Creations said...

This is just incredible. You did a fabulous job!!!!!