Under the Sea Scene with Beautiful Mermaids by Simon Says Stamp!

Hello everyone,  It is not a secret that I love mermaids and they are always welcome to my crafty table!

So for today, I decided to have a break from Christmas cards to enjoy turning a blank piece of paper into a HUGE colourful “under the sea scene”.

This card measures 5-1/2″ x 7 1/2″ inches.

I used the absolutely stunning Beautiful Mermaids stamp set by Simon Says Stamps.

This 6×8 inches stamp set includes over 20 images and 11 sentiments for girly encouragement, friendship and birthday cards.

The Cardmaking Process

First, I stamped the images with Memento Black Ink and I used  Ciao Copic Markers to add colour to the images.

For the background, I used a mix of  Distress Classic and Oxide inks.

I applied yellow ( mustard seed) and different shades of blue in the background, and then I applied Black Soot over the edges of the scene, except on the top of the panel.

To add a perfect finishing touch to this card I used the “Ocean Scene Builder Stencil by Honey Bee Stamps”.

In my opinion, these stencils are essential to beautify any under the sea scenes.

The Stencilling

• First, I placed the broad” light rays” stencil over the coloured panel and I sprayed it with water.
• Then, I placed it on top of a sheet of kitchen paper to absorb the excess water and to lift the ink in the negative spaces of the stencil.  I removed the stencil from the paper and voila. I got light rays!
• Next, I used the “water light reflections” to stencil those images here and there, also using different ink colours ( black, dark blue, white, and light blue).
• Then,  I used the “Ocean Elements stencil” and I add stencilled sea plants all over the edges of the panel,  except on the top part.  I used Black Soot Distress ink first and then over those black stencilled images, I added more sea plants images using white, silver, purple and pearl Nuvo mousses.
• I used Nuvo mini sponges to apply the inks and my fingertips to apply the mousses.

Below is my source of inspiration for colouring… Shhhh, don’t tell anyone!

That’s all for today.

Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments,  I  always read them all and I’m happy to answer any question.

Happy Crafting and many hugs
X Bibi

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