Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Very "punny" little seahorse

For all of my fellow card makers out there who participate in weekly challenges:  How do you control the urge to search out every last one?  I've only been doing this for a week and already have started to look at my card making in a completely different way.  Suddenly, I'm thinking "Oh if I add some twine it works for that challenge" or "That color (sentiment, technique, etc) would fulfill the requirement for that site."  I think I may be hooked and, in all honesty, I am lovin' it!  Concentrating on the details like this is going to really step up my abilities.  Plus, looking at all of the incredible works showcased by the various challenge blogs is truly inspiring.

Yesterday, I went through a list of the challenge sites I've already joined with previous cards and tried to work with as many themes as possible.  There were 7 that really seemed to coordinate well so I used the requirements for each and this is the card that resulted.




My little seashore is from Cricut's Create a Critter and can be found on page 42.  He was cut at 3 inches and I removed the spot for his eye in Craft Room so another sweet little Peachy Keen stamp could be used.  White gel pen, Glossy Accents, and a bit of chalk complete his face.  I inked around all layers with Tim Holtz's Vintage Photo distress ink.
For the scallops on his head, wing-like dorsal fins, and little belly I used a stylus from McGill to do some curling to the back of the paper to add dimension.
(Love the end result of that simple step!)

I added a layer of Bazzill dark brown paper that was distressed using Tim Holtz's distressing tool between the card base and the top mat.  The card base and top mat are both Papertrey Ink paper.  The ovals were cut using my old school Creative Memories circle and oval cutting system.





I used a trio of tiny bubble stamps from My Cute Stamps "Be my Bridesmaid" set to randomly stamp some bubbles floating through the layers of blue papers.  Brilliance white ink was used.  After the ink dried, Glossy Accents was used to fill in the bubbles.
And I think the card wouldn't have nearly the impact without the Glossy Accents.

The sentiment is a combination of stamps from Papertrey Ink.  Life is a Journey is from their "Birds of a Feather" set.  And fin-tastic is from "Pond Life Sentiments" set.  I cut the Life is a Journey stamp into 2 pieces being very careful to not snip into any of the letters.  I love doing this with sentiment stamps....suddenly I can make my own sentiments.  The original phrase still fits back together perfectly.  Just like a little jigsaw puzzle.  

A couple of cooper colored eyelets and some hemp twine from my stash were added to the sides of the sentiment layer.  I think the "knot" in the twine gives a nautical feel to it.




As always, I appreciate you spending time at my blog and hope that you'll be so kind as to leave a comment.  I would also really love for you to begin following me!  Make sure you leave your blog info in the comment section so I can come by to take a peek at your work as well!

Here are the challenges you can find this card at:

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards -- Color inspiration
Fantabulous Cricut Challenge -- Make a splash
Papertrey Ink Make it Monday -- Stamping random background
365 Cards -- All smiles
The Kraft Journal -- Layers
Kaboodle Doodles -- Anything with scallops
Addicted-to-Stamps  -- Wonderful with wings
2 Creative Chicks -- Anything for kids
Craft your Passion -- All at sea
Sentimental Sundays -- Child's play
Paula Holifield Crafts -- Summer sun


40 comments:

  1. I love the sea horse
    so super cute

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    1. Thanks Leigh-Ann....don't you just want to pinch his chubby little cheeks?

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  2. Very cute card. Wow and putting it in all of those challenges. I have trouble fitting them into two. Thanks for joining my blog.

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    1. I've been bitten by the challenge bug and just can't seem to stop myself! Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. Love your card. This has to be my favorite seahorse cut of all the Cricut cartridges. He is so adorable and I like the dimension. Love all your little details and paper choices. Thanks for making a Splash with us at FCCB this week. Kim Ogden

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    1. Kim, Thank so much for those sweet words and for coming by to take a look!

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  4. Super cute seahorse..so forgot he was on that cart! Thanks for playing with FCCB

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    1. Create a Critter has to be one of my favorite carts. At least it is today....my favorite changes as often as mood, it seems. I appreciate your visit!

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  5. A lovely fun card.
    Thanks for joining us in the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge.
    Janet

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    1. Janet, I look forward to even more challenges at Kaboodle Doodle. And the name of your blog just makes me smile!

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  6. Lovely sweet card, thanks for joining us at CC&CC, good luck cheers Sue x

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    1. Sue, Thanks for the kind words. And how could I not join in on a blog called Chocolate, Coffee and Cards? Come on, now...3 of the best things on earth right there together. Perfect spot for me!

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  7. This is so cute! I really like the seahorse with its cute face and I love how you did the bubbles!!

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    1. Missy, I love the way those bubbles turned out. In fact, I'm trying to think of another card I need to make that would require bubbles. Thanks for the visit!

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  8. Totally Cute!
    Thank you for joining us at 2 Creative Chicks Challenges.
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    ♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks Challenges ♥

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    1. Thanks for the kind words and the visit, Migdalia!

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  9. That little seahorse is so cute, Roberta! Love the pun. Wonderful the way you did the bubbles.
    I figure I might as well be an "enabler" and introduce you to my favorite site for finding challenges. http://paperplayful.blogspot.com/
    I check Paper Playful every time before I make a card, go through the different days and make a list of challenges I think will work for the card I want to make. I start with sketches and color challenges because I love using those. I usually end up tossing out some of the ones on my list because the card is just 'finished' even though some of the challenges aren't used. It's also nice to have the information on whether any particular challenge limits the number of other challenges which can be entered. Paper Playful also gives a list of winners each day from the previous week's (2 weeks or even monthly) challenges. Enjoy the journey, my friend. You're in for a creative ride. :-D

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    1. Oh NanaConnie! You are such a sweet heart. Truly. I love your comments! And, yes, you are quite the enabler. I'll have to go check out PaperPlayful too. What kind of trouble can I get into there? Thanks as always, lovely lady!

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  10. Thanks Nana! I'm sure to be seeing more of you at 2 Creative Chicks.

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  11. Adorable! Love the way you added dimension to his fins, and his cute little face ! Great job--thanks for playing along with FCCB this week!

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    1. Amy,
      I really love the way the fins turned out. Thanks for the visit!

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  12. What a super, cute card!Perfect for the Craft Your Passion- "At Sea" Challenge. Good luck, and we hope to see your creations again at our next challenge.

    ~Amy
    DT for Craft Your Passion Challenges

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    1. Thanks Amy! I'm sure we will be seeing each other again at Craft Your Passion.

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  13. This is such a cute card love the simplicity and all the bubbles so lovely, thanks for joining us over at Craft Your Passion ~ Denise DT ~

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    1. Denise, Thank you so much for the sweet words and for taking time to stop by and visit my little corner of the blogosphere!

      hugs--
      Roberta

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  14. Such a cute card! Thanks for joining us on the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog!

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    1. Gov. Thanks for stopping by! I look forward to more challenges at Kaboodle Doodle. How could I resist a blog with a name like "Kaboodle Doodle"? It just sounds like fun!!

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  15. Great card! Love all the little details you put into it! Thanks for joining us this week at FCCB!

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    1. Mollie, Thanks so much for the visit....I really appreciate it!

      hugs--
      Roberta

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  16. Your card is super cute. I agree the glossy accents really help it pop. Thank you for joining us at FCCB!

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    1. JoNeita, Thanks for stopping by! I'm sure to be seeing you again soon at FCCB.
      hugs--
      R.

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  17. Love the card. Cute seahorse. Lovely bubbles.

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    1. I really like the bubbles to! And so simple. I'm trying to think where else I could use them.
      hugs--
      R.

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  18. Adorable card! Thanks for joining us at 365 Cards! You made me smile.

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    1. Aaah, and you just made me smile. We're even now! Thanks for the visit.
      hugs--
      R.

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  19. Super cute card!! I love the way you did the bubbles - they look fantastic! Thanks for joining the Make A Splash challenge at FCCB this week!!

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  20. A lovely card with such a sweet image! Thanks for joining in Addicted to Stamps Wonderful Wings challenge this time! Hugs Kjersti:)

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  21. Awww this is cute!!! Thanks for joining us at ALBC! Laura xx

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