Jun 15 2010
Splish’ & Splashin’ * Whale of a Tale
I think it’s time for a little splashy fun! It’s already turned into a hot summer in Texas, and my Grandsons have been enjoying time in the swimming pool. One of them was complaining a few days ago that he didn’t get to swim because it was raining at his house … boy, was he disgusted! LOL (Alas, that raincloud did not visit my house … but the humidity was definitely here.)
I’ve been eager to play with my new “Whale of a Tale” stamps, and this week’s SCS FS175 challenge was just the inspiration that I needed. I love this double-sided paper from SEI, and thought the teeny screen print would be perfect for the whale. I colored his spots with an opaque white pen, then jazzed them up with glitter. 
The screen-print paper was pieced atop a cutout from white cardstock to give it the extra sturdiness it needs . The waves were stamped on the oval, colored with Copics, before outlining the crests with Crafty Sparkly Fluff (white). Just a few random dew drops were strewn about for the watery reminder, and Glossy Accents give the whale’s eyes their added dimension. I wanted to use the fun birthday sentiment, so a simply stamped & pierced white layer was added for the interior … ready to write a personal message and send!
Thanks for stopping by, y’all!
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Card Recipe: STAMPS = Whale of a Tale (Our Craft Lounge)
PAPER = SEI dsp, Neenah Solar Classic Crest, Gina K’s Green Apple + Ocean Mist
INKS = Ranger Archival Jet Black; Copic Markers B000, B0000, B00000, B12, N3
ACCESSORIES = Crafty Sparkly Fluff – Sugar, Quickie Glue Pen, Ranger Glossy Accents, Copic Airbrush system, Stampendous Glitter, Spellbinders Nesties Ovals & Scalloped Ovals, Cuttlebug embossing folder, clear button, ribbon
2 responses so far
Cute, cute!
oh my gosh Bev! what a fun fun summertime card! love all the ‘splashes’ of water on this and that cute whale!