Sunday 1 September 2019

Mermaid

I was delighted to be invited to be a Guest Designer for the September Country View Challenge.   The theme for September is 'Under the Sea' and this is my card, which will appear on the challenge blog later in the month. 
The beautiful image is a Lavinia stamp, 'Guinevere', stamped in Versafine 'Onyx Black'.  I coloured in the rocks with a grey Promarker.  The image and mat were die cut with Sue Wilson 'Double Pierced Ovals'.  The background was stencilled with three colours of Distress Ink.  Although it's difficult to see, the mermaid is holding a cream pearl.  I'm looking forward to seeing all your Under the Sea creations over in the Country View Challenge.


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46 comments:

  1. Congratulations on the GDT slot, and what a gorgeous card you've made for it. I love that stencilled background

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  2. A great image for the theme of the challenge and the stencilled background works perfectly too.

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  3. Beautiful card Liz, love the colours you used for the waves and the beautiful mermaid

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  4. Wonderful card and design. Great mermaid image and lovely colors. And the stencil background is perfect.

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  5. A Beautiful card Liz, love the "waves" and the gorgeous mermaid, a super idea to put a pearl in her hands.
    Faith x

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  6. Gorgeous card, Liz!! Guinevere looks so beautiful and I love the stenciled background!! You should enter this in the Lavinia World Challenge (https://laviniaworldchallenges.blogspot.com/2019/08/lavinia-world-challenges-8.html). Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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    1. Thanks, Lisa. I've linked it up to the Lavinia World Challenge. xx

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  7. Amazing card, Liz! Lovely design and a BEAUTIFUL stamp! Kisses, my friend, and thank you for everything (you know what I mean). I am back from vacation.

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  8. I like how you created all the water colors along with this pretty stamp. Congrats on your guest design spot too, well done!

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  9. Congratulations Liz on being a GD over at Country View Challenge and I adore your pretty Lavinia mermaid in the stitched oval which looks so elegant, and then the beautifully coloured waves stencilling in the background complements her perfectly. x

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  10. Congrats on your GDT! This is so pretty, love the mermaid holding her pearl and that background is perfect.

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  11. A beautiful mermaid and a beautiful design to match, love the stenciled background, it looks fabulous!
    xx

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  12. Beautiful image. I love the card with the beautiful background and the pearl. [Bunny]

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  13. This is so pretty! It goes perfect with our current challenge “Beach/Under the Sea” at Patties Creations Design Challenge. Thanks for joining us…
    Pattie
    Artist and Owner

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  14. How beautiful the waves in the background fits with your mermaid! Hugs, Gerrina

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  15. So dreamy looking. Love the colors behind the stencil and that beautiful image. Great card Liz.
    Lynn

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  16. Such a beautiful card Liz. I love the mermaid stamp and the background stencilling is terrific. Many congratulations on your GD spot, which is very well deserved x

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  17. Your card is gorgeous and I love that stenciled background with this stamped image. The pearl in her hand is the perfect touch. SO glad you shared it with us for the Lavinia World Challenges #8. We hope to see more of your beautiful creations in the future. :-)

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  18. So very elegant and I LOVE the stencilled background colouring too

    Happy Sunday

    Kathyk

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  19. Congratulations on guesting and looking forward to seeing this fabulous card on the site in the future. Wonderful scene making and such a striking card x.

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  20. A beautiful card Liz, a lovely image and great papers.
    Congratulations on your Guest DT spot.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  21. Your stenciled background looks superb Liz and perfect for your under the sea theme too. A lovely way to showcase that gorgeous stamp too.
    Lorraine

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  22. I think that's my favorite image of a mermaid ever and I just love how you've framed her, Liz! Right down to the tiny creamy pearl! Congratulations on Guest Designing!! Hugs, Darnell

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  23. Beautiful Liz, love the Lavinia stamp and wow that gorgeous background. Thanks for birthday wishes.xx

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  24. She's a beautiful image Liz and it's a lovely colour palette, always love anything Lavinia (succumbed to an order this morning), many thanks for joining in with our 'Feminine' theme at Allsorts challenge.

    B x

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  25. Stunning! I have this stamp too and haven't yet decided how to use her. Thank you for crafting with us at Lavinia World. We look forward to seeing more of your work. Vicki- DT

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  26. Beautiful creation...Thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Friends...Hope to see you again..

    Caz CF DT xx

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  27. Beautiful card Liz, love the background.
    Pam x

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  28. This is wonderful, Liz! I love that background you've created and the color palette you chose. Thanks so much for linking up at Lavinia World Challenges. Julie, DT member

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  29. This really is beautiful Liz , love the image and your background colours are really lovely too .
    Babs x

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  30. Hi Liz

    What a gorgeous card - your mermaid stamp is gorgeous and so detailed .. .. but the perfect finishing touch is your beautiful stencilled background. I love it!

    Hope all is well with you.

    Love Jules xx

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  31. Your card is stunning.
    Love the way you have designed the back ground. Perfect for the theme x

    hugs sally x
    sallysbitz2.blogspot.co.uk

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  32. I love the look of this card. Mermaid stamp is a perfect idea for the theme. Hugs Mrs A.

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  33. Congratulations on your GDT Liz. Your card is stunning, beautiful colours and perfect for the theme.
    Janice x

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  34. Fabulous creation, love the design! Thank you for sharing with us over at Crafty Friends and best of luck with your entry. Love to see you again next time. Thank you.
    DT Ine http://creaine-cards.blogspot.nl/

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  35. Lovely image! Thank you for sharing with us at Allsorts this week.

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  36. Fabulous and feminine card with beautiful background!
    Thank you for sharing over at Allsorts;-))m

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  37. Gorgeous design Liz, love the colour combo

    June x

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  38. Neat card. I really like the paper you used. It reminds me of waves. Nice touch adding the pearl in her hand as well. Thanks so much for entering your project into our latest challenge over at Pattie's Creations. Good luck in the draw.

    ☺Lisa D.
    DT Member for Pattie's Creations Challenge!
    Décosse’s Dynamite Doodles--My Personal Blog!

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  39. Beautiful card. Love that background paper, what a great match for the image.
    Thanks for joining us at The Crafters Cafe
    Narelle DT xxx

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  40. Hi, Liz! Your mermaid creation is fabulous! I love that you have put the stenciled waves in those pretty oceanic colors, and that your dear mermaid is holding the pearl of Love in her hand! It's a wonderful card! So happy I saw your pretty card at Lavinia World Challenges. Hope to see more of your creations in the future.
    Smiles,
    Donna
    {Creative Smiles - my little crafting world}

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  41. Beautiful card. Thanks for entering your wonderful creation at The Crafter's Cafe this fortnight for our "Fantasy or recycle" challenge.

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  42. Hello Liz… Thanks for joining our challenge with your lovely mermaid card… Please join us again next time at Crafty Friends Challenge Blog. Good luck in the draw!
    Diane Louise [Team Leader for Crafty Friends Challenge Blog]

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  43. Oh my goodness! I love your stenciled background on this beauty! The mermaid is so pretty and I love how you framed her! Thanks for sharing with us at Lavinia World Challenges!

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  44. What a beautiful background to showcase the lovely Guinevere! Love the sea colours you used. Love the card design too.
    Thank you so much for playing along with us at Lavinia World Challenges. We hope to see you again next time. Have a wonderful day.
    ♥ Lena ~ DT
    Lavinia World
    Lena’s Creations

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