Hi friends! Today we are going to make these fun cards!
The coloring is the same process for both but I show the “Beside the Seaside” one in the video because the larger design shows up better. I hope it give you some ideas for using your stash of colors!
Video!
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Supplies: (Affiliate links used)
- Seaside Squares Stamp (Darkroom Door)
- Beside the Seaside stamp (Crafty Individuals)
- Mermaid markers (original set)
- Mermaid Markers Celestial Sky and Shimmering Sky
- Brusho Crystal Colors OR Color Burst (I like the applicator tips better in these vs Brusho)
- Watercolor Crayons (Caran Dache)
- Posca extra fine tip acrylic paint pens
- Versafine Clair (Acorn)
- Bakers twine
- K & Co Nautical papers
- On the Boardwalk Papers from Graphic 45 (retired)
- Wooden embellishments
- Hot press watercolor paper
- Kraft cardstock
Directions:
1. Stamp images with Versafine Clair Acorn ink and let dry or heat set.
2. Color with Brusho. Try wetting the paper and sprinkling in the powder and using it like a watercolor.
3. Add mermaid marker for sparkle and watercolor crayon for depth.
4. Add detail with a fine tip paint pen.
5. Select paper and create your card!
Finished card sizes: 5.5″x8.5″ and 5″x7″. I hope you enjoyed this longer card making video and til next time happy crafting!