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Magical Mermaid

I had a birthday card to make for a special friend, and I just loved the sentiment "Have a Magical Birthday."  In fact, I've got more ideas for that sentiment later--you'll have to keep following my blog to see them!  I also wanted to feature the new Stampin' Up In-Colors for 2017-2019, so I decided to stamp the mermaid onto watercolor paper and then use the inks and aqua painter to create an ombre effect on her hair and tail.  I added Wink of Stella to her tail to make it shimmer--oh how I wish you could see it in person!
Here are the colors I used:
 On the first version, I featured the colors Powder Pink, Berry Burst, and Fresh Fig.  I had an ink boo-boo, so used some sequins to it cover up.
 I just love the way the Lemon Lime Twist and Tranquil Tide blend in this version.  I also added the color Island Indigo to balance out the green-blue color scheme (plus, she's a mermaid, so using Island Indigo wass required).
If you are local and would like to make this card, email me and let's schedule a class!  If you have questions about how I made this card, I'd be happy to answer them. And, if you're interested in purchasing this awesome stamp or other Stampin' Up products, check out my ONLINE STORE!

Stamps:  Magical Mermaid
Inks:  Powder Pink, Berry Burst, Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist, Tranquil Tide, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Archival Basic Black
Paper:  Watercolor Paper, Fresh Fig Cardstock, Tranquil Tide Cardstock, Silver Glimmer Paper
Embellishments:  Wink of Stella, Sequins

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