This is for Carla's WTUI challenge which you will find HERE.
I've always wanted to try one of the Gel (Water) cards and this seemed like the perfect opportunity. I followed the tutorial linked above - biggest problem was that such small baggies are not standard here...I searched through my supply of ones that I have received goods in over time, and while the first two leaked, the third one was watertight. I layered it behind a window in a panel made with Hardwood stamped on faux wood, and edged it with gold card scored. Behind the bag I used a piece of white card embossed with a leafy ef inked with green, two little seahorses and some more underwater greenery. Since I bought my nephew a book called Oceanology for his upcoming birthday, I added a birthday sentiment and this has already been delivered to my brother for safe-keeping.
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 GMT Views: 1641
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Registered: February 23, 2016 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 23000
Wed, Apr 12, 2017 @ 9:10 PM
This one has to be a hand delivery - I would be fearful that the baggie might pop going through the post! . . .but it does make an amazing underwater look.
------------------------------ Linda aka Bubbles
I'm not a Hoarder . . . I'm the Curator of an extensive collection of embellishments!!
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Registered: March 29, 2011 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 32470
Wed, Apr 12, 2017 @ 10:20 PM
Love this, Sabrina! The gel bag technique is perfect for the challenge. The woodgrain and porthole give the feeling of being at an aquarium looking at beautiful seahorses. Thanks for making this marvelous card for the challenge.
------------------------------ Carla ~ Proud Fan Club Member and Dirty Dozen Alumni.
Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28930
Thu, Apr 13, 2017 @ 7:15 AM
Like looking out on a cruise ship? Or submarine? This is really a cool looking card Sabrina and I love it!!
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
Registered: January 20, 2016 Location: Freetown, Massachusetts Posts: 31442
Thu, Apr 13, 2017 @ 8:13 AM
Ah!! I can't get enough of this card, Sabrina! I've never seen a gel card before, and now I need to try this. Your wood panel is perfect for your fabulous aquarium. FAVED!!
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Registered: February 22, 2006 Location: Casselberry, Florida Posts: 46530
Thu, Apr 13, 2017 @ 11:46 AM
Great minds think alike, Sabrina!!! LOL! Love your aquarium with the two sea horses. I agree with Carolyn -- it looks just like a doctor's office aquarium.
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105272
Thu, Apr 13, 2017 @ 12:02 PM
YOur gel card is awesome. I made one once only......not trying again anytime soon! Glad you had good luck with the plastic bag.
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.