Another very ocean inspired color combination for me. Thanks Becky for this pretty color challenge. My mermaid (Invoke Arts) has been living on my workspace, slightly off to my left for weeks now. I made her one very rainy weekend from a slick magazine ad that had marvelous watery hues. I used VersaMark on the slick surface and embossed with both Verdigris and Super Fine Gold. Wish you should see her IRL, she shimmers. I used Liquid Applique for her hair and colored the curls with Copics. The arms and fin are joined together with fancy brads. She has a musical coconuts bra. And in her hand is a lipstick.
When I spied this wonderful beach scene from Kaiser Crafts, I knew I had found 'her' home. So she's pondering the fun sentiment from Inkadinkadoo:
With all my dietary restrictions, I'm left with water
and lipstick.
Now I don't know about you but the juxtaposition of that cheeky thought and my lovely mermaid tickled my funny bone!
Thanks for leaving your thoughts...I think I'll go have some water....
This card will be winging it's way to one of our own, Kathleen Lammie, who is in a battle for the very air she breathes...details over on the MMTPT challenge #296 today April 1,2014.
Date: Monday, March 31, 2014 GMT Views: 1397
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Ink: VersaMark, VersaColor Black,Memento Cocoa Brown
Accessories: Embossing powders Verdigris, Super Fine Gold, Sea Foam White, Magazine ad, Copics for lipstick/hair, Liquid Applique/hair, snippet of lace trim, paper twine
Registered: February 27, 2007 Location: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Posts: 2638
Tue, Apr 01, 2014 @ 1:51 AM
we can't live without water, probably can live without lipstick (I can most days). Too fun, Susan. I'd like to like in your mind for a day. Just awesome.
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Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 1827
Tue, Apr 01, 2014 @ 4:54 AM
What a beauty that has come to the surface to say hi to us today!! She has beautiful hues. I love her red hair. Your ocean scene is gorgeous too. What a lovely creation Susan!!
Registered: March 20, 2005 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 3868
Tue, Apr 01, 2014 @ 4:59 AM
You made me smirk....guess I just get water as I rarely wear lipstick anymore (the beauty of old age!). This is just a masterpiece....what else can I say....have a good one, GF!
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Registered: April 22, 2005 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 146
Tue, Apr 01, 2014 @ 5:32 AM
What a clever idea to use a magazine ad as a background. Great work on creating this mythical image and I just love the humor. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Registered: June 29, 2010 Location: Small village in England, linked to Henry 8th Posts: 1908
Tue, Apr 01, 2014 @ 5:33 AM
This was the first card I saw when I woke up this morning ... and I am still smiling! I love your mermaid and my husband said it's like me .... even at the beach I have to wear my lippie !! You and your cards are priceless Susan!
Registered: March 9, 2005 Location: OH Posts: 9074
Tue, Apr 01, 2014 @ 5:46 AM
Susan what an amazing card!
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