MSP16 - This was designed for this Challenge. Loaded my Misti with with Stamps from my collection And a cute collection passed on to me by Sis Chris. I took in these lil cute orphans and then When I was selected Featured Stamper , Sis Julie cased A Card in my week that absolutely touched my heart . So when I saw this months Challenge here I was inspired by her card in my honor and found this was the perfect time to try casing hers...tho I didnt have the stamp she used , I took my Misti and loaded it with what had the same inspiration. Turned out the challenge it fits here is to take stamps that arent a holiday set and make a holiday card . So therefore here is my Seas Greetings for Xmas. This was time consuming. But the Misti cut that time by leaps and bounds. Loaded all those images I colored in pink excluding the starfish topper and masked off my Tree shape and stamped. Stamped a few times to get a richer images and if not for the Misti it would not be perfection as it is when restamping 3 times. Just glad non fell off , then I be having a misfit lol . Then I filled in all the openness with green sand. Yeps you heard me right Green Sand! Hawaii is known for its gorgeous beaches. Well over on the big island there is a hidden away beach with sand of glistening green gems on its shore . Like diamonds but because they are so fine and broken up fine as sand they cant be classified as gems . So they are called green sand .So in honor of Papakolea Beach, I gave my creation green Sand. Had my Fairy Alana top our undersea tree with a magnificent Starfish to bring you all a Mermaids wish and Starfish Kisses for a very Mele Kalikimaka and A Hauoli Makahiki Hou!! From my Ohana to yours !!
Even though this was created for the MSP16 Challenge im also entering it in 4 others
CT1218 - Flea Market Flip
My flea market flip is taking a hand me down Orphan Cute Stamp Set and reusing it not only for its purpose but to flip it and make it into a holiday theme. The pearls where also hand me downs , as the saying goes someones trash is someone elses treasures. I dont call them trash I like to refer to them as lil orphans that come to live in Hawaii lol
Because I didnt have the sentiment and no printer to print one out I messed this u by handwriting my own sentiment. Its ok I may fix that or just keep this beauty for myself. It has glossy accents here and there and wink a Stella all over so the sparkle and shine is not captured in the pix but IRL.
DEC18VSNMINI1 - Charlie Brown Christmas
For Sis Mistis Mini VSN Challenge
ABC10D17 - Alpha Letter this week is D for Deep Ocean Decorations all made from nature.. The Green Sand, The Sea, The Shells, etc
CCCDEC18 - Anything Goes
Date: Saturday, December 22, 2018 GMT Views: 1431
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Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Sat, Dec 22, 2018 @ 11:47 AM
Oh, Vicki, what a remarkable creation you made and it fits so many challenges! The mermaid is so beautiful and the undersea tree is fantastic with the starfish at the top. The swirly background is beautiful also. Great card, my friend! Hugs!
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50576
Sat, Dec 22, 2018 @ 12:43 PM
WOW this is a mystical masterpiece....well I love the mermaid and the swirly bg but that tree made out of all those underwater motifs is very creative!
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Sat, Dec 22, 2018 @ 1:41 PM
Oh my goodness, I should have known that mermaids have the best Christmas trees ever! Sis Vicki this is so enchanting, I love how you combined so many challenges. I love everything about this. I was surprised that the sentiment wasn't done with a stamp! Don't change a thing, I love this fairie much.
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Registered: July 4, 2014 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5909
Sun, Dec 30, 2018 @ 11:27 PM
Beautiful ocean tree! Love everything about this perfect scene.
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Registered: September 28, 2005 Location: NC,USA Posts: 1543
Tue, Jan 01, 2019 @ 2:09 AM
Aloha Sis Vicki: This is the most adorable holiday tree I have ever seen. It really has the cuteness factor. That little pearl peeking out of the clam shell really cracked me up. Everything is mo better with mermaids. Thanks for explaining about that magical green sand. I like your sentiment and the ocean waves. A favorite for me . Have a wonderful New Year.
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