Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Please Say It Was Photo Shopped

Below is the picture for this week's {Pin}spiration challenge. A challenge I try to do weekly just for fun.

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I have worried about this baby ever since I saw the picture the first time. I have fussed and fumed about the baby being so close to the water. I mean the photo is cute and all, but I am so hoping the photo shoot took place in a nice safe studio and the baby has simply been set on the rocks via the magic of PhotoShop (or a similar program). I did finally manage to over come my concern and get on with my card. The obvious (and yes, once again I went with the obvious) was the little mermaid. So here is my card:
 

 You are getting two views because the first, face on photo, does not show the glitter and sparkles. The second one doesn't show all the glitz as the flowers also have glitter on them, but the light isn't catching it as it is on the card. I used far more glitz/glitter than is my usual and customary because if you have ever been out on the ocean or on a river, you know the sun bounces off of the water and glimmers like sparkling glitter.
 
My image is Tilda as Mermaid from Magnolia Stamps. I've coloured her with my Copics, as usual. I've also used the Sea Horse image from Magnolia Stamps and colored him up with the Copics. My base card this time is blue (DCWV) with a layer of white and then a layer of DP. Atop that, I've cut another layer of white and then sewed a layer of DP by Crate Papers. I had to dig out an old, old tool (pickle! What were those tempates called? They are clear plastic with grooves, and I have to use my circular craft knife -- oh well) for the oval because I didn't have a Spellbinder size big enough. I then cut the blue oval mat using another ancient tool called the Magic Matter (does anyone remember those small discs that ran around a shape to create a "perfectly spaced" mat all the way around?).
 
Anyhoo, I added a strip of white lace from the French General collection by jolee, assorted flowers from both Recollection and WOC, some stamen from Wilton and pearls by Recollection. I added Star Dust Stickles to the bodice, parts of the tail, Tilda's hair, the sea horse's spine and dorsel fin and all of the flowers except the large green one. My granddaughter (who is a mega bling-bling girl) will probably go ga-ga over this card!
 

20 comments:



  1. Wow!! I saw you on MIM and came to have a peek. Would love for you to come enter my stamp giveaway.

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  2. So cute Jenee. Love the sparkle and colours and the cute seahorse, Tilda looks so pretty.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  3. A sparkly, wonderful card! Love the little seahorse and flowers on here too! Just adorable!

    I thought the exact same thing about that baby being so close to water....my only hope is that it was done in a studio, like you said, and not anywhere near REAL water!

    Love your card and thanks for joining us at {Pin}spirational Challenges.
    Lynn

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  4. Cute card!!
    You're so sweet to be concerned for the baby! My first thought was "Why would anyone dress their little girl like that??!!??" LOL

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  5. Beautiful card! I love the sparkle in the mermaid's hair and all the embelishments you've added to the card! Thank you for playing along at Card Mania Challenges! I hope you'll join us again in our next challenges! Ani

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  6. what a gorgeous card ,love the colours and embellies and coloured so beautifully...
    Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!
    tracey x

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  7. beautiful card and good luck thank you for joining us at card making mania!

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  8. Very pretty love all the sparkle, thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments this week.

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  9. Aww this is beautiful! I spotted your card on MIM and stopped by for a closer look. This card is just fab! I love the cute little seahorse! :) Hatty xxxx

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  10. I needed to put on my sunglasses to view all that glitter and sparkle..hahaa....but it does look very pretty, indeed. Beautifully coloured, too, Jenee....a lovely, girlie creation!

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  11. Gorgeous card Jenee!! Love this image and your coloring is fantastic!! I saw this on MIM after you left me a wonderful compliment on my blog. I just became your newest follower. Have a wonderful weekend!! Hugs, Gloria

    Visit my blog. I would love more followers.
    http://purpleglocreations.blogspot.com

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  12. I'm with you, someone must be holding that baby tight...surely!! I love your card though, totally gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments.
    Pinky

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  13. This is gorgeous! I saw your card on MIM and had to drop by for a closer look.

    Stop by my blog to check out my {Belated} Birthday Blog Candy!

    --Cheryl--

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  14. Lovely! Thanks for playing along at BMD! Ani

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  15. A gorgeous card and image. Thanks for joining us this week at card mania,

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  16. Gorgeous card. I love the glitter details and the seahorse they finish it off perfectly. Thanks for sharing with us at Ooh La La Creations

    Alli x

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  17. What a gorgeous card you have made here. It fits our challenge this week well. Thanks for taking part and good luck. Best wishes, Kym (Bearly Mine Challenge Blog Design Team)

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  18. So Cute! Thank you for joining us at 7 Kids College Fund Challenge!

    Hugs,
    Julie

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  19. Adorable!!!!!!!! Thanks for participating in the {PIN}spirational Challenge! Hope to see you again!!

    ~DEANNE~

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