I used my mermaid from my new summer kit, colored with copics. I wanted her to actually look LIKE she IS in the water, so i made a prothole using different size circles and added brads around the edges, then i raised the top circle and added a bag of hair gel over my image so that when you hold it in the light you get a water like reflection over the image. Know what i mean? You know the reflection you see in a swimming pool when you look into a clear pool, yep same thing. Not sure that i have managed to capture it in the photos, but i did take it outside to try and get the best picture. If you click on the pictures you can actually see where the gel has a few bubbles.
Well i also created an under water scene with a sunken treasure chest and ephemera that would be expected at the bottom of the ocean.
Hope you like it
smiles
Paola
Oooo I absolutely luv it!! You won't believe me but I had the exact same thing in mind hehe, great minds think alike lol! Gorgeous as always my special friend. Lotsa luv xxxx
ReplyDeleteWow, this is amazing, I ove all the details, and the gel bag was inspired, Hugs SaraH B X
ReplyDeleteYou go girlfriend!! Aren't you the cleverest?!! What an adorable card...I love the colors...and embellies...and the hair gel trick was absolutely inspired!!! Love it!
ReplyDeletePat Frank
Super card Paola. Congrats on crafting with the kids around.
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Penni
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I am gobsmacked! Beautiful, beautiful and more beautiful! Every one is better than the one before! I just love the colours you used, not to mention the technique of using the hairgel - Clever and unique ... Well done!
ReplyDeleteVery creative. Love the water look and that's the cutest porthole I've ever seen! Maybe you should suggest that to Carnival Cruises. Pink portholes would be very cool :)
ReplyDeleteSue S.
What a fantastic card!! Love the port hole looks magical and the colours just perfect! Love Chanelle xx
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! The detail in this beautiful card is extraordinary! So inspiring...and so refreshing to look at too ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing...it is truly a work of art!
Rene
Hi Paola,
ReplyDeletewowow That is some very special card. Great efect on the water, so beaututifly done.
All details are so perfect for the image.
Bravo!!!!
Renkata
Wow what a card! Remarkable - You have hit the jackpot!
ReplyDeleteSandy
Gorgeous Paola, simply outstanding.. this is so totally magnificent.. looks actually real.. love your coloring and all the extra details.. perfect..
ReplyDeleteHugs, Jean
Beautiful card Paola!!! I love the colors you used and the water effect is perfect. I am definitely going to have to try the hair gel in a bag sometime...really like the effect. Truly looks like looking out the porthole and seeing a beautiful mermaid~
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Corinne
Absolutely fabulous! I love the effect from the hair gel. Did you just put it in a baggie? Gorgeous card.
ReplyDeletewow this is amazing!! And so extremely clever!! Your porthole looks perfect and i love the tresure scene! Wowsers!!
ReplyDeleteHugs leonie
Absolutely genius, your card is superb
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card, her hair really looks like it's floating, love it. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteYou did a fabulous job on this card! What a cool idea to use the hair gel to get that reflective look! Your idea of the treasure chest and sea bed goodies is a treasure in it's self! What a great job!
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Barb
I'm totally blow away!! Soooooo much detail to perfection!! You are so gifted with incredible talent. WOW!!
ReplyDeleteIt's AWESOME Paola! LOVE your work!
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xxx
This card is so cool!!! I just wish my kit would show up, and I could start to play with the new images. Again, gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteLove it. Isn't it great when a project evolves like this!!?!! I love the feel of seeing her through the water and all the treasures!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent job Paola!! Great colouring and inspired embellishments. Love it, Love it!!
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Deb xoxo
Fantastic card and very cute idea Paola!!! Love the bubbly effect :o)
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Cabio
Love the porthole, hair gel idea and all the treasures you've added! Mermaid Tilda is adorable! Terrific card Paola!!! Very creative!!!
ReplyDeleteWell,this is something special!!!
ReplyDeleteIdea is amazing!!!
She really looks like she is in the water!!!
Love it!!!
Its breathtaking!!!
Hugs!
Sandra!
Oh wow Paola, your nautical card is just awesome! The DPs and the idea of the porthole with the bag of gel is wonderful! Tilda does look like she is in the water! Bravo! Hugs, Cami
ReplyDeleteBRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!! Love how you have created the underwater window, also think your treasure chest is amazing! stunning creation. Hugs Juls
ReplyDeleteAmazing work I love how you did the water reflection with hair gel of all things.
ReplyDeleteEspectacular!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHow amazing! I love, love, love this!
ReplyDeleteWOW Paola. This is so drop dead gorgeous! How clever to create your fabulous Mermaid Tilda actually under water...it works fantastic. And all your ephemera is so realistic, and where did you get that fantastic DP?
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Jennifer
Paola,
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! I love the scene you've created. Gorgeous!! Great job with making her look underwater!
Hugs, Mindy
How cool isn´t this card!? I just love the idéa of using hairgelé like this, not quite sure how you have managed to close the circles but I think I must have a try...;o)
ReplyDeleteLillemor
Absolute fabulous card!! Wauw, really love the idea! :o)
ReplyDeleteThis is just sheer genius! What a stunning card. TFS ;)
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