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I am mother to four and my wonderful dil Lisa recently blessed us with our first grandchild. I share my life with my indulgent husband, and my love of hobbies

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Nautical/ water themed challenge

Hi all you blog hoppers, i made a card today for the nautical themed challenge on Magnolialicious highlights, it started out as one idea and then evolved into something totally different, but i finished it and thats for me the biggest task, to get something done with the kids around.

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

35 comments:

  1. 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

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  2. Wow, this is amazing, I ove all the details, and the gel bag was inspired, Hugs SaraH B X

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  3. You 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!
    Pat Frank

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  4. Super card Paola. Congrats on crafting with the kids around.

    Hugs
    Penni
    X

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  5. 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!

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  6. Very 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 :)
    Sue S.

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  7. What a fantastic card!! Love the port hole looks magical and the colours just perfect! Love Chanelle xx

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  8. Oh my gosh! The detail in this beautiful card is extraordinary! So inspiring...and so refreshing to look at too ;)
    Thank you for sharing...it is truly a work of art!
    Rene

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  9. Hi Paola,
    wowow That is some very special card. Great efect on the water, so beaututifly done.
    All details are so perfect for the image.
    Bravo!!!!
    Renkata

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  10. Wow what a card! Remarkable - You have hit the jackpot!
    Sandy

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  11. Gorgeous Paola, simply outstanding.. this is so totally magnificent.. looks actually real.. love your coloring and all the extra details.. perfect..
    Hugs, Jean

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  12. 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~
    Hugs~
    Corinne

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  13. Absolutely fabulous! I love the effect from the hair gel. Did you just put it in a baggie? Gorgeous card.

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  14. wow this is amazing!! And so extremely clever!! Your porthole looks perfect and i love the tresure scene! Wowsers!!
    Hugs leonie

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  15. Absolutely genius, your card is superb

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  16. What a fantastic card, her hair really looks like it's floating, love it. Sarah x

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  17. You 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!
    Hugs
    Barb

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  18. I'm totally blow away!! Soooooo much detail to perfection!! You are so gifted with incredible talent. WOW!!

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  19. It's AWESOME Paola! LOVE your work!
    Sammi
    xxx

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  20. 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!

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  21. Love 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!

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  22. Magnificent job Paola!! Great colouring and inspired embellishments. Love it, Love it!!
    Hugs,
    Deb xoxo

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  23. Fantastic card and very cute idea Paola!!! Love the bubbly effect :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  24. Love the porthole, hair gel idea and all the treasures you've added! Mermaid Tilda is adorable! Terrific card Paola!!! Very creative!!!

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  25. Well,this is something special!!!
    Idea is amazing!!!
    She really looks like she is in the water!!!
    Love it!!!
    Its breathtaking!!!
    Hugs!
    Sandra!

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  26. 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

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  27. BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!! Love how you have created the underwater window, also think your treasure chest is amazing! stunning creation. Hugs Juls

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  28. Amazing work I love how you did the water reflection with hair gel of all things.

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  29. How amazing! I love, love, love this!

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  30. WOW 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?
    hugs
    Jennifer

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  31. Paola,

    This is amazing! I love the scene you've created. Gorgeous!! Great job with making her look underwater!

    Hugs, Mindy

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  32. 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)
    Lillemor

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  33. Absolute fabulous card!! Wauw, really love the idea! :o)

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  34. This is just sheer genius! What a stunning card. TFS ;)

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smiles
Paola