Bouys Stencil

I'm also loving the results of using  Bouys Stencil with Nuvo Hybrid inks and a small make-up brush.

No Line Coloring Ink

Surprise Card 

See? All you have to do is to place your gift behind the flap and stick the die cut panel on a card base, you can use double sided foam if you wish to place behind the flap a thicker surprise gift. eg a small piece of jewellery or flat chocolate.

This is also a very cool die to create money- cards for Christmas or with the smaller die in the pack you can also make an advent calendar.

Finishing Touches

I applied  Nuvo Shimmer Pen over the stencilled image and Nuvo Crystal Glaze on the bubbles.

I used Nuvo Dream Drops Cloud 9 to add a pearl in the centre of the seashell next to the mermaid.

To embellish I also added a few sequins.


That's all for today. I hope you enjoy my post today!

Happy crafting!

If you wish to receive my blog post or videos directly in your inbox please Subscribe to my blog here! or my Youtube Channel here!

Any questions? please ask. :) 

x

Bibi

Supplies List 

Just a note to let you know that when you buy through the links below  I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support.

I used the absolutely stunning Beautiful Mermaids stamp set by Simon Says Stamps: with over 20 images to create similar scenes and 11 sentiments for girly encouragement, friendship and birthday cards.

Buy Beautiful Mermaid Stamp Set Here!!!

I stamped the images with Memento Black Ink and I used  Ciao Copic Markers to add colour to the images and a mix of  Distress Classic and Oxide inks at the background.   I applied yellow ( mustard seed) and different shades of blue at the background, then I applied Black Soot over the edges of the scene,  except on the top of the panel.

To add a perfect finishing touch to this card  I used Ocean Scene Builder Stencil by Honey Bee Stamps.  In my opinion, these stencils are essential to beautify under the sea scenes.

Buy Ocean Scene Builder Stencils Here!

I first used the broad" light rays" stencil. I placed it over the coloured panel and I sprayed it with water. Then I placed on top a sheet of kitchen paper to absorb the excess water and to lift the ink in the negative spaces of the stencil.  I removed the stencil from the paper and voila. I got light rays!

Next,  I used the "water light reflexions" to stencil those images here and there, also using different ink colours ( black, dark blue, white, light blue).

Then,  I used the "Ocean Elements stencil" and I add stencilled sea plants all over the edges of the panel,  except on the top part.  I used Black Soot Distress ink first and then over those black stencilled images, I added more sea plants images using white, silver, purple and pearl Nuvo mousses.

I used Nuvo mini sponges to apply the inks and my fingertips to apply the mousses.

And below my source of inspiration for colouring... Shhhh don't tell anyone!

I found this picture on the Instagram of a girl I would call a real mermaid... She is beautiful @shangerdanger!!!

Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments,  I  always read them all and I'm happy to answer any question.