Charity here with a tutorial for a brilliant card with amazing details. This card is just right for the mermaid in your life that needs a little pick-me up. The hand-drawn detail and touch of glitter go perfectly with the flow of watercolors.
~ Mermaizing ~
Directions:
Step 1: Cut a piece of watercolor paper to 4×6″. Draw a mermaid tail.
My first try, as you can see, was quite wobbly. No worries. With an eraser that all changed.
Step 2: Paint scales on tail with watercolors.
A stencil helps separate colors, but dots can be painted for a similar effect.
Step 3: Use Best Glue Ever to trace the lines between the scales. Dust card with glitter.
Step 4: Add sentiment to the card front.
I hand lettered mine with water colors. If you aren’t so sure of your handwriting use stamps or Tiny Type.
I hand lettered mine with water colors. If you aren’t so sure of your handwriting use stamps or Tiny Type.
Step 5: Punch corners with decorative punch.
Step 6: Attach Card Front to 6.5″x 4.5″ card base.
I used thin strips of Best Glue Ever. As you can see, no warping of the cardstock!
Step 6: Attach Card Front to 6.5″x 4.5″ card base.
I used thin strips of Best Glue Ever. As you can see, no warping of the cardstock!
This hand made card is as much a work of art as it is a paper craft. Don’t stress about getting the colors or lines exact. Just enjoy the process.
Stop by my blog Scrappin’ Chaos for a list of supplies.
Scrap On!
~charity~
