Happy Birthday Emily

Hi Stampers,
I know I've introduced you to Abigail, my darling Goddaughter but, today I wanted to send an early bday greeting to her big sister Emily. I've been lucky enough to watch her grow up for the last 11 years. I met her mom when she was only a few weeks old and we were instantly bonded. Our kids are so cute together because for my kids these are like cousins, since ours live unfortunately so far away. It warms my heart to see how my son & Emily can hang out still after all these years, despite all the boy/girl cooties, etc. They are good buddies. Anyway...Em's bday is in two days and I wanna mail this today, so I spent my morning making this little card to wish her a happy birthday.

I was inspired by the IC188 challenge on SCS...to use the adorable site Chasing Fireflies as inspiration. So much to choose from but, I've been itching to use this darling Mermaid from A*muse Art Stamps.

Inked up the mermaid using the markers (Soft Suede, Blush Blossom, Melon Mambo, Green Galore.) Went over her tail and the Melon parts w/a Pink & Green Spica pen. Then stamped her again to cut out the flower and seashell bra.

Then I used a scrap of Stampin' Up's retired Groovy Guava and the new Soft Suede classic in w/A*muse's polka dot frame. Trimmed it, dotted it w/Chocolate Spica pen & White Gel Pen. Added a scrap of Soft Suede cardstock to create her island perch. Distressed it w/in an inch of falling a part to make it look like a real rock.

I trimmed the notecard down to 4" square, ran both sides through the Big Shot using the QuicKutz Polka Dots Embossing Folder. I love these random polka dots! Just found them at one of my favorite local scrapbook & paper supply stores....ScrapLovers. If you're nearby, please stop into this little gem. If not, you can easily shop online and get into lots of trouble (only the fun kind that keeps you up late at night, stampin' the night away!) Also, used the fun bubbles from the Circle Circus Stamp set to help create the ocean look.

Hope our little Emily enjoys this little treat, along w/some stampin' goodies, since she's a recent stampin' convert. She made me the most beautiful card a while back. I'll have to post it!

Anyway, thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a happy Sunday!

Supplies:
A*muse: Mermaid, Polka Dot Frame, Blue & White Notecard
Stampin' Up: Circle Circus, Bermuda Bay Cardstock & Ink, Soft Suede Cardstock, Ink and Ribbon, Retired Groovy Guava Cardstock, Melon Mambo Ink, Dimensionals, White Gel Pen
Copic Spica Pens: Pink, Seafoam Green, Brown
Sizzix: Big Shot,
QuicKutz: Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Comments

[Diane McCornack]

I'm sure it was a hit with Emily, it was so cute!
Diane

[Carolina Buchting]

What an adorable mermaid card - the shimmer and coloring is just out of this world darlin'! Love the embossed background is just the perfect touch!

[Cate (Britbook70)]

Love this! The way you used the circle circus to create the bubbles is cool and who wouldn't love the mermaid?

[Lydia]

Hey chickie!!

Thanks for the sweet blog comment! :)

LOVE your little mermaid! The Little Mermaid was what my hubby & I saw on our first date :)

Lydia

[Laura]

I'm sure Emily will love this card. What little girl doesn't love a mermaid? You did a great job.