One of my Favorite images

One of my favorite images is this stunning 

Pearl Swirl Mermaid by Jasmine Becket-Griffith for

Crafts and Me Stamps.

When I first saw this image colored up

by the very talented Angela a few months back,
I knew I just had to have it.

I just loved the colors that Angela used so

I had to try my hand at an imitation.

I kept the card really simple,

just a few layers of paper.

And I actually made the turqouise background

paper, using various colors of acrylic paint 

on water color paper. A technique my mom taught me.

So here she is....

And here is a closer look.

Isn't this just an amazing image?
So of course I am playing along with 
Crafts and Me Challenge blog
Favorite Image.

Thanks for looking and all the nice comments

they really make my day!

Thar Be Mermaids in these Waters!

So have you seen the New Pirates Movie yet?

I did it was pretty good, Johnny was great but

the Mermaid stole the show for me.

I have loved the idea of Mermaids since I was a

little girl. WAY before Disney's Little Mermaid. LOL

Although I do love that story too.

The first story I heard was about a Mermaid who loved

a prince and he did not love her back and she turned into

sea foam. Sooo sad. I always wanted the story to end differently.

Anyway I used to play Mermaid in the pool and play with

my Sea Wee's in the bath tub. 

So I was inspired to make some Mermaid

creations. This is Oceania by Renee Biertempfel for 

Sweet Pea Stamps.

I went with a coral fleshy tone for the Mermaid's tail and added
diamond Stickles for some shimmer. I also used some green
web ribbon under the pearls and bling.
I am entering this card into the following challenges:

"In a Sweet Pea Dream"
Bling it up

Totally Gorjuss
Water, Water

Come back soon for more Mermaid Creations!