Sonoran Desert Crafts Mermaid Grotto Kit

 Hello Everyone! Today I am so excited to share with you the June Kit of the Month "Mermaid Grotto" by Sonoran Desert Crafts!! I just Love crafty kits, and teaching step-by-step tutorials, so I decided that I wanted to create my own kits that are packed full of supplies, and also include the full coloring and project tutorials! My June kit is now available in the Sonoran Desert Crafts shop here: Mermaid Grotto Limited Edition Kit! This crafty kit has so many goodies that are so versatile and make creating so much fun!

Now to show you the projects I created as inspiration using all of the Amazing goodies included in the kit! Both of these projects also include the full video tutorials added below on how to recreate them step-by-step. Also when you purchase the kit, (either a one time kit or the kit subscription) you will be sent a private video link for access to the full stamp coloring tutorial videos as well!

Sonoran Desert Crafts Products used:
Mermaid Grotto Limited Edition Kit Subscription
Mermaid Grotto Limited Edition Kit (Single Kit Only)

You can find all the Amazing kits in the Sonoran Desert Crafts shop here. Come join the Sonoran Desert Crafts Inspiration Fan Group for some fun Inspiration and to share your own projects using these Gorgeous kits.

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope that my projects have inspired you to try out your own creations with these super Adorable stamps.

Hugs, Mindy

Scrappy Boy- Mermazing Card

Hello Everyone! Today I am so excited to share with you an Under the Sea themed card that I created as inspiration using the Gorgeous Mermazing Stamp Set combined with the new Under the Sea Scene Builder Stencil and Paper Pack from Scrappy Boy Stamps. These new crafty goodies are so versatile and make creating so much fun!

Scrappy Boy Products used:

Mermazing Stamp Set

Mermazing Outline Dies
Under the Sea Scene Builder Stencil

Under the Sea 6x6 Paper Pack

You can find all the Amazing Scrappy Boy Stamps in the shop here. Come join the Scrappy Boy Stamps Inspiration Fan Group for some fun Inspiration and to share your own projects using these Gorgeous stamps and dies.

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope that my projects have inspired you to try out your own creations with these super Adorable stamps.

Hugs, Mindy

Kindred Stamps and Sassy & Crafty Collaboration: Mermaid Wishes

Hello Everyone! Welcome to the Kindred Stamps and Sassy & Crafty Collaboration.

Today we are featuring ocean themed products from both companies as Inspiration to show how perfectly these stamp sets coordinate! 

I am so excited to share with you the mermaid card that I created featuring the Salty but Sweet Stamp set from Sassy and Crafty along with the super Adorable Seas the Day stamp set from Kindred Stamps! These stamp sets are not to be missed, and so versatile, they are just perfect for cards, planners, and any other crafty projects!

Sassy & Crafty Products used:

Salty but Sweet Clear Stamp Set

Mermaid Tails Stencil

Kindred Products used:

Seas the Day Clear Stamp Set

Waves Craft Die

Copic Markers used:

Skin: E04, E21, E11, E00, E000, E0000, RV21, RV000

Blue: B07, B12, B14, B00

Aqua: BG09, BG45, BG15, BG00

Pink: RV04, RV21, RV10, RV000

Purple: BV08, V06, V09, V01

Yellow: YR07, Y17, Y06, Y00

Distress Ink used:

Peacock Feathers

Vintage Photo

Salty Ocean

Blueprint Sketch

To see all the Amazing Inspiration from our Designers for the Collaboration be sure to check out the Kindred Stamps and Sassy & Crafty blogs here:

Kindred Stamps Blog

Sassy & Crafty Blog

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope that my projects have inspired you to try out your own creations with these super Adorable stamps.

Hugs, Mindy

LDRS Creative Let's Be Mermaids

Hello Everyone! Today I am so excited to share with you a Mermaid themed card that I created for inspiration this week featuring some Amazing Stamps, Dies, and Stencils from LDRS Creative.

For my card I am showcasing the Beautiful Mermaid Treasures Clear Stamp Set,  Coordinating Dies, and Stencil. I just Love how versatile the stamps, dies, stencils, and inks are from LDRS Creative, and how they can be used for so many different occasions and projects. Now here is what I created:

Products used from LDRS Creative:

Mermaid Treasures Clear Stamp Set
Mermaid Treasures Outline Die Set
Slimline Corner Scallop Die Set
By the Sea Die
At the Beach Die
Seaside 6x6 Paper Pack
Ocean Waves 6x6 Stencil
Under the Sea 6x6 Stencil
Tropical Sea Hybrid Ink Pad
Bali Blue Hybrid Ink Pad
Raven Hybrid Ink Pad
Lantern Yellow Hybrid Ink Pad

To create my card first I cut my card base layers with the Slimline Corner Scalloped Die set from the Seaside Paper Pack and plain white watercolor paper. Then I die cut the Ocean waves using the By the Sea Die, and the bottom sand border using the At the Beach Die.

Next I ink blended my ocean wave layers using the Tropical Sea and Bali Blue Hybrid Inks. To create more depth and pattern to my waves, I placed the Ocean Waves Stencil over the areas I just ink blended, and added a second layer of color. Then at the bottom of the top wave layer, I used the Under the Sea Stencil with the Bali Blue and Raven Hybrid Inks to create my dark blue seaweed silhouettes.

I then watered down some white acrylic paint and then splattered my finished ocean scene with a paintbrush loaded with the paint, and then quickly tapping it against my hand to create small white sea spray accents.

To complete my ocean scene I stamped and colored the Beautiful Mermaids with Alcohol Markers and added them to the front of my card with foam squares for some added dimension.

Also don't forget to join in all the fun by adding your creations to the
LDRS Creative Facebook Fan Page

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope that my project has inspired you to try out your own creations with these super Adorable stamps.

Hugs, Mindy

La-La Land Crafts Let's Be Mermaids

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you my Inspiration Friday Design Team project for 

La-La Land Crafts

and the theme is:

LET'S BE MERMAIDS

Products:
Mermaid Princess Marci
Sitting Mermaid Baby Marci (sentiment)
Sea Bubbles Border
Sea Shells
Fishing Net
Nested Frames Small
Nested Frames Large
Under the Sea

Copic Markers used:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, E0000, RV21, RV000
Hair: E35, E31, E50, Y00
Shells: C3, C1, B00, Y00
Crown: YR04, Y17, Y06, Y00
Tail: BG09, BG13, BG23, BG45, G00, B05, B12, B00

Also don't forget to join in all the La-La Land Crafts fun by adding your creations to our 

Facebook Page. Also for more Inspiration we are on Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. 

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope that my project has inspired you to try out your own creations with these Beautiful stamps and dies.

La-La Land Crafts Mermaid Molli

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you my Inspiration Friday Design Team project for 

La-La Land Crafts

and the theme is:

Photo/ Color Inspiration

I just Love planning and decorating my planner, so I was really excited about using this Gorgeous Mermaid Molli in my planner.
Below are the stamps and dies from La-La Land Crafts that I used to create my planner spread.

Stamps

Mermaid Molli

Sitting Mermaid Marci (fish)

Shell and Rocks

Dies

Under the Sea

Shell Border

Double Stitched Hills

Copic colors used:

Skin: E11, E00, E000, E0000, R20, RV21

Hair: RV04, RV21, RV000, RV29

Tail: V06, RV66, V05, V12, BV000, B05, B12, B00

Tube Top: C-5, C-3, C-1, 0

Fish: B05, B12, B00, YG09, YG11, Y00

Rock: C-7, C-5, C-3, C-1

Also don't forget to join in all the La-La Land Crafts fun by adding your creations to our 

Facebook Page. Also for more Inspiration we are on Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. 

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope that my card has inspired you to try out your own creations with these Beautiful stamps and dies.

Mindy

Vilda Mermaid Planner Insert

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Mermaid Planner Insert that I made for my Traveler's Notebook for our current Challenge over on the Vilda Stamps Challenge Blog using stamps from Vilda Stamps.

To create my planner inserts I used the Gorgeous Mermaid stamp Serena V66 that you can find in the Vilda shop here: http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=16232&art=4041501

You can also find the Vilda Stamps Challenge Blog here: http://vildastampschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2017/05/new-challenge-of-month-of-may.html

Our theme is always "Anything Goes." 

To make my inserts first I stamped the Gorgeous mermaid Serena onto 110 lb. plain white card stock. I then colored the image in with Copics. After that I fussy cut her out and set her aside.

I then created my inserts. I used mermaid scale pattern paper for the front cover of my inserts and then watercolor paper for the insides. I just trimmed down each sheet to fit an A6 notebook and then bound them into the cover with a saddle stitch. I then added a few accent dies and then glued the mermaid onto the front cover. I just love how these stamps can be used in so many ways for so many different projects. I hope that my project has inspired you to try out your own creations using Vilda Stamps. I also hope that you will join us over on our Challenge Blog for your chance to win some Amazing Vilda prizes!