Wednesday, December 9, 2009

BasicGrey Gesso Fishies card

Hey You crafty people You!

Been missin' you, but today's is just a quickie post (an oldie that never got blogged.) I've been riding the migraine train (woot! woot!-not!) ;o) ...but can't wait until I can show you the tutorials I've been picking away at for later.

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BasicGrey gesso fish mel stampz - Copy

The leaves are stamped using this clear Damask Floral stamp set from Paper Garden projects & an embossed version of Robin Beam's Bandanna technique (on gesso paper).

The orange-yellow gradient (for the mat) was made by
tinting yellow cardstock with a bunch of orange markers.

BasicGrey gesso fish detail mel stampz

The fish are from a mini clear stamp set by BasicGrey (called Gone Fishing.) They're embossed on patterned gesso paper. The sweet label shape they're on is made with a rubber stamp from Innovative Stamp Creations here. The scallop is a nestabilities of Urban Prairie 6x6 paper edged with Black Copic marker.

The coloured bubbles for "Thank You" were typed printed & embossed on the gesso paper then coloured with Copic markers & the dew droplets glued on.


15 comments:

Mari said...

Ok, you may be riding the migraine train (I'm on the cluster train, m'self) but your MOJO is doing fabulous things! :)
This is so very colorful and fun - LOVE IT!

Cathy at Paper Garden Projects said...

This is beautiful Mel - I love what you did with the leaves!

liannallama said...

Wow! This is really gorgeous! I love the colors and all the little details! I'm sorry you aren't feeling well--hope they stop soon!

Kim said...

This is fabulous! You never cease to amaze and put a smile on my face with your projects. So sorry your migraines are inhibiting your life, that must totally suck!

Christy Farneth-Kerr said...

I really like this card!! The use of the Dots is very clever. I will have to keep this in my mind so how :)

Rhonda Miller said...

Great card. I love the fish and the Thank You spots.

Vina said...

I absolutely love this fishy card! The colors, the pretty damask detail..stunning! Wishing you pain free days soon. Take care, Vina

CFLanger said...

You poor girl! I'm sending up a prayer for you right now that these darn headaches will disappear soon! And you're such a sweetie to post your beautiful work for us to enjoy, even when you don't feel well!

Dawn said...

cute,cute,cute... hey, you feel better soon ok!?!

Teri Terrific said...

OMS! This is such a beautiful and fun card. Specifically, I love the colored dew drop 'bubble' letters, the gradient yellow base, the ledger paper, the fantastic damask leaves,...oh! and those little colored bubbles. I guess I just love the card ;D

Candy said...

Most beautiful!! Love those fish!
Hope you get rid of your migraine in a hurry.....
Big hugs, Candy

Deepa Gopal said...

Best of Best!!! Its fabulous...beautiful intricate patterns:)

Allison Rankin said...

That is such a special card...Tristan is here and he loves it!

Leslie Hanna said...

I need to remember I can make layers with my BG papers. :-) PRETTY!

Snoopy said...

Poor Mel! Migraines are no fun at all. I hope and pray you'll be feeling better soon! Your post was beautiful. Take good care of yourself, hon.

Hugs,
Snoopy :D