Water You Up To?

Hi everyone and happy happy Wednesday!!!

I hope your weather is nice, the weather is my area is a scorcher today!

I was able to go for my morning walk before it got too hot though so I am thankful for that.

Today I wanted to share a card that I created for Mer-May!

May is almost over but better late than never ;)

I love this little cheeky mermaid from The Greeting Farm! I have had her in my stash for quite awhile, I think I purchased the stamp set when it came out in 2022? I don't remember exactly, I just know that I am so happy that I finally pulled her out and used it!

I stamped my images onto a piece of white Hammermill cardstock and colored them with my Copic markers. Once I had them colored in, I cut them out using my Scan N Cut and set them aside while I worked on my card front. I created an A2 top folding cardbase from white cardstock and doodled around the perimeter with a black micron pen. I stamped my sentiment onto a piece of patterned paper and used a wave die to cut it out. I cut out another wave and adhered them both to my card, making sure to stagger them just a bit. Since the card is more on the simple side, I really wanted to add as much dimension as I could so I placed my images onto the front with foam tape. 

 

I decided to stamp the image again onto a piece of light orange patterned paper so that I could fussy cut the starfish in her hair and pop it up for even more dimension. I used really thin foam tape so while there is dimension, it isn't super bulky.

Copic Colors Used:

--Skin: E50, E51, E21, E04--

--Hair: E31, E33, E35, E37--

--Body: BG11, BG13, V12, V17--

--Hair Decor: YG01, YG03, YG05, RV11, RV13, RV14, V17--

--Fish: Y13, YR12, YR15, YR09--

I would like to also play along in the following challenges:

--Neglected Stuff Challenge: May 2026 (I used an older stamp)--

--The Greeting Farm Monthly FB Challenge: Mer-May--

&

--Passion For Markers: #838 Anything Goes--

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and taking a look at my latest creation!

I really appreciate it!

I hope you have a great crafty day and a wonderful weekend!

Products Used:

• Cardstock: White (hammermill)
• Patterned Paper: Summer Fun (Doodlebug)
• Stamps: Cheeky Mermaids (The Greeting Farm)
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black 
• Dies: Make A Splash (My Creative Time)
• Misc.: Foam Tape, White Paint Pen, Clear Wink Of Stella, Copic Sketch Markers

Jaded Blossom's May Release Blog Hop!

Hey Everyone!  

Welcome to Jaded Blossom's May Stamp Release Blog Hop.  

If you're here from Lee-Ann's Blog you're in the right place, if you're just passing through start at the beginning because you don't want to miss a thing.  I will also have the complete line up at the bottom.
Here is a look at what I made:

First up is a sweet little birthday card!

I used the Stitched Square Dies to cut out some teal blue cardstock as well as some Kraft cardstock. I used the Tropical Dies to create some hills on my Kraft cardstock and layered them all together onto the teal blue square. I used the Make A Splash Gnomie stamp set to stamp my greeting using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I tucked some seaweed that I cut out using the Gnome Dies: Mermaid Add Ons in between the sand layers and added that fun clam shell that I created using the Fancy Shell Die. I die cut a piece of vellum using the Scallop Square Dies, added my scene on top & popped up the entire piece onto a white 4.25" square card base. 

Next, I wanted to create a little treat box to accompany my card.

Super cute right?

I started by die cutting my box using white cardstock and the Handled Gift Box Die. I used the stitched rectangle that comes with the Handled Gift Box Die as a base for my scene. I die cut some blue patterned paper to act as my water and some Kraft cardstock to act as my ocean floor, using the Tropical dies to create the top sand edge. I used some distress ink to ink the edges and popped it up onto my blue layer with foam tape. I kept the foam tape towards the middle/bottom of the sand so that I could easily tuck my decorative elements in. I used the Gnome Dies: Mermaid Add Ons to cut out my seaweed, coral, shell and mermaid and layered them onto my stitched rectangle piece. Before adhering it to the front of my box, I laid it on my box and positioned my stamp so I knew where the sentiment from the Mermaid To Be Friends stamp set fit best. Once it was stamped, I adhered my scene and built my box. I used the Bow Dies to create a double bow and glued it to a mini clothespin as a way to keep my box closed. I added some fun little enamel shapes as well as some Nuvo drops to the front.

 

I added some paper shred and salt water taffy to the inside.

I think this turned out to be a fun little gift and oh so cute!

And of course we have to have a deal for you right?

This week only you can get the entire release package for $135.99

Regular Price for the Release Package is $146.99

FREEBIE OFFER: Mermaid Silhouette Stencil

1) Free with orders $50 or more (before tax/shipping)

2) Order MUST contain at least 1 new release item

3) Freebie offer is Thursday and Friday Only, while supplies last

BLOG CANDY

1 Lucky Winner will get to pick a stamp set of their choice!

Just leave a comment on all the blogs along the hop!

The more blogs you comment on the more chances you have to win!

Now on to the HOP....

The next stop is Cindy

Just in case you get lost here is the Entire Line Up:

Lee-Ann

Stacey (here)

Cindy

Julee

Rosemary

Cynthia

Nicole

Jamie

Thank you so much for stopping by today and all week!

I hoped you enjoyed my projects!

Happy hopping and happy shopping!!

I hope you have a great crafty day!

Jaded Blossom Products Used:

• Fancy Shell Die
• Mermaid To Be Friends
• Make A Splash Gnomie
• Gnome Dies: Mermaid Add Ons
• Bow Dies
• Stitched Square Dies
• Scallop Square Dies
• Tropical Dies
• Handled Gift Box Die

Other Products Used:

• Cardstock: White (Hammermill), Kraft (Pen Gear), Mermaid (Lawn Fawn), Sour Apple (MFT), Brown (Recollections), Glitter (Recollections), P13 Skin Tones
• Patterned Paper: Under The Sea, Seaside Summer, Floral Graph Rainbow (Doodlebug Design)
• Misc.: Foam Tape, Under The Sea Shape Sprinkles, Honey Gold Nuvo, Mini Clothespin

 

May release day 3

Hi crafty friends!!

Welcome to the third day of the May 2024 release for Jaded Blossom!!

Today we are giving you a peek at 1 New Die as well as the Stencil Freebie!!!

They will all be released in the 

Jaded Blossom store this Thursday but if you can't wait.....

  We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $135.99

May 2024 Release will include:

2 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets 3 - New Dies2 - New Outline Dies2 - New Stencils1 - Stencil Freebie 
Ala Carte Items available on Thursday 12 am PST 

This Package is only available while supplies last!*Freebie Stencil- Only Free Thursday and Friday with a $50+ purchase or While Supplies Last. Must also purchase at least one item from the new release*

Regular price for the release package is $146.99

Here is a look at the card that I created to share with you today:

I used some distress oxide inks in the colors Wilted Violet and Peacock Feathers along with the freebie stencil, Mermaid Silhouette, to create my background. Once the ink had dried, I used the Card Mat Dies to cut it out & added it to a white top folding card base. I stamped my sentiment using the Mermaid To Be Friends stamp set, layering the inks to give an ombre effect, and then cut it out using the Label Shape Dies. I popped it up with foam tape onto my purple piece, also cut using the Label Shape Dies and adhered it to my card. I completed my card by using the Embellishment Clusters Die (I LOVE this new die!!), diecutting some hearts from silver glitter cardstock and adding them around my sentiment. 

I love how it turned out!!

Here is a closer look at the products being showcased today:

Embellishment Clusters Die

Mermaid Silhouette Stencil

Freebie Stencil- Only Free Thursday and Friday with a $50+ purchase or While Supplies Last. Must also purchase at least one item from the new release*

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I really appreciate it!

Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for the Blog Hop!

I hope you have a great crafty day!

Jaded Blossom Products Used:

• Mermaid To Be Friends
• Embellishment Clusters Die
• Mermaid Silhouette Stencil
• Label Shape Dies
• Card Mat Dies

Other Products Used:

• Cardstock: White (Hammermill), Purple & Silver Glitter  (Recollections)
• Inks: Wilted Violet and Peacock Feathers Distress Oxides
• Misc.: Foam Tape

 

Jaded Blossom's May Release: Day 2!

Hi crafty friends!

Welcome to Day 2 of the May Release for Jaded Blossom!

Today we are giving you a peek of 1 new die set, 1 new stamp set, 1 new outline die set and 1 new stencil that will be released in the Jaded Blossom store this Thursday but if you can't wait...

 We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $135.99

May 2024 Release will include:

2 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets 3 - New Dies2 - New Outline Dies2 - New Stencils1 - Stencil Freebie 
Ala Carte Items available on Thursday 12 am PST 

This Package is only available while supplies last!*Freebie Stencil- Only Free Thursday and Friday with a $50+ purchase or While Supplies Last. Must also purchase at least one item from the new release*

Regular price for the release package is $146.99

Here is a look at the card that I created to share with you today:

Isn't this mermaid stamp from the Mermaid To Be Friends stamp set the sweetest?

This card was so super simple to make!

I used the Card Mat Dies to cut out a piece of white cardstock and stamped my sentiment from the Mermaid To Be Friends stamp set at a slight angle. I used the Card Layer Dies 2 to cut my patterned paper and added that to my card front, making sure the sentiment was between the papers. I cut a thin strip of striped paper and added that along the top edge of the bottom layer for a little visual interest. I stamped my mermaid and colored her with my Copic markers. I then used the coordinating Mermaid To Be Friends Outline Dies to cut her out and popped her up with foam tape. I popped up my card mat layer onto a white A2 top folding card and added a few sequins and enamel hearts to complete the look. 

Copic Colors Used:

--Skin: E50, E51, E21, R20, R00--

--Hair: E31, E33, E35--

--Eyes: E55, E57, 110--

--Greens: YG01, YG03, YG05, YG07--

--Pinks: RV11, RV13, RV17--

--Orange: YR12, YR15, YR18--

Here is a look at the products being showcased today:

Fancy Shell Die

Mermaid To Be Friends

Mermaid To Be Friends Outline Dies

Seaweed Stencil

Thanks so much for stopping by today and taking a look at what I created!

I really appreciate it!

See you tomorrow for a look at Day 3!!

I hope you have a great crafty day!!

Jaded Blossom Products Used:

• Mermaid To Be Friends
• Mermaid To Be Friends Outline Dies
• Card Mat Dies
• Card Layer Dies 2

Other Products Used:

• Cardstock: White (Hammermill)
• Patterned Paper: Let's Be Mermaids (Echo Park)
• Misc.: Wink Of Stella, Enamel Hearts, Foam Tape, Sequins, Glossy Accents

Jaded Blossom's May 2024 Release: Day 1!

Hi crafty friends!!

Welcome to the first day of the May 2024 release for Jaded Blossom!!

Everything in this release is so fun!!!

Today we are giving you a peek at 1 new die set, 1 new stamp set, 1 new outline die set and 1 new stencil!!!

They will all be released in the Jaded Blossom store this Thursday

 but if you can't wait....

  We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $135.99

May 2024 Release will include:

2 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets 3 - New Dies2 - New Outline Dies2 - New Stencils1 - Stencil Freebie 
Ala Carte Items available on Thursday 12 am PST 

This Package is only available while supplies last!*Freebie Stencil- Only Free Thursday and Friday with a $50+ purchase or While Supplies Last. Must also purchase at least one item from the new release*

Regular price for the release package is $146.99

Here is a look at the card that I created to share with you today...

 I started by making an A2 cardbase using white cardstock and adding some scallops that I cut out using the Border Dies. I wanted to create a scene down the middle of the card so I used the Rectangle Dies 2 to die cut some water patterned paper and added that to the middle of my card, layering it on top of the scallop pieces. I used the Rectangle Dies 2 and the Border Dies 2 to create my ocean floor layers and added them to my card towards the bottom. Once my underwater backdrop was created, I started the really fun part...decorating! I used the Gnome Dies: Mermaid Add Ons to die cut some seaweed, tucking it between the layers of ocean floor. I also added a little seahorse using the Gnome Dies: Mermaid Add Ons. I used the Girl Gnome Dies and Gnome Dies: Mermaid Add Ons to create my mermaid and popped her up with foam tape onto the front of my card. I stamped my sentiment from the Make A Splash Gnomie onto a piece of Kraft cardstock and used the coordinating Make A Splash Gnomie Outline Dies to cut it out. I popped it up with foam tape and added a piece of coral that I cut out using the Gnome Dies: Mermaid Add Ons behind it. I completed my card with a few little pearls on her hat.

 I had so much fun putting this little mermaid gnome together! 

Here's a closer look at the sets being showcased today:

Gnome Dies: Mermaid Add Ons

Make A Splash Gnomie

Make A Splash Gnomie Outline Dies

Bubble Stencil

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I really appreciate it!

Don't forget to stop by tomorrow to see what I made for Day 2!

I hope you have a great crafty day!

Jaded Blossom Products Used:

• Gnome Dies: Mermaid Add Ons
• Make A Splash Gnomie
• Make A Splash Gnomie Outline Dies
• Border Dies
• Border Dies 2
• Rectangle Dies 2
• Girl Gnome Dies

Other Products Used:

• Cardstock: Kraft (Recollections), White (Hammermill), Skin Tones P13, Brown (scraps)
• Patterned Paper: Under The Sea, Floral Graph Dot-Stripe (Doodlebug Designs)
• Ink: Onyx Black Memento
• Misc.: Clear Wink Of Stella, Foam Tape, Pearls

You Are Mermazing!

 Hi crafty friends!!

I hope you are all having a wonderful day!

Today I have a fun card to share with you that I created using a new image from 

Pink Gem Designs. 

Isn't she so sweet?

I created my card by making a white A2 card base and using a die from Jaded Blossom to add some fun patterned paper layers on top. I printed out my mermaid onto a piece of white cardstock and colored her with my Copic markers. Once I had her colored in, I used a circle die to partially cut her out. I fussy cut her tail a bit so that it hung out of the circle for a little interest. My camera didn't really pick it up but I went around the edges of my circle as well as the mermaid with a light blue Copic marker. I finished my card with a fun paper bow and some glitter Nuvo drops in the bubbles. 

Copic Markers Used:

--Skin: E50, E51, E21, R20, R00--

--Hair: RV52, RV55--

--Tail: V01, V12, V15, V17--

--Starfish: YR02, YR27--

--Headband: BG01, BG45, BG49--

--Background: BG0000--

I would also like to play along with the challenge over at 

Cut It Up: #277 Ribbons & Bows.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation!

I really appreciate it!

I hope you have a great crafty day!

Products used:

• Cardstock: White (hammermill)
• Patterned Paper: Under The Sea (Doodlebug)
• Image: Relaxing Mermaid (Pink Gem Designs)
• Dies: Bow Dies & Triangle Mat Dies (Jaded Blossom), Circle Dies (WRMK)
• Misc.: White Blizzard Nuvo Drops, Clear Wink Of Stella, Foam Tape.

Mermaid Hair...Don't Care!

 Hi everyone! I hope you are having a fabulous day so far!

Today I am back with another fun card with a Mermaid theme 🐠

This card actually came about because I was practicing my Ink Blending. 

I always seem to struggle a bit with that so practice, practice, practice!! I started out by blending Chipped Sapphire, Peacock Feathers and Cracked Pistachio Distress Oxide Inks onto a piece of Bristol Smooth Cardstock. Once I had the color blend that I was trying for, I flicked a bit of White Gold Gansai Tambi Metallic Watercolor onto my cardstock and set it to the side to dry. I thought my ink blend looked a bit like water so I pulled out some Mermaid stamps and decided to color up this sweet girl from The Rabbit Hole Designs. Once I had her and her fishy friends colored up with my Copic Markers, I used my Scan N Cut to cut them out. I made a card base from some white cardstock and added a doodle border with a black Micron pen around the perimeter. I cut my Ink Blending piece into a 2" strip and adhered it to the center of my card front. I heat embossed my greeting onto a piece of black cardstock with some white embossing powder and popped it up, along with my Mermiad, onto my card with some foam tape along. I positioned my fish to set a scene and completed my card with some white Nuvo Drops.

I love how this turned out and I think she is just the sweetest!

Copic Colors Used:

**Skin: E21, E50, E51, R20, R00**

**Hair: E50, E31, E35**

**Mermaid Fin: V000, V01, V04**

**Fish: Blue: B000, B00, B02. Orange: YR65, YR61, YR68. 

Yellow: Y11, Y18. Jelly: FRV1, FBG2**

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

--Crafty Gals Corner: #219 For The Ladies--

--Crafty Sentiment Designs: Anything Goes (5/18)--

--ModSquad Challenges: Under The Sea--

--Shopping Our Stash: #445 Here Fishy Fishy--

--Aud Sentiment Challenge Blog: #275 For The Girls + Sentiment--

Thank you so much for stopping by today and taking a look at my latest creation!

I really appreciate it!

I hope you have a great crafty day!

Crafty Hugs,

Products Used:

--Cardstock: Bristol Smooth, Neenah and Recollections

--Stamp: Mermaid Hair (The Rabbit Hole Designs)

--Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Chipped Sapphire, Peacock Feathers and Cracked Pistachio Distress Oxides

--Misc.: Foam Tape, White Nuvo Drops, Metallic Watercolors, White Gel Pen, Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen, Micron Pen, White Embossing Powder, Copic Sketch Markers

You Are Mermazing!

Hi crafty friends and happy Tuesday!

I hope your week is off to a fabulous start so far!

Today I have a Mermaid themed card to share with you that I created.

This was really pretty simple to put together. I started by creating my cardbase from some heavy weight cardstock and then covering the front with a piece of striped patterned paper. I used a Zig Zag Stitched Rectangular die from MFT to die cut my white cardstock and used a circle die to cut out my window. I popped it up onto some pretty patterned paper to act as my sky and then adhered the entire piece onto my card front. I used the Be A Mermaid stamp from Simon Says Stamp for my Mermaid Tail and did a bit of simple coloring with my Copics. I fussy cut it out and tucked the bottom behind my window, making sure to have the fin come out of the window. I added my greeting and tied a bow at the top of my card with some crochet thread. I finished the card with a few white doodles with my gel pen, along with some pearls, sequins and glossy accents. 

Easy peasy!

Copic Colors Used:

--Mermaid Tail: BG10, BG11, BG13, BG15, BG49, BG75--

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

--Allsorts Challenge Blog: #623 Create a landscape or a scene--

--The Fairy & The Unicorn: May 2021 Anything Goes Fantasy--

--Make The Cards Challenge: #15 Beach--

--Just Us Girls Challenge: #583 Layers--

--Dream Valley Challenges: #247 Embellish It--

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

I really appreciate it!

I hope you have a great crafty day!

Supplies Used:

--Cardstock: White (Hammermill), Bermuda Bay for Card base (Stampin Up)

--Patterned Paper: Summer Lights (Pink Paislee)

--Stamps: Be A Mermaid (SSS), Mermazing (MFT)

--Dies: Zig Zag Stitched Stax in Rectangle & Circle, Blueprints 27 (MFT)

--Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

--Misc.: Foam Tape, Glossy Accents, Crochet Thread, White Gel Pen, Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen, Tinkerbell Mix from Lucy's Little Things 

Mermaid Hugs

Hi there crafty friends!

How's your weather? It has rained here for the last three days and it looks like it will be raining more for the rest of the week. Perfect for my garden and for staying in and crafting though so it's all ok lol!

Today I created a card for a few challenges in mind using a digi stamp from 2 Cute Ink.

I'm really loving the versatility in digi stamps! I can resize them and have them as big or small as I want. Don't get me wrong, I still love my clear and rubber stamps though and will not be giving those up anytime soon lol! I'm just really enjoying being able to use both kinds :) 

Enough of my rambling. Here is a look at the card that I created today:

I printed out my digi stamp onto some white cardstock and colored in the scene with my Copic markers. Once I had it colored in, I used a die from MFT to cut it out and stamped my greeting in the top left corner.  I created my card base from some blue cardstock and layered some fun patterned paper from Doodlebug on top. I popped up my image layer with some foam tape for a little dimension and added a crochet thread bow along the top. I completed my card with some white doodles on her tail as well as some glossy accents on the bubbles. I love mermaids and am so happy that I was able to get another card completed for Mer-May :) 

The challenges that I will be entering my card into are:

--Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge: Week 20 Anything Goes--

--Through The Craft Room Door: Anything Goes Week 19th May--

--Crafty Gals Corner: #207 For The Ladies--

&

--Addicted To Stamp and More: #390 Photo Inspiration--

Thanks so much for stopping by today and taking a look at my latest creation!

I really appreciate it!

I hope you have a great crafty day!

Products Used:

--Copics:

• Skin: E50, E51, E21, R20, R00
• Tail/Shell Bra: BG53, BG57
• Hair: E31, E34, E35
• Starfish: Y13, Y15
• Goldfish: YR04, Y17, YR21
• Jellyfish: BV0000, BV00
• Seaweed/Coral: YG03, YG05, R81, RV10, RV13
• Sand: E41, E43
• Water: BG0000

--Cardstock: White (Hammermill), Blue (Recollections)

--Patterned Paper: Under The Sea (Doodlebug)

--Digi Stamp: Mermaid Dreams (2CuteInk)

--Sentiment: Freebie from Lawn Fawn

--Dies: Zig Zag Stitched Rectangle Stax (MFT)

--Misc.: Glitter Pen (Lawn Fawn), Foam Tape, Crochet Thread, White Gel Pen, Glossy Accents