Saturday, May 30, 2020

Turtle Birthday Card


I saw this card on Heidi's blog and knew I had to CASE it immediately. I have a friend who is fascinated with turtles and her husband took her to FL on their anniversary so she could actually swim with them, so this will be going to her later this summer.
A friend shared the turtle die with me on a visit a few years ago, and I die-cut two of them and put them in my snippets box until the time came to use them. The shell was die-cut with a snippet of water colored paper and I inserted the negatives into another shell that was cut with black. I thought it gave a nice contrast to the green. The stencil I used is by Taylored Expressions and I used two different distress inks to created the illusion of water. The sentiment is by Sweet 'n Sassy.

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Wishing you all a wonderful weekend, and thanks for stopping by.

Carol

22 comments:

LeAnne said...

This is awesome! Your friend will absolutely love it!

Sarn said...

Super turtle card . . . Especially when you have a friend who loves them. Great background too.

Have a good weekend.
Hugs, Sarn xxx

jimlynn said...

Oh wow!!! This is awesome! Love the shell on that turtle and the stenciled background is so pretty with him. Fantastic card Carol!!!
Lynn

*Vicki* said...

Wow this turned out stunning Carol! I love how you've used pieces of a background you've made for his shell! The stenciled blended background for him goes perfectly with it too! What a stunning card!! Have a great weekend!

Claire said...

Oh wow he's super cute... I love his shell and the little gem you used for his eye. A nice stencil to use for the water and it really works using two different colours to create movement. I think your friend will be very happy when this lands on the doormat or in the mail box ;) x

Ina G said...

Wow Carol what a gorgeous card. Love the turtle shell and the gem for his eye. Lovely soft stenciled background to showcase him. This is a beauty.

Verna Angerhofer said...

I love that cute turtle and so well colored too.

MiamiKel said...

Oh Carol, how enchanting! I remember seeing Heidi's card and yours is equally amazing and so sweet of you to think of your friend! You are a gem! xx

Maria said...

Such a wonderful birthday card for your friend who loves turtles! Pretty colors of the shell and the lovely stenciled background! Fab card, well done!!

Heather said...

This is so fun!! I LOVE the watercolored shell!! It's perfect for this sea themes card! Love the background, too! Thanks for playing with The House That Stamps Built.

aussie aNNie said...

Gorgeous watery effect background, your turtle is so pretty and the shell almost looks pearl like.xxx

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous card great die-cut-love the watercoloured shell and delicate stencilled background
Carol x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I can echo a few others here, with WOW! the turtle is amazing, I love the colours and your background makes it look like he's swimming, LOVE this card Carol, your friend will be overjoyed I'm sure.
Take care
Faith x

cotnob said...

A super card Carol, your turtle is fabulous and I love the stencilled background - your friend will love it.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Donna said...

How beautiful, the turtle is stunning and like how you coordinated your beautiful stenciled background!

Brenda in IN said...

Pretty stenciled background and the shell is beautifully done and looks so real. Great birthday card. I'm glad you are making cards again.

Stampsnob. said...

Super cute .......Lis

Deb said...

Absolutely fabulous, love that die cut turtle and your watercoloring on the shell! just beautiful!
Debxx

Patti J said...

Thanks so much for joining us at The House That Stamps Built! Your card is adorable!

Janice M said...

OMGosh this is adorable!! My husband likes turtles. Love the way you stenciled the side. It goes perfectly with the die cut!

Wendy said...

OMGosh, you keep knocking these cards out of the park, Carol! I really love that turtle and the sponging on the side of your card! Beautifully done, my friend! :)

wannabcre8tive said...

A wonderful card. Love the turtle and the colors you used.