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
This is awesome! Your friend will absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteSuper turtle card . . . Especially when you have a friend who loves them. Great background too.
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Hugs, Sarn xxx
Oh wow!!! This is awesome! Love the shell on that turtle and the stenciled background is so pretty with him. Fantastic card Carol!!!
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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!
ReplyDeleteOh 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
ReplyDeleteWow 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.
ReplyDeleteI love that cute turtle and so well colored too.
ReplyDeleteOh 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
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful birthday card for your friend who loves turtles! Pretty colors of the shell and the lovely stenciled background! Fab card, well done!!
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous watery effect background, your turtle is so pretty and the shell almost looks pearl like.xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card great die-cut-love the watercoloured shell and delicate stencilled background
ReplyDeleteCarol x
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.
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Faith x
A super card Carol, your turtle is fabulous and I love the stencilled background - your friend will love it.
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How beautiful, the turtle is stunning and like how you coordinated your beautiful stenciled background!
ReplyDeletePretty stenciled background and the shell is beautifully done and looks so real. Great birthday card. I'm glad you are making cards again.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute .......Lis
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous, love that die cut turtle and your watercoloring on the shell! just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDebxx
Thanks so much for joining us at The House That Stamps Built! Your card is adorable!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh this is adorable!! My husband likes turtles. Love the way you stenciled the side. It goes perfectly with the die cut!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh, 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! :)
ReplyDeleteA wonderful card. Love the turtle and the colors you used.
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