Seas the Day by Mercy Sauer

 Hello Ai Friends! 

This is your crafty friend Mercy with a new project 

Today's card is all about the ocean.    

I love this set; there's so much we can do with it! 

 

Let's start at the end, here's my final card 

 

No specialty dies, bells or whistles, simple stamping, die cutting, ink blending and coloring. A perfect set to express your own likes and creativity... definitely a  

YOU DO YOU card  

 

Here are some things you can do enhance your card   

When inking try multi layers, slowly add dimension to your background by adding ink layers 

Make sure you allow the ink to fully dry between layers     

Water splatters add interest and dimension, plus it's fun to do 

You can gently "remove ink" from an inked surface once it's dried.   In this case I created gentle light beams to suggest sun light coming from the surface of the water 

 

Now let's talk about dimension and using foam tape, pop ups, etc.  Whichever you prefer, I prefer and use all of them.  As shown above, the dolphin, submarine, sea horse, turtle and lobster are all in different "planes" in the scene.    I accomplished this by using different thickness foam tape, and even doubling up in some cases. 

Finally using Glossy Accents to build up window panes.... I love this technique! 

 

Here's my final card once again

 

Another thing, don't fret if your die cut does not fit in your panel, cut it and position it in another area of your card.   Instantly you get two from one! 

I did add some clear dew drop embellishments, just like water droplets 

‘Til next time friends