Thursday, September 11, 2008

Hi, Hi, Hi, Hi, Hi, Hi, Hi, Hi

Here is the next card I have made....

I am in a forum and this months card challenge is "Under The Sea" so as I set the challenges I guess I had better do one for a change ;)


Was a different card and I didnt like it too much so I cut out my octopus (hence the title!) and glued pink glitter all over it. Sadly it is that gets everywhere glitter and as much as I dont mind it I dont know who the recipient may be and they may mind so I covered it again in white glue and let it dry overnight. It has dulled the glitter a bit but still gives a sparkle.
I found some different coloured papers and used them to make the sea beds and the seaweed(?) plants. Were just hand drawn and cut.
Might not be able to see it but they are all layered at different heights - hoping to give the illusion if distance. Added some plants in and out of the beds. Drew some fishes in the background and then found this little stamped image of 2 dolphins so cut them and added them for more interest. Stuck Octopus on using foam tape so he hovers around :)
Took some watercolour blue and washed the background to make a murky sea. Added the sentiment, I tried to be funny like "Happy to Sea You" but thought if I send it it wouldnt make sense so just went for the neutral Hello. Added it to blue paper and put some clear glitter glue around the edge. Also added some to other parts like the dolphins, plants and other fishes to give a bit more sparkle.
So I hope you have a wonderful day and I hope to Sea you soon!!! ;)

12 comments:

Myrt said...

...oh Heather, that is awesome - you are quite the artist and very creative. TFS.

Natalie said...

What a fun card Heather, love it. x

mueppi said...

I love your funny card, Heather!
Hugs Gisela

Allison Rankin said...

Ha ha...so cute with the glittery octopus!

Cindy Haffner said...

Cute, cute, cute, love it.

Jill said...

great card I love the octopus Jill x

Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said...

suuuuuper cute
love
claudia

Anonymous said...

Thats a great card.
I'm in the middle of making my Under The Sea....Card.

2 Worlds said...

Thanks for the comment in my blog !

Rach said...

what a lovely card, great octopus. hugs rachxx

Donna Baker said...

great under the sea scene! love the pink glittery octopus

Risa said...

What a cute and adorable card!