Saturday, June 29, 2013

Gertie

This is a card I made quite awhile ago and forgot to post so I thought today is a good day and better late than never, right?  This digi with those hilarious big fat lips is Whimsy Stamps Gertie Fish.  I used paper from My Mind's Eye Penny Lane paper pad.  I tried something different with the inset piece which was plain blue so I used the Tiny Bubbles Cuttlebug folder to emboss it, then used my brayer and Stampin Up's Iridescent Ice embossing glitter.  I like the look because it does remind me of bubbles.   Lastly, I used dewdrops for the bubbles.  The sentiment is from Whimsy's Garden Bun Fairy Sentiments digi set.
Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Card Crafters Circle - Birthday
Sister Act - Anything Goes

22 comments:

jimlynn said...

Look at those lips!!!! TOO CUTE!
I love your little fishy! The dew drops for the bubbles are so cute as the inset piece with the bubble looking embossing! Super precious card!
Lynn

Unknown said...

Awww what a fun fun card Marlilyn :) I love this cutie fish and everything about your card is so creative xxx

Doreen said...

Fabulous card,love the image and great layout.xxx

Sue said...

This is wonderful Marilyn. I love that image, your colouring is amazing and the embossing looks so effective.
Sue xx

Tracey T said...

This is a great fun image, Marilyn and you've coloured him perfectly! Tracey x

Sandy said...

So pretty - if I have said it once I have said it a million times "you ain't no fool kid!" -- I have so much to learn. And the fish said - "kiss me fool, I am all puckered up!"
Wonderful card Marilyn!
sandy

Unknown said...

Hi Marilyn Your cards are amazing! Love them all.Beautiful coloring! Big Hugs Willie

Renee said...

Mar this is beautiful! I really love love love the orange and the perfect shading and the super cute air bubbles!

My grandpa nicknamed me Gertie when I was a kid haha. Only my brother calls me that now :)

Lorraine said...

What a sweet fun image! Love the papers and design too.
Lorraine x

Kim said...

fabulous card and just love that gorgeous fishy image!
Kim x

Cathy -Mercieschild said...

I absolutely love this, it is over the top adorable. Thank yu for sharing it. hugs, Cathy K

coops said...

so gorgeous marliyn.i love the cute fish and fab bubbles embossing :D

xx coops xx

Darlene said...

Marilyn, this is DELIGHTFUL!! I love that playful image and your coloring rocks! Dew drops for bubble is inspired. Also creative is blinging up the embossed background panel. Way to go! Thanks for uncovering this gem and sharing with us!

Laurel Beard said...

How fun and cute!

Thanks for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge!!!

Nancy said...

Fabulous and fun fish, Marilyn! The papers you used are wonderful! I love the technique you used on the inset and the addition of the dewdrops. They really do look like bubbles! :o)

Doreen said...

fabby card - super cute image as well
Hugs
Doreen xx

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Oh my goodness! This is so cute! I love the bubbles!

Kelly said...

I love what you did to create a watery look and the bubbles. The orange pops off the soft color. Cute card!
Hugs Kelly

Tricia G. said...

Beautiful card!!! Thank you so much for joining us at Sister Act Card Challenge!!

Tricia

Chrissy said...

I love your fish Marilyn, the gorgeous orange colours,beautiful colouring, and love the bubbles and great papers..he's fabulous.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Margaret said...

This turned out so cute. Your bubble embossing and dew drops are fabulous. Your coloring of Gertie is just outstanding!

Dawn said...

So cute! Love your embossed bubbles and the dewdrops are just perfect. Those colours sure pop too - very effective.

Hugs, Dawn