Hi everyone, life has been pretty hectic lately.
Both of my parents have moved into aged care in a local facility, so there's lots of family and house stuff that needs doing. They are both pretty happy and well cared for so that's the main thing.
I'll just keep swimming lol!
I wanted to play along with a few challenges before I miss the deadlines, and used this
new to me goldfish stamp. I was having real trouble lining up the layers but
luckily I have a stamping tool and that helped me to get it right!
I used distress oxides for the fish and background and the face is stamped using a rust colour from Hero Arts.
At CAS Mix Up card Challenge, the theme is layered stamping and heat embossing.
I didn't have any suitable coloured embossing powders, so stamped over the coloured fish with versamark ink and heat set it with clear embossing powder. I fussy cut the fish then popped it up on foam dots for dimension.
My elements are layered stamping & heat embossing, sponging ink, fussy cutting and die cutting.
Here's a closer look at the shine
It's all about occasions at Watercooler Wednesday.I do seem to make quite a few encouragement cards, so I hope that's an ok occasion.
At Just Us Girls the theme is off the edge.
At Simon Says Stamp Wednesday, it's no designer paper.
Supplies:
Hero Arts layering goldfish & sentiment stamp: stitched circle die; distress oxide inks; versamark ink and clear embossing powder.
Thanks for visiting,
Cathy x
13 comments:
A wonderful goldfish, Cathy! Sometimes you have to just keep swimming. I hope your folks continue to be happy and well cared for. That makes it easier for you too.
Brilliant card Cathy
.. you're so right about just keep swimming although it feels sometimes like we are swimming against the tide!!
I've that stamp set or one like it by Hero Arts unused shame on me. Not well at mo so doing what I can.
Hugs Shaz in Oz.x
Such a pretty gold fish Cathy! I love fish bowl with your beautiful blue watercolouring with splashes of water. Great card!! Good to hear that both your parents are settled and happy where they are. That must be a big weight on your mind. All the other things to do will definitely keep you busy, but hopefully it will all fall into place soon. xx
Great card Cathy, love your goldfish, his eye really pops. Good to hear your parents are settling in ok, it's a big step but peace of mind for yourself.
The shimmery shine on that glossy goldfish really does make it seem wet, Cathy ... it's fabulous against the blue! Yes, do keep swimming ... and take care of you too! Hugs, Anita :)
Glad your parents are settling in x Lots to do and a stressful time....keep swimming x Wonderful CAS card and perfect for the challenge x
Fintastic card!
WOW! Your fishy look looks stunning! I love her delicate gloss, as if she were taken out of the water. It looks great on your beautiful, watery background. Happy Easter, Cathy!
Hugs,
BożenA
Wonderful CAS design, love the shine on the fish. Thanks for joining us this month at CAS Mix Up!
Beautiful! I love your take on the challenge! Thanks so much for joining us at JUGS this week!
Fabulous Cathy! Love the background for that oh so off the edge colourful fish. Thanks for sharing with us at Just Us Girls this week.
Oh I love the design of this card. So cool.
Glad to hear that your parents are happy and well cared for in the new environment, Cathy.
Your gold fish is so beautiful and you layered the stamps with all those unique lines perfectly! I love the colors and visual texture of the water!
Hideko xx
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