Turtley Awesome!

Today I'm playing along at Lost Coast Portal to Creativity where this time it's Nobody Here! Make a project with no humans. This sweet under water scene is just the ticket!

I started with an alcohol ink background. Something I don't normally use because I find it very messy. Alcohol ink does not come out of your clothes kids! Be prepared! When I do make with alcohol ink I make SEVERAL panels on YUPO at a time. It is fun and beautiful but you really need a big clean clear space to work in especially if you're using air to move your ink around.

Background made check! Time to add the die cuts to create a fun underwater scene. The Happy Turtles are from Waffle Flower and oh so easy to assemble by stacking your cuts.

The seaweed and smaller fish complete the scene. I gave them all silly eyes to add a touch of whimsy to my design. Are they looking at you?

I hope you're smiling and find time to make today!

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Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Waffle Flower Bubbly Sentiments
Dies | Waffle Flower Happy Turtles, Coral Reef, Seafloor Silhouettes

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SCB = Scrapbook.com
SSS = Simon Says Stamp 

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You Are Crab U Lous

Today I'm playing at A Cut Above where ANYTHING GOES but you better include some die cuts because that's the name of the game! I'm a little jealous that my daughter is heading off to my favorite vacation place.. Hilton Head Island in South Carolina and I'm stuck at home! I have so many great memories of vacations there with my children and now she is taking her daughter.

If you love the low country too you'll know all about crabbing. And if you're not crabbing how about heading to the beach with your flashlight at night to catch some ghost crabs? This card is for you!

I started with the Crosshatch Texture background and then added two crabs - a red and a blue along the top and bottom edge of the card. They meet in the middle with a stacked heart and a sweet crabby sentiment.

The crabs are easy to assemble. You just stack the body and claws over the solid bottom layer. I added silly eyes to make them a little more fun. They just make me happy!

And there is one more reason that I love crabs. It's the nick name for my favorite guy! I hope you're smiling!

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Finished Size: 4.75 x 6"
Stamps | Waffle Flower Coastal Greetings
Dies | Waffle Flower Coastal Greetings, Inquisitive Crab, Dotted Hearts, Cross Hatch Texture

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SCB = Scrapbook.com
SSS = Simon Says Stamp 

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Pink & Main May Release Instagram Hop & Giveaway!

The May release from Pink & Main is here and WOW WOW WOW! If you love an interactive or special fold card this one is for you! There is a new pop up slide that you can customize with any stamp set, a 3-D fishing themed card and this beauty called the Hello Friend Pop Up!

This one comes together quick. There are three layers that insert into the background frame. Each layer includes a background die and the smaller detail die cuts that bring it to life.

The bottom layer is the bell shaped flowers. You can cut it from green so the stems are green, and then you add the flowers in any color you like. The next layer are the Coneflowers - again I cut mine from green, and then added the leaf detail as well as the flower petal layers. The final layer is the cover with the bees.

The die set does include that "Hello Friend" banner so everything you need for a complete card is included in the die set. If you haven't seen a card like this before you'll be glad to know it lays completely flat for mailing!

I wanted to take a side view so you can get a better idea of how the card comes together. You can see the background is green and that is the die cut piece that the panels will slide into.

And now the part you've been waiting for.. the giveaway!

IG Hop + $50 Giveaway!
Join our amazing design team + special guests for a fun Instagram Hop and tons of crafty inspiration. One lucky commenter will win a $50 Pink & Main gift voucher! Click here to be redirected to Instagram and look for the badge above for the giveaway post!

FREEBIE ALERT -
Everybody is a winner with this FREEBIE ALERT!!! Click here to go shopping!!!    get the May Cat stamp set FREE with any $60+ purchase (or the stamp & die with a $80 order!) - through May 29 or while supplies last!

Make My Monday Challenge wants you to Say It With Flowers so I'm linking up there! 


Thanks for stopping by and happy hopping!

Dies | Pink & Main Hello Friend Pop Up