Friday, June 18, 2010

Elaine Cox's Little River Mermaid

Hello! I have made a card today with Elaine Cox's Little River Mermaid. I just love the sweet faces and big beautiful eyes on her drawings! I gave her lots of sparkle with Stickles on her tail and tiny stick-on gems in her hair. The background embossed pieces were sprayed with Glimmer Mist and then had a little Stickles added after that dried.

The Details:
Stamp: Little River Mermaid - Elaine Cox (Plate 34) - Sweet Pea Stamps
Paper: Cosmo Cricket, Basic Black, Whisper White (SU), White for image (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Copics:
Skin: R00,E00,E11,RV21,RV23
Hair: E50.E53.E55
Clothes, Tail and Scene: BG11,BG13,BG15,YG21,YG23,YG25,YG17,RV21,RV23,RV25,E53,E55,E57
Misc: Fiskars corner and edge punch, Sizzix Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, Glimmer Mist, Stardust Stickles, Mermaid Stickles, Taylor's Tiny Twinkles

Thank you for stopping by - I hope you have a wonderful day!
:-)Traci

12 comments:

Mariska said...

You never stop amazing me Traci. Your coloring on this image is incredible. I've been looking at it for a couple of minutes now but it's just perfect, her face, her neck and her bellybutton... I don't think I have ever seen coloring like this. Stunning sweetie!!

xxx
Mariska

Michele Spera said...

What a cute image! Love the border you used around her and the coloring is amazing:-) Thank you for sharing her:-)
XMicheleX

Angela said...

Amazing Coloring Traci!!! She is so adorable!! I am loving all Elaine Cox's images!!! SO sweet and fun to color!! And look how you have brought her to life!! STUNNING. I just posted one with Magical Springtime and I love the way she turned out!!! I hope you are having a wonderful week!!
Hugs:)
Angela

Jessi said...

WOW! I love the colors and borders. It's super cute! <3

chris said...

Hi Traci
your cards would really stand out in a crowd, the artwork is awesome.
hugs chris xx

Jessica Diedrich said...

Traci this is STUNNING! WOW! I love the sea-style colors you used and the shimmery effects!

Maria Therese said...

Wow your coloring is just amazing!!

Danni said...

I didn't think I liked these images but seeing this, I'm changing my mind. This is stunning!! Love the colors, your gorgeous coloring and the sparkle!

Kim Costello said...

Sooooo pretty and dreamy, gorgeous card Traci!!! HuGs Kim :)

mycardz said...

WOWZER!! I was coming to comment on your ATS Wednesday card and HAD to stop to comment on this AMAZING card! It's truly stunning! Your coloring is amazing... wow, you are such an inspiration with your awesome creativity! Phew. hugz, Mary

Pam Varnell said...

LOVE your coloring on this sweet mermaid Traci. The frame around her us gorgeous. Beautiful card.

Kelly Booth said...

Did I tell you your AMAZING!!! Wow Girly...you never cease to AMAZE Me!!!