I love this li'l whale guy by Hero Arts--I've made a few cards with him (here's one I had fun with!) but never filmed any of them! There's just something about his fun shape and the sentiment he's showing off that makes me smile and the Savvy Stamps' waves are a perfect compliment!
It's a great reminder to loosen up and relax a little! Which I *REALLY* needed to do when I botched the design mid-way thru and had to come up with a fix... So annoying when that happens... GAAAAH!!!
I used the rock & roll technique (as you'll see in the video), which is a great way to add a little more depth to solid style images like him. I'm finding on some of the nautical designs I've made this summer that Hero Arts' Cantaloupe and Peach Inks look fabulous with Memento Nautical Navy!
I spattered the front of the panel with some (retired now) Navy Mister Huey's Color Mist, but I think you could substitute Little Boy Blue, Distress Paint in Faded Jeans (spread a little onto a craft sheet and load up a wet paintbrush to flick over it)or even a lighter shade of blue Mister Huey's like Honor Society.
Couldn't resist giving the waves a little sparkle... :)
Using a flourish die to create the whale spout's "plume" adds a whimsical touch and makes you rethink how else you might use all the fab flourish dies out there! I felt kinda brilliant when that idea popped into my head... LOL! *arms wrapped 'round self, deep chortling*
Enjoy the video here or in HD over on our YouTube Channel right HERE. And, thanks so much for watching and subscribing!
Now, I'm sure you saw how I resolved the card botching--that was my first instinct, and I don't think anybody else would be the wiser, eh?! ;) But, out of curiosity, I'd love to know what any of you would have done! DO TELL!!!
Happy Mundane!
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