I named myself The Crafting Professor, since I'm a crafter, and I'm a college professor. I went through many, many years of graduate school, and the best source of relaxation and stress relief was being in my craft room or going to a local crop. Back then, I never told anyone that I was a full-time graduate student. I was waiting for the day I would scrapbook my graduation page. Now, I run the ScrapbookerPhD challenge blog (http://scrapbookerphd.blogspot.com), and am bringing my passion for crafting and teaching together. But here, at The Crafting Professor, I'm just sharing my work with like-minded crafters from all over the world.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

More Birthday Fishes

I just can't help myself. I love a good pun for birthday cards. It takes me away from the usual embellishments like balloons, presents, and cake. For this "Birthday Fishes" card, I decided to learn how to create a watercolor background. Want to learn how, check out this FREE VIDEO by Kristina Werner. 

 I used Tim Holtz distress inks for the background: peacock feathers, salty ocean, and faded jeans. 

 The fish come from The Alley Ways Stamps - the Castaway set. I love The Alley Way Stamps because they have matching SVG files that coordinate with their stamp sets. 

 I wanted these goofy fish to pop off of the watercolor background, so I colored them very simply with my Copics: Y13, YR07.


Challenges Entered:
Addicted to Stamps: Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination: Anything Goes
Simon Says: All creatures great and small. 
Seize the Birthday: Anything Goes

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7 comments:

  1. sandieFebruary 11, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Your wayer colour background is fabulous, well done! Thanks for joining us at atsm

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  2. Cornelia (fun stamping)February 11, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Awww, you used one of my favorite stamp sets here and you created an awesome background! Thanks so much for linking up with us at ATSM! Hugs, Cornelia

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  3. LinFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    Such a fun card, Faith! The recipient will love it! Thanks for sharing this with us at the Simon Says Stamp "All Creatures Great & Small" challenge this week!

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  4. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Such cute fishes! Carri~Abusybee
    Skittles!

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  5. Sazzle DazzleFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    Wow what a super fun and colourful card
    Love how cute this is and your inking is brilliant
    thanks for playing along at ATSM
    Sarah x

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  6. Pop's CardsFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    This is gorgeous I so love the background you have created, thanks for joining us at Simon Says Wednesdays challenge this time, hugs Pops x

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  7. Deborah FringsFebruary 16, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    LOL! Such a fun birthday card. I adore the fish and matching sentiment. Fab background too. Thanks so much for playing along with ASM this week!

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