I cut all the circles first and then coated the cardstock with clear gesso. I backed all the circles with papers from the 6x6 Paper Pad and then began adding color to the background. I used mostly Distress Oxides in a few shades of blue, pink and yellow. I also added in some Shimmerz Inklingz in Plum Crazy for some purple hints. Once that all dried, I machine stitched through the circles using matching threads.
I used lots of Summer Lights embellishments including this adorable chipboard mermaid. I layered her under and over the photo. I also fussy cut a few pieces from a 6x6 paper. That orange color is so pretty!
I layered a die cut frame under the photo as well as some tissue paper and adhesive foam. I enhanced the purple here by adding in some tangled thread. I love how all the colors are showing through all the fun circles.
I wanted a bit of color coming out from behind the photo, so I used my ink foam blending tool with the Distress Oxides to smudge the color down. Then I used a brush and a bit of water to smudge and blend it around.
I fussy cut these hearts from patterned paper.
I created the title using some of the Summer Lights die cuts and wrote my journaling under it. I created a little cluster down at the bottom using some stickers and a chipboard piece. I added some purple by adding some tangled thread.
I love all these soft colors with the hot pink mixed in! So pretty. My cardstock did warp slightly, but not enough to make a big difference.
Here's the last close-up. I love these pinks up against the blue ink on the background.
I hope this inspires you to check out Amanda's awesome cut files! This was lots of fun to make. I do have a process video here, so check it out if you have time :)
Thanks for stopping in, and I'll see you soon! Have a nice day :)
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