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Summer is here so I'm sharing a summer-themed card today. What says summer better than a mermaid?

First I stamped Mermaid Anya onto Copic X-Press It blending paper with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Then I used Copic Markers to color the image. To add a scaly effect to Anya's tail, take the darker marker that was used for shading and add some dots of ink. After coloring, the image was fussy-cut, leaving a thin white border. Afterwards I adhered the image to a 3¼" white circle layered on a 3¾" green scalloped circle.

The background of the card was created using a color-blocking technique with patterned paper and embossed Shimmer Sheetz.

Mermaid Anya’s hair is accented with green sequins while blue and purple sequins were added around her to give the effect of bubbles. Green pearls at the top of the card add a finishing touch and tie everything together.

I hope this card inspires you! What’s your favorite thing about summer?

Supplies

Mermaid Anya	Memento Ink Pad Tuxedo Black	X-Press It Blending Card Paper - 25 Pack	Amethyst Gemstone Shimmer Sheetz	Turquoise Gemstone Shimmer Sheetz
Sketch Marker BV00 Mauve Shadow	Sketch Marker BV02 Prune	Sketch Marker BV04 Blue Berry	Sketch Marker E000 Pale Friut Pink	Sketch Marker E00 Skin White
Sketch Marker E11 Bareley Beige	Sketch Marker R20 Blush	Sketch Marker BG11 Moon White	Sketch Marker BG13 Mint Green	Sketch Marker BG15 Aqua