Fin-Tastic Birthday Mermaid*

Happy Tuesday Morning! Well... we got through Monday, so that is saying something! It was a Monday too!  Wow! Just one of those days.. Busy! Bailey stayed home yesterday not feeling well. I'm wondering if she has strep throat. We will see how she feels when she wakes and we may go in for a strep test. Michael has to go in this morning for a vaccine booster, which means that he will be late to school. Then when he gets out of school it is right on to work. They have him scheduled for 4:00 pm; he doesn't even get off the bus until 4:15 pm HAHA! Great planning on their part. I'm working from home today and I have a lot to get done. I'm hoping the nurse visit will be quick and I can get back home. Have a great day everyone!

Here is my Birthday creation for today:








This is my blue monochrome creation using Embrace the Ocean from Ching-Chou Kuik. I colored the image with my Faber-Castell Pencils. I added some clear Wink of Stella to her hair. The bubbles were cut from a Sizzix die. The rectangle right under the image is cut from a My Favorite Things die. The wave die cut at the bottom is from Memory Box. For the background around her I used several shades of blue watercolor pencils. I used blue Wink of Stella on the bubbles and then covered them with Diamond Glaze. I used paint for the pearls around her. I added some blue tulle under the image. I also added some different shades of blue dew drops. On the top I added some ribbon and a seahorse charm hanging from the handmade bow.

Challenges:

• Challenge #278: Use A Digi (3/3) @ Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #47: Anything Goes @ Inspiration Destination.
• Anything Goes (2) @ Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Wednesday Challenge.
• Sketch (1/1) @ The Outlawz Sketch Challenge*
• Challenge #325: Fantasy (2/5) @ C.R.A.F.T. Challenge.
• Challenge #162: Birthday (1/3) @ DL Dot Art.
• Challenge #240: Summer (2/3) @ Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge.
• August Challenge #51: Summer Card w/Water or Ice (2/3) @ Creaine Challenges*
• FFC #102: Lazy Days of Summer (2/3) @ Jo's Scrap Shack.
• Challenge #5: Beachy Keen / Summertime (2/3) @ Morgan's Art World*
• Backgrounds (watercolor) (1) @ Splendiferous Creations.
• August: Anything Goes w/Ribbon @ 3 Girl JAM.
• DSC #141: Celebrations (2/3) @ Digitally Sweet Challenges.
• Challenge #2: Anything Goes @ A Bit More Time To Craft.
• Challenge #151: Happy Birthday (1/3) @ Glitter n Sparkle Challenge Blog.
• Blue (1/3) @ That Craft Place Ltd Challenge Blog.
• Fair and Square @ Crafty Boots Challenges.
• August: Anything Goes @ 2 Creative Chicks.
• August: Monochrome (1/2) @ Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook Challenge.
• August: Summertime @ Country View Crafts Challenge.
• August: Anything Goes w/a Handmade Bow @ Craft-Dee BowZ.
• August: Movie, Book, Song (Little Mermaid) (2/3) @ Crafty Time Challenges.
• N for No Design Paper @ Alphabet Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #146: Birthdays! (1) @ Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge.
• Challenge #23: Anything Goes @ Not Just Cards Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #23: The Little Mermaid (1) @ Dream Factory*
• Challenge #276: Anything Goes (2/3) @ Craft Your Passion Challenges.
• Challenge #22: No Printed Paper (1/3) @ Get Creative Challenges.
• Birthday Wishes! (1/5) @ Incy Wincy Designs.
• August 25-31: Anything Goes (1/2) @ Through The Craft Room Door.
• Challenge #98: Use A Sentiment (2/3) @ Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge.