Hi All!
I using the Oh, Manatee set again. If you missed my first card, you can see it here. These guys are so cute!
I repurposed Ellen Hutson’s Mirror, Mirror die as a submarine window. The front of the card opens to reveal the full manatee and the sentiment:
I used my Oxide inks to create a watercolor background. Here is a close-up:
Enjoy the video!
Card Measurements:
| Element | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Circle diameters | 2 1/4 and 2 1/2 inches | 5.7 and 6.4 cm |
| Card base | 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches | 10.8 x 14 cm |
Supplies:
Intense pencil used: Payne’s Gray
 Gerda Steiner Oh, Manatee |
 Mirror, Mirror Dies |
 SSS Holiday Shapes |
 Nesting Circle Dies S.COM|BLSY |
 Inktense Pencils DB|AMZN |
 Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS |
 Versamark Ink EH|SSS |
 Ultra Fine Clear Powder |
 Ultra Fine Clear Powder SSS|S.COM |
 Silver Embossing Powder EH|SSS |
 Distress Oxide – Broken China EH|SSS |
 Distress Oxide – Pistachio EH|SSS |
 Distress Oxide – Salty Ocean EH|SSS |
 Black Marker |
 Aqua Painter |
 Watercolor Paper |
 Fog Cardstock |
 Smoky Slate Cardstock |
 Real Red Cardstock |
 Corner Chomper EH|SSS |
 Glue Pen |
 Tombow Mono Multi Glue EH|SSS |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
Connie
Well, that manatee definitely grow on you. Very cute card. Thanks for the little tips along the way too. They’re very helpful. Hope you have a good weekend!
Jan
Wow, very creative Darlene! Super cute.
Dayse
I love Gerders designs they just warm my heart. The manatee is very cute. Great embossing that porthole really looked metallic. Thanks for the inspiration.
Andrea
Super cute card! I love how you colored the manatee especially, and such a great idea to use the mirror for a submarine porthole. I don’t think anyone who doesn’t know would guess that that die is not really a porthole! Thanks for the tips about the ultra-thick embossing powder, too. Another tip I’ve heard is to start heating from behind, so the granules begin to melt without being blown away. Since no air is hitting the granules directly, that works. I’m not sure if I’ve done it with the ultra-thick powder, but I can attest that it does work with somewhat-finer-ground powders. Anyway, hope y’all have a great weekend, Darlene! Thanks for the card/video! 😺 ~ Andrea
Glenismaree
Very cute card. Love the porthole and that heart!! Thanks Darlene
danielleb
I just love that! thank you for sharing it
swimbikerunat60
Super adorable card, love the way you created the heart, I’m going to keep that in mind, it’s a fabulous technique.
Thank you for another delightful video, Darlene.
XO
Maria.