{PIN}spirational Challenge #22: Photo Inspiration - Mermaid

Join us at {PIN}spirational Challenges for lovely, whimsical fun! Every week a new photo from Pinterest is used for inspiration. This week is this adorable little mermaid. Although, the photo appears quite simple and to the point, there are lots of different ways you can go about it.

What do you see that inspires you? Whatever it is, I'd love for you to share it with us at {PIN}spirational Challenges!

Our sponsor is Michelle Perkett, who was very generous to provide the digital stamp that I used in this creation.

Her mermaid is gorgeous, whimsical & just wonderful to work with!

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs. See below for links, so you can share, too!
Come & Get It: Show Us Your Flowers
Cupcake Craft: #207 - Flowers
Cutie Pie: #25 - Borders & Frames
Daring Cardmakers: Sun, Sea, Sand
Hiding In My Craft Room: #60 - Share Challenge
LEJ Designs: #18 - Anything Goes
Make It Monday: #104 - Anything Goes
Shopping Our Stash: #66 - Use Your Favorite Things
TotallyPapercrafts: #131 - Zesty Summer Colors
Tuesday Throwdown: #113 - Color Crazy
Use It Tuesday: Use That Ribbon (Ribbon used.)

Sunshine Mermaid

At Tuesday Alchemy this week, we are excited to have our newest sponsor, Jesseas Designs. I was lucky enough to be able to use one of her digis. This delightful mermaid will be given along with a $10 Gift Certificate to a participant in our challenge.

I am using lots of yellow this week, so don't be surprised if you see more creations in these sunny colors!

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

See below for details, so you can share, too!

A Gem Of A Challenge: #53 - Animals

ATCs & Cards w/Attitude: #20 - Lace/Anything Goes

Charisma Cardz: ##33 - Lace

Crafts 4 Eternity: #85 - Splish Splash Splosh

Crafts & Me: #97 - Autumn Colors

Divas By Design: #49 - Anything Goes

Fashionista: #6 - Card For A Child

Paper Pretties: PWC220 - Cards For Kids

Truly Madly Crafty: August - Summer Fun

Use Your Stuff: #48 - Summer Fun

Mermaid

When I first heard that Tuesday Alchemy's challenge would be "Mermaids", I must admit that I wasn't looking forward to it.  I don't think I've ever used mermaids in any of my crafts. Checking mental computer . . . still checking . . . Nope, I haven't created anything with mermaids to date. No mermaid papers, embellishments or even ideas. Yikes! What to do, what to do?

Luckily, I remembered how resourceful I can be, or rather, that Google is my friend. I found a vintage mermaid image, printed it & used it as the centerpiece of this playful card.

I also did a little cheating. Well, it's not really cheating. I like to say it's making things easier & multitasking. I used the theme from TA & the sketch from CP. This one card completed two challenges for me - See below for the links & details, so you can join in the fun & share your own creation:

Card Patterns - Sketch 156

Tuesday Alchemy - Challenge #5: Mermaids