Englishminx's Exuberant Extravagent Birthday Treats (AKA Cards)

[Little Jan]

Loveley cards I hope they made your day that extra special

[Joanne]

Really lovely cards thanks for showing us them all

[Rainbowwand]

Another lovely selection of great cards, thanks for sharing them with us

[Princess4Wiz]

Such gorgeous cards Englishminx!

I hope you had a fabulous day!

Beth. x

[icebubble]

A really lovely selection of cards EM. Thanks for sharing them with us and I hope you had a very special birthday. xx

You asked about the effect on the scales of the mermaid etc. I used stickles and then some distressed stickles for texture on the scales and also to try and create a sandy look at the bottom as well. I applied the distressed stickles and then rubbed them across with my finger more to create interest than sparkle. I love that stamp and also that it is so large and fills a card. Sorry if I helped in you needing it but hope you enjoy using it. I really enjoyed making that card for you and decided not to use any patterned paper for a change but used my distress inks to create a backing. This was the first time I've used the ink pads in that way and it was great fun.

[englishminx]

Thanks IB, I think the fact that you made such a wow effect with the image was the final selling point to me, sometimes it takes seeing it used at its best to make you realise you want it. My stamp has arrived from JS, and I am looking forward to using it, really was a lovely card, thank you x