Hello, there all my crafty beauties! Today I'd like to inspire you with some upcycled underwater magical mermaid coasters. At Creative Embellishments this month we are inspired by this beautiful underwater scene and mermaids. Our twist is to use some scalloped designs in our compositions. It's hard not to see that I am very much inspired by the entire scene. All the elements in this photo right down to the color combinations. Since I used some steampunk mermaids, I decided they needed wings too. To make that happen, yet, stay within the underwater theme I used some seashells. For the twist, I decided to use the Mermaid Artist Trading Coin and added some scalloped stenciling to the background of each coaster.
Product list:
Creative Embellishments
Prima Marketing/Finnabair Studio
Lindy's Gang
Handmade Flowers - Lena Foeng
Upcycled Drinking Coasters - Gifted
Americana Home Decor Scallop Stencil - No longer available
Let's get started!
1. Begin by laying down a nice layer of white gesso
2. While those dry, alter your chipboard pieces
Hint - When using Lindy's gang EP's they can be two different colors depending upon the surface of which you are embossing. Lay down a layer of white gesso to the mermaids before embossing.
3. Now use your chosen sprays to create the background colors
4. After it dries use your scalloped stencil and black ink to enhance the background details
5. Next, splatter the background with watered down white gesso for a grungier look
6. Piece together your shaker using your favorite adhesive and microbeads
7. It is now time to begin placing all your embellishment pieces
8. Layer the composition beginning with the seaweed chipboard
9. Place your flair down with a piece of cardboard to lift it up a bit
10. Finish them off with some beautiful flowers
Here are some close-ups for you to enjoy!
I hope you've enjoyed the tutorial with me today and learned some things.