Magical Mermaid Layout
Hi readers! How’s your weekend treating you? Can you tell I’m daydreaming about the beach again? I am loving this layout by Sharon Laakkonen using new Prima products! There are so many stunning details!
Enjoy!
Come create your own magical vacation layout with sand & water effects, a sparkling custom-colored mermaid, and shimmery golden seashells! I combined a few fabulous products on my summer-filled page, perfectly framing my favorite summer vacation photo of my granddaughter, Amariah!
Prima’s new paper collection, Sea Shore, makes me feel like I’m on a tropical beach! I wanted to add that same beachy texture to the paper. Start by stamping sea shell patterns with gesso right on the paper. Dry. Mix Color Bloom sprays with gesso (go light to dark-Gold Foil, then Antique Gold, then Worn Leather.) Dab the colored gesso on the page with a sponge to create various shades of sand. Dry between each color. Lightly rub Inka Gold over the “sand” and on the paper edges with your finger.
Isn’t this new wooden mermaid by Julie Nutting divine? I started by painting her with Color Bloom Sprays and a paintbrush. (See step 2.) The color will bleed slightly so be extra careful. Color her hair with the Gold Metallic Chalk Edger, a paintbrush and touch of water. Color the wood seashells and resin clock with Gold Foil spray. Dab the resin lightly with paper towel to let some of the white to show through.
Glue gold sequins on her top, waistline, and flippers for extra sparkle. (We know all mermaids look like that in real life, right?)
Adhere everything to page as shown raising your 5×7 photo off the page slightly with foam squares. Dry brush a touch of gesso on flowers for a shabby chic touch.
Once you have your layout together add touches of Glass Bead Gel across the sand to mimic foamy water. (Cover your photo with scrap paper to protect it.) I applied it with a paintbrush and let it dry overnight. The Glass Bead Gel will sparkle when the light hits it…just like real water!
I will be teaching this page, from start to finish, on Live With Prima, April 29th at 11:00 PT right here! Thanks for letting me hang out with you today! :) Sharon
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That mermaid and those sprays are delicious! So is the layout!
Love that mermaid.
what a layout! :) and i love the technique, it gives awesome results :)
Love the mermaid. Stunning!
Stamp with gesso? I didn’t even know you could do that. Thanks.
Beautiful I love the mermaid!
Thank you so much, love your technique!
Love your layout! That little mermaid is awesome.
Very pretty colors and I like the touch of gold.
Such an adorable layout. Love the sequined mermaid tail.
These colors are absolutely gorgeous!
So pretty! beautiful use of products.
Very cute layout!
Waouhhh ! This page is unbelievable !!!
Hugs from France
Lunéa
Two wonderful mermaids!
Looking forward to seeing you do this page April 29th.
Love the prima mermaid and the sequin tail. Great LO
WOUW the mermaids soooo gorgeous and I love the sequintale sooo much too, and these colors are sooo cool too.
Adorable layout!
~God bless~
I am so ready to go to the beach! Thank you to Sharon for sharing a little slice of heaven. What a cutie her grandaughter is!
thanks for sharing
Cute layout
Such beautiful beachy colors, love the blue and gold colors. Thank you fro sharing and the inspiration.
Beautiful layout!! LOVE the Color Blooms and am anxiously awaiting my prize of them to arrive!
What a beautiful page. Love the mermaid and the sequins on her tail. Just a lovely page.
Your granddaughter is beautiful and so is the layout!
Gorgeous layout with beautiful details! I love the colors and that sweet mermaid!
Such a pretty layout. I love the sequins in the mermaid’s tale! I follow the blog by email.
I love the design ideas!
This is one of the prettiest layouts I’ve seen. Your granddaughter is adorable – I love her name. I wasn’t familiar with all the new Prima stuff. Can’t wait to try some of those gorgeous mists.
So pretty – a lovely page!!
What a gorgeous layout! I love the colors and layering.
Very pretty layout. I love the soft blues. Must to look into those cute little bottle prays you are using.
Love all the details. Thanks for showing how you created this masterpiece. Love it!
Wow! I love this layout….. so sweet!
Oh my gosh – beautiful!
I’ve gotta create that mermaid page for my granddaughter! She will LOVE it!
Beautiful layout! Love the design :)
This is so lovely! Great layout and colour choices.
beautiful lo! love the mermaid!
Such a sweet page! Love the colors she used!
Gorgeous, love the sequins on the mermaid’s tail!
Love the sequins on the mermaid!!
So beautiful layout! And the Color Bloom Spay, wao! I cant wait to buy it and prove it in my mixed media projects!
Such a nice layout!
I don’t scrapbook, but this is a lovely layout. Love the soft colors and your mermaid is awesome.