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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This is stunning!
Oh my! I am scraplifting this one for sure!
Beautiful layout! I love the way you did the mermaid
Thinking about the beach is a good idea. Love what you have done with that thought.
Lovely mermaid! Layout is superb with bloom colors and texture.
Wow gorgeous layout! And the sprays look very cool!!
Gorgeous! Love those beachy colors =]
Lovely layout! I can’t wait to head to the beach this summer!
cute little girl in layout.
stamping sue
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Great layout. Loved seeing the mermaid. I have that stamp but haven’t used it yet. Now I’ve gotten an idea for a way to embellish it. Thanks.
Stunning layout!!
Gorgeous layout. Love the mermaid stamp.
Wow, this is a gorgeous layout. I love the Prima mermaid. Great techniques
Your layout is absolutely beautiful! After living at the beach for many many years I miss seeing the Mermaids come out each summer!! Thanks for sharing & I can’t wait to see the class!
Gorgeous layout.
Lovely layout!
Those are some serious spray misters. ;-)
WOW…stunning card!
Lovely layout with cool beachy colors!
So beautiful, and I think it highlights the photo very well.
Those spray mists look pretty neat! Cool layout.
Wowzer! This is incredibly gorgeous!
Beautiful layout!
Very gorgeous layout…love the colors and details…Awesome!!
Gorgeous layout, love the mermaids.
Breathtaking is all I can say.
Prima never disappoints with their products and these are amazing.
Love all the techniques shared with us.
Happy Easter to everyone. He is Risen…
Happy Easter to you as well !
Wow! Stunning layout, gorgeous design! x
Stunning page!
Gorgeous soft colors!
Gorgeous LO! Love the mermaid.
Gorgeous layout – makes me yearn for the beach :)
Love the layout! And the mermaid is adorable! (Both of them!!). The sequins on the little mermaids flippers are a great touch.
I love the layout! Those prima sprays look gorgeous on there.
Stunning page!
this is a gorgeous Lo
Once again, a beautiful project!
What a fabulous layout! I love all the detail & texture.
What a beautiful page. I love the mermaid stamp..cuteness.. and I have to get my hands on those sprayers… they look like the mean ‘business’ …
This is truly a piece of art!
This page is gorgeous that mermaid is spectacular how could you not think of the shore and the ocean when you look at this page!
What a stunning layout :)
What a lovely layout – thanks so much for sharing this beauty!!!
So very pretty. We don’t often see layouts here. It’s very loverly.
lovely page!
Sandra ltb
AMAZING Page!! I LOVE the picture, too SWEET!! the mermaid just makes me SMILE!! thanks so much for sharing and have a Fabulous & Blessed Easter!! ;)
Absolutely gorgeous!
So very special!
Beautiful layout and just love your colors. Sequins are a perfect touch.
Happy Easter! Thank you, ALL, for your sweet comments!!!!
Happy Easter!
This is beautiful.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
D~
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The coloours, mermaid and flowers look great!