Tim Holtz Distress Ink Color Pop: Mermaid Lagoon!
It’s Wanda, and I’m here today with the second project in our Color Pop series – featuring the newest Distress Ink Color! I’m excited to share a project using the color for March – Mermaid Lagoon. This is the most gorgeous shade of blue! It’s a beautiful deep blue with the slightest hint of teal in it. When I first opened the ink pad and tried it, my immediate thought was “ocean!” Mermaid Lagoon is a gorgeous Pacific Ocean blue…. My thoughts drifted towards a fun retro nautical theme for this project. I hand painted my own bright blue striped background and then used the awesome new Mariner Mini Blueprints stamps to create an ocean vibe. This new color pairs very nicely with Festive Berries and Wild Honey.
I’ve made another color swatch reference chart for you to see where the new color fits in with your existing Distress Ink colors.
To make the stripes, I used TH Watercolor paper and washi tape! I put down the washi tape and then used the Mermaid Lagoon Paint (with the perfect sponge dauber built in) to easily and quickly make the stripes. The paint is very smooth and easy to work with, and dries quickly. The Distress Paints are a very nice opaque alternative to using an ink pad on your projects. After I made the stripes, I added color splatters with the Distress Markers and Spritzer tool. Then I edged the panel and sewed it to a brown color core layer.
I inked up three of the Mariner Blueprint stamps to make a grouping of nautical elements. I stamped the images onto watercolor paper with Archival Black Ink (this ink holds up to water-coloring). I used my Distress Markers and a water brush to color the images, and then cut them out. I put down some pieces of TH Linen Ribbon for my ‘net’ and then added some pearls and stars at the end along with my sentiment.
I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of Fossilized Amber (Editors note: in stores now!) in my craft studio! Have a great day and happy crafting!
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Thanks for reading today and thanks so much to the awesome Wanda for this inspiration today!
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Beautiful card, especially love the crab!
I love blues, so this is a must have! Great card, love the stripes :)
The card looks great
Thank you for the ink comparisions; mermaid lagoon is lovely, as is your card. The nautical elements cluster…breathtaking!
~c
Great card. I love the grouping of elements. Can’t wait to add this color to my collection!
Its a super cool refreshing colour Mermaid Lagoon… Definitely a must have… its super soothing and very calming.
can’t wait to get my hands on this mermaid lagoon, and tomorrow another new release woot..
I use the ink pads and markers but haven’t branched out to the paint. Hmmm…I think I’ve been missing out! Gorgeous card, thanks for the tutorial!
Love your. I gave nautical card: the striped background in the new Lost Lagoon is stunning!
I love that card, and isn’t that a fab colour – so far I have gotten cracked Pistachio and Fossilised Amber, but the next 2 are on the list – Tim does colour really well. I also love the way you have layered the elements and I really appreciated the swatches. Thank you.
Love this sweet card! The colors are so bold and fabulous! I really liked seeing all the Tim Holtsz color swatches. I wish I had them all!
Like all things blue & nautical. Blue is a fav color of mine. I grew up on E coast of FL so I like nautical. Like how you did the blue stripes & arranged the nautical items.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Love this color and the nautical theme card.
Love this distressed look – looks really casual, but I know that it take a lot of skill to create just the right amount of ‘grunge’. This bright vibrant color is so perfect for the sea scenes. Love the way you layered all the embellishments in one focal area. Thanks for sharing
Beautifully crafted card, love all the layering!!!
Beautiful card ! Loved the new shade of blue DI !! Thanks for the Giveaway !
Beautifully done. Love all the bright colors. :-)
This card is so cute! And I love that bag! I’m a philatelist (which means I sell stamps to collectors) and this would be a fun way to combine my job and my hobby.
Fantastic card! I love this new distress color!!!!
I love this blue and have already purchased it.
the card is great. Nautical is always fun.
thanks for sharing.
I just got this color and Fossilized Amber in my last order. Cannot wait to break them both out for some summer decorations, scrapbooking, and cards. Both are beautiful additions to his line. I have loved each new color this year and I can’t wait until he posts the new one tomorrow.I’m sure I will need it too!
gorgeous wanda!!!! love love love love
Tim Holtz colors are like no other. Thanks for the comparison.
Love the card!
The Blues are my favorites!
Love this color! One of my favorite shades of blue! And the card is absolutely gorgeous!
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Thanks, sweet Jenn!! XOXO
Great card. I love the mini blue print stamps and they are perfect for this card. I love the Mermaid Lagoon and can’t wait to add it to my small but growing collection. Michelle t
Sweet card! Love the cutouts and stripes. Thanks so much!
I love it, Wanda!
Who knew there were SO MANY shades of blue??!! And hundreds more, I’m sure! LOVE the americana nautical theme card!!!
This is so awesome! The colors and blending…wow. I just love it!
Beautiful card. The stripes were a really clever way to use colour !!
Love the new color by Tim Holtz. I just purchased the small distress ink pads to color his crazy birds and love how the colors are so vibrant.
This is awesome Wanda! Love all the little details. I’ve played with the mermaid lagoon and it is a beautiful color. TFS!
What a great shade of blue! I can’t wait to stripe everything. Inspiring.
I appreciate you showing the color comparisons. Blue is my favorite color and your card is so nice. Great job!
Love it, thank you for the color comparisons.
Thanks for the two paint comparison charts. I love Wanda’s cards–so fun and original.
Wonderful colors and textures on this pretty card!
Love your card. The blue stripes are fantastic and I love the pile of ocean treasures. Hugz
Love the card & colors. Just realized I have some of the supplies used so I just need the distress inks. The tote is lovely too!
love the card, and the color swatches help a lot. Thanks!!!
What a fantastic card! Love, love, love it! For a seasoned card maker like Wanda, Mermaid Lagoon is a “must have” distress ink color.. For me, I can wait to purchase mermaid lagoon. I am still working on completing the original palette of Tim Holtz distress colors.
Fabulous project with Tim Holtz products…Thanks for chance to win fantastic prize!!
Not only is it a must have, it’s on my table right now. It is so beautiful – my favorite blue!!
Very pretty color and
would be great to use
for fishing photos and
cards!
Carla from Utah
Oh sweet seas batman this is a wicked cool card! I love the embellishments! Outstanding!
I really love this shade of blue, it’s one of those colours (along with brown) that you never can have enough shades!
Wow, i love the Card!! the blueprint stamps are great and now on my wishlist :D
Thanks for the inspiration and the winning chance.
Anja
Love the colors and the crab!!! Great Job!!!