Marvelous Fish

Ready for a little underwater adventure?  Grab a Circle Scissor Plus, a Word Window Punch and Window Sheets and you'll have a deep sea menagerie at your fingertips.

• I used a Circle Scissor Plus to cut a 3" circle into Whisper White card stock.  TIP:  Here's a tutorial with suggestions for working with the Circle Scissor Plus.
• Using only the remaining frame, a Word Window Punch created the lid and base of the "bowl."
• Stampin' Up!'s Polka Dot Background (109276) stamp was inked in Kiwi Kiss and stamped on the frame.  TIP:  The Polka Dot Background stamp is not in the catalogs.  However, it's still available on the Dormant List.  Click to download Stampin' Up! Dormant Stamp List.
• I backed the bowl with a Medium Window Sheet (Occasions Mini Catalog) for a glassy look.  TIP:  Mini glue dots are perfect for adhering window sheets.
• The Just Beachy fish (Occasions Mini Catalog) were cropped and layered on Pacific Point Textured card stock.  TIP:  To create waves, I used a 1/2" Circle Punch.
• Baja Breeze Textured card stock offers a snazzy contrast when backed to Pacific Point.
• I adhered the frame to the Pacific Point layer using Pop-Up Glue Dots (the big guys).  TIP:  This gives a lift to the Window Sheet and adds a cool 3-D effect.
• Three stars were cropped in Baja Breeze Textured card stock using Stampin' Up!'s Star Punch.  TIP:  One star is layered over a clear button to mirror the look of the "glassy" bowl.
• The completed bowl and frame are layered over Kiwi Kiss Textured card stock, Riding Hood Red and a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Baja Breeze Textured card base.
• Another snippet of Kiwi Kiss card stock is layered at the bottom and Pacific Point 5/8" Striped Grosgrain adds a snappy polish.
• The "marvelous" sentiment from Bright Delights (I love these colored rub-ons) was layered over the window sheet.  It's floating.  How aquatic!

The Just Beachy stamp set (