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15+ Stamped Mermaid Card Ideas for Mer-May

May 9, 2023 by Heather Holbrook

Get ready to embark on a mesmerizing journey under the sea as we explore the enchanting world of Mer-May. So, what exactly is Mer-May? Mer-May is an artistic extravaganza that takes place throughout the month of May, inviting artists and creators worldwide to immerse themselves in the beauty of mermaids. Originating as a drawing challenge, Mer-May encourages participants to create and share artwork featuring these mystical sea creatures. It has become a global phenomenon, bringing together artists, illustrators, and enthusiasts to celebrate the allure of mermaids and ocean-inspired creativity.

Join us in exploring the depths of creativity, where stamps become the brushes and mermaids the muse. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, these stamped mermaid card ideas are sure to inspire and spark your own aquatic artistic adventures.

Get ready to make a splash in your crafting journey with the beauty and grace of stamped mermaid cards, and let Mer-May cast its enchanting spell on your creative endeavors.

15+ Stamped Mermaid Card Ideas for Mer-May

I adore a punny saying on a card and this one is perfect for this sweet mermaid card that uses stamps from The Greeting Farm. Visit their blog for a closer look.

I love anything fantasy like unicorns, fairies, wizards and mermaids. So I’m always excited every May for Mer-May! I believe this trend started on Instagram from an artist posting Mermaid art every day in May and encouraging others to share their art as well. But it’s not just on Instagram, now lots of companies, bloggers and artists create and share mermaid art all over the internet and I’m am so here for it!

I’ve gathered up some wonderful Mermaid cards using stamps to get you inspired to participate in Mer-May. I’ve included a link beneath each photo, click it for products used, tutorial, tips and more.

15+ Stamped Mermaid Card Ideas for Mer-May

This amazing card has a mermaid on acetate attached to the fold that makes it float when opened, so cool! Learn all the details about this card over on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog.

15+ Stamped Mermaid Card Ideas for Mer-May

Small clear gems create wonderful underwater bubbles on this sweet Mermaid card created with stamps from My Favorite Things. You’ll find a video tutorial on their blog.

15+ Stamped Mermaid Card Ideas for Mer-May

Simple painted strips of pink watercolor create a pretty background for these fun mermaids and there’s a touch of gold from heat embossing the title onto a die cut heart. Learn more about this card on the Avery Elle blog.

15+ Stamped Mermaid Card Ideas for Mer-May

Ooooh, check out the wonderful mixed metallic foiling on the background of this card, so shiny! Swim on over to the C.C. Designs blog for a closer look.

15+ Stamped Mermaid Card Ideas for Mer-May

A wave stencil with some blue ink blending and splatters creates a great ocean background on this sweet card that uses products from SugarPea Designs. Visit their blog for more details.

15+ Stamped Mermaid Card Ideas for Mer-May

This mermaid card has a detailed underwater die cut frame over a painted blue watercolor background. The silver heat embossed images were also water colored for a cohesive card design. Visit the Hero Arts blog for more info.

15+ Stamped Mermaid Card Ideas for Mer-May

This terrific interactive shaker card has great depth and movement from layered wavy dies and little clear gems that mimic bubbles and move inside the shaker. And aren’t these little mermaid stamps from Whimsy so, so cute? Splash over to their blog for more.

15+ Stamped Mermaid Card Ideas for Mer-May

The tall slimline design on this beautiful card allows for lots of vertical room to create a great under the sea design. You’ll find 3 different cards all using the same mermaid stamp set by Waffle Flower over on their blog.

15+ Stamped Mermaid Card Ideas for Mer-May

Since I’ve told you how much I love mermaids of course I needed to share one of my own cards. For this one I used digital stamps with foiling to create the outline and sentiments. Visit my personal blog, P is for Paper for a video tutorial.

15+ Stamped Mermaid Card Ideas for Mer-May

This amazing card has so much color, detail and depth from coloring the stamped images and background using colored pencils. Elaine shared a detailed coloring video over on the Stampingbella blog.

15+ Stamped Mermaid Card Ideas for Mer-May

Here’s another great slimline design, this time divided into sections with a frame die to create little scenes in each block. Leanne colored in the Hello Blue bird stamps with Copic Markers adhered over an ink blended ombre’ blue background. Visit their blog for more details.

15+ Stamped Mermaid Card Ideas for Mer-May

These two stunning cards, like some of the others, used watercolor but this time with Karin Brush Markers. I think using any type of watercolor is a no brainer when it comes to mermaid and under water scenes, it just works perfectly. And check out that amazing rainbow tail on one of the mermaids! Visit Bibi Cameron’s blog for a closer look at both of these designs.

15+ Stamped Mermaid Card Ideas for Mer-May

Mermaids work for many occasions but are perfect birthday cards for anyone who loves them like this festive card from Amy Young.  I love the adorable narwhal, sea turtle and all the little ocean critter friends she added. Visit her blog for a closer look.

I hope you’ve enjoyed all these amazing Mermaid Cards and will be inspired to create some Mer-Mazing cards for Mer-May!

-Heather

Shop some of our affiliates mentioned in this post:

Whimsy Stamps

Waffle Flower

Hero Arts

 

 

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