Saturday, June 13, 2026

Like an Octopus on your Face

 Today I'm playing along with both the Just Us Girls Challenge and Color Hues!

I used a retired Text+Texture Ocean stamp from PTI for the background using Crushed Pistachio and Worn Lipstick.  
I stamped the Octopus from Sea Life by Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous (Simon Says Stamp just came out with the dies for the Sea Life Set and I've ordered it but I had to fussy cut the octopus today. 
 
The sentiment (which absolutely CRACKS ME UP!) is a single stamp - Octopus Face from Technique Junkies.  It includes an image of an octopus but I didn't ink that part.  (I'm not sure if they are still in business)


I did use Old Paper Distress around the edges to soften the white card base and sentiment.



Stamps:  Octopus Face - Technique Junkies, Text and Texture: Ocean - PTI, Retired, Sea Life - Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous.
Paper:  White - PTI
Ink:  Nocturne - Versafine Clair, Ranger Distress Cracked Pistachio, Worn Lipstick, Old Paper.
Other Supplies:  Misty, Enamel Dots and heart - Altenew, foam dot, Sponge and Applicator. - Ranger.

10 comments:

Marcia Hill said...

Love everything about this card Julia, but especially the sentiment...totally cracks me up too! And fabulous job on fussy cutting the octopus...I really thought you had gotten a jump on the dies! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome card with us at the Color Hues Challenge my friend...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)

Nancy said...

That sentiment is a hoot, Julia. I laughed out loud! Love your scene and of course the octopi! Thanks for sharing with us at Color Hues.

Lisa Elton said...

Thanks for the giggles, what a great sentiment! This is a fantastic card, I like the colors. Thanks so much for joining us this week at Just Us Girls, Julia!

Carol said...

Julia, what a fun summer card. I love the colors and the sentiment is hilarious! Thanks for sharing this unique take on summer at Just Us Girls!

Bonnie said...

Jack and I just watched 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' and this immediately made me think of Marcellus! Fantastic and fun, my friend! Thanks for sharing this with us at Color Hues!

Celeste Goff said...

This card is both sweet and funny at the same time!

HilaryJane said...

This is such a great card, but I am not sure that I like the idea of an octopus on my face! xx

Christine said...

this works perfectly with the colour combo, I love your little Octopus xx

Vicki Dutcher said...

He is very cool! That sentiment made me laugh - Thanks for joining in at JUGS

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Ha, ha - great sentiment with your pink octopus, Julia!! Love the turquoise waves too!!