Footprint & Handprint Mermaid

Inspiration: https://www.google.com/search?q=handprint+mermaid&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.47534661,d.cGE&biw=1255&bih=1222&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=bMewUeuOIOL-iwLDvoGwDg

Small Craft Advisory: To avoid mistakes I instructed Effervescent Ethel to make footprint and handprints on computer paper instead of directly onto the background cardstock. After the prints dried, the pieces were cut out then glued onto the 'Seafoam' cardstock. You don't have to do this, but you run the risk of meltdowns if you're working on this craft project with very young children. At least make a sample first of handprint and footprint is my best advice. You can even make extra prints for "just in case". Finally, I do intend to purchase a box frame to display this project.

Crafts used:

-white computer paper
-scissors
-clear glue
-washable paint
-paintbrushes, toothpicks and cotton swabs
-loose glitter in the colors 'multi' and 'peacock' (2 @.99 cents ea. @ JoAnns)
-sequins (swag)
-gold glitter cardstock (")
-plastic pearls: small and very small (")
-dyed seashells(")
-buttons made out of seashells ($3.49 and 40% off @ JoAnns)
-metallic ribbon (about $2.75 & purchased by the yard)
-cardstock from the Coredinations' company in the color 'Seafoam' (.69 cents)
-1/4 " wide ribbon for the border (which at this point I've opted not to use-I'll frame the picture first then decide)

It took a good amount of glue to keep the ribbon 'mermaid tails' attached.

"Aye. Mermaids. Sea ghouls, devil fish, dreadful in hunger for flesh of man. Mermaid waters, that be our path. Cling to your soul, Gibbs, as mermaids be given to take the rest, to the bone."

―Hector (Cap'n) Barbossa to his crew of the Black Pearl.