Every once in a while, a project comes along that feels extra magical, and this card is one of them! 🧜♀️✨ The August Wax Seal Club from Spellbinders includes a gorgeous mermaid tail seal, and the moment I saw it, I knew I wanted to create something playful and unexpected. Instead of a standard A2 or rectangle card, I decided to ride the waves a little and make a circle-shaped design—but with an interactive twist.
This project was also a great way to use up scraps from my other August club cards. I had leftover BetterPress circles, and rather than letting them sit in a pile, I turned them into the base for this card. With a little ink blending, some hand-drawn gold waves, and a splashy sentiment, those leftovers transformed into something completely new.
To give the mermaid tail some personality, I trimmed the wax seal and tucked it into a hand-cut slit in the card front, making it look like it’s leaping out of the waves. The circle slides open to reveal space for a note, or you can keep it simple and turn it into a gift tag. Either way, it’s a fun and versatile way to stretch your supplies while letting that wax seal shine.
Card Details
Shape: A circle card base, created from leftover die-cut circles.
Wax Seal: The August club’s mermaid tail—stamped in teal and brushed with metallic highlights—was trimmed out and tucked into the design for a “splash” effect.
Background: Ink blended in shades of aqua and teal for an ocean feel. I drew gold waves with a gel pen for shimmer and movement.
Sentiment: “Even little fish make big waves”—perfect for the theme and heat embossed for shine.
Interactive Element: Using an X-Acto knife, I cut a slit so the circle slides open. Inside, you can write a message or leave it blank if you’re using it as a tag for gifts.
Finishing Touch: A sheer white ribbon tied at the top, finished with a little star embellishment to complete the ocean vibe.
Why You’ll Love This Project
It’s interactive (and who doesn’t love a card that moves?).
It uses up scraps—those leftover BetterPress circles were the perfect base.
It doubles as a card and a tag, so you can adapt it however you like.
The mermaid tail wax seal becomes a true statement piece in the design.
f you want to see this card come to life step by step, I’ve got you covered! I filmed a YouTube video showing exactly how I made it—from cutting the slit to adding the wax seal splash. You can watch it [here].
I hope this little mermaid splash card gave you some inspiration for your own Spellbinders Wax Seal Club projects! If you enjoyed this idea, I’d love for you to follow me on Instagram and YouTube. I’m on the way to hitting my 1K milestone, and every follow, share, and comment helps so much. Thank you for supporting my crafty journey—it truly means the world! 💙
