Koi Fish

I wanted to make an Asian themed card but didn't want it to be expected colors. After much thought and browsing of my paper stash I came across this floral patterned paper. 

The koi fish in the pond are from an embossing folder that I embossed in light aqua and then again in orange.  I cut out the fish, applied Glossy Accents to them and the water ripples and mounted them to the embossed background.  I wanted a recessed pond look so I mounted the floral paper frame quite higher than water scene.

The inside has an unexpected feature--a banner.  Since the ribbon is only attached to the card at the very ends, the banner has much movement when you open and close the card.  After using these lanterns in this card I now have ideas on how to use them again in a future card as well.

Paper: DCWV - The Cafe Mediterranean Stack - floral and blue circles, Papertrey Ink Aqua Mist, Orange Zest, Lemon Tart, and Chartreuse
Stamps: Technique Tuesday - Cake & Candles
Ink: Memento tuxedo black
Embellishments: thin yellow ribbon, orange grommets, Glossy Accents, black Sharpie
Other: Crop-o-dile Big Bite, Cuttlebug, Cuttlebug embossing folder koi pond, Cricut, Cricut Pagoda cartridge (lanterns), dimensional foam tape, corner rounder, Marvy Uchida paper trimmer