Oh my goodness I seem to be making so many Christmas cards at the moment. I really must get some birthday cards done and some other projects too. Friday comes round so quickly and of course Friday means it's Bah! Humbug! day. Yeah! I just love our theme this week. It's using stencils and oh boy did I have fun?
I decided to use embossing paste with a brass stencil by Sizzix. It's actually one of their embossing dies that come in a plastic folder, but I've pulled it off the folder so that I can use it in lots of different ways.
On my first card I attached the stencil to white card and then scraped the Dreamweaver embossing paste over the top. On removing the stencil I tipped dark blue glitter on the lower half of the image and light blue on the upper part. It looked fabulous, but alas it didn't look quite so good after I dusted it with a paint brush supposedly just to remove the excess glitter. Eek, to my horror, virtually all the glitter fell off. Sheesh I was covered in the stuff and felt like crying as my pretty image now looked very bland indeed.
Thankfully I was able to save the day by replacing the stencil, carefully painting glue over the design and then lifting the stencil and adding glitter in the same way as before. Phew close shave, but the card survived.
My layout originated at Mojo Monday with some quite big changes that came about as the card developed.
Additional materials used:
- Snowflake frame die by Spellbinders
- Snowflakes die by Marianne
- blue glitter card, silver mirri card and plain white card
- Dots embossing folder
- gem brads, silver sentiment peel off and white/silver ribbon
- Sir Stampalot - A Winter's Tale
- Cupcake Craft Challenge - Something New (my glitter is new - usually only use a snowy sparkly one so very different for me to use coloured glitter)
- Cute Card Thursday - Monochromatic
My navy blue card uses the same stencil and I'm pleased to say that this time I applied the glitter super fast, stuck to one colour and pressed gently just a little to help it to adhere. Seemed to work as when dry very little glitter was loose.
Of the two this is my favourite as it's more subtle and well I just like it. The tiny snowflakes were cut using the tiny snowflake die from the same Spellbinder set as the frame.
This card was made using this week's sketch at Rainbow Lady's Challenge blog and also follows her theme of winter. I've waivered from the sketch a little, but I'm sure Cynthia won't mind.
If you have chance do pop over to Bah! Humbug! to take a look at the fabulous designs by our Guest Designer Carol. She is really talented and has contributed more than one sample yet again.
Love and hugs
Ann xxx
27 comments:
Two super cards. That stencil is great. I love the use of it sparkly white against that dark embossed background. Thank you for joining in on Rainbow Lady's challenge this week.
Jen x
Morning Ann ,
What fabulous cards you have created this week ! Love them both, and love what you have done them !
Hugs
susan x
Wow Ann , beautifull christmascards ! I allso like the brown one the most ; it's so elegant. Compliment. Love from Holland , Christa.
Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Craft this week Ann ! Your card is gorgeous ! Love the stamped image ! Good luck ! Smiles from Catherine
Oooh Ann they are both beautiful! I never think to use stencil paste but you've made me want to have a play now! Gorgeous glittery loveliness on both cards :-)
Thanks for joining us at Rainbow Ladies challenge this week
Claire xx
These are great Chrimstmas Cards!
Thank you for joining in with our "A Winter's Tale" challenge at Sir Stampalot.
Clare x
Hi Ann, what gorgeous cards. I love the colour schemes, although you've used the same items both look so different! The glitter looks amazing. Thanks for joining in with my "something new" challenge over at cupcake craft challenge this week. Hugs, Denise x
Cynthia does not mind at all as this is truly wintery and gorgeous Ann. Thanks so much Love Cynthia x
fabulous cards.
thanks for joining us in the Sir Stampalot Challenge hugs chris xx
The stencil you have used is beautiful and whilst I love the two-tone glittery version, like you, I prefer the cleaner look of the 2nd card with the dinky wee snowflakes.
Luv'n'Stuff
Max
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Bah! Humbug! Challenges DT
Both are fab cards, as always! Thank you for joining in with Rainbow Lady's challenge this week. Love Elizabeth xxx
Hi Ann
Two really lovelt card, the first set off so beautfully with the embossed panel adn the second with that interesting scallop across the top.
Thank you for joining us at Stampalot Challenge this month, good luck and really hope you can join us again next time.
B x
Ann, these are both gorgeous and I'm anxious to try this stencil technique. I actually have some brass stencils and paste and have never tried it! Yea! Both your cards are just brilliant! xxD
Two wonderful cards ,
Thanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month and good luck!
Hugs
Francesca
Ah they are both lovely Ann. I think I like the navy one best as it stands out so much. Thanks for playing along ion Rainbow Lady's Challenge Hazelxoxo
Hi Ann two gorgeous cards!! love the colour of them both, lots of love Steph
I just love your finished cards Ann. Both are so elegant. Love the dies used also. I have the same stencil but had never thought of taking it off the plastic wallet. You have inspired me to have a go with 'embossing paste' my last bit of dimensional paint has gone so will be replacing with some translucent embossing paste.
Carole x
Gorgeous cards Ann, love the effects of that paste, never given it a go:(Thanks for playing along at Sir Stampalot this month.
Pinky
Two super cards - now I know what you were doing with the embossing paste.
Beryl xx
Two super cards Ann, I can picture you covered in Glitter.
Thanks for joining us at Rainbow Lady's Challenge this week.
Hugs Christine x
Hi Ann, love both of these gorgeous cards, very elegant and so many fab techniques.
Donna x
Thanks for joining Sir Stampalot’s challenge with this great entry, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
Great cards! Love the textures.
Hugs
Maarit
Both cards are wonderful! I really like how you used the sketch and the colors you chose are very lush and gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining RAINBOW LADY'S CHALLENGE this week:)
Hi Ann, I've recovered from the stress hee hee, maybe the stencil will get "lost" or "hidden" hee hee, love Steph
two beautiful cards and I love the two different colourways! Thank you for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month and good luck!
Wonderful cards! I love the snowflakes.
Thank you for joining us at CCT! :)
Vanja
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