Hello everyone. It’s the start of another ‘anything goes Christmas‘ challenge at The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge. Here is my card:
The snowflake was created using a Simon Says Stamp die (Pixie Snowflake) and die cutting that out of a previously created panel of acetate, tissue paper, Brushos, and glue……
You take a piece of acetate, add some dries clear glue or lacquer, then alcohol inks or water-colour powder – the colours of your choice – then sprinkle on some glitter. Here is a Sue Wilson video to check out if you wish.
You then add some wrinkled tissue paper and press down so the tissue paper sticks to the glue and alcohol inks. This is the messy part, so I wore some disposable gloves and some kitchen roll.
This needs to then dry over night – I usually make several pieces at one time to have some available when I want them.
Once that acetate and tissue paper had dried, I used a Simon Says Stamp die (Grand Pixie Snowflake) and die cut out of the middle of an A2 sized piece. I did have to use my chrome plate for die cutting as the acetate and the layers it has on it needs a little more help than the usual plates.
I created a white card base and added a green panel slightly smaller. The white glitter card I cut down to a square just larger than the snowflake, then die cut the snowflake out of the centre, and inlaid the acetate die cut into the glitter square.
The sentiment is a previously foiled strip.
I have the ‘off-cut’ here ready to add another sentiment when the time is right:
I hope you can come and join us with your Christmas themed creations. xx
I shall be entering the following challenges:
Just Us Girls – die cuts – no flowers
Ally’s Angels – anything goes
Merry Little Christmas Challenge – anything goes Christmas
Peace On Earth – anything goes Christmas
12 Months of Christmas Link Up – Christmas – option of vintage not taken
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Wow! What a cool technique-love the results! Thanks for sharing with us at Ally’s Angels!
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P.S. Please consider sharing over at FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenges blog (FQCCCB) for its ‘anything goes country Christmas’ theme. It’s an offset month-long from April 7-May 5. Any kind of wintery outdoor weather/nature…like snowflakes…pine trees…deer…snowmen…rabbits…holiday decorations outside like a wreath on the house door or barn…garland wrapped on the porch railing or on the mailbox, etc. We would love to have your wonderful cards shared there. — Becca
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Both of these are fabulous!!! I enjoyed reading how these were created! Lots of patience and messy-making steps! Well worth your efforts from start to finish! Thanks for sharing with Ally’s Angels #92! — Becca
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Messy…..but fun xx
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Girl … you are SO creative! These are just awesome … beautifully done! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace on Earth challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
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Peace on Earth Co-Owner
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Thank you so much Darlene xx
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That looks like a fun technique – another one to try!
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It is a doozy – a little more difficult to die cut but worth the effort xx
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Lynda… this technique is amazing. So love the results. After commenting, I will be checking out the video. What a special Christmas card and the foiled sentiment is the icing on the cake. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with Just Us Girls!
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Thank you – it’s a fun technique xx
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Awesome result and very effective. Love the greens.
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Thank you Johanna xx
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