'Q is for Quick Layout'
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I've used a large Woodware stamp called 'Christmas Trees'...and my layout is so quick that I made two cards. On the first one, I heat embossed the image in WOW 'Metallic Gold Sparkle' powder on black card, then coloured the trees using metallic gel pens. I simply matted the panel on to some gold mirror card, then added one of the sentiments from the stamp set (also heat embossed in sparkly gold).
On my second card, I heat embossed the image in white on watercolour paper, then 'smooshed' Distress Inks over the top...I added a couple of layers, drying in between with my heat gun. Colours used: Lucky Clover, Cracked Pistachio, Mermaid Lagoon, Broken China, Salty Ocean & Blueprint Sketch. I distressed the edges a little, then added some faux stitching using my CutterBee Bug and a white gel pen.
I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
- Crimbo Crackers - Blue Christmas (Just the second card)
- Love to Scrap - Anything Goes
- Sunday Stamps - Shades of Blue
- Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
For more inspiration from my lovely DT buddies, please pop over to the ABC Christmas Challenge.
Lovely cards Helen, both different but really effective. A great stamp for quick Christmas cards x
ReplyDeleteI love them both! The white embossing on the blue/green background is beautiful, love that they are simple to create too! Thanks for joining us at Sunday Stamps, hope to see you again soon!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Helen. x
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards Helen!
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Gorgeous cards Helen, the trees are fabulous and I love the background and white embossing on your second one especially, both are stunning! :-)
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Lovely cards, Helen,
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Great technique! Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to seeing you again next challenge.
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Both your cards are beautiful! I love the techniques you used. Both stand out so differently. Very lovely. Thanks so much for joining us at Sunday Stamps! :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Helen
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They both are gorgeous, Helen. Luv, Wilma
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project with an awesome design! Thanks so much for sharing with us in the Love To Scrap Challenge Blog's "Anything Goes!" challenge!
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Stunning cards! Love the gold on the first card, but the white embossing on the second card looks fabulous also. The colors really pop on each card!
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Beautiful cards! I can't pick a favorite; both are wonderful.
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