Grunge elements

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Morning all,

Today I'm sharing a card with you that uses Imagination Crafts Grunge elements stencil.

I ran the stencil through my die cutting/embossing machine to emboss the design.

You will need to check the correct sandwich for your particular machine.

I used smooth stamping card  for this.

 I trimmed the card once finished.

I then replaced the stencil, it's a good idea to hold in place with a low tac tape.

Using a stencil brush I applied Adirondack sailboat blue (40% off in the Mega Sale)

I've tried to show in the picture how this technique gives extra dimension.

Next I used an 8 x 8 square card blank and without embossing this time, randomly stenciled the design again with my brush but using Adirondack stonewashed

(40% off in the Mega Sale)

I think you'll see the difference between the embossed and flat images.

With the stencil in place for the butterfly, I added a touch of 

Imagination Crafts sparkle medium in diamond using my finger.

I finished off with a couple of Craftwork cards candi (40% off in the Mega Sale)

  a ribbon bow and some dots of pale blue liquid pearls.

Rather than mounting the main design in a formal way I put the second mat layer at an angle.

Well that's it from me for today, 

Many thanks for visiting the blog and for the lovely feedback and comments you leave for us.

Crafty Hugs xKx

 
   

A Sparkly Christmas Gift...

 *This post is part of the November promotion fortnight.

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Morning, it's my Thursday slot again.

Today I have a CD Clock to show you which would make a really lovely Christmas gift...

It uses Imagination Crafts Sparkle Medium in Royal Purple
 through their Fir Trees Stencil.

 

The backgound card for this project is Lilac Damask Swirl by Imagination Crafts.

The main clock digits are Craftwork Cards Card Candi with numeral peel offs and I added some Rhinestones along one side.

This really is a simple but effective project and the first clock I've made using Sparkle Medium and I couldn't believe how quickly I achieved this.

 

At Lisa's Christmas Party workshop she will have some of my CD Clock kits so you'll be able to see them if your're coming along.

Hopefully I'll be able to share these techniques with you in more detail so you can make some nice clock gifts.

Everything is provided in the kit including the lovely gift/display box with the acetate window.

 

I hope you like this project and feel inspired to have a go yourself.

I look forward to sharing more projects like this with you.

Thanks so much for looking today and remember to leave a comment to enter in the giveaway.

Crafty Hugs xKx

      

 

Spring Flower tag...

Happy Friday everyone

This week I've made a simple tag using the 

Woodware Clear Magic Spring Flowers stamp

available HERE

I started with a tag is from the 

Craftwork Cards Botanica Backgrounds Printed Tag Pad

Using a Black Onyx Versafine pad, I stamped the Spring Flowers

on to the tag

I then stamped the Spring Flowers on to some leftover paper from the 

Craftwork Cards Botanica Collection and cut out the large leaves, buds and flowers

(I actually stamped two images and cut two of each flower)

After cutting out, I attached the pieces to the tag using

Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear glue

I then attached the second set of flowers on to the first with a dab of 

glue to the centres

To add colour, I used promarkers and to finish off, I attached Craftwork Cards Candi

to the centre of each flower, added some Stickles Star Duster Glitter Glue and used a black fine liner pen to add some dashes around the edge 

 

 

 

 

 

                       

Have a lovely weekend and keep crafting

~Suzanne~

A quick card for men....

Good morning

Being very short of time lately, I made the following quick card 

which I think is suitable for men

I used a Craftwork Card 148x148mm straight edge card blank

upon which I matted and layered some green textured paper and some

Kaisercraft 12x12 paper named Impasto

I then cut some strips of left over papers  

and attached them using

Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue
 

I finished off by attaching a sentiment from the 

Craftwork Cards Botanica collection, two charms and a random card candi

Let the papers do the work!!

This post is part of the current promotion & giveaway, so don't forget to leave a comment.

         

~Suzanne~

Imagination Flutterby and Bay Leaf Stencils...

Good morning everyone

This week I've made two cards using some products from 

Imagination Crafts.

I started with a Craftwork Cards 6x6 card blank and attached a sheet of 

Imagination 6x6 Patterned Card called Leafy Shadows to the front of the card.

I then cut a piece of thick acetate to size (6x6) and placed the 

Imagination Flutterby Stencil over the top, taping it down around the edge with

Woodware Stencil Tape.
 

Using a craft palette knife and 

Imagination Sparkle Medium in Blue Sapphire

 I spread the Sparkle Medium over the stencil before carefully peeling the stencil away from the acetate to reveal the butterfly.
 

After leaving the Sparkle Medium to dry overnight I then attached the acetate to the front of my card using extra strong double sided tape down the left hand side of the card

Because the tape was visible through the acetate, I attached another strip of tape in order to hide it with some ribbon and a few co-ordinating Craftwork Cards Card Candi.

My next card was made in a similar way.

I cut a piece of super smooth card to fit a 

Craftwork Cards 6x6 card blank and using Woodware Stencil Tape. I taped my

Imagination Bay Leaf Stencil to my super smooth card

 with Adirondack Pitch Black ink and some Cut and Dry Foam

I inked the card through the stencil.
 

I then cut a piece of strong acetate slightly larger than 6x6 size and taped it down 

using my clean, dry stencil (which I washed in warm soapy water).
 

I spread the stencil withImagination Sparkle Medium in Silver using a craft palette knife.

I carefully peeled away the stencil and left the Sparkle Medium to dry.

I placed the acetate over the black image but moved it slightly to the right to create a black shadow

I trimmed the acetate to fit the card and attached it  with strong double sided tape along the top of the card and then attached some black ribbon over the top to hide the tape.

Have a great week and keep crafting.

~Suzanne~