I spent a wee bit of time prepping for my monthly techniques class last week and came up with a look that I really like. I'm calling it Cracked Ice...check it out and you'll see why...
Frosty Christmas card featuring the Snowflake Serenad stamp set with sentiment from Sweet Essentials. |
A closer look |
Stamp the snowflakes on a 4"x 5-1/4" piece of clear acetate (I used Stampin' Up window sheets) using white Staz On. Once the ink has dried, flip the stamped acetate over and apply a thin coat of Crystal Effects all over the back side. Add several drops of Baja Breeze reinker and, using a paint brush, spread it out across the Crystal Effects, allowing it to swirl a little. Take a piece of white tissue paper, cut slightly larger than the acetate, and crumple it up. Uncrumple the tissue, leaving lots of wrinkles in it. Lay it over the inked Crystal Effects and lightly tap the tissue down into it. You want to make sure the tissue is pressed right into the glue and is even. Layer the whole thing on a 4-1/8" x 5-3/8" piece of Baja Breeze card stock and set it aside to dry. You can make up several background pieces at a time and allow them to dry so you have some ready to go for when inspiration strikes. I really love this technique...I hope my class participants do too!
Now for another project from this month's offerings at Craft Project Central. This adorable little ensemble comes to you from Monkia Davis. Check it out:
Ladybug Treat Box and Card designed by Monika Davis |
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Love it - SUPER cool technique! I'm thinking each card would be unique - right up my alley!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool technique!! The card is stunning! Cute project from CPC too. Thanks for sharing.
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