Okay, so I finally did it. I managed to get past the awesome dies and into some great stamps I wanted to use for my Christmas cards. I absolutely fell in love with the Tapestry Ornament by Alesa Baker, and, of course her Tapestry Banner too. Oh yes, and her Fall Branch too. I am not good at taking photos of anything with glitter it seems. :-(
Images With Glitter:
- Stamped images on white cardstock with VersaMark ink pad. Added Stamp and Bond powder, heated until clear, added glitter, heated again.
- Cut out all of the images.
Branch Image:
- Stamped on white cardstock with Memento Olive Grove and painted with Twinkling H2O's. Other mediums work just fine.
- Fliped over and embossed from the back with a stylus.
Sentiment:
- Stamped on leftover white cardstock with Delicata Golden Glitz ink.
- Used a leftover piece of one of the banners as a frame for the sentiment as shown.
Assembly:
- Found a remnant piece of pink carstock agreeing with the glitter and cut to 4.25"X5.5"
- Mounted a 4"X5.25" piece of White Laid cardstock.
- Lined up and mounted the banners as shown.
- Used the Delicata ink pad to edge the ornament and the frame for the sentiment.
- Mounted the branch and ornament with 3D pop-dots.
- Mounted the framed sentiment.
- Added the pearls and the stick pin with pearl heart and pink bicone bead.
This truly is one of those situations where the card is so much prettier IRL. If you ever have any questions on how I did something and didn't mention it, feel free to email me.
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SUPPLIES:
Gorgeous creation Shirley ! I love the colours, the images & the use of the branch at the top of the ornament. As always, you have a stunning bow to finish it off !
Posted by: Shirley | December 11, 2012 at 08:04 AM
Fab card Shirley! Love the layout and color. Have a great day. Hugs, Helena
Posted by: Helena | December 11, 2012 at 12:14 PM
Love the glitter with those stamps. I'm guessing the Branch has been fussy cut... impressive scissors skills !
Posted by: Craftyfield | December 11, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Beautiful card! Love how you used non-traditional colors for your Christmas cards.
Posted by: Eleanor Jenkins | December 11, 2012 at 07:39 PM
Oh wow--this is absolutely breathtaking! Just the style I love! Thank you so much for sharing & Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Greta H | December 11, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Fabulou card!
Posted by: Loly Borda | December 11, 2012 at 11:31 PM
Shirley this is absolutely beautiful!!! That dusty pink is SO pretty!!!! I LOVE glitter and heat n stick is THE best way to get it to STAY on your card and not your (insert body part here)..... lol
LOVE it!
Posted by: KelliJo | December 12, 2012 at 01:00 AM
Wonderful card (in my favorite color!)! Love your painted branch with your ornament, it looks so pretty with the bow. And the tapestry banner is really cool! Thank you for sharing!
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | December 13, 2012 at 12:12 AM
Hi Shirley, what a lovely card and yes this bauble is so lovely and like that tapestry banner also, the Fall branch is a perfect add! warm greet Miranda
Posted by: Miranda | December 13, 2012 at 03:41 PM