Hi there, Stampin' Friends. Today's card is full of sparkle and no matter how hard I try, I can't capture the true beauty with my camera! I shared a few days ago how much fun I was having with the heat and stick powder and glitter. My stampin' area is a bit sparkly but this card is a LOT sparkly and I just love it!
I used one of my all time favorite stamps, Post Card. (my little heart almost broke when Stampin' Up! put it on the retiring list. However, it will continue to hold it's own special place in my stamp collection!) I inked the stamp up with versa mark, stamped it onto Very Vanilla card stock, covered it with heat and stick powder, melted the powder with my heat tool and then covered it with gold glitter and heated it just a bit more to set the glitter.
The flower was created by punching the petals (Very Vanilla) and leaves (Always Artichoke) with the Festive Flower Builder Punch. I used the faux suede technique on each petal and leaf. I spritzed them with a mixture of alcohol and gold metallic ink. Once they were dry, I shaped each petal and used my finger to add more of the gold metallic paint undiluted. Stacked all the layers to create a flower and added gold thread to the back before adding it to the card front. I then added pearls to the center.
Here is another angle:
And one more of the whole card:
I love the vintage appearance of this card. The glitter really makes a huge statement! My neighbor lady, who is also a pretty special friend, fell in love with this card. She's hoping it's the Christmas card I give her this year! : )
If you have questions, please ask. Feel free to leave a comment also.
Blessings ~
RaeDeen
Recipe:
Stamp Set: Reason for the Season, Post Card
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke
Ink: Versa Mark
Other: Festive Flower Builder Punch, Heat and Stick Powder, Gold Glitter, FolkArt Metallic Gold paint #660 Pure Gold, piercing mat, chalk marker (I used the end as a stylus to break down the fibers for the faux suede), 1", 3/4", and 1/2" circle punches (to add my petals to for each layer), Gold thread, dimensionals, Tombow liquid glue, pearls
Hi there, Stampin' Friends! Today I have the card we made at Stamp Club. Some time ago, we had used this same layout for a wedding card. Changing the color of card stock, stamp sets, and adding texture with a different embossing folder has created a completely different look.
Here is the wedding card made in black and white.
The newest version is made in Black and Crumb Cake.
My lighting is not good and doesn't reveal the true beauty of this card. Here is another angle...
and close up of the main image...
The whole front panel flips up to reveal the greeting...
The first Stampin' Up! party I attended (over 15 to 20 yrs ago) used the heat and stick powder and glitter. I was so amazed by it that I ordered everything it took to make that one card. (Am I the only one who does something like that? I'm guessing I'm not alone!) It was a snowman in a window. He was adorable! However, I never used the heat and stick powder or the glitter because I couldn't remember how we had done the 'technique'. Fast forward to the present....I have ordered the products again but this time I'm using them and just love the results! That star is so beautiful in real life! I will be sharing another card in the near future using the glitter...it really does add a WOW factor! *** If you order product and can't remember how to use it, contact me. I'd be more than happy to help...don't leave it in the bag or a drawer!
Here are the measurements for the card stock:
Basic Black: one of each: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, 4 x 1 3/4 (scored at 1/8" on one of the 1 3/4" side), 3 3/4 x 2 3/4
Crumb Cake: 5 3/8" x 4 1/8", 3 3/4" x 1 5/8", and 2 pieces cut at 3 5/8" x 2 5/8".
Here is the video showing how to create this card. You can change up the stamp set, embossing folder, and/or card stock and create a whole new look.
If you have questions, please feel free to ask. Comments are always appreciated!
Blessings,
RaeDeen
Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Every Blessing, Wondrous Wreath
Card Stock: Basic Black, Crumb Cake
Ink: Momento Black, Crumb Cake (for sponging), Versa Mark
Other: Big Shot, Boho Chic embossing folder, heat and stick powder, gold glitter, heat tool, tombow liquid glue
