Sorry I've been a bit quiet for a while on the blog. I've been working on a big project - I'll share when I can!
But this month I'm hosting the Christmas Card Throwdown, so I'm back for now with a new challenge card - or two.
My first challenge as host is a sketch - any shape, multiple layers.
I've draw on an old technique for this one, to make two cards together.
I started with 5 pieces of Clarity stencil card, cut to fit A6 card blanks (9.7cm by 13.8cm).
I left two as they were, then cut the other three with different sizes of concentric dies. I used a set I got recently from The Works, but any framer shape will work.
One card is made with the outers, one with the inners.
I used a Tattered Lace holly embossing folder to emboss alternating layers, to give some interest.
The centres are small, so not a lot of scope for a big scene or picture (although by using different dies you could make this as big as you want!). I kept it simple.
On the "inners" card, I stamped a "Merry Christmas" sentiment in versa mark, then heat embossed in platinum. I actually took two goes at this (so had to cut a second piece from a scrap of card). I was using words from a longer sentiment stamp and masking, but the masking tape made it hard to line up the two words, and I was way off the first time!
For the "outers" card, I drew round the inside of the smallest aperture on the back card piece, to show where the image needed to go. I stamped a Christmas tree from a Clarity Wee Christmas set in olive green stazon. I filled in the baubles with an orange pen, then added a dot of clear glaze on top of each (this is a new purchase for the big project, which I'm loving using). I then erased the pencil marks.
Then construction, using my thicker foam tape to give real contrast between the layers. It makes for very chunky cards - not ones for posting! - but I think it does look good.
To join in with the challenge, create your gorgeous layered Christmas Card, then link it up to the challenge here by Friday 19th May, midnight BST.
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ReplyDeleteMerci Fabiola
DeleteAbsolutely fantastic! I think both your cards are just gorgeous and the embossed layers gives such depth. You rocked this one! xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Deborah. I say it every time, but I don't know why I don't do more embossing, it gives such a lovely finish.
DeleteI'm having a 'why didn't I think of that!' moment. This is such a good idea and so simple. I love it in white with that bit of embossing. Both beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison. Sometimes simple is best, I'm really pleased with how the embossed layers work, they do the hard work, the focal point can be minimal!
DeleteHi, Lucinda! I love that you created TWO cards from a single die cut series! Both cards are pure loveliness and are elegant done in the silver embossing, and pretty white dry embossing. Thank you for todays inspiration! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteThanks Donna, we crafters love to get the most out of things, don't we? I was having a "less is more" moment when I made these, not like me, but I'm so pleased with them.
DeleteThese cards are so lovely. I just love the crisp clean white paper with the color in the middle. Stunning.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ek, this was one of those times when an idea in my head worked perfectly in practice. Doesn't happen a lot!
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