Tuesday 16 July 2013

The Magic of Christmas Never Ends

Hi Bloggers.

Unfortunately I didn't get to demo this card.

You can see how to do this background technique on Sue's blog here. On my sample I used Cosmic Shimmer Clear Crystal Lacquer, Cool Peri, Aqua and Denim Alcohol Inks and I sprinkled a little Silver Chrome and Ice Blue Cosmic Shimmer Polished Silk Glitter instead of Mica Powder.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Inner Thoughts Stamp Set using Cobalt Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Snowflake Pendant 2011 and inked through the die with Broken China Distress Ink. I cut another Snowflake Pendant out and offset it below the sentiment one.

I cut some more snowflakes out using the Snowflake Pendant 2011 and 2012 die sets.

I assembled the card as shown adding some white pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Silver Lustre around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.


34 comments:

  1. I really like this technique, great card xx

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  2. This is gorgeous, Julia, must try the technique. The snowflakes are great laid out like that. Love everything about it
    Hugs Annie

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  3. Morning Julia lovely card thank you I will be watching on Saturday take care Kitty

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  4. Hi Julia
    Another stunning christmas card love everything on the card thank you Tracy w x

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  5. Hi Julia, beautiful background, must get round to trying it. Bx

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  6. Hi Julia. Another amazing card. So love the background and the little snowflakes (which i have) are adorable.
    Love val x

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  7. Good morning Julia this card is gorgeous I will have to try that technique. Jackie

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  8. Hi Julia. A great card. (One that I will be using for my Christmascards this year)That background is gorgeous. I must give it a try. Take care.

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  9. Love the card Julia. Mabex

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  10. Magical card! Love the background and the dies used.

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  11. Morning Julia, I love this 'caught in crystal' technique, it looks so gorgeous when done, I haven't tried it yet !!! Gorgeous card.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  12. Beautiful card love the background xx hazel

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  13. Hi Julia I really like this card and especially the background,the colours go so well together. I done a few Xmas cards last year using this technique and its really fun to do. Looking forward to next week. Love Lesley x

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  14. Hi Julia What a wonderful card, must try this technique Hugs Jennywren x

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  15. Beautiful background Julia and the simplicity of the decoration shows it off really well. Pat x

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  16. Morning Julia,

    So very pretty. X

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  17. Morning Julia,
    Love this card so very cool. The background is great.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  18. Good morning Julia,
    Todays card reminds me of a magical winters night with the clear dark night in all its splendor almost like the Northern Night skies that we can get a glimpse of every now and then or it could be my overactive imagination which works wonderfully. It is a beautiful card and one that i would make for ..... me to sit and look at when we don't have the lovely skies.
    Thank you for your imagination
    Love and crafty hugs
    Norah

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  19. Hi Julia,really vibrant background perfect for winter cards.
    X Ros

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  20. Morning Julia,
    A great card, love it all. Might just have a go at this one.
    Lydia
    X

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  21. Gorgeous technique this one really finishes it off beautifully. Love it

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  22. Another great card with a beautiful background Julia

    xx Sandra

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  23. Morning Julia, beautiful card, I really love it. Hope you have a great day,
    hugs Lynn

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  24. Hi Julia, Love the card and the background is beautiful, the sentiments look so nice I love them love Jean Z xx

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  25. Morning Julia, love the card and the background. Have yet to try that technique x

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  26. absolutely wonderful Julia xx

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  27. A beautiful card Julia,

    This technique looks so effective have not had a go at it yet...one day lol!

    Have a great day

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx

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  28. Hello Julia, A magical card, love the colours of the amazing background and I have the snowflake dies, will have to try a similar card. Thank you for your inspiration and imagination.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  29. Shame you didn't get to demo this as its gorgeous. Looking forward to the next shows. x

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  30. hi Julia stunning card,would have loved to seeing you do this.
    Smiles
    Ita

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  31. Hi Julia, a beautiful card, the background is really nice and a technique I must try. Best wishes Jackie

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  32. Hi Julia

    Lovely card today. However, you didn't say which technique you used for the background on the card. I assume that it was Sue's shaving foam technique?. love the snowflake stamps.

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    1. Just click on the link and it will take you to Sue's Caught In Crystal technique.

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  33. Evening Julia, stunning card today. Ticks all the boxes for me. Gorgeous colours. Kind regards Joanne K x

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