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Hi Bloggers.

Using up demo bits again - this time the Fire & Ice Technique with Sue Wilson's Portuguese Background.

I cut 2 of the decorative dies from Sue's Portuguese Background Die Set out of Coconut White Card. I added a piece of Creative Expressions Double Sided Self Adhesive Sheet to the front of the die cut. I turned it over and added Cosmic Shimmer Gemstones Gilding Flakes. I removed the excess with a piece of Rubit Scrubit. I turned it over, removed the backing from the adhesive and added Cosmic Shimmer Diamond Sprinkles Glitter Jewels.

I dusted a piece of Coconut White Card with my Anti Static Bag and stamped the sentiment from the Creative Expressions Amazing Sentiments Stamp Set using Perfect Medium. I added Copper Cosmic Shimmer Detail Embossing Powder and heat set. I cut it out using the smallest plain die from the Background Die Set.

I made a flower out of Coconut White Card using Sue's Perfect Peony Complete Petals Die Set and following her tutorial on her blog here and here. I added some Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue and Cosmic Shimmer Iced Snow Glitter Jewels. I cut some leaves out of Coconut White Card using Sue's Cornflower Die Set. I tied a knot in a piece of White Tulle, trimmed it a little and added the leaves and the flower.

I assembled the card as shown adding some White 8mm Pearls to the corners.

My next workshop at Creative Expressions HQ is on Thursday 28th May.

John Lockwood will be running a workshop in the morning and I'll be running one in the afternoon.

This is my afternoon project - there'll be 6 colour variations (all from Phill Martin's Chic Collection) and a choice of dies.

For all workshops at CE HQ, you can either contact Tracey on 01536 481778 during office hours or email her at tracey@creative-expressions.uk.com for more information or to book a place.

I think we'll start with the sneak peeks from Monday's show tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.