Thursday 24 October 2013

To Someone Special

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I ran a piece of Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Creative Expressions Fauna Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Terra Cotta Adirondack Dye Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I used the Caught in Crystal technique on the panels - you can see how to do this on Sue's Blog here. I used Cosmic Shimmer Clear Varnish Lacquer, Caramel, Rust & Pesto Alcohol Inks and Red Bronze & Copper Mica Powders from the Cosmic Shimmer Metallics Mica Spray Set. I left it overnight to dry and then cut the panels. I dusted each one with my anti static bag, stamped a leaf from the Autumn Blessings Stamp Set and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Copper Detail Embossing Powder.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Copper Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Scalloped Labels One and inked through the die with Terra Cotta Adirondack Dye Ink. I cut a Spellbinders Captivating Squares die out of Chestnut Brown Card.

I assembled the card as shown adding a 5mm Black Pearl in each corner and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Black Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

34 comments:

  1. Morning Julia, a fantastic card saw you demo. it on C&C it would look good
    in any colour too definately a must try.
    Nancyd xx

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  2. Good morning Julia,
    I love love love this card and technique. It is amazing with such beautiful fall colors. Fabulous. Thanks

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  3. Morning Julia
    Thank you love the background technique. Brilliant take care Kitty

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  4. Morning Julia
    Stunning - very effective and such a cool technique.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  5. Hi Julia
    What a beautiful card very effective thank you Tracy w x

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  6. Morning Julia,

    Such a fabulous card, very Autumn which I love. Love it all.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. Good morning Julia this card is gorgeous. I watched you demo this card I really want to try this technique it is so effective. Have a great day. Love Jackie

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  8. Morning Julia, Wow !! Wow !! and triple Wow !! I love this card to bits, the colours in the 'caught in crystal' are stunning and then enhanced by the stamping and embossing. I love it.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  9. Gorgeous card, Julia, I love it! Thank you xx

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  10. Brilliant, I love this technique, the panels you have created are stunning. Love it xx

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  11. Hi Julia,

    OH WOW. This card is really gorgeous. Love it. Thank you.

    Much love,

    Shirley T. xxx

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  12. Morning Julia, do love the Autumn colours of this card! Love Jean xxx

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  13. What beautiful colours - and perfect for a male card I think. Pat x

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  14. This card is so beautiful.The colours so perfectly capture the amazing colours that autumn brings us.Thank you.

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  15. Hi Julia. As always your card is beautiful. The background and embossed leaves are gorgeous, makes you think of autumn. Take care.

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  16. Lovely card love this technique xx hazel

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  17. Morning Julia, stunning card. Gorgeous colours. Kind regards Joanne K x

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  18. Lovely card Julia - thanks for sharing the technique.

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  19. Morning Julia,
    Lovely card, I bet the photo does not do it justice.
    Have a good day.
    Lydia
    X

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  20. Gorgeous Julia, loved watching you do this one on c and c, one I will definitely be trying

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  21. Hi Julia, just love this card it's gorgeous saw you do it on C&C will have to have a go love Jean Z xx

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  22. Hi Julia.

    Gorgeous card and technique.

    Watched it in TV, and had a go myself. Very happy with the result. Thanks. X

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  23. Hi Julia. Amazing background making an beautiful card.

    Love Val x

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  24. Very dramatic, love it!! Thanks Julia.

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  25. Hi Julia. love the techniques used on the card. will have to try it!

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  26. Hi Julia, wonderful card, love the panels. Enjoyed the demo on the show, will have to definitely give it a try. Bx

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  27. Good morning Julia, saw this demo'ed and thought what an interesting and effective technique it was, many thanks, Jackie D

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  28. Lovely card Julia one for the men as well thank you xx

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  29. I saw you demo this on C&C, the photo just doesn't do it justice, beautiful card. I will have to try the "Caught in Crystal" technique myself now I've seen how effective it is, I'm not sure which of my Acetate is heat resistant, guess I'm going to find out, hope I don't melt too many in the process.

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  30. Beautiful colours Julia

    xx Sandra

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  31. Hello Julia, WOW this is a stunning card, the colours are beautiful and love the enhanced leaves.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  32. Another great card Julia. Haven t done the 'caught in crystal' technique for a while now, so you've inspired me to do it again

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  33. Hi Julia, I watched you demo this when you were on C and C last, and I really like the effects. I would like to try it as you have and one stage less without the stamping to see the differences.
    X Ros

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  34. Hi Julia, that is truly a beautiful card, the colours so vibrant, lovely autumn colours. Brilliant, thank you

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