Monday 3 March 2014

Sneak Peek

Hi Bloggers.

As promised, here's a sneak peek from tomorrow's shows. An easy peasy card with a new stamp, one of the new Cosmic Shimmer Ink Spray Mists and a new mask. Lots of new goodies on the shows!

For the background, I inked through the Abstract Mask with Stormy Sky Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam. Now for a technique pinched from Sue - I spritzed a little Cosmic Shimmer Ink Spray Mist in Riviera Blue into the corner of a plastic tray. I ran some round beads through the ink ( you could use marbles). I then let the beads roll all over the background, leaving  a trail of ink behind them. Cool, eh? I then ran the piece through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Ooh La La Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Stormy Sky.

I stamped the Zentangled Happy Birthday Stamp using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I dabbed a little of the Riviera Blue Mist onto my Craft Sheet, added a little water and coloured the design. I cut it out using Spellbinders Diamond Effects and inked through the die with Stormy Sky.

I tied a bow using 2 lengths of Navy Silky Crush Ribbon and added a Fancy Pearl Embellishment.

I assembled the card as shown adding a White 8mm Pearl in the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Black Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.  

44 comments:

  1. Super card today julia. Simple but effective.
    Marion B xx

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  2. Unfussy,classyandvery elegant, perfect for a male card.
    Pam

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  3. Hi Julia, great card, love the idea of the zentangled word stamps, and fab technique using the marbles. Hopefully they don't end up on the carpet. Bx

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  4. Morning Julia, a fantastic card love how you have done the background
    who would have thought to use beads or marbles you are really amazing
    withyour ideas.
    Nancyd xx

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  5. Hi Julia. Lovely card with the great new zentangled stamp. Wonderful background, another forgotten technique, thanks for the reminder : ) And all topped off with one of your beautiful bows. Have a safe journey tomorrow and enjoy yourself. Take care.

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  6. Morning Julia,
    Once again you have done it the Qeen of backgrounds, it is lovely Take care Kitty.

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  7. Hi Julia
    Once again you have done it this card is simply but beautiful love the colour thanks for shaving your ideas Tracy w x

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  8. The Zentangled 'Happy Birthday' looks great for making a statement!

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  9. Lovely card Julia - looking forward to the shows tomorrow xxx

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  10. Good morning Julia today's card is beautiful. Thank you for the sneaky peak. I am so looking forward to your shows tomorrow I hope the prep is going well. Have a great day. Love Jackie

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  11. Hi Julia lovely card and colours and the zentangled effect looks great. Fab background, thanks for inspiration x

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  12. Morning Julia, Loving this new technique, I can see that becoming addictive haha, I will have to find some beads to try. I'm loving the zentangled Happy Birthday stamp, I love the curly wurly tails like snakes. A lovely card.
    Looking forward to tomorrow, don't forget to 'breathe' today, as I'm sure you will have 'sparks' flying off your fingers doing your prep.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  13. Super card Julia-looking forward to your demos tomorrow!!
    XxRuth

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  14. I love how you have made this card, I haven't seen this technique before. I am certainly going to have a go at making my own backgrounds after watching your show using masks too. You are in charge of your shows now and looking quite at home in the studio...Love it~~~Mabex

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  15. Wow Julia. What a beautiful card. Fairly simply but so effective. The colour is great and the bow adds the finishing touch. Well done. Love Nicola x

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  16. Lovely card and colours xx hazel

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  17. Hi Julia, Fabulous Card everyone seems to be into Zentangle at present but I much prefer a stamp where I can colour as I really don't think I could do such fabulous Stamps justice by doodling on them if they were clear, so this Stamp for me is ideal. thanks for the peeks!
    Take Care Hugs from Sam x

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  18. Great looking card Hav set TV to record I've done a similar technique borrowed from Ali Reeve & used scrunched up tin foil You scrunch it u in a way that you get "highs & lows" & the ink only then goes onto parts of the tin foil (if you see what I mean) Teminded me to try that again but perhaps your technique gives a better result Will be watching with great interest

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  19. Hi Julia, Love the card the colours are so vibrant and the background is great all in all a beautiful card love Jean Z xxx

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  20. Morning Julia, lovely card, love the sentiment. Looking forward to tomorrows shows. Love Jean xx

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  21. Good Morning Julia. Now where am I going to buy marbles from this time of the morning? I just love this idea. The background looks great.
    Looking forward to tomorrows shows.
    Love Val in Spain x

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  22. Good Morning Julia
    Love this card, the colours are stunning and the sentiment beautifully zentangled.
    Hugs
    Carolx

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  23. Love this Julia, so suitable for many occasions

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  24. Hi Julia, loving this card today... the blue and the entangled stamp... Looking forward to seeing your shows tomorrow... don't work/play too hard today with prepping!!!
    Sheila x

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  25. Morning Julia I love the card just up my street I could do this one love the stamp thank you for sharing and the sneaky peeks have a good day I know you will be busy love June xxx

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  26. Hi Julia,

    Really love the card. Looks simple and elegant. The Happy Birthday stamp is really lovely too.

    Much love,

    Shirley T. xxx

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  27. Hello Julia This card is a stunner, love the background, have not seen this technique before, will be giving it a try. The Happy Birthday stamp really pops and the bow is lush. Happy prepping, really looking forward to your shows.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  28. Hi Julia, I love this card. especially the Zentangled Happy Birthday Stamp. Did you zentangle it yourself or can you buy the ready-made up stamp?

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  29. Good morning Julia and thank you for the sneek peek. I am intrigued by the background so will be watching with interest. The sentiment looks so good on this card, needs no further embellishment, best wishes Jackie D

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  30. Morning Julia,
    Love the stamp, you don't need very much else in a card, just lovely.
    Lydia
    X

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  31. Hi Julia.... great card .... love the technique... I'll be watching and recording the show. Thanks for the heads up.
    Hugs
    Heather
    x

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  32. What a gorgeous card and fabulous techniques, love the zentangle 'Happy birthday'. Looking forward to the shows tomorrow - have fun xx

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  33. Love todays card,beautiful shades of blue and a great zentangled happy birthday stamp.

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  34. Hi Julia

    Love todays card also the colour is lovely. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

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  35. Lovely Julia, I notice you are still in your blue phase lol,
    Looking forward to the shows tomorrow.
    Hugs Michelle xxxx

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  36. Hi julia. Lovely card. Really like the stamp on this one. Yep u really are pushing the blue phase! Lol mind u I usually go through colour phases. It's baby blue and pink just now lol x

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  37. Hi Julia,

    Pretty card in blue. X

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  38. Hi Julia,

    Lovely card, great stamp and I love the colour of the ribbon, so rich.

    Love & Hugs

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

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  39. Hello Julia, Lovely strait card and the stamp is great.
    X Ros

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  40. Beautiful card Julia - great background technique. Looking forward to tomorrow's shows. Pat x

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  41. Lovely card Julia loving the background & the blue distress ink my favourite colour great technique . Looking forward to the show & demo of this card
    Love Lynda Brock xx

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  42. Evening Julia
    Brilliant card today, love everything about it. I love the marble technique I use this in school and the children love it - as do grown up children!!!!!
    Looking forward to the shows.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  43. Hi Julia,
    Have already posted a comment , or so I thought , but if you get another post- apologies! I love this card - the background is gorgeous and I tried to work it out before I read the details - failed again! I love the strong focal point of the sentiment and the bow and colour, well go without saying really! May Julia's Blue Phase last for a very long time!
    Take care on the roads tomorrow,
    Love Myra

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  44. A vibrant and lovely card, Julia. Love the colours and the background. Gorgeous stamp. Will record tomorrow's shows, love my evenings when I've recorded shows.
    You have Dawn in your late show, great!

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