Monday 24 March 2014

Sneak Peek

Hi Bloggers.

I thought I'd share a sneak peek from Wednesday's shows today. The emphasis for the shows is on the new Cosmic Shimmer Shimmer Paints and Cosmic Shimmer Sparkle Texture Paints. I have lots of techniques to share with you - hope I get the chance to show them all.

Here's today's card -

So, the background is Cosmic Shimmer Warm Gold Sparkle Texture Paste spread through the Random Fleur de Lys Mask. The paste takes 4 to 5 hours to dry naturally depending on temperature and humidity. You can heat set it, takes approx 10 minutes. The finish, if heat set, is slightly smoother to the touch. It kinda bubbles up a bit as it dries - a bit like liquid applique. All my samples for the shows have been left to dry naturally.

There are no dies on the shows so I have been having fun using some of Sue's new dies. I stamped the sentiment from the Creative Expressions Gratitudes Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Gold Detail Embossing Powder. I cut it out using one of the dies from Sue's Californian Collection Decorative Frames (Set B). I cut a larger die from the same set out of Soft Gold Card.

 I tied a bow using 2 lengths of Champagne Silky Crush Ribbon and added a Vintage Black Button.

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

I've made some colour swatches of the Sparkle Texture Pastes on the show including 2 new white based ones.

Below is Silver Moon, Warn Gold and Gunmetal on black then white card -

Below is Pink Blush, Apple Red and Lilac Blush -


Below is Sea Green, Ocean Spray and Egyptian Blue -

Below is the white set which do cool stuff on Black Card, Aurora Sparkle, Frosty Dawn and Icicle Blue -

I have most of the Sparkle Texture Pastes in stock in my Amazon Store here, I'm just waiting for the Frosty Dawn and Icicle Blue.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

35 comments:

  1. Hi Julia, stunning card, love the colours of the texture pastes, the background with the fleur de lis shows them off really well. Bx

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  2. Morning Julia. Fabulous card and the colours of the texture paste
    Look great will be watching if possible but definately recording
    Just in case.
    Nancyd xx

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  3. Ooh I like this, never really used texture paste, may have to give this a go.

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  4. Morning Julia
    Thank you, a stunning card, I hope it was'nt too messy for you LOL, were you a little out of your comfort zone?. It is worth it, take care Kitty

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  5. Hi Julia
    What a stunning card must try and watch you on Wednesday iam at work so will have to see must try the paste out thanks Tracy w x

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  6. Morning Julia, wow love the texture paste! Will have to add that to my list for Ally Pally! Love Jean xxx

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  7. Good morning Julia today's card is gorgeous so rich looking. I am looking forward to your shows. Have a great day. Love Jackie

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  8. Morning Julia, A fabulous card today, loving the texture paste and the mask and the button is gorgeous.
    You have done a fantastic job showing us all these new colours of texture paste, and oh no !!! I love them all !!!
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  9. A beautiful classy card
    Julia looking fiward to watching your shows XX

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  10. I love the look of these texture pastes - especially those green ones! The Shimmer Paints would go well with these wouldn't they? I've never done stencil stuff before because I always thought it was too messy but when I saw you use the shimmer paint on Saturday, it wasn't messy at all and the effects of the texture paste makes the drying time all worthwhile. Beautiful!! Have a great day Carol xx

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  11. Hi Julia beautiful rich looking card. I like the look of these texture pastes very much. Thank you so much for showing them all and the effects on black and white. Look forward to watching you playx

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  12. Lovely card Julia , the colours are really lovely.
    Thanks for all the swatches-looking forward to your show -you are always so good at your demos!
    XxRuth

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  13. Hi Julia. I love todays card,it is simply beautiful. And your bow? How gorgeous is that! The Sparkle Texture Pastes are gorgeous, Gunmetal, Egyptian Blue, Frosty Dawn and Icicle Blue are my favourites. I hope to watch your show live on Wed. Still can't record anything sadly : ( Take care.

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  14. Hi Julia, stunning card. Lol lynne m x x x

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  15. Brilliant! I love 'em! Especially the blue/green ones Will have record shows as work gets in the way My mask collection is tiny but my mind is buzzing with how I'd use these pastes

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  16. Lovely card very dramatic xx hazel

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  17. Morning Julia,
    WOW these are great love them all. Haven't used pastes before so will be there on Wednesday watching all and recorded it too
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  18. Love sneaky peeks sue as you know this one is beautiful I love the bow look forward to wens day safe travelling love June xxxxx

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  19. Hi Julia
    Love love love this card. The pastes are simply gorgeous. look forward to seeing this demoed on Wednesday.

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  20. Afabulous sneek peek Julia, just love the different effects of the sparkle xx

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  21. Lovely Julia, I am looking forward to watching your shows, these paints look gorgeous.
    Hugs Michelle xxxx

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  22. Hi , Lovely card Julia and the sparkle paste looks brilliant love Jean Z xxx

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  23. Wonderful card Julia, look forward to seeing your shows

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  24. Great card..great products too, hoping to watch/record the shows. Thanks Mabex

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  25. Wow Julia, those paints look super, I might have to indulge!

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  26. Hi Juia, love the card and of course Sue's dies! I'm into texture paint at the mo and these colours look fab!

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  27. Morning Julia
    OOh I love these texture pastes - such fun to use too. I'm quite addicted to masks and texture pastes that you can add your own colours too. But these are pretty special....
    Won't be able to see the show - need to work to pay for all these goodies!! LOL
    So will have to watch on catch up - if our internet behaves itself!
    Have fun.
    Sheila x

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  28. Lovely card Julia. Will be recording the shows on Wednesday that's for sure

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  29. Hello Julia, An elegant card. Thank you for the sneak peek, will be watching on Wednesday. The texture pastes look stunning, thank you for the swatches, think the blues are my favourite.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  30. What fabulous colours Julia. I'm looking forward to watching you work with them on Wednesday. Pat x

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  31. Hi Julia,
    I think this is a Wow card! It looks amazing ! I love everything about it . The colours are so elegant and the texture paste is super. I love your bow, as usual, and the little button in the centre. Very kind of you to show all the colour swatches it is such a help. Will try to watch Live but will record in any case .
    Thanks so much for the sneaky peak! Trust you having a lovely sunny day too.
    Love Myra

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  32. Hi Julia. Ooooh something new although I don't think ill have the bloomin patience for to let it dry naturally lol. Lovely card and some if the new colours look pretty amazing mmmmmm yummy xx
    Love Tracy from killie x

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  33. These are gorgeous Julia, I have set the shows for record as I will be at work so I hope there are some goodies left later in the day lol!

    Beautiful card btw.

    Love & Hugs

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

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  34. Hi Julia what a super card,I love it .The pastes look great,and thank you for doing the colour swatch.this is a Wow card Julia.
    Ita

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  35. Morning Julia
    Stunning very regal and I can see my wish list growing.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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