Wednesday 23 July 2014

Love the Simple Things

Hi Bloggers.

Tracey has asked me to let you know that are a couple of spaces left on both of my workshops at Creative Expressions HQ in Kettering on August 5th. Details are in the left hand sidebar of this blog if you're interested in finding out more.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I ran a piece of Milk Card through the Grand Calibur with the Creative Expressions Floral Brocade PinPoint Embossing Folder. I popped a little Bronze Cosmic Shimmer Shimmer Paint onto my Craft Sheet and picked some up using Cut n Dry Foam. I rubbed this over the surface to highlight the embossed design. I wrapped a piece of Cream Crochet Ribbon around the centre.


I stamped the Justrite Sculpted Leaves background using Gold, Bronze and Rich Oak Cosmic Shimmer Shimmer Paint. I used Cut n Dry Foam to apply the paint, starting with Gold in the centre, then Bronze either side and then Rich Oak at the top and bottom. It's important to work fast as the paint dries quickly. Most of the paint will come off the stamp with a Grime Boss.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Rose Bouquet Vintage Labels 7 Clear Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Gold Detail Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Justrite Vintage Labels 7 Dies. I stamped the little flourish from the Justrite Butterflies Stamp Set top and bottom of the die cut using Rich Oak CS Shimmer Paint. I edged the die cut with a little Gold CS Shimmer Paint.

I cut 2 Justrite Vintage Flourish Two Dies out of Ginger Card and added then to the right hand corners of the background.

I tied a bow using Cream Crochet Ribbon and added a Bronze Vintage Button.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Vanilla PVA around the edges.

I'm heading up North this afternoon as I'm demoing at Inspirations in Preston all day tomorrow. Maybe I'll see some of you there.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

35 comments:

  1. Morning Julia, gorgeous card, love the embossing folder! I have these paints, I really must get them out and use them!! You are getting around a lot these days, enjoy your trip to Preston. Love Jean xxx

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  2. Hi Julia. Great card, lovely colours and the Floral Brocade embossing folder looks wonderful, you have coloured it beautifully. Have a good time in Preston tomorrow. Take care.

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  3. Very attractive card like colour combination

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  4. Hi Julia, wow I love this card, the colours are super, and that stamped image is gorgeous. I can't wait for my order to arrive. Have a good trip to Preston, I am sure they can't wait for your wonderful demos. Bx

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  5. Lovely card julia like the way the cosmic shimmer paint is used and the colours
    Enjoy your day tomorrow xx

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  6. Lovely Julia I love the colours on this one.
    Have a great day tomorrow
    Hugs to all
    Michelle xxxx

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  7. Lovely card-lots of interesting detail on it. I'm gutted I can only go to Inspirations on Saturday as I work fulltime so won't be able to see you in action.

    Michele.

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  8. Good morning Julia today's card is gorgeous I love all the details and the colours you have chosen. Have a safe journey. I hope the demos go well tomorrow I will be thinking of you. Love Jackie

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  9. Lovely card love the colours and sentiment xx hazel

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  10. Morning Julia! A beautiful card, love the details and the way you've used the paint - gorgeous! Hugs Carole Z X

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  11. Morning Julia, This is lovely, I adore the background embossing folder, and the focal element background is gorgeous, the way how you have graduated the colours is stunning !!
    Have a safe trip to Preston.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  12. Hi Julia. Love everything about it.
    Love Val in Spain x

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  13. Morning Julia, a beautiful card it looks a bit red on my
    laptop but I'm sure the bronze is gorgeous. Haven't used
    my new paints I got when I saw you in Glasgow yet but
    will get round to them some day.
    Nancyd xx

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  14. Gorgeous card and I love this bronze colour It feels warmer to me than gold I bought some of the paints when I saw you at Ally Pally and not used them I will definitely be trying this when my new folder arrives

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  15. Morning Julia
    Love this card everything about it is elegant
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  16. Wow, love the colour combo's on this card, beautiful design too x

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  17. What a fascinating card Julia, so much to look at and so cleverly done.
    Marion B xx

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  18. Morning Julia,
    Very pretty card. love it.
    Lydia
    X

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  19. Love this card the colours are brill thank you Julia love June xxxx

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  20. What a fantastic card Julia, absolutely love the colours and what a beautiful sentiment. Crafty Regards Julie kay xx

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  21. Hi Julia
    Love the embossing folder and the background stamp you have used. I love how your have used the paints in different colours on the stamp. I have some pearlescent inks so would use those instead. Have a lovely time up in Preston.

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  22. Good morning Julia. A beautiful card in a gorgeous colour combination! So rich and elegant!
    Have a lovely day. Love and hugs. Hilary xxxx

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  23. Hi Julia, lovely card and colour , beautiful . love Jean Z xxx

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  24. Hello Julia, Gorgeous card, love the warmth and detail. The shimmer paint looks stunning. Have a safe trip to Preston, I'm sure the ladies can't wait to see you, enjoy.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  25. Morning Julia lovely card today with beautiful colours Beryl xx

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  26. I Love this card .. tried to get a pik off telly but not so good .. now I have a perfect pinned pik :) Thanks for sharing :)

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  27. Hi Julia, a gorgeous card. Love the embossing background and the colours you've used on the stamp.

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  28. Love this Julia, beautiful background and I love the mix of colours that you've used. Pat x

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  29. Beautiful card love the colours and the embossing folder you used. Have a safe journey this afternoon. Helen

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  30. Afternoon Julia
    Stunning card, love the creative use of colour it really pops.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda xx

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  31. Gorgeous card,love all the different colours.

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  32. Lovely card Julia. Just beginning to watch Tool Shed etc. - those embossing folders look wonderful.

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  33. Hi Julia. I keep forgetting to use the paint to stamp with, thanks for the reminder. Lovely card. SueL x

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  34. I had to make the decision craft goodies or workshop and I went with craft goodies. Today got the email that the craft goodies have been despatched - Yeah! If I win anything on the lottery next I might treat myself. Lovely card Julia, like Sue above I keep forgetting to get the paint out to try stamping with paint.

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  35. love your card as usual Julia, haven't been getting the e-mails though and when I tried to submit again I was already registered, was just lucky today it was on FB GNGBx

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