Friday 10 October 2014

A dance two-fer

Hi Bloggers.

I have a couple of easel cards for you today.

For the background in the top section, with the stamp in my hand I randomly stamped Phill Martin's Vintage Sheet Music Background onto Milk Card using Chipped Sapphire Distress Ink. I repeated the process using Phill Martin's Vintage Script Background using Peacock Feathers Distress Ink. I made sure the ink was dry and popped it through the Grand Calibur with the Rows of Bows PinPoint Embossing Folder and inked around the edges with Peacock Feathers. I rubbed Enchanted Gold Gilding Wax all over the embossed surface. I left it to dry for a few minutes and then buffed it up using a Dry Wet Wipe.

I repeated the above for the background on the bottom section, swapping the inks used for the background stamps.

I stamped the Paso Doble Stamp using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Lapis Black Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A and inked through the die with Peacock Feathers. I cut a Spellbinders Pearl Effects out of Teal Card.

I made a flower out if Sheer Iridescent Ribbon and cut some leaves out od Teal Card using Sue's Curled Vines Die Set.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Lapis Black Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders A2 Curved Matting Basics A and inked through the die with Peacock Feathers. I cut a Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge Die out of Teal Card. I used this as the stopper.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Small Black Circle Dazzlers to the corners.

Here's the second card -

I stamped the Salsa Stamp using Perfect Medium onto Milk Card and embossed with Lapis Black Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Marvelous Squares and inked through the die with Peacock Feathers. I cut a couple of Spellbinders Grand Squares out of Teal Card and Milk Card.

I ran a piece of Teal Card through the Grand Calibur with the Floral Brocade PinPoint Embossing Folder. I rubbed Patina Gilding Wax all over the embossed surface. I left it to dry for a few minutes and then buffed it up using a dry wet wipe.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Lapis Black Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 29 and inked through the die with Peacock Feathers. I added it to the bottom section with a piece of Black Tulle underneath it.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Small Circle Dazzlers to the top section.

I hope you have enjoyed today's two-fer.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

18 comments:

  1. Morning Julia and all crafters, double helping today, love these stamps, such beautiful cards.

    Keep safe, healthy and happy everyone, hugs June Smith xxx

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  2. Morning Julia
    Wow this is different two whole cards lovely not just a card face,I'm not complaining as they are all so beautiful. Have a good day take care Kitty.

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  3. Hi Julia, love two-fer days, these are wonderful easel cards. Love the colours, and the layouts and elements are beautiful. Have a good Friday. Bx

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  4. Morning Julia,

    Two gorgeous cards, love them both. Phill's Music stamp works perfectly as a background for these dance stamps, great combination.

    Love & Hugs

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

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  5. Morning Julia
    Love the two-fer! Easel cards too - a lovely change and inspiration.
    Thank you.
    Sheila x

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  6. Good morning Julia two cards today what a treat they are both beautiful. Have a great day. Hugs Jackie

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  7. Hi Julia. Just had to take a peek before I set off for the weekend. Glad I did, lovely dancing cards. SueL x

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  8. I love easel csrds and think the teal card makes yours "stand out", two great cards today.

    Michele.

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  9. Morning Julia, two fabulous cards today as was yesterdays as usual my
    comment wouldn't go so here's hoping this one does.
    Nancyd xx

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  10. Great cards Love the colours used in the Salsa card But what I really like about all of these stamps is that they don't need colouring in The pop of colour is from the background

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  11. Lovely cards and colours xx hazel

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  12. Morning Julia,
    Two lovely cards, I love easel cards. especially a twisted easel. You have done a great job with the dance stamps.
    Lydia
    X

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  13. Morning Julia, Two lovely cards, I have never made an easel card myself but I love to see how you have completed them.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  14. Hello Julia - am I reading your blog correctly - you have a weekend off this weekend? If I am right, enjoy the time off - treat yourself - get ready for the next round of demos and TV. Cards are great.

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  15. Morning Julia
    Both cards are stunning in their own right. Good to see your easel card - one to try
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  16. Hi Julia, lovely cards today just make you feel like dancing Beryl xx

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  17. Hello Julia, Love the easel cards, love those dancing stamps, can feel a shimmy coming on lol. The teal is gorgeous, as are the backgrounds.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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