Friday 8 May 2015

A little bit Teal!

Hi Bloggers.

I spent the day yesterday hindering John Lockwood in his Workshop at Creative Expressions HQ. I hadn't intended staying all day as I have so much to do at the moment but somehow I was still there at 4 o'clock! John is a wiz at kinetic cards and boxes, which I'm not, so it was a great day and I learned lots but now I have less time to get stuff done! Oh well! John's next workshop in in June - keep an eye out on John's blog for details to be announced soon.

So, I put this card together quickly when I got home using a couple of leftover demo bits once again - thank goodness I have so many! Apologies for the shadows but I had to have the light on when I took the photos as it was getting a little late!

The frame is made using a couple of Spellbinders 6 x 6 Matting Basics A Dies and Coconut White Card. I lined them up on my tan mat which was on my pink plate and then added the Wired Mask and then the base plate. I ran them through the Grand Calibur and removed the mask. I then ran it through the Calibur with the cut sandwich. I rubbed some of Phill Martin's Decadent Teal Gilding Wax over the surface.

 For the background, I used the Native Mask, Peacock Feathers Distress Ink and a Smoothie. Instead of adding the ink through the mask with the usual blending action, I dabbed it through so it took on the texture of the Smoothie. It gives a more mottled effect.

I cut the heart die out of Coconut White Card using Spellbinders Lovin' Diamonds Die Set. I pressed Perfect Medium into the die cut, added Phill Martin Cosmic Shimmer Decadent Teal Embossing Powder and heat set. I added more Perfect Medium, more powder and heat set again.

I cut a piece of Aqua Silky Crush Ribbon in half lengthways and tied a bow using both pieces. I added an Aqua Dazzler.

A few mats of Teal and Coconut White Card and a bit of piercing completed the card.

I'm heading up North again this afternoon - this time more to the east to Leeds for a demo at Samuel Taylors Roseville Street tomorrow. At least no M6 this time!

Thanks forstopping by.

Julia.

27 comments:

  1. Morning Julia, a fantastic card made from bits and one of my favourite colours your a very clever lady.
    Nancyd xx

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  2. Hi Julia what a lovely card ...love the colour and the arty slant...!
    Luv Rach :)

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  3. Hi Julia what a lovely card ...love the colour and the arty slant...!
    Luv Rach :)

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  4. Lovely embossing folder in a great colour. I always fight shy of peacock feathers so must give it a go. Safe journey, love Samuel Taylor's.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  5. One of my favourite colours making a great card xxx

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  6. Hi Julia, great card, teal is still my favourite colour at the moment, fab background. Have a safe trip. Bx

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  7. Great card-love the colour.

    Michele

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  8. Morning Julia, A very pretty card, loving the 'little bit teal', it's brilliant that you can utilise all your demo pieces, especially when short on time !! Great that you picked up a few tips from John, but I'll bet that John has picked up just as many tips and techniques from yourself too.
    Have a safe journey to Leeds.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  9. Gorgeous card Julia, love the teal,
    XxxRuth

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  10. Along with lilac, teal is a favourite of mine I live the mask - note to self use masks moe often Great effect using it as an aperture

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  11. Hi Julia, Lovely card today and I love the teal colour.Take care Jane B.

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  12. Beautiful card love the colours xx hazel

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  13. Hi Julia. It made me smile when you said you had stayed at John's workshop longer than intended, I do this all the time at demos, intention is to go for a quick look and then end up stopping for ages. Think I'm a professional watcher and by the time I get home I have seen so much I can't remember. Have fun today. Oh and lovely card by the way. SueL x

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  14. Good morning Julia, this card is beautiful, right up my street. I'm very much a blue and green girl and love love love teal. You have very skillfully got just the right balance of tones with this one so it's not too dark or heavy but with enough strong accents to make sure it's not washed out. You are very talented! Must get some silky crush ribbon.
    Blessings all - Deb C xx

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  15. Morning Julia,
    Lovely card, even if it was made in a hurry. Love the colours.
    Enjoy the demo day.
    Lydia
    X

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  16. Love the card Julia teal is lovely thank you safe journey tomorrow love June horrocks xxxxxxxxx

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  17. Hello Julia and all

    Lovely card. Great colouring, I love the heart die. It is amazing what you can do with the bits. Thanks for sharing.

    Have a safe journey and good demo day.

    Best wishes.

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  18. Hi Julia

    Love your 'leftover' cards, makes me think about saving waste from die cuts, off cuts etc and not just keeping them but using them too! I love the colour, one of my many favourites!

    Hugs,

    T x

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  19. Lovely Julia, love the colours
    Hugs Michelle xxxx

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  20. Hi Julia, pretty card loved the colours. Take Care Melody xx

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  21. Beautiful card Julia. I am really looking forward to seeing you demo tomorrow in Leeds. Drive carefully. Crafty Regards Julie kay xxx

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  22. beautiful card and love the colour.
    crafty hugs
    Helen Terry xx

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  23. Hi Julia this is a stunning card. It must have been fun yesterday I wish I could have been there. Hugs Jackie

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  24. Hi Julia
    Lovely card in Teal - my favourite. Although just received Phill Martin's new colours.. can't wait to try the Pumpkin.
    Anyway safe journey.
    Sheila x

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  25. Love the card and the colour. Have a great day tomorrow, drive safely.Linda.

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  26. Hi Julia
    I love this card using up a you said your demo bits. Now that my hip is getting better, I'm going to try and use up some of the demo bits I won from you.

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  27. Beautiful design Julia and the colour is lovely - I must say teal is one of my favourites. Enjoy your visit to Leeds and have safe journeys. Pat x

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