Wednesday 10 February 2016

Happy Birthday

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I used the Faux Batik technique. I stamped the Justrite Fleur Twist Background onto Coconut White Card using Clear Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I then folded the background, on the front and on the back making mountain and valley folds. I added Clover Adirondack Dye Ink to a Brayer and Pool Adirondack Dye Ink onto another Brayer. I then spritzed the background with some water to make it receptive to ink. I brayered the 2 inks onto the background until all the white card was covered. I removed the excess ink from the embossed design using a piece of kitchen roll.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Explore Vintage Labels Four Stamp Set onto Coconut White Card using Clear Perfect Medium and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using Justrite Antique Labels One Dies and inked through the die with Pool Adirondack Dye Ink using a Smoothie. I removed the excess ink from the stamped sentiment using kitchen roll. I cut the Couture Creations Christmas Seedling Die out of Black Card. I rubbed CS Phill Martin Frosty Aqua Gilding Wax over it. I left it for a few minutes to dry and then buffed it up using a dry wet wipe.

I cut one of the Couture Creations Simplicity Borders out of Black Card and rubbed Frosty Aqua Gilding Wax over. Once dry, I buffed it up. I added it to the bottom of my card, trimming off the excess.

I assembled the card as shown adding some 8mm Black Pearls and piercing around the edges using my Tim Holtz Ruler, Precision Probe and Piercing Mat.

I have another itty bitty sneak peak from my workshop on 12th March - 

You can book via my website here.

I have also booked a date for a couple of workshops at Creative Expressions HQ in Kettering on Wednesday 23rd March. There's a morning and an afternoon session. You can book by contacting Tracey on 01536 481778 during office hours, email her at tracey@creative-expressions.uk.com or you can book via my website here.


Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.
www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk
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24 comments:

  1. Morning Julia.
    Another wow card love the colour.
    Thank you take care Kitty.

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  2. Morning Julia, beautiful card today x

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  3. Morning Julia, a beautiful card great background.
    Nancyd xx

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  4. Hi Julia,
    Beautiful Card I Always Think Of You When I See Terrific Backgrounds As You Seem To Master Them All, Thank You So Much For Sharing.
    Hugs From Sam xxx
    ✂️ Carry On Creating ✂️

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  5. Hi Julia, what a great card, love the vibrant green on this brilliant background, makes me look forward to spring. Thanks for more inspiration. Take care. Bx

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  6. Morning Julia, I love this technique !! a lovely card.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  7. Good morning Julia today's card is gorgeous. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie

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  8. Good morning Julia. Love the background. Must have a go at this. Pretty card.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  9. Morning Julia ,took me a little time to get my head round the background Must have a go at this. Gloria (sidcup) xx

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  10. Morning Julia, I love this technique !! a lovely card.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  11. Morning Julia, another beautiful card today, fantastic.

    Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  12. So gorgeous, love the colour combo, xxx

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  13. Morning Julia, I had to sign in again Google is at it again. Lovely card.

    crafty hugs Pen x

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  14. Beautiful card, love the colour combination.

    Michele

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  15. An interesting card in terms of technique for making the background. I like it.

    Teresa

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  16. Hi Julia love today's card very pretty thank you
    Love June Horrocks xxxxx

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  17. Hi Julia
    Such a pretty card and colors used.
    Elaine H X

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  18. Hello Julia.

    Lovely Card, great colours. I really like the idea of the Faux Batik technique, I think you would have to see it to appreciate it. Thanks for sharing.

    Best wishes

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  19. Hello Julia.

    Lovely Card, great colours. I really like the idea of the Faux Batik technique, I think you would have to see it to appreciate it. Thanks for sharing.

    Best wishes

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  20. Lovely card. Like the colours and the technique. Will give that a try.

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  21. Not seen that technique before, must give it a try....lovely card Julia...luv Ursula xx

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  22. Pretty card I must get some different colours of gilding wax!

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