Friday 20 May 2016

Pixie Powders One Day Special and Freebie Friday

Hi Bloggers.

The Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powder One Day Special continues on Hochanda today with shows at 9am, 12noon, 4pm and 7pm. Not sure how long the Pixie Powders will last!

Don't miss out on any of the Justrite stamps and dies at silly prices. For more inspiration for the Applique Flowers Stamp Set, click here. For more inspirations on the Sunflowers stamp set click here. For more inspiration on the Fleur Twist Background, click here.

Today I have something a bit different which will hopefully show you lots of ways that you can use these powders -
I coated an MDF Scalloped Tag with White Gesso.  I popped some Cosmic Shimmer Warm White Chalk Paint onto my Craft Sheet and added a little Teal Wash Pixie Powder. I mixed it in thoroughly and then painted my tag. I actually gave it a couple of coats to give a good depth of colour. You lose the mica shimmer when added to Chalk Paint but you still get a gorgeous colour - more powder will give a darker colour, less will give a lighter colour.

I inked up one side of the Justrite Fleur Twist Background Stamp with Jet Black Archival and stamped it down the left hand side of the tag (great having such a large stamp).

Next, I popped some CS Multi-Tex Powder onto my Craft Sheet and added some Peacock Green and Golden Mint Pixie Powders. I added a little water and mixed to a consistency that I was happy with. I spread this through the Triangular Mask in the areas shown. One of the great things about Multi-Tex is that you can heat set it without changing the way it looks (Texture Paste bubbles) so that's what I did (too impatient to wait for it to dry).

I misted 2 pieces of Water Colour Card with water. To one I added, Peacock Green Pixie Powder and to the other I added Teal Wash Pixie Powder. Once completely dry, I dusted with my Anti Static Bag and stamped 2 tulips from the Justrite Applique Flowers Stamp Set onto the Teal piece using Clear Perfect Medium and embossed with CS Black Detail Embossing Powder. I repeated the process on the Peacock Green piece with stem stamp (I only stamped it once). I cut all the pieces out using scissors, snipping the stem into 2 pieces. I glued the stem pieces to the tag and added the tulips using 3D Foam.

I used Lisa Horton's technique to add little white dots using White Gesso and the end of a paint brush.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Applique Flowers Stamp Set onto Coconut White Card using Clear Perfect Medium and embossed with CS Black Detail Powder. I cut it out using the smallest die in the Justrite Vintage Sentiment Tag Dies. I spritzed a little water onto my Craft Sheet, added a little Teal Wash Pixie Powder and mixed in using a Paint Brush. I picked some up onto a small piece of Cut n Dry Foam and 'inked' around the edges of my sentiment panel.

I misted some more water to my Craft Sheet and added a little Golden Mint, Teal Wash and Peacock Green Pixie Powders. I dragged some Blue White American Seam Binding through it. I dried it using my heat tool and added it to my tag.

Hope you have picked up a few techniques from this. I have made another tag for the shows (it's a bit OTT). I'll share that at a later date.

There's 10% discount on items I have in stock from the ODS shows on my website. You can find them here. Offer applies till midnight tonight. Please note : my stock of Pixie Powders is in a different bottle to that shown on Hochanda. The bottle has been changed so that manufacturing could be increased to cope with demand. The nozzle and the amount of powder is the same in both bottle types.

Now onto the Freebie Friday Card. I have a demo card from my last Spellbinders One Day Special up for grabs today -

You can read how this card was made here.

Leave a lovely comment below to go into the draw to win it. I'll announce the winner on Monday.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.
www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk
Free card with all website orders (ask for one in the comments box at checkout).
Deal of the Day today (20th May) - Sue Wilson Mini Gemini Collection : Aquila only £4.99!


39 comments:

  1. Morning Julia another stunning card today xx

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  2. Morning Julia.
    A lovely little tag and a lovely give away card.
    Recorder all set Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  3. Hi Julia
    What a beautiful card love the colours and the dies thank you tracyw

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  4. Hi Julia, love your MDF tag, the colours are vibrant and summery. Have not caught up with last nights show yet, and looking forward to the shows today. The Freebie Friday card is one of my favourites. Have a great day. Bx

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  5. Morning Julia, a fab. little tag and a beautiful card. Manage to watch your show the Pixie powders look fantastic.
    Nancyd xx

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  6. Good morning Julia. Lovely demos yesterday and I then ordered some more pixie powders. Looking forward to trying the techniques you've shown as the effects all look so stunning.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  7. Hi Julia,
    Lovely tag this morning, very vibrant colours.
    Love the Friday freebie - so delicate.
    Thanks for your inspiration.
    Love and crafty hugs
    Tina T xxxx

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  8. Hi Julia. Brilliant to see how the pixie powders work on a different medium and thanks for a great show last night. Sue xxx

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  9. Hi Julia
    A gorgeous tag and fab freebie Friday card. I enjoyed last evening's show and cannot wait to see what else you have to show us today.
    B xx

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  10. Beautiful card and tag xx hazel

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  11. The tag is lovely, am about to record your shows. The Friday giveaway card is really lovely.

    Michele

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  12. Lovely card and I have the Deco Lux die. Inspired by you I also bought some Fairmont dies.

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  13. Another pretty card The more I see you demo the Pixie powders the more I like them

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  14. Morning Julia, interesting product, will watch the show again in a minute.

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

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  15. Love this work it's beautiful the colours are great thank you
    Love June Horrocks xxx

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  16. Hi Julia. Wish I'd waited. Some time ago I bought similar powders without the mica. Sitting on my hands here as I don't think I can justify buying the Pixie's as well. SueL x

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  17. Hi Julia

    Great the way you've used the pixie powders on this tag. Such vibrant colours too! Very pretty

    June x

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  18. Great tag - I think I must get this flower stamp.

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    1. WOW 9.15 am - All sold out!

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    2. Yes I did buy the Justrite stamps and dies - Sunflowers always a winner for me.

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  19. I tuned in to watch at just gone 9 this morning to find the Pixie powders had sold out. Good job I have yesterday evening's show recorded!

    Great card, Julia. Please leave me out of the draw for the card as I have won a couple recently.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  20. Another beautiful card.

    Great show last night! You know how I love technique based sessions. I am sure that because yesterday was technique led that you sold out this morning. When people see so many various ways in which a product can be used they are more inclined to want them. Now I am watching you use my favourite spirelli style mask ..... wonderful!

    Teresa

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  21. Hello Julia.

    Great techniques, thanks for giving so many ideas of how to use the different products. I have just watched you make one of these, lovely. I love today's Card, nice clean and fresh and a pretty hint of colour. Thanks for sharing.

    Best wishes

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  22. Hi Julia the tag is gorgeous. I so enjoyed your show last night those Pixie powders are amazing no wonder they sold out. Have a great weekend. Hugs Jackie

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  23. The tag is lovely julia using lots of interesting techniques and products I haven't used before x so pleased I made my orders last night as had to work today so will be spending a lovely evening watching catch up as I learn so much from you julia x

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  24. Lovely card and Tag Julia
    Take Care
    Elaine H X

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  25. Hi Julia, your tag is lovely and i love the technic you have used to create it. The colours are so vibrant. Beautiful card as well. I am going to enjoy watching your shows on telly later on as i have recorded it. Have a lovely day and enjoy your demos....Love Rosie xxxx

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  26. Love the techniques you have used on your tag, it is beautiful...lovely card on offer today...thanks Julia..luv Ursula xx

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  27. Have been watching the shows and they have been very good. Would love to win this very pretty card.
    Thank you,
    Sue Mac

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  28. Fab work Julia, I loved the colour of the ribbon, so easy to cover. One show left now 7pm, look forward to it, have a good one, then have a rest xx

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  29. Hi Julia, I see you Sold Out the ODS, I had recorded all your shows, but managed to catch the end of one. Well done. I'm looking forward to sitting to watch your demo's.
    This tag is fabulous, I love all the techniques, and your card is very beautiful.
    Lots of lovefrom Patricia xx

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  30. Hi Julia, I see you Sold Out the ODS, I had recorded all your shows, but managed to catch the end of one. Well done. I'm looking forward to sitting to watch your demo's.
    This tag is fabulous, I love all the techniques, and your card is very beautiful.
    Lots of lovefrom Patricia xx

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  31. I've been missing your posts will have to look at my link. Love your tag and the cards, your demos are really brilliant and I'm enjoying then on Hochanda. Hugs Shirleyxxx

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  32. Love the tag Julia. Tried to watch the 9am show but it just kept freezing so gave up. Haven't had chance to watch on 'catch up' yet. Hope I will be able to watch today's shows then. Really wanted to see them today but it just wasn't happening.

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  33. Hi Julia, recorded your shows but haven't watched them all yet. Like the techniques I have seen so far and think I will need to get the Pixie Powders...just like everything else I see !!.

    Anne x

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  34. Evening Julia. Very pretty tag and gorgeous card for the Friday freebie. X

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  35. Hi Julia,

    Absolutely stunning. Love it.

    Much love,

    Shirley T. xxx

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