The music life plays

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, with the stamp in my hand, I randomly stamped Phill Martin's Vintage Sheet Music Background onto Coconut White Card using Weathered Wood Distress Ink. I then stamped the 'Let's Dance' sentiment from the Step by Step Stamp Set a few times, again using Weathered Wood. I made sure the ink was dry and then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Checkerboard PinPoint Embossing Folder and inked around the edges with Weathered Wood. I added some Sparkle Star Cosmic Shimmer Twinkles around the edges and put aside to dry.

I stamped the Quick Step Stamp using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Steel Blue Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics B and inked through the die with Weathered Wood. I cut a Spellbinders Pearl Effects out of Sky Blue Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Sentiment Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Steel Blue Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Ornate Squares and inked through the die with Weathered Wood. I cut a Spellbinders Luscious Labels One out of Sky Blue Card.

I tied a bow using White Crochet Ribbon, added a piece of Silver Tulle, a White Crystal Sparkler and a couple of White Pearl Decorative Stick Pins.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Small Circle Dazzlers to the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Cosmic Pearl around the edges.

I'm demoing at Daisy Jewels in Coventry today. Please stop by if you're in the area.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

It takes two to Tango

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I ran a piece of Black Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Feather Frenzy Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design. I rubbed Deep Red Gilding Wax over the embossed design and left to dry for a few minutes. Once dry, I buffed it up using a dry wet wipe.

I stamped the Argentine Tango Stamp onto Milk Card using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Lava Black Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Distressed Edges and inked through the die with Raisin Adirondack Dye Ink. I cut a Spellbinders Locking Loops Die out of Rich Red Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Lava Black Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Captivating Squares and inked through the die with Raisin Ink.

I tied a knot in a piece of Black Tulle, trimmed it down a little and added a Black Organza Ribbon Rose.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Small Black Circle Dazzlers to the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Black Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Dance is a Sport

Hi Bloggers.

A Gatefold Card today -

I stamped the Quick Step Stamp onto Milk Card using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Steel Blue Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 29 and inked through the die with Faded Jeans Distress Ink. I cut a Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge Die out of Navy Card.

For the 2 front panels and the inside piece, with the stamp in my hand I randomly stamped Phill Martin's Vintage Sheet Music Background using Faded Jeans. I made sure the ink was dry and then ran the pieces through the Grand Calibur with the Checkerboard PinPoint Embossing Folder (all 3 pieces fit inside the folder at the same time) and inked around the edges with Faded Jeans. I added Sparkle Star Cosmic Shimmer Twinkles around the edges and put the pieces aside to dry. Once dry, I matted them all onto Navy Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Steel Blue Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 17 and inked through the die with Faded Jeans. I cut a Spellbinders Devine Eleoquence Die out of Milk Card and inked through the die with Faded Jeans. I cut the largest Devine Eleoquence Die out of Navy Card. I layered all these die cuts together and added them to the inside of the card.

I cut a couple of leaves out of Navy Card using Sue Wilson's Curled Vines Die Set and added a White Satin Flower.

I assembled the card as shown, adding the image panel to the right-hand panel and some Small Circle Dazzlers to the corners.

In case you didn't know it, Sue Wilson has a One Day Wonder on Create & Craft today with her Release 2 of her Die Range starting at 8am with Nigel, then 11am, 2pm, 4pm and 7pm. I do believe that John Lockwood with be making his debut on a couple of the shows.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Best Wishes

Hi Bloggers.

A non-dance themed card today -

For the background, I ran a piece of Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Creative Expressions Sea Garden Embossing Folder and inked around the edges with Pink Sherbet Adirondack Dye Ink. I rubbed Blush Gilding Wax over the embossed design and put aside to dry for a few minutes. Once dry, I buffed it up using a dry wet wipe.

I stamped one of the Mini Ornate Frames onto Pink Card using Perfect Medium and added Cosmic Shimmer True White Detail Embossing Powder (I did not heat set just yet. I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Celebrations Sentiments Stamp Set in the centre using Perfect Medium, added True White Detail Powder and heat set the lot. I cut it out using Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics B. I cut the next two sizes from the same die set out of Coconut White Card and Pink Card.

I cut a Couture Creations Lotus Filet out of Coconut White Card.

I popped some Cosmic Shimmer Warm White Matt Chalk Paint onto my Craft Sheet and mixed in some Frosty Mallow Mica Powder from the Delicate Lace Cosmic Shimmer Mica Spray Set. I used this to change the colour of a piece of White Crochet Ribbon using Cut n Dry Foam. Once dry, I cut it in half lengthways and made a flower. I cut a couple of leaves out of Coconut White Card using Sue Wilson's Faux Quilled Leaves Die Set.

I pressed 3 Art Deco Metal Corners into Perfect Medium, added True White Detail Powder, tapped off the excess and heat set. I let them cool down for a few minutes and then added some CS Dries Clear Glue to the back. I left them for a few minutes for the glue to go tacky and then added them to the corners.

I assembled the card as shown adding dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Cosmic Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Dance the night away

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I randomly stamped Phill Martin's Vintage Sheet Music Background using Pink Sherbet Adirondack Dye Ink Pad. I repeated the process with Phill Martin's Vintage Script Background using Victorian Velvet Distress Ink. I made sure the ink was dry and ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Rows of Bows PinPoint Embossing Folder and inked around the edges with Pink Sherbet Adirondack. I added Iced Candy Cosmic Shimmer Twinkles to the edges and put aside to dry.

I stamped the Senorita Stamp using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 29 and inked through the die with Pink Sherbet. I added Iced Candy Cosmic Shimmer Twinkles to the edges and put aside to dry. I cut a Spellbinders locking Loops Die out of Black Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut if out using Spellbinders Labels 17 and inked through the die with Pink Sherbet. I added Iced Candy Cosmic Shimmer Twinkles to the edges and put aside to dry.

I popped some Cosmic Shimmer Warm White Matt Chalk Paint onto my Craft Sheet and mixed in some Frosty Mallow Mica Powder from the Delicate Lace Cosmic Shimmer Mica Spray Set. I used this to change the colour of a piece of White Crochet Ribbon using Cut n Dry Foam. Once dry, I cut it in half lengthways and made a flower. I cut a couple of leaves out of Black Card using Sue Wilson's Petite Vinery Die Set.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Small Circle Dazzlers to the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Cosmic Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

No Standing Only Dancing

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I simply ran a piece of Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Checkerboard PinPoint Embossing Folder and inked around the edges with Stonewashed Adirondack Dye Ink.

I stamped Phill Martin's Vintage Sheet Music Background a couple of times using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Steel Blue Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut 3 panels and matted them onto Navy Card.

I stamped the Jive Stamp using Perfect Medium and embossed with Steel Blue Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A and inked through the die with Stonewashed Ink. I cut a Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics B out of Navy Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Steel Blue Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A and inked through the die with Stonewashed Ink. I cut a Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics B out of Navy Card.

I assembled the card as shown adding Small Circle Dazzlers to the corners and some dots of Comic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Cosmic Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Dance the night away

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

The background on this was a bit of an experiment. With the stamp in my hand, I randomly stamped Phill Martin's Vintage Sheet Music Background all over a piece of Coconut White Card using Perfect Medium. I couldn't see where I had stamped so I had to guess. I added Cosmic Shimmer Silver Shine Detail Powder and heat set. I then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Checkerboard PinPoint Embossing Folder. I rubbed Pearl Moon Gilding Wax over the embossed surface and left to dry for a few minutes. Once dry, I buffed it up using a dry wet wipe.

I stamped the Top Hat & Tails Stamp using Perfect Medium and embossed with Silver Shine Detail Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 8. I cut a Spellbinders Diamond Effects out of Vintage Silver Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Silver Shine Detail Powder. I cut it out using the smallest die in the Diamond Effects Die Set. I cut a Spellbinders Pearl Effects Die out of Vintage Silver Card.

I cut a border out of Vintage Silver Card using Sue's Mosaic 3d Bow Die Set. I pressed a Metal Dazzler Setting into Perfect Medium, added Silver Shine Detail Powder, tapped off the excess and heat set. I added a Vintage Silver Button to the centre.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Small Circle Dazzlers to the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Silver Sparkle PVA around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Danger!

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background I stamped Phill Martin's Vintage Sheet Music Stamp a few times 'properly' onto Coconut White Card using Stonewashed Adirondack Dye Ink.I made sure the ink was dry and then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Rows of Bows PinPoint Embossing Folder and inked around the edges with Stonewashed Ink. I rubbed Pearl Moon Gilding Wax all over the embossed surface. I left it dry for a few minutes and buffed it up using a dry wet wipe. I added Sparkle Star Cosmic Shimmer Twinkles around the edges and put aside to dry.

I stamped the Quick Step Stamp using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Steel Blue Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 8 and inked through the die with Stonewashed ink. I added Sparkle Star Cosmic Shimmer Twinkles around the edges and put aside to dry. I cut out a Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge Die out of Sky Blue Card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Step by Step Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Steel Blue Aurora. I cut it out using Sue's Valencia Die Set and inked through the die with Stonewashed Ink.

I painted a Small Fancy Pearl Embellishment with the Sparkle Star Twinkles and put aside to dry. I cut a couple of leaves out using Sue's Faux Quilled Leaves. I made a flower simply by folding some pieces of Sheer Iridescent Ribbon and sticking them together with some Glue Dots and added a piece of Silver Tulle.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Small Circle Dazzlers to the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Cosmic Pearl PVA around the edges.

Just a reminder that Phill Martin is on Create & Craft today at 10am and 4pm with some lovely Christmas goodies.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

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.