The CMSS free classes have started but I got a slight head start by purchasing the VIP pass... and I had great plans to get started early... but live sort of took over! I did however a couple of weeks ago - watch Ardyth's tutorial - using a Gel Plate to make some backgrounds.... and managed to make a few panels I liked. (Here's my first card that was made over two weeks ago).
I got home from work early on Wednesday and had a play using one of the backgrounds I had saved. I made two cards inspired by Ardyth.
For this first one I made a 5" square card. The background was a blue gel background that I embossed with an unknown brand folder (suspect it was from a magazine from years ago) I then rubbed Catherine Pooler Juniper ink over the embossed area. The gold and red panel was the panel I made using a stencil and red and gold paint. I die cut with an ornament die I picked up at my local stationary store - came from a magazine. I then stamped the matching stamp set in black and clear embossed. Added a silver die cut topper before double mounting on white and red panels. Turned out a bit busier than I would have preferred.
Next up is a smaller 4.25" square card. This time I use a red card panel embossed with Gina K Tapestry folder and rubbed Delicata Gold ink over it. Die cut the ornament and added a gold embossed sentiment from a Waffle Flower set called Star Snowflake. Added some gold dots to embellishment.
Hoping that I get some time over the weekend to watch some more videos and get a few more cards made. We are heading out early in the morning to watch Grace play netball and then coffee before doing our grocery shopping... so then the afternoon for crafting.
4 comments:
These are beautiful! I watched her video, but still haven't opened my gel plate.
Gorgeous bauble cards, Dawn! I'll have to watch the video - I've used my gel plate but need more tips!!
Beautiful cards, Dawn!
Wonderful start to your Christmas stash, Dawn - I hope you got your crafty time as planned :)
Blessings
Maxine
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