Tuesday 2 September 2014

Tuesday Tip/Technique

Hello friends
Today's Tuesday Tip/Technique was featured previously on the Crafty Power Blog
but I have received quite a few requests to detail it again so here goes...
This is a technique using Spellbinders® Expandable Pattern dies.
I've used Botanical Swirls for this demonstration but it also looks
wonderful with Butterfly Magic.
You need one 3D Foam Creative Sheet - remove the backing sheet (keep to one side)
and stick your 3D Foam Creative sheet onto a piece of white card.
On the other side, position your die template and run through your die cutting machine to cut –
no need to emboss.
This is how it will look when cut.
Begin to remove certain sections of the layer sheet - pokey tool works perfectly for this.
I chose to reveal the leaves and swirls, leaving the background in place.
Cover with glitter and then tap off the excess.
Using the backing sheet you put to one side, lay over the glittered surface and
burnish lightly with a bone folder.
You can then remove the remainder of the top layer and cover with a different colour glitter.
Again tap off the excess, burnish and your sheet is completely decorated.
I then chose to die cut with Spellbinders® Classic Hearts.
A simple card to keep the beautiful hearts as the main feature.

Fun and sparkly to do!
Take care friends, back tomorrow.

28 comments:

Rosie said...

Another super technique!

Stamping Bubbles said...

Good morning Christine
Wow these look amazing. Brilliant tip, thanks for sharing. I have both of these dies and will definitely give this a go.
Enjoy your day
Lesley

Chris said...

Hi Christine, that is a stunning effect, I must try this, need to buy some decent glitter first I think I also liked your tip about spritzing through this die with glimmer mist.
Take care,
Chris xx

PharmacyMichele said...

Wow-not seen this done before! It gives s very striking design-love it.

Michele.

Bea said...

Hi Christine - have to agree with other comments - this is a fab technique that gives beautiful results - thanks
x

Val Jones said...

Really like this Christine.
Love Val in Spain x

nattyboots said...

Hi Christine
Fab,fab,fab, i just love it !
A new tip for me ,thanks Christine .

Have a lovely Tuesday
Elaine H X

hazel young said...

Fantastic tip thanks for sharing xx hazel

Janice said...

Morning Christine, I have done this technique using a stencil, but never with a die. Thanks for the tip. Janice xx

marg said...

Hello Christine
Lovely work thank you for the tip!
Take Care
Love Marg

Jean Z said...

Hi Christine, Just beautiful, lovely technique . love Jean Z xx

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Christine, A fabulous technique !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Mrs B said...

Hi Christine. This is a great technique, so easy but effective. A lovely card showing how stunning it can look : ) Take care.

lydia jordan said...

Morning Christine,
A great technique, will give this a go.
Lydia
X

utilitygirl said...

Great technique Christine and I understood it on the first reading!!!
Shall have to give it a go - granddaughter's birthday coming up soon

Lucycat said...

Hi Christine,
Great technique today, your card looks lovely.
Have a good day . Take care. x.

ElizabethS said...

Hi Christine, how absolutely lovely. It is a brilliant technique, simple and effective too.
Elizabeth x

Sandra said...

Good Morning Christine & friends,
I'm back from my holiday and looking forward to going back through all the tips and techniques that I have missed!
I love today's project, what fab results!
Crafty Hugs to all,
Sandra xxxx

Lacelady said...

Christine - (slaps head) I have that botanical swirls die, and it never occurred to me to cut it with dies - what is wrong with me! Thank you so much for the idea, plus the diff. colours glitter effect.

Maggie said...

Hello Christine. Where have I been - I have never seen this technique before and it's incredible. Thank you for your endless inspiration and daily blogs. xxMargaretxx

LoraineC said...

What a great idea, thanks for today's tip x

AnneRD said...

A great technique Christine, so effective. Anne x

Jamie Martin said...

Wow love that technique!!

Anonymous said...

Amazing technique x

Laura O said...

great card ,love the glitter and then cutting the heart shape .Laura O

Janice said...

Another fab Tuesday tip! Thanks Christine 👍
Janice x

Jackie said...

OMG! This is fabulous! I can't wait to try this. Thanks!

Carole Z said...

Gorgeous! I love this technique, hugs Carole Z X

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