Hullo there everyone! Another DT post for Bizzy Bec's, few cards with a newish technique used back here! A big peek..
Frantic Stamper Sanharan Screen Background Die
STEP BY STEP:
Cut piece of card coloured or white card of good weight, to fit die for background piece. As you'll see I used two different background dies here.
Use anti static pad on card first, ink it up lightly with Versamark ink pad
TIP: Put versamark on cutting surface *only, so just dust *gently across the top of the die.
**avoid as much as possible pressing into the crevices of the die pattern.
If you do, you'll need to remove lots of excess powder from wrong place.
**avoid as much as possible pressing into the crevices of the die pattern.
If you do, you'll need to remove lots of excess powder from wrong place.
(Wonder
why I know)
After inking, work out embossing sandwich for your machine, I used a very thin shim on my machine, instead of thicker usual shim.
Place cardstock on rubber mat, gently lower die, cutting side down on cardstock and run through once. I found once with thinner shim sufficient on my machine.
Dust well with EP of choice, remove unwanted areas with fine paint brush (much less on my third attempt) and heat set.
If not quite enough embossing, you can carefully repeat, I did on one of mine, and it worked well. Just line up carefully.
The
other background die used. First time used, I put in centre pieces of Sue
Wilson die. But left it plainer on third card, thought it looked better,
less is more.
Use a fine brush to remove excess powder.
Use a fine brush to remove excess powder.
Choose simple overlay of design on top, these Elizabeth Craft Design Quietfire dies are simply perfect.
Die cut the greeting three times with backing double sided paper on the back.
Leave greeting in base card and layer the intricate top layers into placed whilst still not separated (see photos). Makes it much easier!
Loved both these variations, it would look great on deep burgundy cardstock too or green for a Christmas card background.
Sue Wilson die with and without centre.
Thanks for patience in reading this long post.
Now dont forget to pop over HERE at
Bizzy Bec's and please
do join in ANYTHING GOES November CHALLENGE - to win that monthly prize (posted overseas too!).
Pop by Bec's store, too, for her great bargain prices.
Pop by Bec's store, too, for her great bargain prices.
Thanks so much every one for popping over for a peek and chat!
May God bless your day wherever you may be.
Will do my very best in commenting, and truly appreciate your visits!
Shaz in Oz.x
"And
thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy
soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the
first commandment." Mark 12:30
Linking up to:
1. Word Art Wednesday - anything goes, both cards http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au
2. Di's Snippety challenge - Used snippets, die cuts. http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.com.au/
3. http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-snow-white/ could add snow to your project or use a lot of white on your creation.
2. Di's Snippety challenge - Used snippets, die cuts. http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.com.au/
3. http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-snow-white/ could add snow to your project or use a lot of white on your creation.
19 comments:
Such a beautiful card design my dear friend. You have so much patience in making each one. I know that whoever receives them will be thrilled.
Blessings,
Betsy
Great design idea and looks stunning done on white cardstock, its subtle which I think adds to the elegant feel x
They look gorgeous Shaz. A super tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Barbxx
Great technique, thanks for sharing! Beautiful cards!
Totally fabulous cards, gorgeous dies and love the gold sentiment die.
Kath x
Gorgeous card Shaz! It's so elegant and pretty.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
Mandy xx
Fabulous and super-elegant Shaz - and wonderful tips as always. I recently read about leaving the die cut in place for layering - makes it much easier as you say.
Hugs
Di xx
These are so elegant, I do love those scripty dies x
very cool results, thanks for sharing all the tips too!
Fantastic cards and technique Shaz..loz
I am so loving these Shaz, they are so gorgeous. Happy creative weekend, Angela xXx
Beautiful cards Shaz, Wow I love the effect on the background, although knowing me I would end up with a big mess :(
Lovely yet very effective birthday cards, I think that the background would make wonderful Sympathy cards.
Hope your having a wonderful weekend.
huga
sharon :)
Wow, your cards are just stunning and so elegant - what an amazing technique, it's one I'm definitely going to try but it looks like it will be quite a learning curve before the results are as perfect as yours! Thank you so much for sharing!
I hope you have a great week,
Diana x #17
Hi Shaz, a beautiful pair of cards and wonderful technique to try out, love the elegance of the simple white and gold, would look great as a Christmas card too... Feeling ok, appointment in Sydney with specialist who is in town for training physios from the US, my physio is coming along with me to help her learn more to help me. Hope you are on the mend and feeling better. Have a wonderful week... Megan
Beautiful cards Shaz, such an elegant design and super die cut sentiment.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x
I love this technique and it looks very good in white and gold. I must try it again. Your cards are very elegant. x AlisonC Snippets GD
Beautiful cards!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lovely cards- thanks for using Quietfire Design dies!!
Beautiful cards! Great technique! Thanks for sharing (and using the die! <3 )
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