Morning Friends and Crafters, so pleased you are joining me again today. I thought I would share something easy, but really striking and effective. It would make a really fun card for a guy or any occasion really, depending on what you add or the sentiment you choose.For the background layer I have used the script stamp from Leonie, it's an amazing stamp to create backgrounds or add texture, interest or dimension to any project, it's out in my craft room constantly.
You will Need:
Selection of Mica Powders
Versamark Ink Pad
Anti Static Pad
Soft Brush
Crafters Companion 'Spray n Shine'
Black Gloss Card
Purple Centura Pearl card
White Card
Black Card Base
Collall Tacky Glue
Collall 3D Glue Gel
Step 1: Wipe over your card with the anti static bag, position your stencil and ink through with the Versamark ink pad.
Step 2: Remove the stencil and sprinkle your chosen colours of mica.
Step 3: Use a very soft brush to remove the excess powder and lightly polish the card with the brush. Spray a very light mist of the Spray n Shine to set the mice in place.
Step 4: Repeat the process, this time using the script stamp to create your next layer. Mount your design onto the script background then onto the purple layer before adding it to your card base. Don't forget to gut your card layers with a basic die to save weight and card for other projects.
Step 5:On another piece of gloss card, stamp your sentiment as before and coat with the mica. Brush away the excess and polish with the soft brush, Once again spray with the Spray n Shine. Trim each of the words and mount them onto white card with Tacky Glue.
Step 6: Use 3D Glue Gel to position and secure the words in place on your finished card.
I do hope you have enjoyed the tutorial today and the finished project. I hope to see you here very soon to see what else I have to share with you. Don't forget to visit my Etsy shop if you would like any of the items from my collection, the link is at the top of the blog page. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx
Love the colours of the micas in this one. Also one that I could achieve without having to feel brave like yesterday's. Think that this one is also a quick and easy card to make,if you are doing craft fairs etc. Would suit pretty much any occasion with different sentiments on it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Nicola x
Great tip about the spray and shine, not a product i have ever used but in the list now
ReplyDeleteIt's great product Karen, I use it for a lot of things, very lightly for sealing things lie this but it also has the most amazing finish on it for projects where you want a more varnished look, just by building up 2 or 3 layers. You can of course use very cheap hairspray for sealing but I think it deteriorates over time.xx
DeleteThank you Nicola, I love Mica and I still think it is very underused, maybe a little out of fashion but I think it's time to bring it back, it has a more classy look than glitters and a much more subtle sheen to it. I think you're right about the craft fairs. This one would be a nice easy one to do an gives a great effect and like you say it would suit a lot of occasions with different sentiment. Don't forget my advice yesterday though, just let everything go and forget about all expectations when you are ready.xx
ReplyDeleteGreat card Nick. Thank you. Really should get the stencils but hav3 so much craft stuff I am running out of space to put things.
ReplyDeleteThank you ever so much, I am really pleased you like this one. I am biased really, so of course I am going to say get them. But on the other hand I have had such fun with them and so many ideas with the stencils and the stamps that I would recommend them just for that reason alone, plus the fact they are amazing for mens cards too. I do understand though when you have so much, it's hard. If you get them I would love to see the things you make, it's been so exciting seeing what people have made with them.Take care and thanks for your comments.xx
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