Mica Face

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:

Craftascope 'Xander' A5 Media Stencil

Craftascope 'Profile' A5 Media Stamp Set 2

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

Tea-riffic

Morning, My card for today is one I made with Sara's Signature Collection. Having been extremely careful when using the wonderful papers, I had collected enough to make this card, without cutting into any more. None of the pieces could have been used for much so to get this card was a real bonus.

For this card you will need:

Toppling Tea Cups Die

Tea-riffic Sentiments Die

Traditional Jute Twine

Vintage Tea Party 6x6 Paper Pad

Sheena Stamping Card

Mint Centura Pearl (Lights Collection)

Centura Pearl Ivory

Step 1: Secure your selection of papers on to card with Tacky glue, when dry cut out a variety of different sized cups.

Step 2: Take your selected card and arrange your cups carefully across the card, it's harder than you think to get a good design that's pleasing to the eye. Any that are over the card can be trimmed when dry.

Step 3: Wrap jute 4 or 5 times around the card and secure at the back.Tie a knot around to gather the jute where you will place the complimentary button. Add your sentiment cut from Mirri Card.

Step 4: Back your card onto mint Centura Pearl, leaving a narrow border and layer onto your base card, made from Ivory Centura Pearl.

Thank you for taking the time to visit today, I do hope you have enjoyed the tutorial and the finished card. I do hope you will pop by again very soon. 

Winter has hit here with a vengeance, I thought we were out of the woods, but temperatures have dropped to -21 this morning, snow on the loo seat and on the toilet roll. The fire is roaring but I am sat here freezing. The power is still on, I hope it stays that way, they are forecasting up to a meter today and more over the next 2 days. Hope to be back tomorrow as long as the power stays on. Take care and Happy Crafting.xx