Monday, 24 January 2011

Monday Blues

I'm not blue, it's the card and the fabby ribbon kit from Angel Crafts
Before I show you what I've done with it - have you entered my candy yet? you'll find it here


 The tree, ribbon and swirly stamp are all in the January "Touch of Blue" kit
I painted the tree with white acrylic paint, then covered in glamour dust while it was wet. I used Versafine to stamp around the edges of the blue core'dinations cardstock and clear embossed. Then stamped some more with versafine and white embossed - the white embossing powder stuck to some of the already clear embossed parts, but I think it gives a kind of frosty effect.
I ran a length of double sided tape across the card then concertina'ed the ribbon along it, then machine stitched to secure it.
And finally the greeting is Kaisercraft 


here's a close-up to let you see the glamour dust a bit better

31 comments:

Jacki Daniels said...

Hi Debbi lovely card don't blame you starting early it's amazing how quick it comes round I will be starting mine next mont too I agree about the frosty look it sets it off
Jacki xx

Casper said...

Hiya Debbi,

Love your card & the tree is great,
I love trees, the varied shapes & styles, the types of foilage etc they represent so much in our daily lives!

Take care
Big Hugs
Casper
xxx

nnalorac said...

Fabby card girl. Love the embossing and gorgeous sparkly tree. Frosting looks good. Was promising myself to do the same but still to get off the mark. Carolxx

scrappinpeg said...

Beautiful card. Love the tree. It is AWESOME!

Shazza said...

great card, just love that tree
x

Shazza said...

great card, just love that tree
x

Kat said...

Gorgeous card Debbi. Love the embossing and all that lovely glitter. Love what you've done with the ribbon too.

Kat xx

Tanya Dudkina said...

amazing card - so adorable! I like the glitter embellishments!

Paula (PEP) said...

I love the way you have carried the swirl shape of the tree branches through into the embossed edges of the cardstock - very striking with the white & blue combination.
Paula (PEP)
http://pepcraftchallexp.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

What a great tree! Love your card!
Hugs
Kim
x

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Debbi,
What a fabulous card. I love that glitzy tree. Great card.
Hugs,
Fiona x

Evelyn C said...

Fab card - love the way using white emb powder gives such a contrast - and its all nice and sparkly too x

Evelyn C said...

Fab card - love the way using white emb powder gives such a contrast - and its all nice and sparkly too x

Marion said...

Beautiful card. What a lovely tree and love the swirls on the blue.
Marion

Anne said...

Love what you've done with this card Debbi, and stitching too !
Hugs Anne xxx

Doreen said...

What a stunning card I so love the tree.xxx

Laila said...

amazing tree!! i just love the tinsel ^_^ I must admit, i'm a new follower, and in participating in your candy at that, but i see already that i will find alot of great inspiration here :)

Beebeebabs said...

Very pretty card tfs!!!

Lori Aragon said...

Wow, Debbi! Glamour Dust is one of my fave products. I LOVE what you've done with it. Excellent idea to use the paint...thanks for the tip!
Love and hugs ~ Lori

Kras said...

Hi Debbi
lovely card

Jan Garber said...

Learned a new term today! I ddin't know that's what it's called when you gather the ribbon like that! Love it! Your glitter is amazing! I need to pull out some old chipboard and start glueing/painting/glittering!

Anonymous said...

Stunningly beautiful!
Hugs, Lisena. =)

Only By His Grace said...

Real cool tree. Love how you did the background as well.
hugs Maz

BrossArtAddiction said...

Wow, this is gorgeous, love that tree cut out! I'm go for anything sparkly...lol!! :D

ƸӜƷ...x♥Tracey♥x...ƸӜƷ

Leanne said...

Great card. Love the swirly , glittery tree.

☼ Cheryl* said...

That is great, I love the background and the glitter!

Sol said...

I love this Swirly Card!! I always LOVE swirls!! Looks Beautiful with the glitter on the card... How smart to glitter it up.. while it was still wet from the paint! :O)

Anonymous said...

that is beautiful!! i love the silver on blue and the ribbon!

ShersL84bed said...

Love the glamour dust. I've never seen that before.

ShersL84bed@aol.com

Auntie Ang said...

I lvoe the effect of the glamous dust awesome

Paulien said...

Lovely crd, love what you've done to the ribbon.

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