Sunday 10 November 2013

Inspired by Alison at Paperartsy

The oh-so talented Alison has been back at Paperartsy wowing us with some amazing projects again this week.  I am trying to make my Christmas cards as well, so have borrowed the ideas (some of them) from her tags on day one (here)  and put them on some cards.

 I used the starry Dylusion stencil, and Space Cadet, Antarctic and Ice Blue Frescos. Rather than flip the stencil over onto the second square of card, I put the card on top and lightly pressed it.
Added distress inks, Shaded Lilac, Tumbled Glass and Chipped Sapphire
 some stamping - a couple of Christmas greetings in Antarctic and Pea Coat fresco, and some snowflakes in black archival.

Glittered round the three largest stars and stamped a greeting on a scrap of card and used 3d foam pads to mount it to the card.

Thanks to Alison's great tags, I've got another 2 cards made!
Linking it here for the Paperartsy challenge.


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9 comments:

  1. Unknown10 November 2013 at 10:39

    Looks like you did better than me at getting the negative to print! Fab cards too

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  2. massofhair10 November 2013 at 10:40

    Loving those huge stars, very festive cards Helen. They are really amazing & gr8 colours:-)

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  3. sam21ski10 November 2013 at 10:40

    Oooh fab idea to actually use them and make Christmas cards with them. Love the backgrounds

    Sam xxx

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  4. craftimamma10 November 2013 at 11:39

    Brilliant idea Helen and I really love these two cards. The overstamping is lovely too.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  5. Lucy Edmondson10 November 2013 at 11:58

    These are great cards, Helen; I love them, so effective,

    Lucy x

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  6. Deborah Wainwright10 November 2013 at 12:08

    Great idea Helen love the colours and the stars are great xx

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  7. Words and Pictures10 November 2013 at 12:12

    Wow - these look fabulous, Helen! I love the stars and the frosty colour palette - and the added stamping really brings them to life - fantastic! Very happy I was able to help out in the Christmas card push... Thanks so much for joining in this week at PaperArtsy.
    Alison x

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  8. Julie Lee10 November 2013 at 14:05

    Ooh, I do love those blues! I'm now waiting for mine to arrive from CVC, as I missed out on buying Antarctic and Space Cadet at Ally Pally. I love how you've used the wonderful blue Frescos and the DIs on these cards - gorgeous work, Helen! Someone is going to love receiving these. Julie Ann xx

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  9. Darcy Marshall10 November 2013 at 15:43

    Wow these are great, so effective.

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