Following Andy Skinner's class at Ministry of Mixology where he used layers of chalk paint for the base layers I came home and tried out using those layers as the actual technique for a set of shabby stand up Christmas cards to put into the Pack House to see if they would sell. (Fingers crossed).
I used DecoArt Chalky Finish Legacy with a tiny amount of black and Everlasting for the two layers with some beautiful tando Creative snowflakes and some die-cut stars and a border and I also used the Tim Holtz Vintage Tidings sentiment words.
I'm not going to share the exact technique here but it might well come up in one of my Technique Tuesday posts that will return in the new year.
I love the very shabby, snowy effects ........
.... and the wintry feel to this card.
The sentiment has been die cut from coredinations card and sanded so that it is in keeping wth the overall effects.
A Tim Holtz easel die cut means this card can stand and be a piece of Christmas art in it's own right.
I love the very shabby, snowy effects ........
.... and the wintry feel to this card.
The sentiment has been die cut from coredinations card and sanded so that it is in keeping wth the overall effects.
A Tim Holtz easel die cut means this card can stand and be a piece of Christmas art in it's own right.
There are a few more details over on the Tando Creative blog and I've got another couple of designs coming up before the big day arrives.
I hope you're snug and warm at home if you've had the snow this past couple of days, I am on the Surrey/Hampshire border and apart from some sleet showers have not seen any of it.
Take care and have a good week.
hugs Brenda xxx
Perfectly beautiful snowy card!
ReplyDeleteThe texture on your card is so amazing! I love the snow.
ReplyDeleteKate
Absolutely perfect ! the finished surface looks just like the way the ice formed under the snow here yesterday...stunning! XXX
ReplyDeleteWhat scrumptious snow effects and textures - that looks like an amazing technique. And I can't imagine a card this beautiful not selling - good luck!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
It really does look like an amazing technique Brenda, the result is stunning. If I saw this in a shop window I would be straight in there buying it!! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous results Brenda! I wouldn't be able to walk past a card like this - I am sure they will go like hot cakes ! x
ReplyDeleteSPLENDIDLY SPECIAL Brenda. The patterns remind me of plant designs trying to peep through a covering of snow! Crossed fingers that they sell - bet so!!! Merry Christmas. Xj.
ReplyDeleteIts a gorgeous card Brenda.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Wow, I love the shabby, snowy look, too!! It's so amazing!! I love the technique you used!! So stunning!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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Fabulous shabby effects on them Brenda, they look fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteLoving the snowy shabby effects - certainly does make for a lovely wintry feel especially in those colour ways. Sure these will prove to be popular on your little shop .
ReplyDeletehugs x
With baited breath I wait for this tutorial! Oh how I love this!!! A simply stunning design! Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card Brenda! It looks like a snowfall has landed on it! Great texture and so pretty with the blue showing through! Julia xx
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