Friday, 1 July 2016

glitter angel...

Happy Friday,

A simple Christmas Card today using the amazing new Festive Striplet from Sue Wilson for Creative Expressions.  Im not usually one for simple cards however I feel that the glitter on the backing of this just gives the impact that I like ( along with a large bow in the corner of course lol)

As the festive Die range has been launched, and excluding my Stamp and Christmas range launch next week, I thought it was time to return to Christmas Friday!  This means that I will post a Christmas Crad every Friday from now until the big event!  Hopefully over the next 6 months I can show you at least one Christmas card a week that I hope will everyones Christmas Mojo in gear!




I started this card by die cutting just the angel in bright white foundation card in the centre of a panel.  next I spray glued this to a sheet of heat emboss able acetate.  I then carefully, using the Cosmic Shimmer glue highlighter which comes with a small brush) painted glue on the reverse of the acetate in panels and added Pale Bronze cosmic shimmer polished silk glitter.  I repeated the process on the other panels and added sahara gold polished silk glitter.  Finally I added more glue on the detail of the Angel and added silver chrome in these spaces.

Once dry I simply mounted an embossed and die cut panel, embossed whilst in the die, over the top lining up the aperture that I cut with the outline form the same die set.

To finish the card I added a bow made with champagne wrinkle edges ribbon, some gold twine from my stash .  I tied Tim Holtz christmas Muse tokens at the ends of the gold twine and added a Creative Expressions metal button in the centre to hide the mess of knots!

Enjoy...
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50 comments:

  1. Unknown1 July 2016 at 06:32

    Morning John, love this card, just plain and simple, this die is on my list to buy xx

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  2. nancyd1 July 2016 at 07:00

    Mornings John, this is a gorgeous card very elegant love it.
    Nancyd xx

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  3. Dragonsnap21 July 2016 at 07:01

    I like simple cards for a change and this one is beautiful. Thanks John.
    D x

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  4. auscrafts1 July 2016 at 07:09

    Lovely card John

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  5. Jan on the Fosse1 July 2016 at 07:13

    Hi John
    Love your card,it shows a different way of creating the way to colour the angel to Sue,s card.
    Thanks Jan

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  6. tracy w1 July 2016 at 07:22

    Hi John
    what a stunning christmas card love the colours and the dies thank you tracyw x

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  7. Marion Bull1 July 2016 at 07:27

    Simply stunning!. Love the clean and simple look!
    Maggie B xx

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  8. Unknown1 July 2016 at 07:43

    Hi John,
    Funny how you and Sue used the same die! Very different cards. Lovely John.
    Anne M xxx

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  9. Steph Cotterill1 July 2016 at 07:44

    WOW, bet this really sparkles and shimmers when the light catches it, (apart from where it's been caught by a sausage finger) - your own saying NOT mine may I add lol, I can just imagin the beauty shining through at certain times of the day, the beauty that even a CAS can hold. Gorgeous card John xx

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  10. A Happercrafter61 July 2016 at 07:52

    Simple but very effective. Going to try new fair at NEC today.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  11. crossstitchmarg1 July 2016 at 07:54

    Morning John,
    Simple but stunning, I love this card.
    Enjoy your preparations for your new stamp release.
    Maggie

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  12. Marion Scott1 July 2016 at 08:02

    Lovely card John, there must be a bit of mind reading going on between you and Sue as you have both used the same die today lol Marion S x

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  13. BridgetCG1 July 2016 at 08:07

    Hi John, this card is gorgeous, one of my favourite dies from the new range. Love the glitter colour. Have a great day. Bx

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  14. Barbara Gosden1 July 2016 at 08:14

    Hi John
    A beautiful card. Interesting that you and Sue have both used the angel striplet today with different techniques and produced fabulous cards that look different.
    B xx

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  15. Rosemarie1 July 2016 at 08:18

    Hi John. Lovely card. Clean and simple but striking. Love Rosemarie X

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  16. PharmacyMichele1 July 2016 at 08:19

    Beautiful card, really lovely. Your mind must be in sync with Sue's today!!

    Michele

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  17. Helen E Jones1 July 2016 at 08:21

    Hi John great card

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  18. Jackie T1 July 2016 at 08:23

    Good morning John this is a gorgeous Christmas card. I love that. I am looking forward to the Newbury paper craft show tomorrow. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  19. Unknown1 July 2016 at 08:35

    Hi John, lovely card the striplet die is so effective with the colours behind it
    KathyB

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  20. Anne1 July 2016 at 08:35

    Super to see two cards using the same die. This is great, John.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  21. June Horrocks1 July 2016 at 08:42

    Just beautiful John I loved this die as soon as idea it thank you John xxxxxxx
    Love June Horrocks xxxx

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  22. Yorks butterfly1 July 2016 at 08:42

    Morning John, another beautiful Angel Card, so glad that you and Sue both posted this card on the same day as it show how versatile this die is, with two totally different cards from the same die.
    Wendyx

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  23. kittyedavies47@gmail.com1 July 2016 at 08:50

    Hi John.
    Thank you a great card.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  24. Heather Treble1 July 2016 at 09:03

    Hi John,
    Beautiful card, love the way you have used the silk glitters to colour the panel.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Heather

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  25. cuilliesocks1 July 2016 at 09:08

    Beautiful card John, lovely background behind the star, wonderful bow,Kate x 😉

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  26. hettygarlick1 July 2016 at 09:19

    Beautiful card John. How funny that you and Sue should use the same die on your blogs today. Just shows how versatile they are.

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  27. Jane Franklin1 July 2016 at 09:22

    Just love the detailed glittering, they are so effective overall. 24 + Christmas cards between now and then thats a great idea. Looking forward to that luv jxxx

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  28. Unknown1 July 2016 at 09:27

    Hi John
    What Can I Say Today's Card Is "Truly Tremendous Just So Outstanding" I Love This Very Beautiful Die It Looks Great With The Glitter, Sue Has Done Her's Today With The Very Beautiful Crystal Lacquer, I'm Sure It Would Look Good With Gilding Flakes Behind Also..
    Thanks For Sharing And The Inspiration
    Hugs From Sam xxx

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  29. lydia jordan1 July 2016 at 09:31

    Morning John,
    Another great way to use this lovely die. Gorgeous.
    Lydia
    X

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  30. Nannieflash1 July 2016 at 09:51

    Good Morning John wow love the technique for this background I was watching it this morning, a really beautiful card design. hugs Shirleyxxxx

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  31. Jayne S1 July 2016 at 09:54

    Wow, this cqrd is simply beautiful.

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  32. Unknown1 July 2016 at 10:10

    Beautiful card,
    Carol

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  33. gwen701 July 2016 at 10:18

    Stunning card John, love it

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  34. Rose in Chester1 July 2016 at 10:30

    Hi John,
    Lovely background to the striplet. Did you and Sue discuss which striplet you were going to showcase or are you telepathic :-)
    Hugs, Rose

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  35. granny sue1 July 2016 at 10:44

    Hi John. You and Sue on same wavelength again today. Both great cards though. SueL x

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  36. craftynanna1 July 2016 at 12:37

    Superb John I would love to copy this one if it's allowed, it's beautiful hugs Johanna

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  37. craftynanna1 July 2016 at 12:37

    Superb John I would love to copy this one if it's allowed, it's beautiful hugs Johanna

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  38. Aspiring crafter1 July 2016 at 13:45

    Love this die and your card is beautiful John,
    XxxRuth

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  39. Barbara Dear1 July 2016 at 14:09

    Hi John, Very simple but very elegant,sometimes that is exactly all you need. Really nice. Love Barbara D xxx

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  40. theresa w1 July 2016 at 14:40

    Yah christmas Friday xxx lovely card john its stunning x nice to see different looks from the same die today x
    Theresa w x

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  41. June Smith1 July 2016 at 15:41

    Afternoon John, caught up now (but am away again next week so may not be able to comment but I will catch up when I return).

    I love the angel striplet (yes purchased it) and the way you have done the stained glass effect is brilliant.

    Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  42. MRS DUCK1 July 2016 at 17:46

    Eh up John
    In the minority I guess as I find the bow a little distracting but great use of the glitters.
    Ang x

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  43. Narrowboat girl1 July 2016 at 18:28

    Love it John

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  44. Lisbeth1 July 2016 at 18:37

    Hi John. This is like a re-run of Déjà vu all over again as Sue has used this die on her blog today too. Of course yours is Justas nice as hers, the only thing is that you have used glitter on yours and we all know how much I like a bit of sparkle, especially at Christmas.

    Lisbeth

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  45. Linda Simpson1 July 2016 at 18:39

    Stunning card John, love the design.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  46. Patricia Howarth1 July 2016 at 19:06

    Hi John, This is stunning, you and Sue must be on the same 'wavelength' as Sue's Blog uses this beautiful striplet too.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  47. Anonymous1 July 2016 at 19:13

    Hi John like what you have done with the panel though I would have left off the bow personally. Love from Jackie xx

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  48. karenlotty1 July 2016 at 20:30

    STUNNING! Perhaps I'd have left the bow off too Love the glitter detail Just said on Sue's blog that I'm beginning to like angels (well Sue's) after an extremely painful sad time

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  49. Dawn Holben1 July 2016 at 20:59

    Fabulous card John, i love the colours of the glitter
    you have chosen.
    It just really bring out the fetail on the die.
    Have ordered a couple of the glitters ready for christmas.
    Going to look forward to christmas friday and also the shows you have coming up.

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  50. Myra1 July 2016 at 21:03

    Hello John, Lovely card! Looking forward to seeing your Christmas inspiration!
    Thank you, Love Myra

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