Wednesday, 8 November 2017

All that glitters...

Happy Wednesday,

Today's card uses the letterpress technique with a little added extra!

Its not very visible in the pictures but in real life this card sparkles with glitter.

I added izink navy blue pigment ink to my snowflake circle embossing folder and letterpresses a pice of card.  AS I used pigment ink I was able to add clear sparkle embossing powder over the card when removed and heat set it.  This gives a clear shine and sparkle only in the background allowing the snowflakes to star out in the original white card.


I added stamped sentiment in the centre made using my Christmas scene clear stamp set and surrounded it with foliage cut in blue and silver.



I finished the card as shown.

Enjoy...
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27 comments:

  1. kittyedavies47@gmail.com8 November 2017 at 07:07

    Hi John.
    A lovely card thank you.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  2. nancyd8 November 2017 at 07:15

    Morning John, a very pretty card.
    Nancyd xx

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  3. Jan on the Fosse8 November 2017 at 07:26

    Hi John
    This card is beautiful love the glitter background.
    Jan

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  4. Anonymous8 November 2017 at 07:33

    Lovely card John.
    Joycex

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  5. Marion Scott8 November 2017 at 07:52

    Beautiful card John
    Marion S x

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  6. BridgetCG8 November 2017 at 07:53

    Morning John, a great card, love the foliage wreath, blue and silver is always a classic combo. Have a good day everyone. Bx

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  7. Netty The Runner8 November 2017 at 08:08

    Lovely card John.
    Annette x

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  8. June Smith8 November 2017 at 08:09

    Morning John, lovely card today, I would love to see you demo this on Hochanda or a video, now that I have all the ef and plates.

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

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  9. Barbara Gosden8 November 2017 at 08:21

    Hi John
    A beautiful card.
    B xx

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  10. PharmacyMichele8 November 2017 at 08:27

    Lovely card today.

    Michele

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  11. foxyg8 November 2017 at 08:40

    Beautiful card John. Xx

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  12. Wendy L8 November 2017 at 08:46

    Wonderful card John. Xxx

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  13. hettygarlick8 November 2017 at 08:59

    Another beautiful card. I'm so happy now you showed me how to do that letterpressing and get a good result John! xxx

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  14. karenlotty8 November 2017 at 09:22

    It is lovely and ashame that the sparkle doesn’t really show up in the pictures I can imagine how it looks though

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  15. June Horrocks8 November 2017 at 09:43

    Love the card John it’s lovely nice colours
    Thank you
    Love June Horrocks xxxxxx

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  16. Anne8 November 2017 at 09:44

    This is a technique that I forget to use and it is so effective.
    A lovely card, John.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  17. Jackie T8 November 2017 at 09:55

    Hi John this is a stunning Christmas card. I must try that technique it is very effective. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  18. Susan Battensby8 November 2017 at 10:13

    Hi John
    A stunning card.
    Thanks for the tip about the embossing folder, really must give this a try.

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  19. Val Jones8 November 2017 at 10:20

    Lovely John. The colours are beautiful.
    Love Valxxx

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  20. lydia jordan8 November 2017 at 10:45

    Morning John,
    Lovely card.
    Lydia
    X

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  21. Yorks butterfly8 November 2017 at 11:26

    Morning John, like the idea of this card, but I think its a bit dark, although I suspect that it just might be the way it appears on my screen.
    Wendyx

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  22. Lisbeth8 November 2017 at 11:59

    Hi John. Love the technique used to create the background, (I can't resist a bit of glitter) and the finishing touches are great too.

    Lisbeth

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  23. Littlelamb8 November 2017 at 14:35

    Love this card today John. Great technique. Thank you for these great ideas you give us. Have a good day. Happy birthday to Myra if she looks in.

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  24. ahappycrafter508 November 2017 at 17:54

    Another technique to try. This is so effective.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  25. Dawn Holben8 November 2017 at 18:01

    John this is another stunning card, i love the letter press tecnique.
    I will be trying this out on a card i need to make as it looks fab with your embossing folder.

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  26. Myra8 November 2017 at 21:13

    Hello John ,
    Thank you for sharing another lovely card! I do love that shade of blue .
    I’m in a bit of a rush - it’s been a busy few days - back to normal soon, I hope!
    Thanks Brenda!
    Love Myra xx

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  27. Lynne L8 November 2017 at 22:16

    Hi John lovely card & great technique

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