Another Christmas card made using stamps from Elusive Images. This time I used the beautiful large Holly Flourish stamp and the co-ordinating Holly Flourish corner stamp, both from the Christmas Flourish themeplate.To make the card I first created a background on some gold foil card using red and green alcohol inks and some alcohol ink blending fluid. With this was done I stamped the large holly flourish by first inking up my stamp with Versamark then White Brilliance ink then tossed on some white embossing powder and set with a heat gun. To be honest I am not sure if the Versamark was necessary, but I wanted to make sure I had enough time to get the EP to stick and I was not certain if the Brilliance inks allow enough drying time for this. I think I may have mentioned before that I am addicted to glitter, and I decided I wanted more sparkle so I used some Stickles Star Dust glitter glue to trace over the holly image all the flourishes, I think the result of that looks rather yummy. This was mounted onto some dark green card stock.
To mount this I thought that white card stock would be best, but a little plain, so I used the same process (versamark and white brilliance ink) to emboss the holly corner stamp onto my card and once again traced over the image with more of the Stickles glitter glue. Finally I attached my large holly topper with some red brads.
I had been planning on added a red bow somewhere, but I think it might unbalance the card and just be one thing to many, what do you think?
The alcohol background is wonderful! Wish we could see all the sparkle. I tend to leave ribbons off if not needed-but that's just me.
ReplyDeleteWow stunning card, Phree ! That's gorgeous with the white filigree and all that glitter ! YUMMY X Fab
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - love the colours and the effect. It doesn't need any ribbon - less is more - the card speaks for itself. Love it!
ReplyDeleteVron xx
Love your red and green background and I like the idea of Stickles over the embossing. Personally, I wouldn't risk the bow. I don't think the card needs it. I've just dusted off my Holly Flourish plate from last year and am looking for new ways of using it. This card fits the bill perfectly.
ReplyDeletegorgeous Phree - background is great, and wouldn't add ribbon - but then it almost takes a miracle to get me to add ribbon to a card.....
ReplyDeleteLove the background and the stamp is beautiful! Great card.
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteSue x
Such a gorgeous card, so classy, I love it.
ReplyDeleteJo X
Hi Phree, I think it's absolutely perfect as it is, Stunning in fact! I love what you did with the alcohol inks, I'd love to have a go at this technique....when I get some it's such a wonderful effect and you make it sound as if I could do it LOL! The holly looks fabulous in white on the ink background and just as wonderful on the white. Perfect Christmas card. Chris x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card Phree and I agree with the others, this card doesn't need a ribbon (and I am a ribbon lover).
ReplyDeleteI love the way you've added sparkle to the embossing. A couple of days ago (for my Daughter-in-Law's birthday card) I wanted some white embossing with sparkle to I mixed white EP with some clear crystal EP. The results aren't bad at all.
Lesley XX
What a gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteOh I do so love this technique, very effective with the minimum of fuss :0) Beautiful card as is, don't add anything else :0)
ReplyDelete**Hugs** Heather x
What an amazing background Phree. It sets off the snowflake perfectly.
ReplyDeleteSo how does one go about getting on your Christmas card list? Wow, this card is really beautiful! Thank you for always sharing your amazing lovely work...shirley
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card stunning background and love that stamp
ReplyDeleteWow, Phree, you have a totally lovely card! I love glitter too and your use of it is just perfect. Love the polished stone background too!
ReplyDeleteOoo I love this piece, it popped out at me as I was looking down the page. Truly wonderful, well done xx
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