Friday 31 October 2008

Glittered Damask

I know people have kindly asked to see what I made at the Glimmer Mist workshop, well truth to tell, nothing is finished yet. You see it was a technique driven workshop rather than a project driven one. This meant that we basically spent the day playing with Glimmer Mists using various types of card stock and techniques such as resists etc so we could learn about how the mists performed in a variety of situations. What we came home with therefore is loads of lovely "shiny bits" that we can then go on to make into projects of our own - something I am working on I promise you - I have devine piece of glimmer misted blotting paper that is unbeleivably shimmery so I need to think of an idea that is worthy!

Meantime tho I would like to share this card with you. It's one I made some time ago and was brought to my mind when Glenda had us spritzing glimmer mist onto acetate... a rather scrummy look ... but I digress...

This card was made using the Artylicious Damask Delight CD and loads of crystal glitter applied with a glue pen. I printed the design onto ink jet printable acetate then on the same side as I had printed the design (because I wanted the smooth shiny side of the acetate on top) I traced and filled in elements of the printed design with the glue pen and added glitter. Once it was dry it was simply a case of matting all my glittered bits up and assembling the card. One drawback of applying the glue to the printed side is that the glue does take on some of the colour from the printing so you get a slight tint in the glue itself instead of it drying in the normal clear way, but doing it the other way means you have the rougher side of the acetate on top, so I guess it's a bit of a catch 22 which way you make a card like this.

12 comments:

  1. mmm =-interesting idea - now that would look gorgeous with the seasons greetings cd.....will look forward to seeing the glimmer mists results, just wish i lived nearer to graphicus cos the workshops do sound wonderful!

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  2. mmm- looks lovely, must try that with the seasons greetings cd..............
    Glad you enjoyed the glimmer mists day, look forward to seeing the results - am very envious, wish I lived near enough as the workshops are very tempting

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  3. Beautiful card, thanks for sharing how you made it.

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  4. This is probably my favourite Artylicious/Elusive images design and I love what you've done with it. I've never stamped/printed it in blue. Never printed it on acetate either for that matter. Must have a go!

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  5. What a sparkling beauty!! Thanks for sharing the details!

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  6. I think a touch of the color in the glue when it is dry would be another unique affect to the whole piece and probably adding to the creativity of the piece. I love all of your work. I think this card is a real reflection of art too!

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  7. This looks great. I've got loads of printable acetate and never use it but I think I'll have a go at this technique. It looks stunning. Thanks for sharing it with us.
    Beryl xx

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  8. Simply elegant. I love this card Phree. Looking forward to all your sparkly creations!
    Hugs
    Sandra xx

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  9. Love this card Phree..... think it must be all that sparkle.

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  10. Hi
    Like this idea....
    BEAUTIFUL!!
    TFS TC :)

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  11. This is beautiful Phree, as are all your cards. I haven't left a comment on your giveaway post because I already have the fabulous cd but just wanted to say Happy Birthday for whenever it was and say that it's really kind of you to do a giveaway. I know whoever wins will love this cd.

    Lesley XX

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  12. Gorgeous and very glittery ! X Fab

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