I'm sharing another birthday card made for a friend and I have used the travel the world through paper Bright Lights - The Isabella Collection mini download kit from Opulence by Design Crafts.
This digital download kit has two beautiful toppers, a selection of sentiments and 4 vibrant backing sheets to craft with.
I'm late today joining up with the weekly WOYWW group link up (what's on your work Wednesday) over on Sarah's Craft Shed, so I've got some catching up to do as usual.
WOYWW is a weekly blog hop where we all have a look at look at what everyone has been up to. Follow the link above for more information.
This is a view of how my desk started. I normally think about what I want to print off first and what paper I am going to use. I've been looking into textured papers and card to print onto as not only does this work out cheaper long term but it means that I have what I want onhand instead of having to search for it for a project.
I printed the topper on 160gsm smooth paper and also mounted the topper onto a piece of die cut cardstock. These beautiful papers were printed onto some of Debbi Moore's double sided pearlescent paper. This paper is quite sturdy and off white in colour, also lovely to print onto.
To make my glitter topper I swiped Cosmic Shimmer's Glitter Kiss in Midnight Sparkle across a piece of black cardstock.
This craft product was another of my lucky finds in a charity shop. It was 50p and when I opened it I could see that it had gone hard but as I knew it was a water based product, I hoped that it could be rejuvenated. It was certainly worth taking a chance on for 50p and I was glad that I did!
This product dried quite quickly leaving a lovely sparkle, although I did speed it up with my heat gun.
As well as a growing collection of Stickles glitter glue for my flowers, I do love my Sakura Stardust pens too. I use these a lot to highlight the edges of my projects.
My friend loves her flowers, so I wanted to fit a few on and had a look through my box of flowers to see what I could use to compliment the topper and these lush papers.
I picked out the Orange Nasturtium, the pink dahlias from the Happy Birthday Cardmaking kit, The Blue Marguerite Daisy Flower, and the golden leaves from the Steampunk Florals Collection. I didn't use the feathers in the end.
I added a touch of lemon Flower Soft to the centre of the Marguerite daisies and a mix of Stickles glitter glue/glossy accent to the centres of the other blooms.
I added a bright envelope with some more of the paper that I had leftover to coordinate with the card.
If you want more inspiration and demos from Opulence by Design, follow the links below. Amanda is a very talented designer and has a wide selection of kits and crafting sheets that can be mixed and matched with your own crafty stash.
Have a great day, whatever you have planned for yourself.
Happy Crafting
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12 comments:
That is a gorgeous card and it was so interesting to follow the process, those Sakura pens are amazing! I might have to check those out as I’m a sucker for anyth8ng sparkly 🥰
Hugs LLJ 6 xxx
Gorgeous card, you've just reminded me that I have some of those Sakura pens and can't remember the last time I used them, must get them out again. Well done with the 50p Cosmic Shimmer Glitter too. Wishing you a good week and a happy woyww. Hugs Angela x11x
very beautiful Michelle.......gr karin
Beautiful card. I have trouble with printing good quality prints. When I had an Epson printer it was quite different, but my husband persuaded me to try a HP. I don’t print out any photographs now. Which printer do you have? Happy WOYWW. Angela #12
Fabulous card and image, love the beautiful papers and flowers-great sparkly result with the cosmic shimmer and what a bargain! Love the co-ordinating envelope too.
Carol x
Gorgeous images and I love your handcrafted glitter paper. Thanks for sharing your lovely card with us at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge. Have a Merry Christmas!
Donna xx
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Gorgeous work Michelle. I must get out my Glitter Kiss pots again. At least I know they can be rejuvenated if necessary now. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah
A stand-out birthday card Michelle! Fabulous design, beaeatiful image and colours- the matching envelope is a lovely touch.
xx
I commented yesterday but am not sure if it worked? Anyway, I love what you’ve done with the card and might have to buy some Sakura pens of my own!,
Hugs LLJ 6 xx
Creatively beautiful, I am sure your friend will treasure it!
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Oh my, all good intentions to comment on Wednesday, but with Church home group in the morning everything gets pushed back. Not sure I am breathing really, hurt back some more too, oh my.
Super card, love your flower moulding, so special and really brings the printable flowers to life.
Hugs BJ#4
Beautiful!! Love the hint of glitter on your flowers. Thanks for joining us this week at Pammie's Inky Pinkies. Hope to see you again.
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