Wednesday 27 May 2020

Noel



Sometimes I try new techniques or products and discover that my efforts look dreadful! However, I don't always just bin the results, I feel that somehow they may come in useful. Once upon a time I think I tried to do the technique where you dip a piece of string into some acrylic paint, drop it onto a piece of card, cover with another piece of card, then drag it out between the two! Well the result looked evil, but I kept the card nevertheless.
Here is that piece of card which I decided to cut the pine branches from!
The corner which is missing, was the part of the card from which I cut the sentiment... I wanted it to match the white of the berries. You can see that the overall effect of the acrylics is awful, but I think that the branches look really good!
It's my DT card for  Christmas Craft Creations where the theme is to use a die cut!
I have been fascinated by die cutting from the first time I saw it demonstrated many years ago and my shelf is groaning with the weight of my supplies... I think all the magnetic sheets have a lot to do with that however!
Do join in the fun and get all the pressure of making last minute Christmas cards off your shoulders!
Stay Safe everyone!

3 comments:

  1. It's surprising how many terrible mistakes can be brought back to life in another guise. I have a box full of offcuts that look awful but I know they'll come in handy one day (maybe).
    Your branches look fab Chrissie.
    Lynne x

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  2. Beautiful CAS card. Love the use of die in your card.very unique indeed.

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  3. This is such a pretty design! Great use of die cutting.

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Chrissie