Wednesday 17 December 2014

Wednesday Weekly Card Giveaway

 Hello crafters!  I just can't stay away from the Fire and Ice Technique for too long and this one is all about it!  I started with a piece of milk card and cut the Austrian Background die.  I covered the front of it with a sticky adhesive sheet, turned it over and gilded it from the back with Summer Meadow gilding flakes.  Next I peeled off the backing sheet that was still on the front of the card, exposing the adhesive and covered it with Iced Snow.  I trimmed it and added mounting foam to the back.  Next I cut a frame using the Salzburg die set out of white card and backed it with vintage gold card.  I added mounting foam to the back and stamped my sentiment, mounting the frame over it.  I trimmed the excess card away and added it to the middle of my card with glue.  I gilded an extra piece of white card and then cut the Delicate Daisies Complete petal out of it.  It is easier to cut the gilded card than it is to gild the cut daisies as you run the risk of creasing the petals.  I added the open petal die cut out of white card to the top of each of the flowers then coated the petals with Cosmic Lacquer and allowed them to dry overnight before assembling my flowers.  I tied a messy bow out of white seam binding and added the largest flower to it with a couple of matching stick pins.  I made two smaller flowers and added them to the opposite side of the framed sentiment.  I finished the card with a paper pierced milk mat layer, then a thin mat of vintage gold card and a final milk card mat.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x  9" in size.  If you would like to be included in the drawing to win this one, just leave a comment and check back on Saturday to see if your name has been drawn!  All for now, Sue x











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Gail said...

Lovely card and a lovely technique that I have used on some of my 'special' cards this year after watching you demo it several times I decided to take the plunge and I luv it xx GIlT x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
Simply stunning card i love the gilding flakes i have some and can't wait to try this one.

Love
Jeannie newton

shabbycraftcabin said...

Hello Sue,

Absolutely love this technique. The card is so classy and elegant. Thank you for sharing your inspirations.

Love,

Ivy L xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue

I love this card & everything about it, the gilding & frosting looks amazing & really brings the card to life.

I haven't tried gilding flakes so must get me some of those & have a go as it looks so amazing.

Love it !!

Crafty Hugs
Haze xx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
this is such a pretty card.

Carol from La Crosse said...

I just absolutely LOVE this technique and EVERYTHING you make with it!!!
Such a BEAUTIFUL card!!

Thanks for sharing!

Roisin said...

Absolutely beautiful Sue. Love this technique.
Have a good day!

Jean Bullock said...

What a perfect card. I love those gilding flakes and the extra sparkle you added.

Darlene from SK said...

Very pretty card. Love the fire and ice technique!

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