Tuesday 1 April 2014

April's Imagination Crafts Project

Imagination Crafts April Project

Hi all

Here's my April blog post for Imagination Crafts.  Iv'e used both stencils and stamps for this project.
Iv'e managed to at last find my Angelina Fibres (after much searching through my craft stash), so thought I would use the "Bird of Paradise" stamp with the fibres as an embellishment on this card and for the sentiment as well.  It made a nice change to look forward to getting my iron out - a rare occasion for me. lol.

Firstly, I spread Azure Blue Sparkle Medium onto Bubbles Jade cardstock using the Deco Stencil. for the background.  I used an 8" x 8" card and using the Deco stencil added blue ink through the stencil to give me a muted background. Ribbon was added to the left and bottom with a coloured flower with leaves and pearls attached.

For the main Embellishment, and sentiment, I firstly stamped the Bird of Paradise with black ink then placed it flat side down onto a heat-proof flat surface.  I then added Angelina fibres straight onto the inked side (facing upwards). This was then covered with Parchment paper and I ironed carefully over the top so that the fibres melted against the stamp. This process shouldn't damage your stamps in any way as long as the iron isn't too hot.

I did the same thing with the sentiment too and added both embellishments to the card to finish.  Angelina Fibres add dimension and interest to a card. This card makes a mock of "blue and green" should never be seen. I love these colours together.

Why not have a go at the Imagination Crafts Challenge over on their blog. Click the badge on the right to be taken to the blog for more details.  Happy crafting.

Products used

Deco Branch Stencil 
Stencil paint - Bluebell
Bird of Paradise Stamp
Imagination Crafts Cardstock - Bubbles Jade
Sparkle Medium -Azure Blue

24 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous Christine! I do love how you have used your panel stencil and the Angelina fibres look fabulous.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  2. Christine, an amazing card, the Birds of Paradise stamp is so versatile isn't it, love this hun, hugs xxx

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  3. This is gorgeous Christine xx Jan

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  4. beautiful project just love the birdy x

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  5. gorgeous work Christine - love the colours - so pretty xx

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  6. Wonderful card Christine love them fibers xxx

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  7. Berautiful creation Christine, I love the way you have done the angelina fibres. I must get mine out again, if I can find them, haven't used them for years! they give a really nice effect. I love the colours you have chosen too.
    Hugs Jennifer xx

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  8. Lovely project and stencil. Love the colors.

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  9. This is lovely Christine and love the use of the Angelina fibres.
    Mags
    x

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  10. i am on my blog hop hun woop woop . i never heard of angelina fibres before they look fab . i will have to go hunt for them now . love your project hugs Seema x

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  11. This is beautiful, Stunning colours xxx

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  12. Gorgeous card, Christine....love the colours you've used on this one xx

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  13. This is so pretty Christine, the colours are one of my favourite combos! Jill x

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  14. Great card Christine, I love the sparkle medium & the fibres!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  15. Fabulous colours & a truly lovely card x

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  16. lovely work youve done here! So unusual as a look, too x love it x

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  17. just popping by on the Crafting Cafe blog hop by the way!

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  18. lovely colours real magical card xx http://guffdesignscardcreations.blogspot.co.uk

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  19. Gorgeous and classy as always Chris xx

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  20. Beautiful colours here Chris. I really love seeing all the wonderful things you create. Very talented lady xxx

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  21. So lovely and that turquoise colour is so striking xx

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