Dec 24, 2011

..peace, love, and joy!

Made a bunch of these shimmery, embossed snowflakes already — can’t wait to make some more. It was really super easy, to thanks to THIS paper from Hero Arts! It’s a light pool paper and already has the handwriting design on it. But, you could always take an extra step and stamp light pool paper with a handwriting stamp in tide pool mid-tone ink instead, or you can even try a darker ink like ocean. I listed some options for handwriting stamps in the supplies, and the pool paper too. So, here’s all you do:

First, cut the paper in half (at the 4.25″ mark) and score in half to create a base card (at the 5.5″ mark).
Next, stamp the snowflake in white pigment ink and heat emboss in white.
Use an ink blending tool to rub tumbled glass distress ink all around the snowflake — it will act as a resist. Add a spare amount of broken china to the center of the snowflake for extra dimension. Then add more tumbled glass along the edges.
Wipe off the snowflake with a dry paper towel to remove any extra ink.
Flick water on the card to make splotches and let dry. Then mist the whole card with perfect pearls in water.
Stamp “peace love joy” on a white strip with gray ink, then trim the ends and fold. Adhere to card with foam tape.
Add gems — I love THIS pack since there are a TON of gems in it and in varying sizes.

That’s it! It’s easy to change up the design by using different colors or a different message, too!

Peace, love and joy to you!

Supplies:

InLinkz.com

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19 Comments

~amy~ December 24, 2011 at 7:29 am

sooo very pretty!

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Cindy (aka Scrapcollectr) December 24, 2011 at 8:03 am

Beautiful! And they do look easy to churn out quickly. Love the ribbon treatment… So texture- y that way! *smile*

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Barb December 24, 2011 at 9:04 am

Lisa, this card is stunning – love the shimmer! Merry Christmas!!! :)

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Tona December 24, 2011 at 12:31 pm

Beautiful card!

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Debbie December 24, 2011 at 2:12 pm

Wishing the same to you!

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Judy December 25, 2011 at 9:40 am

I love this beautiful card!!

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Karen Freeman December 26, 2011 at 1:55 am

stunning beautiful and simple card – I love it – TFS.

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AP in Maryland December 26, 2011 at 11:09 am

What a beautiful card! can’t wait for the next online class – Holiday Card Boot Camp was awesome and so doable!

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Maureen Morton December 27, 2011 at 10:06 pm

Just the perfect sentiment – that is what it is all about! Love the glimmer and the great color, too.

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kathy (krolski) December 28, 2011 at 9:19 am

Lisa, your card is gorgeous!!

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Tiffany December 29, 2011 at 10:32 am

Gorgeous! Aqua is becoming such a hot color for the holidays! I hope you enjoyed your Christmas, Lisa! And a Happy New Year to you!

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Rob Gutierrez December 29, 2011 at 6:51 pm

Hi Lisa.

I have to say, I really like your work.

Is it your passion making these designs?

I know, crafts are awesome.

My favorite is making paper airplanes.

I make paper airplanes of all shapes and sizes…This site is pretty good for that: http://makepaperairplanes.org

Maybe I should start a blog?

Thanks Lisa, you inspire me.

Keep up your good work.

Best,
Rob

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Kathy Mc December 29, 2011 at 10:25 pm

Such a beautiful and peaceful card. The embossed snowflake is stunning!

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jaydee December 31, 2011 at 6:47 pm

Lisa, CAS perfection. Absolutely gorgeous.
Jaydee

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Barb Ghigliotty January 2, 2012 at 1:48 pm

Oh Lisa ~ Your card is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Love the shimmery snowflake against the blue…so, so pretty!
Happy New Year to you and your family!!!

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Anthonette January 13, 2012 at 7:41 pm

STUNNING card, Lisa! Wow. I’m a bit behind on my blog surfing. Have a good one!

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kelly Booth January 26, 2012 at 10:39 am

THIS…..is just GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!!!! Love it Lisa…..

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Pai January 30, 2012 at 8:37 am

Hey LIsa, HOpe everything is okay and you’re just taking a much needed blogging break….

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Cathy Homan October 30, 2012 at 10:25 am

Really cute cards. Absolutely love the Snowflake card.

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Howdy from Austin, TX! My name is Lisa Spangler and I like to make crafty stuff, eat donuts, and take photos. (Not necessarily in that order.) More about me.