I love it when a plan comes together!
There are so many times that I have an idea of what I want a project to look like, but no matter what I do, I can’t get it to look like it does in my mind. Well, today’s project was just the opposite! I knew that I wanted to pair the snowflake with some starbursts, but I just didn’t know if it would all go together like I planned. For some reason, everything I reached for and added into the design was just the right thing. Whew! Well, I’m sure that won’t happen again any time soon!
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My Project
Today’s project was inspired by the latest Festive Friday Challenge. I knew I’d be doing my 12 Days series, so I chose to focus on the Starburst element. Though, I guess you could have a “New England Christmas” and throw in a lighthouse to a holiday design…
I had another thought, though. I would add a big, shiny snowflake in the center of my light rays… I just LOVE how it turned out!
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The Technique & Design
The light rays take on an ethereal look thanks to Champagne Delicata pigment ink. It blends so lightly and adds just the right amount of shimmer to make the rays look like they’re glowing! I wanted to break up the lines, and pull the black through the design, so adding some spatters of Black Soot Distress Spray was just the ticket. Like the Delicata, it dries quickly and really packs a punch!
I thought through a few different color options, and in the end, decided on black because I really wanted the snowflake to pop off the page. I may still experiment with this one in red and green – maybe a non-traditional color? What would you like to see?
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Project Tutorial Video
I know this is a seriously stunning card, but YOU can make it too! I wouldn’t hesitate to work up a dozen or two of these for sending! I think you’ll be surprised how easy it is! I even had to make my own starburst stencil. You’ll be shaking your head at its simplicity…
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Nicole those Christmas cards are adorable!! Love them so much! I have to pull out my xmas supplies and start creating.
Thanks for sharing this lovely cards!
Gorgeous cards! Love the sparkle and that beautiful snowflake die!
Love these! I bet they would look awesome in silver and blue too!
Lovely! I love sparkle, the more the better! Tyfs!
Love this card! The black and gold are so elegant. Love the color wash behind the snowflake also.
What a sophisticated card! I love it!
BEAUTIFUL! Of course you are working with Hawkeye colors of Black and Gold! Love the added snowflake rays behind it too.
So elegant in black and gold and I like the subtle rays in the background.
Stunningly beautiful card! You are sooo talented and creative with such wonderful inspiration. Your tutorials always teach and raise the bar on card making and I thank you from my heart.
Absolutely fabulous, Nicole! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!