I saw a really cute idea for Christmas lights on the Splitcoast stampers site the other day and decided to adapt it for this card. I used diecuts from the Silhouette store, cut on the Cameo..
Firstly, I dotted the tree with a white gel pen.....
Then I loaded a cotton bud with chalk - put loads on.....
Go over and around the white dots with the chalk - the area around the white dots gives an effect of a light halo. I sprayed the chalked areas lightly with hairspray to set it, and used liquid pearls to dot some garlands on the tree.....
Here is the finished card, I tried a coloured sentiment, but it looked wrong, the black was much better with the silhouetted shapes.....
My magazine commission is done - in my head. I have worked out my designs and all I need to do is translate the ideas into paper. Sometimes it works, sometimes it's back to the drawing board
In the meantime, I have been playing with chocolate - crazy when I have so much to do, I'll show you what I've been doing tomorrow. One thing is certain, I will never be a famous confectioner - I'm not a huge fan of chocolate but melted warm runny dark chocolate is like heaven on my tongue, if I did it for a living I would drink all the profits!
See you tomorrow x
I really, really like your silhouette card, Enfys. I'm also looking forward to your "chocolate work."
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cool effect! Thanks for sharing your pretty card!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea Enfys!!!
ReplyDeleteIt does make the lights look like they are glowing!!
I must try one soon.
Love the card!!
Very effective design Enfys - I've seen this done using white correction fluid too. Hope all of your commission designs work out beautifully for you. Pat x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Enfys - that light effect is amazing.
ReplyDeleteToni xx
Oh my, this is a stunning card! LOVE the fairy lights, and it's incredible how good they have come out! gorgeous! x
ReplyDeleteLuv your card...going to jump over to SCS and check to see if there is a video...chocolate that is danger waiting to happen lol..what would Max say,,
ReplyDeleteHi Enfys,
ReplyDeletethis is absolutely beautiful, I love it, gives me lots of ideas.
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Love this. Yours came out beautiful. Can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteHi En, I love this card. That is a great idea to make the lights! Chocolate...um.... dark and lots of it so that I can nibble on bits of it and have it forever! Can you tell dark chocolate is my favorite? Looking forward to your choc creation. TFS
ReplyDeleteHugs, Jess
Really GREAT card Enfys! Love this idea.
ReplyDeleteLove the card. Terrific technique for the lights.
ReplyDeleteI saw this tutorial too. I tried using PearlEx instead of chalk and it was a big failure. I ended up using colored markers on the white and it actually turned out alright. I can't wait to see what you made with the chocolate.
ReplyDeleteOh I love that tree, tfs the technique for the lights; I hope I get to try it soon!
ReplyDeleteWow Enfys I love this and what a fantastic idea.
ReplyDeleteHugs Linda
"WOW" How amazing does this look your so talented Enfys and thank you for sharing this
ReplyDeleteanother project for me to try. Neat! Watch the waistline on choc!!
ReplyDeleteLove the lights on the tree. Great idea
ReplyDeleteLove the way you've done this tree ... the chalk over the white gel pen gives a look as if the tree lights are glowing. It's a great look!
ReplyDeleteThis is so effective Enfys. The lights really look like they are glowing. Looking forward to seeing your chocolate work.
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Very nice card! I love the idea for the lights on the tree! TFS!
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