Sharon Curtis - GlitterAngel Art

New video on foiling techniques

I've got a new video on my Youtube channel showing a couple of ways to use regular dies for foiling.

I bought the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil system, but since I don't have many of the foiling plates/dies to use in it, I was keen to use some of my other dies.

When using regular dies with the foiling systems, you don't get a dramatic effect - the part that foils is the cutting area of the die, so this is usually a thin outline rather than a bold line, but even so, you can create some really nice backgrounds with this method.

As well as using my foiling system, I also used one of my mixed media dies as a stencil to use the DecoFoil Transfer gel - this is a really cost effective way to get a hot foil effect as you just need a cheap laminating machine.  

here's the link to the video:

 

 

Sizzix Mixed Media #2 Thinlits set * Shop at: SSS | SZ | SBC	Sizzix Mixed Media Thinlits set * Shop at: SSS | SZ | SBC	Sizzix Thinlits Everyday Sentiments Shop at: SZ | CS	Decofoil Transfer Gel Shop at: SSS | EH
Distress Oxide Spray - Picked Raspberry Shop at: SSS | CS	Distress Oxide Spray - Victorian Velvet Shop at: SSS	Distress Oxide Spray - Spun Sugar Shop at: SSS	Distress Oxide Spray - Iced Spruce Shop at: SSS | CS
Distress Oxide Spray - Peeled Paint Shop at: SSS | CS	Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH	Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH	Sizzix Stencil Film * Shop at: SZ | CS
Spellbinders Hot Foil System Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC

Spellblogger - Fall for You

Autumn is definitely here.   Although I don't like the dark nights, autumn or fall is probably my favourite season.  I love warm autumn colour schemes and the chance to sit around the fire at home and eat comfort food!

This Fall for You stamp set designed by Tammy Tutterow is just perfect for an autumn themed card, and I teamed it with her Large Woodgrain background stamp.

In order to avoid the woodgrain pattern being on the lettering, I had to do a bit of liquid masking.  The gold leaves are die cut from gold foil to give a bit of added interest, since the rest of the card is single layer.  

I've created a video to show how I put this card together:

 

 

Spellbinders Big Woodgrain stamp by Tammy Tutterow Shop at: SP	Spellbinders Fall for You stamp by Tammy Tutterow Shop at: SP	Spellbinders Floral Four die set Shop at: SP	Distress Mini Cube - Candied Apple Shop at: SSS | SBC
Distress Mini Cube - Wild Honey Shop at: SSS	Distress Mini Cube - Carved Pumpkin Shop at: SSS | SBC	Distress Mini Cube - Antique Linen Shop at: SSS	Distress Mini Cube - Ripe Persimmon Shop at: SSS
Distress Mini Cube - Scattered Straw Shop at: SSS	Distress Mini Cube - Fossilised Amber Shop at: SSS | SBC	Distress Mini Cube - Ground Espresso Shop at: SSS | SBC	Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SP
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Spellblogger - Deck the Halls

Today's card features the very useful Spellbinders Floral Four die set from one of the Small Dies of the Month Die kits.  The little leaves and sprigs can be used for so many different themes.

Today I decided to make them into a wreath.   This card is also one of the cards we'll be making at my next card making class (on the 11 November).

I die cut several of the leaves and sprigs from different shades of green card stock, then arranged them in a wreath shape.   I added some Gloss White Tonic Nuvo Crystal Drops to create white berries.   The sentiment is from the free stamp set that came with Die Cutting Essentials Volume 2 magazine.

 

Versafine Onyx Black Shop at: SSS	SSS Card - Green Leaf Shop at: SSS	Bazzill cardstock - Lagoon Shop at: SBC	Bazzill cardstock - Guacamole Shop at: SBC
Tonic Nuvo Crystal Drops - Gloss White Shop at: SSS	Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SP	Spellbinders Floral Four die set Shop at: SP

A couple of birthday cards

Two lovely crafty friends have September birthdays, and I forgot to blog the cards at the time, so here they are now!

This first card is for my friend Loti, so I had to use the stamp set she designed!   I coloured the flowers with Copic markers, then added some dots of glue with a Quickie glue pen around the wreath.  Once that had dried I rubbed some gold foil over it.  It turned out really well.  The sentiment is from the free set that came with a recent issue of Making Cards magazine.

Next up is my friend Katie.   I should probably have used Sizzix dies rather than Spellbinders on this one since she works for Sizzix!   However, I had only just got this fabulous Quilt it Border die and I was itching to use it!   It's definitely my current favourite for backgrounds.

 

Spellbinders Quilt It Borders by Lene Lok Shop at: SP	My Favorite Things - Wonky Stitch Circle dies Shop at: SSS	Spellbinders Card Creator Window of Memories Special Occasions by Marisa Job Shop at: SP	Versamark ink pad Shop at: SSS
Sakura Quickie Glue pen Shop at: SSS | AZ	Signo Uni Ball White gel pen Shop at: SSS | AZ	WOW Opaque Bright white ep Shop at: SSS	Heidi Swapp Minc Gold Foil Shop at: SSS | AZ
Taylored Expressions Felt - Peach Bundle Shop at: SSS	Taylored Expressions Felt - Green Bundle Shop at: SSS	Taylored Expressions Felt - Aqua Bundle Shop at: SSS	Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SP
Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SP	Spellbinders Tool in One Shop at: SP

Spellbloggers - Inspiring Others

Today I'm using two of the lovely Bible Journaling stamp sets designed by Joanne Fink.  I'm using Butterfly, and Inspiring Others.

I used the Quilt It Border die to add a little interest on the left hand side (I told you that you were going to see me using that set a LOT!).   Then I kept the design simple - the butterflies are coloured with Zig Clean Colour Real Brush Markers, and I added some Distress ink in Shabby Shutters around the edges and to highlight the embossed border.   To finish to card I added a few drops of Nuvo Jewel Drops in Sea Breeze and Key Lime.

 

Spellbinders Butterfly by Joanne Fink stamp set Shop at: SP	Spellbinders Inspiring Others by Joanne Fink stamp set Shop at: SP	Spellbinders Quilt It Borders by Lene Lok Shop at: SP	Versafine Onyx Black Shop at: SSS
Distress Mini Cube - Peeled Paint Shop at: SSS	Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers 60 Shop at: SSS | AZ	Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers 48 Shop at: SSS | AZ | SBC	Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers 36 Shop at: SSS | AZ | SBC
Zig Clean Colour Real Brush markers 24 Shop at: SSS | AZ | SBC	Kuretake Zig Wink of Stella Clear brush marker Shop at: SSS | AZ	Tonic Nuvo Jewel Drops - Sea Breeze Shop at: SSS	Tonic Nuvo Jewel Drops - Key Lime Shop at: SSS
Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SP	Kai Scissors Shop at: AZ | SBC

Spellbloggers - Quilt It Borders

Oh I adore this Quilt It Border set!   This die in particular is like my favourite Orla Kiely stem design.

You get 5 border dies in the set - and they all leave an embossed impression rather than cut.

For my card, I used the same border repeatedly across the background, rotating it each time, then I used a white gel pen to trace the indented areas so that the pattern really stands out.

I used the Makers Mart Month 7 die set to create the flower and stems, together with the Celebrations Pierced circle die set.

I think you'll be seeing a lot of these borders on my cards in the coming weeks....

 

 

Spellbinders Quilt It Borders by Lene Lok Shop at: SP	Spellbinders Pierced Circle die set Shop at: SP	Spellbinders Makerts Mart Month 7 die set Shop at: SP	Versamark ink pad Shop at: SSS
Bazzill cardstock - Flamingo Shop at: SBC	Creative Expressions Foundation Card - Black Shop at: AZ	SSS Card - Sunshine Shop at: SSS	SSS Card - Burnt Orange Shop at: SSS
Signo Uni Ball White gel pen Shop at: SSS | AZ	WOW Opaque Bright white ep Shop at: SSS	Tonic Nuvo Jewel Drops - Strawberry Coulis Shop at: SSS	Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SP
Kai Scissors Shop at: AZ | SBC	WOW Heat Tool Shop at: SSS

Spellbloggers - Flowers n Stem

I've got a bright, summery card today.  I recently bought some new felt, so I thought I'd make a nice felt flower using the Die D-Lites Flowers n Stem die set.   I wanted the flower to be the focal point, so I kept the rest of the colours neutral.  I cut the Shapeabilities Tallulah Frill die from white card and added this with foam tape so that the lovely detail would stand out.

 

Reverse Confetti Simply Sentiments Stamp set Shop at: SSS	Shapeabilities Tallulah Frill Layering Frame die set Shop at: SP	Spellbinders Pierced Circle die set Shop at: SP	Spellbinders Die D-Lites Flowers n Stem Shop at: SP
SSS Hybrid ink cube collection Shop at: SSS	Tonic Nuvo Crystal Drops - Dandelion Yellow Shop at: SSS	Taylored Expressions Felt - Peach Bundle Shop at: SSS	Taylored Expressions Felt - Green Bundle Shop at: SSS
Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SP	MISTI stamping tool Shop at: SSS | AZ | SBC	Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SP	Spellbinders Tool in One Shop at: SP
Cutterpillar Pro paper trimmer Shop at: AZ	Spellbinders The Main Attraction Shop at: SP	Mini MISTI stamping tool Shop at: SBC

Spellbloggers - Merry & Bright

I've got a great card idea today for those of you that make a LOT of Christmas cards.  This is not only quick and simple to make, but it's also a one layer card so the postage costs won't be ridiculous - another thing that's essential if you are making a lot of cards.

I used the Spellbinders Merry & Bright Christmas Tree Holiday stamp set by Tammy Tutterow, and stamped it directly onto my card front.  I coloured the image with Zig Clean Colour Real Brush markers and added a little gold Stickles to the star for a bit of sparkle.   The Zig markers don't bleed through the card, but if you decide to use alcohol markers they will, so you might want to stamp onto a piece of card then add that onto the card front so it won't show through.

Spellbinders Merry & Bright Tree Holiday stamps by Tammy Tutterow Shop at: SP	Versafine Onyx Black Shop at: SSS	Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers 60 Shop at: SSS | AZ	Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers 48 Shop at: SSS | AZ | SBC
Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers 36 Shop at: SSS | AZ | SBC	Zig Clean Colour Real Brush markers 24 Shop at: SSS | AZ | SBC	Stickles - Platinum Shop at: SSS	Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SP
MISTI stamping tool Shop at: SSS | AZ | SBC

Spellbloggers - Well Hello There

I just love Tammy Tutterow's lettering style.  For this card I've teamed her lovely stamp with this beautiful Annabelle's Trousseau Layering Frame die set by Becca Feeken.   The stamp fits perfect in the centre like they were made to go together.

I kept the design really simple for this one because the stamp itself is so beautiful.  I stamped the image first on white card then die cut the frame around it.  It's coloured simply with Distress inks used as watercolours, then I added some tiny gold foil dots just to add a bit of gold.  I used a dark pink card blank as I thought that highlighted the detailing on the frame die nicely.

Spellbinders Hello There stamp by Tammy Tutterow Shop at: SP	Spellbinders Shapeabilities Annabelle's Trousseau Layering Frame by Becca Feeken Shop at: SP	Distress Mini Cube - Picked Raspberry Shop at: SSS | SBC	Distress Mini Cube - Peacock Feathers Shop at: SSS | SBC
Distress Mini Cube - Dried Marigold Shop at: SSS	Distress Mini Cube - Peeled Paint Shop at: SSS	Versafine Onyx Black Shop at: SSS	Sakura Quickie Glue pen Shop at: SSS | AZ
Heidi Swapp Minc Gold Foil Shop at: SSS | AZ	Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SP	Cutterpillar Pro paper trimmer Shop at: AZ	Spellbinders Tool in One Shop at: SP
Ranger Tim Holtz pokey tool Shop at: SSS

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Next card making class - 23 Sept

My next card making class in Bromsgrove is on the 23rd September.  This class will be a mixture of general occasion cards plus Christmas.

I'm going to start off with sharing some of the Christmas cards we'll be making.  I've got lots of new supplies, so I had trouble keeping the Christmas ideas to just half of the cards - the November class is going to be all Christmas, and I'm quite tempted to start now on planning for that one!

I've just got two places left for this class, so if you are interested in joining please drop me an email asap.

Spellbinders Merry & Bright Tree Holiday stamps by Tammy Tutterow Shop at: SP	Spellbinders Cold Hands stamp by Tammy Tutterow Shop at: SP	Versafine Onyx Black Shop at: SSS	Memento Tuxedo Black Shop at: SSS
Distress Oxides - Iced Spruce Shop at: SSS	Tonic card - Cherry Red Shop at: AZ	Sakura Quickie Glue pen Shop at: SSS | AZ	Signo Uni Ball White gel pen Shop at: SSS | AZ
Ranger Multi Medium Matte Shop at: SSS | SBC	DecoArt Glamour Dust Shop at: AZ	Prima Vintage Lover Pencils Shop at: SSS | SBC	Prima Scenic Route Pencils Shop at: SSS
Prima Earth Tones Pencils Shop at: SSS | AZ	Prima Spring & Fall pencils Shop at: SSS | AZ | SBC	MISTI stamping tool Shop at: SSS | AZ | SBC	Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SP
Kai Scissors Shop at: AZ | SBC	Creative Expressions Quirky Trees background stamp Shop at: AZ	Simon Says Stamp Believe die Shop at: SSS