Tuesday 30 August 2011

DREAMWEAVER BLOG HOP!


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Dreamweaver stencils:-
 Birthday Words LG704
Flower in Bottle LL566
black embossing paste
Mica powders
Memory Mists Silver Metallic
 & Bright Gold
Woodware Sparkler peel offs (Dragonflies & Butterflies)
Purple organza ribbon (narrow)
All available from Woodware

It's Dreamweaver week this week -I just love that name don't you? I've created a card & co- ordinating bookmark this week using stencils, embossing paste & Mica powders & Memory Mists. I have used the same stencil for the main image in conjuction with the black embossing paste & Mica powders & again with Memory Mists for a softer muted effect on the bookmark. Secure the stencil to a piece of white card using masking tape & apply a layer of the embossing paste with the flat of a pallet  knife to cover the entire stencil then remove the excess. Carefully remove the stencil & leave the image to dry. Place the stencil over the image when dry & apply Mica powders. The birthday greeting was created in the same way. I have then layered the image onto black & white card & embellished with gold satin ribbon before layering onto purple card. I've made a gift pocket on the right hand side of the card to insert the bookmark. I have used  a piece of black card for the bookmark & spitzed over the stencil with Metallic Silver & Bright Gold Memory Memory Mists which as you can see produce some beautiful  vey different colour effects on the black card. Ribbons & dragonfly & butterfly Sparkers finish off the effect. 

20 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous job you did with this! Love the shimmer and the dragonflies that you added. Simply beautiful!
    Pam
    Dreamweaver team

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  2. Very clever use of the top of that stencil for the bookmark. I just love the colors you used.

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  3. This is lovely I like the 2 for 1, It is so nice to have a card that you can just keep using and looking at.

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  4. This is lovely and the little sparklies that you have used really add to the subtle metallic F/X.

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  5. Well Done Debs. This is lovely. I resally like the bookmark idea - very clever. And the colours are very striking too!!
    Siobhan

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  6. Lovely card and bookmark Debs !! Very clever use of the stencil !!

    hugs Diane xx

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  7. SO pretty! Love the bookmark idea too...

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  8. Very clever - a card for the moment and a remembrance of the occasion with the bookmark. Well done!

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  9. WOW Deb!!! This is great. I love that you chose the top part of the stencil for the book mark. Good thinking. I am off to try that. Great job!! It's a pleasure getting to see your work!!!

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  10. This is absolutely LOVELY!!

    And I'm new to your blog and am now a follower. So very nice to meet you. Stop over to my blog sometime and give me a shout out!

    http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

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  11. Lovely -- I really like the use of the Memory Mists through the stencil on the bookmark.

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  12. Thank you all so much for all your kind comments ladies, I'm overwhelmed!!

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  13. This is a terrific way to send both a card and bookmark. I know that in real life, it shimmers. Beautiful card.

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  14. A gift in a card, what a lovely idea...

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  15. So pretty, this has always been one of my favorite stencils, it is so unique. I love how you did the gold ribbon by the vase, very clever!

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  16. Who wouldn't be thrilled to receive this card? I love the delightful little butterflies and dragon flies that embellish the card.

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  17. This is gorgeous! And love the colors

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  18. Love the idea of the card with the bookmark. Colours are great.

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