Saturday 28 September 2013

ATCAS #23



Hi everybody, it's time for a new challenge at Addicted to CAS. Our code word is Autumn/Fall selected by the lovely Sylvia who will be our hostess for the next fortnight.
Our generous sponsor is Paper Nest Dolls who will be offering a generous prize to our CAS Perfectionist. 


Here's how I made my autumn leaves:

1. Take a piece of double-sided sticky sheet. Peel the backing off of one side, stamp your image onto the sheet with black Archival and then place a piece of clear acetate sheet over the top.

2. Trim roughly around the image, turn the piece over and peel off the backing on the second side.

3. Apply mica powders/glitter to that side of the sticky sheet, cut out your image and attach to your project.

Leaf stamp by Me and Carrie Lou, word stamp by Inkylicious, mica powders by Pearl-Ex. The sheen and sparkle on the mica doesn't show up at all well on the photos.

TIP: clear/mother of pearl sequins can be coloured with Promarkers or other alcohol pens to match your project. 

This card is also for CASology and CAS-ual Fridays.


Don't forget to check out the fabulous inspiration by the other talented DT ladies at Addicted to CAS. We look forward to seeing your beautiful creations and visiting your blogs.

Hope you have a great weekend and thanks for taking the time to stop by today!

Sue xx

20 comments:

Kylie said...

I LOVE this technique Sue. I am also going to try this by using just using clear glitter and then colouring in the image with my Spectrums. I've seen a great tutorial over on their site. I love the shimmery colours you have achieved for these beautiful leaves. xx

Deepti said...

I love the technique you shared the sparkly leaves look so cool and the embossed frame is a perfect touch to the card :)

Vicki Dutcher said...

Stunning glimmery leaves!

Cathy said...

Your leaves look amazing Sue, TFS this technique. Beautiful card, Cathy x

Ardyth said...

LOVE the shimmer of these coppery leaves - thanks for telling us how you've achieved that beautiful effect! Thanks for joining us at CASology this week!

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,. great technique and such a fantastic result love the shimmery leaves looks fan with the embossed frame.

Marie

Tracey McNeely said...

Beautiful leaves Sue. Thank you so much for sharing with us this week at CASology!

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Fabulous technique Sue, and so effective. Love those shimmering leaves!
Hugs, Sylvia xx

Rosemary said...

beautiful card... the leaves are gorgeous! thanks so much for playing along with CASology!

Loll said...

Hi Sue. Those leaves are amazing ... I love the colors and the shimmer from the mica powders. Thanks for the how-to!!

Fabulous card ... love the embossed frame. Loll xx

Julia Aston said...

Beautiful shiny leaves!

Mau xx said...

Beautiful card Sue, oh I so love Autumn and the lovely colours.
Hugs Mau xx

Unknown said...

Great card Sue. The colours you have used are amazing.

Karen x

Wida said...

really lovely Sue, love the embossed square and a grounding for the leaves and sequins. thanks for playing CFC!

sandie said...

Love the technique, looks amazing x

Alice said...

love the shimmering leaves and simple design. very pretty card! thanks for joining us at CAS-ual Fridays!

G Peplow said...

Hi Sue, Gorgeous card, I love the shimmery leaves, so pretty :D xx

stressfreestamping said...

Gorgeous leaves, Sue! Thanks for sharing the technique you used. I don't know if I have supplies that will work but I am going to give it a try because they look amazing! I love your embossed frame too. Great card!

Harriet Skelly said...

Wow your leaves are gorgeous! Thank you for explaining how you did them!

Christine said...

I love your soft frame with hose leaves. simply beautiful!