Oct 29 2007

Cracked Glass…

Published by Julia Stainton at 12:05 pm under Card Designs, Challenges, Holiday

I love the Cracked Glass technique. I was actually thinking of using it again this past week but never got around to it. When Beth posted today’s technique challenge on SCS as Cracked Glass…I just couldn’t wait to get to it. Lucky me! Just as I was wondering what to use, my mail arrived with my new stamps and paper order! Yay! I wasn’t long in choosing this darling Holly stamp from Inkadinkado and pairing it up with the Brand new 8×8 Wonderland line by Cosmo Cricket….yummmmm! If you’d like to play along with this challenge…check out the thread here.
Noel Holly Design

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To create this design, I started wtih my new Holly Inkadinkado stamp. After coloring if with my Copic Markers, I inked the entire layer withVersamark ink and then applied a layer of UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Powder) and embossed it. Repeating the inking and embossing for another 3 coats to get a nice thick layer, I then put my image in the freezer for a few minutes to cool. You can take your time if you wish and skip the freezer part if you don’t have one handy…it just takes a little longer to cool and I find that the colder it is, the better cracking you will get on your image. I’ve always loved the look of Cracked Glass…I guess I just love a vintage look. LOL DH though…he just doesn’t get it! :) One thing to note about Cracked Glass…the embossing on top will change up the coloring underneath a little, especially with dye inks and markers.

For the rest of the design, my new Cosmo Cricket Wonderland 8×8 paper pad was a must-use product. I was so excited to get this in the mail…love the new reduced size patterns. I had pretty much run out of the 12×12 paper as I used so much of it for design projects. Using a simple layout, I combined a few of the patterned papers together and added a little zig zag stitching for fun. The sentiment Noel is from the stamp set from Lizzie Anne Designs and is stamped and matted with ovals from my Spellbinders set. The May Arts ribbon is held on my holly with a glue dot and the little ivory photo turn is from Making Memories.

Have a fabulous day!

20 Responses to “Cracked Glass…”

  1. jacksonbelleon 29 Oct 2007 at 12:31 pm 1

    OOOOH how pretty!!! LOVE the stamp and paper, especially together! Fab. job J! :)

  2. Jennifer Moneagleon 29 Oct 2007 at 12:32 pm 2

    This is gorgeous - love the technique and the stitching is just the right touch!

  3. christina fischeron 29 Oct 2007 at 12:42 pm 3

    Oh Julia, this is so beautiful! The cracked glass, image and paper are perfect together!

  4. Diane Lapointeon 29 Oct 2007 at 12:49 pm 4

    Wow!!Lovely,turned out very nice with this technique,TFS!

  5. Shel9999on 29 Oct 2007 at 1:54 pm 5

    Wow, Julia! This is beautiful!!! Love your coloring on the holly and the cracked glass is gorgeous!!

  6. Bethon 29 Oct 2007 at 2:03 pm 6

    Julia this is incredible! The technique is perfect for the image and papers! Thanks for the sweet comments on my blog and the info. on the Clip It Up. Seeing as I have NO will power either, I’m hoping that I can hold off until Christmas to get one but it will be hard! Take care!

  7. Monika/buzsyon 29 Oct 2007 at 2:58 pm 7

    Lovely card… love the image and the coloring… the DP… the stitching… TFS!

  8. Dannion 29 Oct 2007 at 3:55 pm 8

    Love this! It has such a vintage look. Everything works so well together!

  9. Chris Robinsonon 29 Oct 2007 at 4:18 pm 9

    This is magnificent! Everything just works so wonderfully together. I have not tried that technique but now I want to try and then get the papers and all that but then I would not do it justice. If you ever want to give the card to someone - I will be glad to give you my address and heck, I’ll even send you the stamps to mail it to me. I can’t think of any really more special words to describe it. It is just wonderful. Thank you for sharing it! You are just so talented!!!!!

  10. Carol Houghtonon 29 Oct 2007 at 4:39 pm 10

    Julia, your work is sooo amazing!!! Every day each card is somehow more stunning, i had forgotten all about this technique :) now i just want to go and try it again!!! I hope one day my work will be as admired as yours!! Thank you for sharing your creations with us all :)
    Carol x

  11. Carolyn King (Cammie)on 29 Oct 2007 at 4:59 pm 11

    Stunning Julia! Love that stamp and your cracked glass!

  12. Beth Normanon 29 Oct 2007 at 5:11 pm 12

    Beautiful card, Julia. I guess the secret is three coats. I did two before and it didn’t crack that nice. TFS.

  13. Linda C.on 29 Oct 2007 at 5:34 pm 13

    GORGEOUS!

  14. Conniecrafteron 29 Oct 2007 at 5:34 pm 14

    Oh it is so pretty, I love holly and the cracked glass is perfect for it. So Love that paper, need to go check my LSS to see if they have any in!

  15. Stamp n Sparkleon 29 Oct 2007 at 9:34 pm 15

    Oh my goodness this card is beautiful!
    Zee

  16. trudeeon 29 Oct 2007 at 9:50 pm 16

    beautiful coloring, J and love that cracked glass!!! :D

  17. Colleenon 30 Oct 2007 at 12:26 pm 17

    gorgeous!!! I love this technique.

  18. Debbie Olsonon 30 Oct 2007 at 3:18 pm 18

    LOVE the cracked glass and holly, Julia!

  19. Darlene Gabrielon 30 Oct 2007 at 4:31 pm 19

    This card is so gorgeous. I love seeing your creations.

  20. Sharon Harniston 31 Oct 2007 at 10:09 pm 20

    This is beautiful, Julia — that’s a great stamp!

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