Thursday, October 13, 2016

CHRISTMAS ELEPHANT IN THE WOODS!

Hi there, 

Today I'd like to share with you a card using the October Reveal Elephant Christmas Tree Set: 802 and the new Nuvo Glimmer Paste Moonstone.

Christmas Elephant

I made my step card base using the Sizzix Balloons Step-Ups as a guide. I cut the inside panels from Super Adhesive sheets and stuck them on to the front panel and the two little steps. I repurposed the stamp by stamping the image on white cardstock in Memento Tuxedo Black and then I fussy the elephant and tree out, as I wanted him to be decorating his chosen tree out in the woods! I know elephants don't live in the woods, but call it artistic licence!

Christmas Elephant

Our little friend was colored with Copics: YG03, YG06, YG67, Y17, R37, N2, C3, C5 and Dimensional Glue was applied to the baubles and the star, and to his hat and tail to which was added Twinkling Clouds Sparkle N Soft, for some dimensional sparkle. I die cut the trees with the Die-namites die cut Winter Forest and split it up so that it would fit on the steps of the card. The were sponged with Memento Olive Grove, Bamboo Leaves and Peanut Brittle and then once the inks were dry, I put them on a piece of left-over protective backing and applied the Moonstone Glimmer Paste with a spatula. I find that it is a very easy clean-up when you used the protective backing, none of the paste is wasted, just scoop up any paste from the sheet and put back in the jar. This was put aside to dry - though it doesn't take very long - half an hour at most.

Christmas Elephant

I did the same process with the Memory Box Curved Merry Christmas, leaving "Merry" white.

Christmas Elephant

The Glimmer Paste makes the piece very pliable.  When this was dry I stuck a piece of 3/4" Tear-ific Tape to the back of the "christmas" and burnished Cloud Nine to the word. The assembly of the card was next. I started with the steps, by removing the backing of the Super Adhesive Sheet scraps that I had put on the front of the steps. I then placed the two trees on the back step and then covered the remaining sticky surface with Cloud Nine Velvet Glitter. I repeated the process with the three trees and then placed the elephant on the front panel together with the Merry Christmas die. The Merry Christmas die was slightly wider than the card, so I turned it over and cut off the overlapping edges.

Christmas Elephant

Here is a closer look at the dimension achieved with the Dimensional Glue.

Christmas Elephant

I'd like to join in the following Challenges:

Scrapy Land Challenge #51: Use a die cut brand that Scrapy Land sells
Cardz for Galz Challenge #33: Use at least one die cut

Hope you've enjoyed my share today and that I have inspired you to look at your stamps a wee bit differently.

Hugs,

Shona

17 comments:

  1. Wow, this looks amazing. Love your design and I now *need* that tree die :-). Don't you just love the new glitter pastes? Great tip about using the backing sheet for clean up too.

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  2. Oh my goodness Shona, this card is so sweet and how cute does your little elephant look decorating his tree? Artistic Licence is a wonderful thing! This is a fabulous card and I love how you've taken us through it step by step. I really like the die cuts and it's great to see your lovely stamping too. Thank you for joining us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges. Sandra X

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  3. Fabulous little 'ellie'....love how you did all your trees (what a great die) and love your step card...I had fun with this image as well (and used trees, too but different..great minds think alike...LOL)...anyhow great tips on the glimmer paste and I LOVE, LOVE your beautiful and fun card!

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  4. Love your cute and sparkly step card! Wonderful!

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  5. I love fancy fold cards ,your sparkling side step card looks fab !

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  6. Aww cute! I love the shine. Thanks for joining us at The Merry Christmas Challenge. I hope you'll come back again next week!
    ~DT Janis

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  7. Lovely card, Shona. The elephant is so cute. Thanks for all your instructions for making your card. xx

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  8. Hi Shona, what a fascinating card! Beautiful details. I would not not where to start to create this! Thank you for sharing with us at Fashionable Stamping Challenge. Best, Yvonne

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  9. Absolutely stunning step card and what a cute little Christmas elephant. He makes me happy! And, I love all the glitter and especially the look of the trees. An awesome card design my friend!

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  10. Wonderful stamping class, Shona! Loved all your tips and explanations! I tend to forget to use the left over protective backing when doing a lot of messy gluing or "stuff like that", and it's such a fantastic idea! Your card is BEAUTIFUL and cute, and laughable - I love a good fantasy, and this one certainly meets the bill, with an elephant wandering a Christmas Wonderland, decorating everything in sight, as he crunches through the newly-fallen snow! LOL - GREAT CARD!

    And now for my other hat:
    Thank-you for joining us at the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge. We love seeing your paper crafting projects, and are so happy you have joined us! Please check back to see if you have won a badge!
    crafty hugs,
    de

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  11. Oh this is really lovely, what a very sweet little elephant!!! You have taken great care to create your scene on your stepper card and have made a wonderful job of it! - really lovely and thank you for joining us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges,
    Leanne DT.

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  12. I love your little elephant in the woods, such a cute image. The stepper card is perfect for him. Love the glitter glue, I usually waste it, so this in a pot is a great idea. Thank you so much for the GREAT tutorial and your Wonderful card.
    Faith
    x

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  13. OH my goodness, Shona - what an adorable step card! that sweet little elephant is a gorgeous focal point, but your shimmery winter trees and amazing scene is just a lovely way to bring in the holiday spirit! LOVE this!

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  14. Such a cute little scene.
    Thanks for sharing at Cardz4Galz. :)

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  15. Lots of glimmer and glisten on this sweet Ellie step card. Love the way you've done the trees and used that fab curved sentiment die. It created such a frosty & festive scene. Always enjoy seeing the step by step pictures. TFS & Hugs. Have a great week.

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  16. You have created such a pretty card and a lovely scene with the Elephant, many thanks for sharing with us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges.

    B x

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  17. A great card - thanks for sharing it with us at Cardz 4 Galz.

    Helen x

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Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me share in part of your day. I would love to hear what you think about my latest creation!