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Saturday, 22 June 2013

Sequins or pearls ....

.... Good morning, here's another of my scheduled posts for this week's 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown challenge.  This week we have an embellishment challenge - we'd like you to use Sequins and/or Pearls on your card.  I decided to have a go at sequins, here's my card:


Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps - 2011 Holiday Ornaments; My Favourite Things - Christmas Sentiments
Inks: Memento - Tuxedo Black; Stampin' Up! - Pear Pizzazz
Dies: Spellbinders - Fleur de Lis Squares (S4-318) # 4, Squares Lg (S4-126) # 6, 2011 Heirloom Ornaments (S4-334) # 3
Accessories:  Gold Holographic Card; Green Sequins; Glossy Accents; Green Foil Card; White Lustre Card

I got the idea for sequins under a diecut shape from Ren-Yi's lovely candy jar card - so pretty.  I started by cutting the ornate frame from some holographic gold card in my stash.  Next I cut a couple of squares and on the top square I also die cut the ornament.  I traced the shape of the ornament onto the bottom card and then started to attach the sequins.  I used Glossy Accents to adhere the sequins; easy to apply and dries clear.  Once I'd finished attaching the sequins and allowed them to dry, I used dimensional tape to attach the top square - hey presto - a sequined ornament!

For the inside I cut a mat layer in green foil card and on the white panel I stamped a large ornament in green (I used the second impression for a subtle image) and then stamped this bold Christmas sentiment.


That's all for now - don't forget to check out the team's cards.  And I look forward to seeing your cards with sequins and/or pearls!  Bye for now.

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10 comments:

  1. Danielle Vincent22 June 2013 at 06:21

    Gorgeous Deborah! Love that ornament - so festive and shiny. Terrific use of sequins.

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  2. Paula (PEP)22 June 2013 at 10:48

    An amazing idea with those sequins & so effective - a real beauty.
    Paula (PEP)

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  3. Claire22 June 2013 at 15:09

    Such a simple idea Deborah but it looks stunning...bet it took you ages to fix those sequins eh?!

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  4. Mynn xx22 June 2013 at 15:09

    LOVE this! What a genius way to use sequins! And I LOVE the variety in color! Gorgeous! :)

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  5. Ruth M23 June 2013 at 11:41

    What a wonderful way to use sequins Deborah, I love your shiny ornament! The green and gold with the crisp white is a fab colour combo too!

    Hope you're enjoying your stay in the UK although our weather is not great at the mo!
    Ruth x

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  6. Bev23 June 2013 at 14:16

    Awesome card! I love your design through the aperture

    Bev x

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  7. Patricia H23 June 2013 at 15:37

    I like how you've added the sequins behind the aperture. This would make a fun shaker card, too.

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  8. Kim Heggins25 June 2013 at 00:04

    Wonderful use of sequins Deborah...love it!

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  9. Renee26 June 2013 at 04:06

    Deborah this is fantastic!!
    I love all those gorgeous colors...
    and it's perfect for a bauble die cut! :)

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  10. Jeanne J. 28 June 2013 at 00:00

    Oooh ! You are making my blingy heart happy here! That ornament looks divine Deborah!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and check out my creations. I'd love to hear from you. Deborah x