Crack Crack Crackle

Hey there  from a very hot and humid Darwin, the wet season is not far off - the joys of tropical living - I love it really :-)

 

I have been playing with Helmar's Two step crackle medium to make some cards

This is how I went about it;

1. Coat a sheet of cardstock with Helmar's step 1 crackle medium and allow to dry.

2. Apply a coat of Helmar's step 2 crackle medium and allow to dry.

3. Cut, tear the desired pieces of crackle paper and start  building your cards.

4. Easy hey ?

5. I used an assortment of embellies, chippies and ink sprays to finish them off - adhereing them into place with Helmar's Acid Free Glue, 450 Quick Dry & Quickfix Adhesive Runner

6. So what are you waiting for, start crackling today - remember you can share your Helmar creations on our Facebook page we love to see what you create with our awesome products.

Here are the cards I made with my piece of crackled cardstock - I did also use another 2 sheets of plain cardstock as the base of my cards choosing to add the crackled paper on top.

 I just love the added texture that Helmar's 2 step Crackle Medium has to offer.

 nothing like tearing to add extra dimension and texture ........... look at the crackle popping!!

 Need a HELMAR fix well you can get in HERE - until next time happy Helmar Creating and take care xx

Chrissie Cards

OMG its only 10 sleeps till Santa comes............ where has this year gone? Its seems like it was only the other day we packed the tree away from last year and now its probably past the time to put it up again !!

I started my Chrissie cards a few weeks ago, well OK i got 2 done and only just now getting the time to share with you all..............................

Ingredients:

Pion Design Waiting for Santa Papers

German Scrap Paper Trims & Christmas Embellishments

Pearls, Lace & Ribbon, Christmas Trinkets

Helmar's Tape runner, Acid Free - Neutral pH glue & 450 Quick Dry

Thanks for stopping by till next time take care and happy creating

Chrissie Cards

Been making a few chrissie cards with the Christmas German Scrap Embellishments love love love them, then again i just love love love German Scrap. Photo's are a little on the darkside not sure what when wrong there but can't photograph again as they in envelopes ready to go.....................

Better run dinner to cook

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Getting in spirit for Chrissy!!!!

Well I have had a bit more time to play and thought i'd share. I decided to do some things for Chrissy.
The wee little German Scrap Trees are just gorgeous - I have placed an order and they should be here in a few weeks along with some other great Chrissy embellies which are great for cards, tags, layouts you name it German Scrap is excellent for that little extra touch. Will give you all a yell when they arrive (plenty of time for Chrissy).

Vintage Tag - German Scrap Trees ( arriving soon) with Gold Rub 'n' Buff

Vintage Tag - GS Trees with Silver Rub 'n' Buff

GS Trees - closeup

A little box - GS Trees, Silver Rub 'n' Buff & Bling

Side of little box - GS Petite Scalloped Trim, GS Broderie Anglaise lace & GS French Lace all with Silver Rub 'n' Buff applied

Chrissy Card - Metal Embellishment, Button, GS Trees, Embellies & Lace

Chrissy Card - Metal Embellishment , GS Flowers & GS Laces & Trims

Till next time

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Victorian Filigree Card

Going all out with German Scrap Trims & Embellishments

The Filigree Ivy Frame is gorgeous! Each pack contains 2 different sizes, I used the larger one  which is approx 12cm wide x 8cm high. Highlights of Silver Leaf Rub 'n' Buff , it's so easy to apply. Just rub onto any surface with your finger or soft cloth, then buff to a beautiful luster. I have  another card on the go with a different colour combo happening  and will post in the next day or so...........

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Vintage Shabby Love Card

Lucky last to date for T!m's PINK Vintage Shabby, this was the first one i actually did but last to go on here not sure why, having a moment i guess lol.

Lots of German Scrap  Laces & Trims, Prima Flowers, Floral Heart, Oval Cabochon & Collections Butterfly

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Vintage Shabby Card

Getting Shabby with T!m Holtz's wonderful products.....................

Friends

Tim Holtz Idea-logy CHA 2010 new release - Vintage Shabby Paper Stack

Each Paper Stack comes with double sided designs printed on heavyweight card-stock, including 12x12, coordinating 6x6 and 2x2 sizes of the same designs, and matching ATC and border strips. So whether you’re making scrapbook layouts, cards, ATC, Fragments or simply collaging - I think you’ll use up every last scrap!

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Kioshi

Basic Grey Kioshi Papers, German Scrap, T!m Holtz's Victorian Velvet Distress ink

German Scrap - Filigree

German Scrap - Victorian Lace & Petite Scallop

Cheers

German Scrap

German Scrap - it's just to die for i luv luv luv it............. I luv white too, oh ok i luv lots of things lol.  I had a little play & came up with this card and thought i'd share. Papers where from 7 Gypsies Savannah 8 x 8 paper pack, this is a great pack & includes 14 sheets of paper, 10 cardstock sheets, 64 alapha stickers, 17 labels & 15 punchout tags, the papers are just gorgeous

See told you :-) I will definitely be playing some more with this pack..............

'Along came Gypsy'

'Along came Gypsy'

Products - Gypsy Market papers, metal embellishments, German scrap

Products - Gypsy Market papers, metal bling bow, tulle & ribbon flowers

Victorian Velvet

Victorian Velvet Distress ink is just gorgeous, i love dusty pink so i was on a real winner with this one. I made the flowers from sticky back canvas and basically just inked all my embellishments. The possibilities are endless, with me it's just a time thing, not enough of it, maybe I need a household fairy lol

Butterfly Scrolls

Been playing & thought i would share.......... i have a bit of a thing at moment for tulle, here i used glimmer mist to change the colour

Friend

Friend Friendship Friendlier Friends

Friendly Friends Friendship

Products - Tim Holtz's distress ink , paper flowers  by Rae with a touch of ice stickles & dragonfly charm.

Checkout Tim's video for tips & techniques

May the wings of a butterfly

May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun

And find your shoulder to light on

To bring you luck happiness & riches

Today tomorrow and beyond

Products used - Distress Embossing Powder, Glimmer Mist, Collections Elements branches, butterfly & paper flowers by Rae

Check out Tim Holtz's video below on Distress Embossing Powders