{This is a scheduled post} Happy Monday!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!! It's my turn to post on the Die-Versions blog and I have a couple of Christmas cards to share with you today using several Die-Versions dies. If you use the code lisa15 you'll receive 15% off your regular price (does not include sale prices) Die-Versions order.
The papers are from Maja Designs Vintage Winter stack. For the focal point of my cards, I used the Whispers Skate Around die. I cut them several times for the different colors of the skates, and then applied crackle paint to the boots to give them an aged look.
Once the crackle paint dried and cracked, I added DecoArt raw umber antiquing medium to highlight the cracks. The blades were cut with aluminum tape. The skates were popped up with foam tape for dimension on a Whispers Stitched Nesting Squares die.
A Whispers Snowflake Corner (not currently in stock) die was added to the corner and covered with Decoart Snow Writer paint. A Sweet Petite Snowflake die (not currently in stock) was covered in crystal ice glitter.
A Whispers Lacey Dots border die (not currently in stock) was added beneath the middle layers.
Merry Christmas and...
Seasons Greetings are from the Compliments Holiday 1 die set.
Thanks so much for stopping by!! I'll be by to visit when I return :)
The papers are from Maja Designs Vintage Winter stack. For the focal point of my cards, I used the Whispers Skate Around die. I cut them several times for the different colors of the skates, and then applied crackle paint to the boots to give them an aged look.
Once the crackle paint dried and cracked, I added DecoArt raw umber antiquing medium to highlight the cracks. The blades were cut with aluminum tape. The skates were popped up with foam tape for dimension on a Whispers Stitched Nesting Squares die.
A Whispers Snowflake Corner (not currently in stock) die was added to the corner and covered with Decoart Snow Writer paint. A Sweet Petite Snowflake die (not currently in stock) was covered in crystal ice glitter.
A Whispers Lacey Dots border die (not currently in stock) was added beneath the middle layers.
Merry Christmas and...
Seasons Greetings are from the Compliments Holiday 1 die set.
Thanks so much for stopping by!! I'll be by to visit when I return :)
The crackled skate look amazing! I sure wish it was cooler and the weather was skating time, but it is still in the mid 90's everyday!
ReplyDeleteWOW love the way you made the skates Lisa
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Dr Sonia
These are so adorable! I love the crackle on the skates and all the beautiful dies you have here! Wonderful creations!! Hugs, Robin
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are fantastic. I love the look on the skates and the backgrounds. I like the gauzy look on both cards too. Hope you are having a great time.
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful. Love the papers, and layering but I really love those skates. Perfect for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteHave a creative day.
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Wow Lisa these are stunning! I love love the way you did the skates and the cheesecloth! Who would be thrilled to receive one of these beauties :) Have a blessed week!
ReplyDeleteLisa these Christmas card with the Ice Skates die are absolutely gorgeous! I love the crackle effect on the skates and all the layered elements!
ReplyDeletewhoa! Lisa, these are not only fun, but oh-so-gorgeous! WOW! right down to the darling laces on the skates! I can picture your smiles as the fabric is carefully woven through the holes. Beautifully done, my sweet friend, and such wonderful techniques included throughout! xo
ReplyDeletewhoa! Lisa, these are not only fun, but oh-so-gorgeous! WOW! right down to the darling laces on the skates! I can picture your smiles as the fabric is carefully woven through the holes. Beautifully done, my sweet friend, and such wonderful techniques included throughout! xo
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Lisa! Love the beautiful ice-skates! All the texture you added really makes them appear real and well worn! The cheesecloth background always adds such a nice touch! Thanks for the never ending inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards my friend!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE those ice skates!! Gorgeous texture and I love the crackle! Love the cheesecloth because it always adds that extra texture and it is subtle in the background... really love the papers and these cards came together so beautifully!
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Jo
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The crackling on the skates is wonderful. Are the skate dies easier to thread compared to the Tim Holtz skate dies? Also did you thread before applying the crackle or after?
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Also what did you use to thread the skates?
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These are just beautiful Lisa! I LOVE the distressed ice skates and die cute and the papers are so pretty!
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Those skates are amazing Lisa~ love how you made them so realistic.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love these cards!! They are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow! I am on my way over to have a look at this die. The skates look so real! Fantastic cards my friend!
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Chriss
Wow Lisa, wonderful dimensions on both your cards!!! The crackle paint on the boots looks just stunning!! Such a clever idea giving an aged look to the boots!!And LOVE the papers you used and the Whispers Snowflake Corners with the snow on them!!! Fabulous colours! Great design! Love all the detailsof your layers!! You always rock! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. Makes me wish winter was here.
ReplyDeleteLynn
Gorgeous cards! Love what you did with the crackle paint. The skates are darling.
ReplyDeleteso pretty!
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Fiki
Both cards are beautiful!! Love those skates and the gorgeous papers you used!! Have a great day.
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AMAZING Lisa! I so LOVE the texture on those skates.. WOW! they look so real! Fantastic design and it just screams winter & holidays! Big Hugs! Hope your enjoying your vacation! :)
ReplyDeleteTheresa
Such a gorgeous project! Those skates look so amazing and I just love beautiful papers you used! So many wonderful layers and textures, the texture paste technique is awesome as well! Wonderful project my friend, hope you are having a great getaway!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, Lisa! Love, love, love those beautiful skates and the crackle medium you used - I love how you laced them as well! Just brilliant! I have to tell you I love everything about these cards - I was trying to choose a favourite between them and just couldn't do it! LOVE these!
ReplyDeleteWowzer......another stunning card, hugs, Lori m
ReplyDeleteHope you had a lovely vacation Lisa - your skaters cards are beautiful and very frosty looking :)
ReplyDeleteStunning set of cards, Lisa! So vintage and so beautiful! The way you did those ice skates is fabulous! Absolutely fantastic! Love them both, my freind!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful vacation! Big hugs! Branka xx
amazing cards, I love your incredible ice skates!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful vacation too!
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Hi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI hope that you are enjoying your vacation!!Stunning cards my friend!! WOW!! I absolutely love the texture the adorable ice skates. Awesome!!I really like the beautiful snowflake too!
Gorgeous set of cards!!
Have a wonderful day,
M'
Crafting with Creative M
Ooooh, I love ice skates and you have made these look so realistic Lisa, I love the crackles and the beautiful bow top. Both cards are quite simply gorgeous!! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteWow! What a different & unique card! So beautifully designed! I love those skate boots, they are looking awesome!
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Priyanka
Wowzers Lisa, your card is amazing! Fabulous papers and gorgeous details! I LOVE the skates~the aged look is awesome and I love the crackle paint~looks so real!
ReplyDeleteI hope all is going well and you are enjoying your trip! We are having a blast...took a little break from the sun and catching up a little on my blog!
Hugs,
Sherrie k
These skate cards are so fun and lively! Puts me in the mood to go down to the creek and skate the day away. Love the crackle and aging of the skates. Your dies are always put to such good use and then some. Awesome sauce and gorgeous cards dearie! Hope you are having fun on your adventure. Hugz to you muffin! ~Niki
ReplyDeleteOh, my gosh, you make the most beautiful cards! That texture is so gorgeous!! I love it! The skates are beautiful! So lovely!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! love the crackle and texture!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are amazing Lisa...I love, love your crackled skates, look so real, I can almost feel the crackles. Love these cards my friend...hope your vacation is going wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow, Lisa! These are stunning indeed! Your attention to detail on the skates is remarkable! Great great set of cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous, that crackle really makes the skates!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous, that crackle really makes the skates!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous. Love the texture on your skates.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Lisa. Love those gorgeously knobbly, crackled skates. You can never go wrong with Maja papers either. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteThe skates look amazing...Wow! So life like with the crackle medium! Beautiful work Lisa!
ReplyDeleteLove the texture here, the crackled effect on the skates, the softness of the gauze!
ReplyDeleteBrilliantly done once again Lisa!
Thank You~
Oh my goodness - these are stunning. Loving the use of the crackle paint. TFS
ReplyDeleteOh wow. LOVE the layers and the crackle effect on the skates.
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