December Technique

Well I had to reschedule my technique class again, but we finally had it! This is the side step card we made. I usually take the picture outside, but the weather hasn't been cooperating, so had to do it inside and used the flash. Well it burned it too much! The hardest part to this card is the cutting and scoring. It can be confusing, but once you get the hang of it, not too bad! We also used the embossing folder that's in the Holiday mini catalog for 3 of the ornaments. I recommend to punch the ornament out first and then run it through the embossing folder, otherwise it could get stuck in the punch! On the chocolate chip ones we used the gold shimmer paint to give it some sparkle. We also inked the other ornaments in the Classic ink then with a dauber applied the gold shimmer paint directly to the stamp and then stamped the image to give it some sparkle as well. Give it a little bit to dry before punching the image out or it can smudge.

These next 2 photos are the star ornament we made. It's not really a card, but

I've been wanting to do this for some time and this was the right time of year to do it! I tried to have the photo of it closed show first, but still figuring out how to manipulate everything! So the first photo is what it looks like when you have it open and the second is closed. This is really a very simple ornament to make. If you've ever made a "squash" book, it's the same idea. This is an origami technique and I've loved doing origami for a long time and this is a great way to bring stamping and paperfolding together!

For our third technique, it was definitely not a card! For those of you who haven't been to a technique class, I usually do cards. The techniques don't have to be done on just cards, but it's usually the easiest way to learn the technique. So this last one was another ornament using glass etching. It's really another very simple

technique, just takes a little patience and time. For this one we use the Sizzix Big Shot dies and the vinyl decor elements along with glass etching creme. If you ever try this, I would recommend putting the creme on thick. I usually this this first and then go onto to something else while the creme dries. It doesn't have to dry completely before removing, just follow the directions on the brand that you get.

Well I hoped you enjoyed the projects and can join us in January for my next class! Happy Holidays! Cyndy