I was very spoilt today by fellow Aussie, Helen aka Helekins. Imagine my surprise when I saw these most adorable Penguin dies. I have never seen this brand before - Apple Blossom, they cut like butter!
I'm still hooked on this grey background which is very simply made by spraying black Dylusions ink spray onto alfoil and then squirting on some ironing spray. I plopped an A4 sheet of cardstock onto the puddle and rubbed my hand over the back of the card.
After it is nice and dry (about half a second) I cut the A4 sheet into smaller panels. I still haven't discovered why the starch isn't as 'wet' as water or why the spread pattern is different, or why it dries so quickly. All I know is, I love it.
I stuck the panel on a hammertone card base, then die-cut the Penguins, the bubbas are adhered to the card with glue and their mum is propped up with 3D tape. Silver Stickles were then dotted all over the place.
Thank you for looking. I hope you all have a happy, inky week.
Date: Friday, December 9, 2016 GMT Views: 2539
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Additional Info
Paper: smooth white cardstock on a hammertone cardbase
Paper Size: 5.5"square base, 4.25"panel
Ink: Dylusions Ink Spray
Accessories: Apple Blossom dies (RAK from Helekins), El Cheapo Iron Spray Starch, Dylsuions Ink Spray black, silver Sticklesmicron pen
Registered: June 10, 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 7293
Fri, Dec 09, 2016 @ 2:29 AM
Oh Susie - I just love this. You have created such a beautiful card. The background is just perfect for this family of penguins. Glad you liked the die. I am yet to use mine - just waiting to see what you would do with it. I love the little black sheep (penguin) of the family - there is one in every family - and I am probably the one in mine - he he.
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82050
Fri, Dec 09, 2016 @ 4:02 AM
This is sooooo sweet. What a great way to showcase this lovely and special gift! You are so talented girl!!!! Hugz
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Fri, Dec 09, 2016 @ 6:38 AM
Oh wow do I love that background, so perfect and icy for those penguins! I too, never heard of that brand but WOW, how wonderful they are! Now I have to shop again!
Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Fri, Dec 09, 2016 @ 7:35 AM
This could not be any more adorable! What wonderful die cuts, and tha background is perfect for these little guys! Awesome card, Susie!
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Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Fri, Dec 09, 2016 @ 8:21 AM
Such an awesome card, Susie!! I love the gorgeous penguin family, and what a lovely gesture on Helen's part to provide you with the dies! They are wonderful! The background is gorgeous and perfect with the penguins!! Another Susie masterpiece!! Hugs!!
Registered: April 13, 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 178
Fri, Dec 09, 2016 @ 10:27 AM
AWWW!!! Nothing beats Cuteness and you've done it royally! Love that bg! I'll have to try that...it's very Impressive! We'll be getting our first accumulating snow this weekend and I'm afraid I'm not one to run around singing "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow." The older I get the more the ice, sleet, cold and snow freaks me out. But I do enjoy the Beauty of a nice clean glistening snow...from the inside looking out. Enjoy your Summer, Susie!
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46765
Fri, Dec 09, 2016 @ 1:10 PM
Wow, those dies are to die for !!! So dang cute! I LOVE how real they are and how well done. Of course your cards make EVERYTHING look good! I love your bg's and have yet to do that one! I have got to get out more, heehee!! I just have to remember to try it. I have black brushos but not black Dylusions I don't think...too bad cause yours gray tone cards are so gorgeous! Love it Susie!
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Registered: May 12, 2016 Location: NW Wisconsin Posts: 8485
Fri, Dec 09, 2016 @ 10:16 PM
Susie, the penguin dies are adorable! The bg is a quite the fabulous show stopper!! I have had a can of spray starch in my laundry cupboard for for over a year.... time to bring it out and try your technique!
As always, thanks for the inspiration!
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