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: 2547
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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: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Sat, Dec 24, 2016 @ 9:06 AM
Oh, sis, I was on this card last week sometime when...well, you know! Ha! But I absolutely LOVE this beautiful and sweet group of penguins! You are amazing, sis, and I LOVE you so dearly! Thinking of you and BIL now and wishing you a blessed and joyous rest of Christmas! Squishy hugs! xoxox
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Registered: January 14, 2013 Location: Devon, England Posts: 372
Tue, Jan 03, 2017 @ 2:08 AM
Love the technique used, it gives a great background & the penguin die cuts are lovely. Really nice card. You've inspired me to try the background technique so thanks.
Registered: January 14, 2013 Location: Devon, England Posts: 372
Sat, Feb 25, 2017 @ 2:30 AM
Love the background. This card looks lovely. I discovered Apple Blossom dies about 6 months back & you're right they do cut like butter. I have a few of them now & haven't had any problems at all even the more intricate ones.
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