Saturday, September 21, 2013

Dreamweaver-Quietfire Awesome In Autumn Final Day!

Welcome!  Thank you for joining us for our Final Day.

 
Have you enjoyed Awesome in Autumn? This week we have partnered with the Dreamweaver Design Team and were so excited to play with their innovative stencils, pastes and glitters!  Don't forget to leave your comments on each blog for an opportunity to win one of two wonderful prize packages.


Here's what I've created for today's post:

 
I know, I know!  I have a love affair with this tree! But I had a different plan this time. I wanted the look of vellum.  Well it didn't take long to find that when you apply embossing paste to vellum, it looks like it's taking a bath.  It gets all puckered up.  So, I scratched my head for a while, then for some reason I remembered I still had some Drafting Mylar (now available on the site, see links below) left over from the time I was a vendor for the international calligraphy conference. Denis Brown had wanted it for his class, so I got it in and had some left. Untouched until last week!  And it worked.  I could emboss, the paste dried and there was no puckering.  I fooled around with a few things and I really need to explore the Mylar more.  However, this is what I did for this card.


 
 
  1. Use Translucent Embossing Paste with the Tree of Life stencil on a piece of 8x8" Drafting Mylar. Remove the stencil and allow the paste to dry for about 20 minutes.  Use Dreamweaver Metallic FX to gently dust the embossing paste with a soft brush (that doesn't shed....). I used Amber Glow and Eye of the Tiger.  Allow the paste to dry, then you can literally wash the excess powder off in the sink!
  2. Use Spellbinders Elegant Labels Four to diecut Neenah 80lb Cardstock with "window".  Use the "window" die to cut a piece of off-white cardstock.  Trim the off-white to 1/8" larger than the Elegant Label Four.  Use glue dots to mat the white die cut to the off-white cardstock.  Trim the Drafting Mylar so that the tree is positioned in the middle of the "window" and use Glue Dots to adhere the Mylar to the back of the matted pieces.
  3. Use VersaMagic Red Brick to stamp The Love We Give Away on a cardblank made from Neenah 110lb Solar White Cardstock.  "Float" the matted window over the quotation using Pop Dots.
All your stenciling needs and wants can be found at Stencil With Style!
 
Thanks for having a look!
Suzanne
Here are the thumbnail links to the products I used that are available in the Quietfire Design shop.



 
 

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31 comments:

  1. Drafting mylar...genius! I love your card and would frame it!

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  2. Lovely! This stencil is stunning!

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  3. Such a delicate work of art...love it!

    Kathy O'Mara

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  4. The Tree of Life is such an inspiration, thank you.

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  5. Love the translucent look and that frame is a knockout!

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  6. GORGEOUS.....thank you for sharing how you did this!!!! I keep saying this, but my head is sooooo full of inspiration, I don't know what to try first!!!!!! Off to the office supply first to get some drafting Mylar!!!!!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  7. BEAUTIFUL! I love the die you used on here also. So elegant looking!

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  8. Wow -- am loving what you have done with this tree stencil! And such a wonderful "vellum" look using the mylar.

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  9. Adding translucent paste to my ever-growing wish list from this weeks blog hop! I love this, and the framing for it is just perfect! Thanks, Suzanne! And thanks for putting together the teams and products - everyone has done a superb job!

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  10. OMGoodness, love that tree and love the sentiment! Very beautifully done!

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  11. I can see why you love this tree! Fab.

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  12. Love the tree stencil. Great card

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  13. Love how that mylar worked! I understand the love affair with this tree, I feel like I have one with the whole Dreamweaver line!

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  14. This is an absolutely wonderful design, Suzanne! Love this! Thanks so much for playing with the Dream Team this week. Your wonderful stamps have been the perfect addition!

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  15. Wow....stunning! Love this gorgeous card!!
    <3 J

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  16. Love the layering on this vellum paper! I have enjoyed seeing all the creations with the stamps and stencils. Thanks for sending my team all the goodies to create with...your team has done a wonderful job with the materials.

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  17. I'm loving the tree stencil. Your card is fantastic!

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  18. What a great idea to use the tree stencil on mylar, fabulous creation!

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  19. Suzanne, this is smashing. I love the frame you created and must now investigate this magical Mylar!

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  20. What an elegant card and the use of a beautiful stencil. I love that you put it on mylar - a unqiue but stunning idea!

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  21. I feel silly saying this-- but your card gave me chills, Suzanne. I love the stylized tree motif in almost any format (stencil, stamp, die cut...) but your technique brings it to life. Paired with your lovely stamp, I am in awe. No idea how to use embossing paste, but might have to learn!
    Best Wishes,
    Mary

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  22. Just when i thought this stencil couldnt get any better you do it again. Amazing work. the drafting mylar is intriguing.
    su, St. Albert, AB

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  23. I love the haunting beauty of this card and the color of the tree is gorgeous!

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  24. Such an elegant card - love everything about it! Thanks for sharing how to do your magic!

    Carmen L

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  25. It is a beautiful card Suzanne, and your stamps are incredible.

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  26. I love how muted the outside colors are and how the stenciled image is brighter and stands out....it is the main focus of the card....good job!!!

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