Pulled Glimmer Mists

This card was also made using the Technique Junkies (http://www.techniquejunkies.com) "Pulled Glimmer Mist" technique. I added a third sand color to the blue shades.

Easel Card with Glimmer Mists

I was to have a card mini workshop last Saturday. I came up with the above card, using a new Technique Junkies technique (www.techniquejunkies.com). The workshop ended up being cancelled/postponed - but I had a chance to play with the Pulled Glimmer Mist technique.

The focal image panel was sprayed with light and dark Mists (about half and half). Then, I used a paper towel to wipe from light to dark. Very quick and easy. Once the panel was dry, I stamped the island image (Club Scrap Castaway). The cardstocks used are from Club Scrap's Crafter Classic By the Seashore. It's a great collection of 12 x 12 and 8 1/2 x 11 cardstocks. I added a little ribbon and some punched shape.

Easel Card

Occasionally, I get tired of the same old card format. It is fun to try new mechanical techniques in card making. However, there are those instances in which time is not an endless commodity. That is one of the reasons I really like the Easel card (originally appeared on the SplitCoast Stampers Forum). The above photo is of the closed card - 4 1/4 x 4 1/4.

The base card is 2 pieces: one 4 1/4 by 8 1/2; and one 4 1/4 square (all measurements are in inches. Score the longer piece of cardstock at 4 1/4 and 6 3/8 inch marks. Then, fold the card to create a zig-zag. Mount the 4 1/4 square piece on to the shorter area. I used Club Scrap's Passage in Time kit with some spare pieces.

Once you have the basic card shape, you can decorate as you please. Notice the lace above the "Happy Birthday" tag? It is decorative tape! Next time you need a quick card that has a "wow" factor, give this a try!