Thursday 8 December 2016

Dylusions Christmas Card

Hello, everyone!

Branka here and today is my turn to bring you an Inspirational post.

I would like to show you how to create the Dyan Reaveley's style Christmas card from start to finish.


I used a 4x6 inches manila cardstock, three Dylusions ink sprays in Lemon Zest, Postbox Red and Bubblegum Pink and a spray bottle with water. I sprayed my cardstock with water and then start to spray with my inks creating puddles. Then I sprayed more water on top and let my inks to bleed. 


This is the result of my first layer.


For the second layer, I used my Dylusions mini snowflakes stencil  (Let it Snow) on top of my background and I sprayed it with water. I waited for about 10 seconds to blot it with my kitchen roll.


Since the Dylusions inks are reactive with water, I achieved some nice ghosting effect here.


For the third layer I decided to use my White linen Dylusions ink and my mini snowflakes stencils. 


This is my finished background.


I used one of the border stamps from the Dylusions Around the border set and stamped it several times onto my white cardstock using my Black Archival ink. 
I used my Dylusions paints (in the same colors as my inks I used on the background) and  I also used some of my Amsterdam Specialties acrylic paints (fluo paints) to color my stamped images. I like to use my fingers to apply the paint but you can use a brush if you want.


This is the result of my coloring.


I wanted to add some border on the edges of my card, so I used another border stamp from the same Dylusions stamp set.


I stamped the image only on two sides of my card using the black Archival ink.


I cut out my colored stamped images using my scissors and distressed the edges using the same black Archival ink. I also distressed the edges of my card. Then I started to build my Christmas tree. I wanted to achieve some dimension so I used my double sided foam tape to glued down the images.


To create a star on top of my tree, I used my Dylusions stencils Starry Night to trace the star using my Fude ball pen in black.


I used my Distress Stickles in gold onto my star.


For the Christmas gifts, I used my Tim Holtz mini blue print stamp and colored it with my Dylusions inks and a brush.


I added some white highlights onto my border using my Sharpie white poster pen.


Thdn, I stamped the word JOY using the Dylusions Dy's Alphabet stamp and my black Archival ink.


I outlined the stamped letters with my white pens.


I wanted to create some more dimension so I added the Glossy accents on top of my stamped letters.


This is the finished card.


I decided to use my black cardstock for the card base but you can use any color you want.


You may wonder where is the photo of my finished card. Well, I left my finished card on my working table waiting for some sunny day to take a photo. I have a cat. She liked my card a lot. I guess you know the rest of my 'Oops story'...
If you have a cat/cats, please keep in mind that they love the Dylusions :)

I hope I have inspired you to create your mixed media piece and to join in our 'Christmas Wishes' challenge here at Stamps and Stencils!

Hugs! Branka xx

8 comments:

  1. What a fabulous, funky card you created Branka, I bet it looks amazing with the black backing card! I know it is not funny at all, but I have a vision of your cat playing with your beautiful creation..... Oops indeed! Hugs, Anne xx

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  2. Branka, this is a stunner of a card! No one does bright like you! I love how you made the tree and those packages are GORGEOUS! Now I have got to get that snowflakes stencil! Amazing background! So is kitty sitting in the corner???! Oh, dear! Hugs!

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  3. Oh my gosh, Branka, this is absolutely stunning!! You are so creative!! I love how you created the tree!! The colors are amazing!! The packages are a perfect touch!! Oh no...is your kitty wearing a coat of many colors now??!! Love this :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  4. That is gorgeous and so bright, love it x

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  5. Wonderful vibrant card Branka. Love it ! Xx

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  6. How fun is this tree 'o circles Branka! Great concept and beautiful result. Christmas hugs, Autumn

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  7. Love this-- finally had a chance to check it out! Omg, the end of your post is so funny! (Maybe not at the time...) Anyway, great techniques, colors, and story!

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