Faux Stained Glass Easter Cards

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I've been trying out a new-to-me technique of faux stained glass and finished a couple of Easter cards.  My first layer of die cuts were fixed down on a textured card stock panel before adding colour with a yellow promarker inside the flower petals.  A second layer of die cuts followed then infilled with glossy accents leaving to dry overnight.  Next step was the third layer of die cuts followed again with more glossy accents and a sprinkling of art glitter as well.  I love the shiny sparkling effect!


I did regret using textured cardstock as the sentiment took so many attempts to try and stamp evenly with my stamping platform until I realised I had mounted the clear stamp on the rubber stamp side of the lid ... doh!  Rescued by adding a thin layer of funky foam underneath my cardstock so the stamp met the card better ... phew!  Created a die cut chick sheltering underneath the leaf and a few butterflies die cut from scraps of inked card.



My second card was made in the same way but I chose a more detailed die which was trickier to drop the glossy accents into the open spaces ... another lesson learned!  This one was coloured with purple and green promarkers.


I've used - 5x5 scalloped edge card base
Sue Wilson Scribble Flowers die set
Sue Wilson Star Flower Cluster die
Sue Wilson butterflies
Apple Blossom sentiment stamp
Ranger Glossy Accents

Playing along at - Watercooler Wednesday - 'All about Occasions' challenge




Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Comments

  1. Michelle WThursday, 11 April, 2019

    Beautiful cards Steph, I love the stained glass effect you have achieved! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday.

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  2. ClurFriday, 12 April, 2019

    Stunning cards Steph! Clare x

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  3. Karen BrownFriday, 12 April, 2019

    What beautiful Easter cards! You've created a very fresh stained window card. Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday.

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  4. EmmaTMonday, 15 April, 2019

    Gorgeous cards Steph, thank you for mine, its so fresh and zesty. Ive done the same as you with the platform before and also used funky foam - great minds think alike! lol Happy Easter. Emmax

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  5. HerbaholicThursday, 18 April, 2019

    These are stunning, and what a brilliant technique! The star flower cluster is my favourite :) Have a lovely easter Steph! Hugs - Debs xxx

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