Hello, and Happy World Cardmaking Day! I’m a huge fan of techniques, and drool over those wonderful projects that you can tell the designer spent hours on. For me though, the simpler the technique, the better!
The technique I’m going to share with you today is so quick and easy, but really adds a lot of pizazz. I’m going to show you how to make elegant gold “dipped” feather accents. The card I created today is based on this wonderful bonus sketch from Cardmaps 4 (on sale HERE!)
Supplies: patterned paper: Crate Paper, American Crafts; cardstock: Bazzill Basics; enamel dots: My Mind’s Eye; sentiment sticker: Pebbles; dies: Paper Smoothces, Simon Says Stamp; Glittered Tape: American Crafts
Start off with a basic die cut feather accent.
Add an extra little touch by incorporating an embossed stitched detail down the center. Position the straight stitched die from Paper Smooches “Stitched” die set in the center of the feather as shown, and run through your manual die cutting/embossing machine.
Use your feather die once again, as well as a small strip of adhesive backed glittered tape. (The one I used is a favorite by American Crafts. The shade is Brown Sugar)
Position the glittered tape on the tip of the feather die as shown, and run through your manual die cutting machine.
Remove the adhesive backing and adhere the glittered tip to the end of the feather.
Voila! You have a gold dipped feather accent to incorporate into your next card or paper crafting project. So simple...so easy!!!
Thanks so much for joining me today, and once again happy WCD!!!
2:00 p.m. GIVEAWAY!!!
Joining us this hour in our celebration of all things cardmaking is Fancy Pants Designs. This line is a favourite to many and we know you're going to love it too!
"This little As You Wish bundle will be a fun addition to your card making stash! The colors in this collection are definitely going to be perfect for everything! The 6x6 paper pad has all the personality of our 12x12 papers, but in the small scale that card makers love! Flair, Small Decorative Tags and our fun Toppers are all great additions to cards or any paper crafting project!!" ~ Fancy Pants
For an opportunity to win this great prize, please leave a comment below by Friday, October 17! One winner will be randomly selected and all winners will be announced right here on the SCT blog on October 25th! All prizes will ship from each company.
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We are also excited that Jodi, owner of Fancy Pants Designs, will be joining us for a weekend to remember at Crop & Create Moncton! More information about these AMAZING events hosted in cities across Canada here!
Are you busy creating? We are! See you next hour!!!
Love the gold tipped feathers!
Posted by: Linda S | October 04, 2014 at 02:06 PM
such a great card making day with all these giveaways!
Posted by: Shari Czerwinski | October 04, 2014 at 02:06 PM
My oh my, this is the prize for me! I absolutely love Fancy Pants Designs! The card looks great, and I love those feathers! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Posted by: Graciellie | October 04, 2014 at 02:06 PM
This sketch is one of my favorites and easy to work with.
Posted by: Nancy Sue | October 04, 2014 at 02:07 PM
Clean but simple technique!
Posted by: Sus | October 04, 2014 at 02:07 PM
Tickle me feathers elements are a great element to this card. Love the Fancy Pants Designs! Thanks
Posted by: Angela Ke | October 04, 2014 at 02:07 PM
I love this sketch! Fancy Pants always have such fun patterned paper.
Posted by: Vera W. Yates | October 04, 2014 at 02:07 PM
oh my!!! Loving those feathers! Thanks for the technique---looks so easy, and FUN!!
Posted by: Laura Turcotte | October 04, 2014 at 02:07 PM
what a great tip-thanks!!!
Posted by: rkokes | October 04, 2014 at 02:08 PM
So love the gold tips! Thanks for the chance Fancy Pants!
Posted by: Frances | October 04, 2014 at 02:09 PM
great idea, Love it!, very fun giveaway!
Posted by: Heather Thompson | October 04, 2014 at 02:10 PM
I haven't yet tried using feathers on my cards but I like the way they are used on your card. Thanks for the design tips.
Posted by: Shannon M. | October 04, 2014 at 02:10 PM
I have so many feathers here and have rarely used them, time to play. thanks for the ideas and chance to win.
Posted by: carol newman | October 04, 2014 at 02:12 PM
Nice !
Didn't have any ideas to use the feathers but now I do !!
Posted by: Helene Monette | October 04, 2014 at 02:15 PM
beautiful card - love the glittered feathers - great giveaway
Posted by: Heather Robertson | October 04, 2014 at 02:16 PM
Such wonderful inspiration. Thanks for the giveaway!!!
Posted by: Kailash | October 04, 2014 at 02:17 PM
Love this card! Thanks for the inspiration AND chance to win the great prize from Fancy Pants! :D
Posted by: Janet Sisk | October 04, 2014 at 02:17 PM
Gorgeous cards, thanks for sharing this inspiration!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Carol B | October 04, 2014 at 02:19 PM
Great card! Love the splash of the gold glitter.
Posted by: Brittany Tucker | October 04, 2014 at 02:21 PM
I love feathers and your card is awesome! The glitter on the tips looks great!
Posted by: Elizabeth Lumsden | October 04, 2014 at 02:21 PM
Excellent! thanks for share!
Posted by: Cristina Pinciroli | October 04, 2014 at 02:22 PM
The gold tips are dazzling!!! Thanks for sharing your technique!!!
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Posted by: Janis in ID | October 04, 2014 at 02:23 PM
The glittery gold feathers are so pretty!
So is this Fancy Pants line...thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Cynthia B. | October 04, 2014 at 02:23 PM
How cool is this? I Love the gold on the feather tips. The FP line ROCKS. Thank you for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Nora | October 04, 2014 at 02:25 PM
Anything with bling makes me HAPPY!!!! :)
Posted by: Michelle | October 04, 2014 at 02:30 PM