Thursday, August 9, 2012

Christmas Week #2!

Welcome to Dreamweaver Christmas in August Week No. 2! I must admit, its a bit of a challenge creating Christmas cards while wearing shorts and sipping iced tea but playing of Christmas Carols definitely does help!

So last week I opted to go very CAS and so this week I thought I'd break out of my comfort zone and go a bit busier. Busy is definitely not my forte so...

I began by doing a slight variation of the double-glitter technique and the LG700 Poinsettia stencil. Instead of using Dreamweaver's Double-sided Mounting Paper, I placed the stencil on a piece of cold laminate. I applied the glitter to the sticky side and then adhered the glittered side to the gold paper. This technique works well for those who like the look of glitter but would rather not have the texture so exposed.

The background paper and chipboard cutouts are all from K&Company's Evergreen Collection.

 


If the heat of the summer is getting to you, why not take your mind on a cool Christmas break and join Dreamweaver in this month's challenge.  Link your own Christmas in August creations to the Dream It Up! blog mr. linky, or email pics of your creations to lynell@..., for an opportunity to win this wonderful newly released Heart Ornaments:




Don't you just love this new design? There are several newly released stencils and products from CHA last month, which you can view for yourself HERE. During the week of August 20th - 25th, the Dream Team will be posting all week with a hop on Saturday to top it all...featuring all of these new fabulous designs...in collaboration with the Woodware UK team. Just a little hint...you may want to buy all of these new designs now, so you are ready and waiting for the inspiration that will come your way that week! Meanwhile, check out what the rest of the team has been creating this week:


5 comments:

Pam Hornschu said...

You did wonderfully for going our of your comfort zone! Great composition. Love the tip about the cold laminate!

Liz Martin said...

This is gorgeous, Cherylynn. I think you've just expanded your comfort zone! The cold laminate sounds interesting; will have to give it a try.

Laura Drahozal said...

Clever use of laminate! I just love this Poinsettia stencil, too. Fun card!

Louise said...

Wow, you did a great job with this! I have never done cold laminate but I'll have to try it!

Scrappychick said...

LOVE the collaged elements and the poinsettia is gorgeous!