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Hi, I'm Pam and thank you for visiting my blog. I have been making cards for over 10 years and am an independent demonstrator for Creative Expressions. I am lucky enough to teach on cruise ships and also get the chance to demo at The Big Stamping and Scrapbooking Show at Alexander Palace. I run workshops for a local craft shop and if anyone would like details of the them please e-mail me at stephen.smith870@ntlworld.com I love to scrapbook but my all time favourite thing is to get messy with ink!

Friday 15 August 2014

I "Believe" it's Time to Hop!

Welcome to the Creative Expressions August 2014 Blog Hop!  Hopefully, you got here from Kerry Hickton's Blog but, if you didn't, here's the start at the Creative Expressions News Blog!  http://blog.creative-expressions.uk.com/2014/08/its-blog-hop-time-let-fun-commence.html

These new Christmas designs from the Singles Range at Creative Expressions include seven different stamps. as you will see from the samples made from the Blog Hop, they do not have to be used as they are but can be altered and interchanged to give lots of different options.

One randomly selected person commenting on this blog post before the closing date will win the following fabulous prize, which includes some of the new stamp designs.



For my project, I used the Believe stamp and here's my project with step by step instructions.......

Apply Cosmic Shimmer Flake and Glitter Glue to the stamp and stamp it onto Foundations Black Cardstock.
Using Cosmic Shimmer Polished Silk Glitters, apply the following colours one at a time: Silver Chrome, Golden Sand and Sahara Gold.
Sprinkle them randomly (I find that a very small spoon works best).

Trim to the size required.  Add double sided tape around the 4 edges and sprinkle the 3 colours of glitter as before.

Matt and layer onto Vintage Gold and Black Foundations Cardstock.
For the background...........
Apply Flake and Glitter Glue to the small Christmas Tree from the Christmas Tree set of 4 trees.  Stamp it 5 times across the bottom of a piece of Black Card.
Sprinkle the same glitters as before over the trees.


Glue the "Believe" panel into position.


And there's the finished card....a great one for a man who we know are so difficult to make for!  I hope you like it!

Thank you for visiting my blog, please leave a comment below in order to be in with a chance of winning a prize!

Once you have done that, you will need to click here to visit Creative Expressions News Blog for a final project.
http://blog.creative-expressions.uk.com/2014/08/creative-expressions-august-2014-blog.html

I am the final person on the list but if you've missed anyone here is a list for the Blog Hop:-

1.     Sue Wilson
http://particraft.blogspot.com/2014/08/creative-expressions-august-2014-blog.html
2.     Julia Watts  
http://inkyfingerzone.blogspot.com/2014/08/creative-expressions-august-2014-blog.html   
3.     Tracey Laughton
http://creativetracey.blogspot.com/2014/08/creative-expressions-august-2014.html
4.     Kim Bacon
http://kimzkrafts.blogspot.com/2014/08/creative-expressions-august-2014-blog.html
5.     Donna Ratcliff
http://donnaslittlecraftycorner.blogspot.com/2014/08/time-for-another-blog-hop.html
6.     Neil Burley
http://perfectly4med.co.uk/2014/08/15/ce-august-blog-hop/
7.     Tracy Heaton
http://ahintofmagnolia.blogspot.com/2014/08/let-it-snow-let-it-snow-let-it-snow.html
8.     Kerry Hickton
http://kezzyscraftyjourney.blogspot.com/2014/08/creative-expressions-blog-hop-fun.html
9.     Pam Smith (you are here)
10.   Creative Expressions
http://blog.creative-expressions.uk.com/2014/08/creative-expressions-august-2014-blog.html

Start page, prize details and how to take part: Creative Expressions News Blog.  The blog hop started on 15th August at 06.00am and ends 19th August at 5pm.

Thank you for taking part in our Blog Hop - good luck!

228 comments:

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chappers said...

I just think this card is wonderful, very dramatic. I need those glitters so I can start to play. Thanks Pam for the inspiration.

Unknown said...

Fabulous masculine card and inspired me tof get my gilding flakes out again. I have really enjoyed the blog hopping and received do much inspiration. I hope you all keep up the good work, love Wendy x

Maryann Laursen said...

Another gorgeous and different card. Love the idea og making a black christmascard too, it looks awesome.

weekend-crafter said...

Yeah I love this card, g flakes are defo my favourite product

Nannieflash said...

A really gorgeous but simple design, love the image and your choice of colours to. hugs Shirleyxxx

Carole said...

These are stunning, I must admit I've got a bit of a gilding flakes addiction!!! Carolex

Carole said...

These are stunning, I must admit I've got a bit of a gilding flakes addiction!!! Carolex

Unknown said...

A super card to end the blog hop. I think the santa silhouette is my favourite and this is an interesting way to use it along with the other stamps and as you say very suitable for a male card as well. Best wishes Jackie D

Kraftyscot (Donna) said...

What a gorgeous card, loving the design and layout!
Hugs Donna xx

Unknown said...

Hi Pam, I love how you have used the flakes on black - very dramatic. I can see me using this idea. Thanks for sharing. Marie x

Unknown said...

Great card, I wish I could use my flakes so effectively

2 dollybirds said...

Love the glitters just shouts christmas

sandieann21 said...

What a lovely card, and so well explained. TY.

Helena Lane said...

Beautiful... love the graduation of colors!

kath said...

Pam your card is lovely like you said nice for a man card but with bright colours my nices would love the believe stamp with Santa thanks for shareing from kath

Unknown said...

What a brilliant card for a man. Thank you for sharing this.

Debbie said...

What a stunning effect.Gorgeous.Hugs Debbie x

Unknown said...

great card-i love the sparkle and the techniques you have used! xx

dianem67 said...

OMG!! WOW!! Must get these glitters beautiful colours.

dlough said...

Love this card.Just got the new giding flakes and I love them.

iReneM said...

You acieved a wonderful effect with the different glitters, Pam.
I thought it was gilding flakes at first LOL

As you say, a great card for a man as it is not too fussy but defilitely Chistmassy :)

x

Myra said...

Hi Pam,
Better late than never!
I have been trying to complete the blog hop for days! I was away for a long weekend in the middle of it all. Didn't want to miss it!
Your card is beautiful and the colours of the silk glitters are so lovely! Polished silk - good description! Thanks for all the hard work. Much appreciated - even it did take me a while!
Love Myra

m@deliefjuh said...

Lovely how you use the stamps

Gill said...

Lovely glittery card without fuss

Naomi said...

Adore guilding flakes and they work so well with the stamp. Thanks for the inspiration.

Kylemore Kards said...

This is really nice. I've never tried anything like it but it is stunning and think I could give it a go. Beautiful.

Unknown said...

Love em.

Crafty Granny said...

Beautiful card and simple enough for a beginner to achieve this look! Hugs Nicola x

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