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VIDEO
You can watch the video tutorial down below or HERE on my Youtube channel.
I am using the new set of Distress Mica Stains from Ranger/Tim Holtz to add some serious sparkle and shimmer to my die cuts.
I started with two pieces of Watercolor Paper each measuring 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. On one, I sprayed Yuletide and Sugary Gumdrop. Then I sprayed water over it and let the colors collide and mix. On the second panel, I sprayed Frosty Mint, Tree Lot and Juniper Berry. Again, I sprayed with water and let the colors mix.
After the panels are dry, I die cut out the Holly Sprigs from each. So my branch has a beautiful mix of greens and blues and the berries have a mix of light and dark colors. Super shimmery too!
For the background, I die cut the Rhythm Link Pinpoint Plate from White cardstock and trimmed down each edge by 1/4″ so that the final piece measures 3 3/4″ x 5″. I backed it with another piece of cardstock measuring the same size for add dimension. Next I added this panel to an A2 size card front using Schoolhouse Red cardstock.
For the sentiment, I’m using the new Holiday Typewriter Trio die set. I die cut the word Merry from Matte Gold cardstock and layered it three more time with White cardstock.
I finished off the card by adding a clear lacquer over the top of the berries.
Hope you enjoyed today’s card project and it has given you some more ideas on using the Mica Spray Stains.
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So pretty! I love the colors you got with the Mica stains – those holly leaves are perfect!
Wow it is amazing how much depth the mica stains make, Beautiful card
GAH-reat card! Inspired!
I love this card. And the red base just peeking out at the sides makes the whole thing pop. Beautiful.
Love the mica spray. Adds.a.nive pop.
Beautiful card. I love the simplicity of it.. Thanks for sharing.
Killing me with all this inspiration – you ROCK Mindy. Its as simple as that.
Wonderful inspiration. May have to order that holly & berries.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Holly’s are one of my favorites for Christmas greetings. Beautiful card Mindy.
Great video to explain your easy technique! Thanks.
Thanks for the video! I often buy products and don’t know where to start to use them. I am definitely going to play with my mica sprays now.
I love Micah! Your card has a simplistic pop that is so elegant
Wow, Mindy!!! That Holly Sprig has to be a favorite die – it is gorgeous the way you used it on your card. I’ll watch the video on YouTube so I can give you a GIANT THUMBS UP!!!
Gorgeous card! You sold me on the mica sprays (it wasn’t a hard sell).
Holly is one of my favorite things about Christmas, the red is gorgeous
What a beautiful card. Love the colors.
I love this clean and simple yet elegant design. Thanks for the video showing us how you got the beautiful variations in color on your diecuts.
Beautiful! I love the pierced background!
I am going to have to use Mica stains. Your card is beautiful!
A merry card for sure.
LOVE this CAS card : the colors, the shine, the simplicity — it’s really just perfect IMHO.
Love this… it’s got a few things going on but it doesn’t overwhelm. Love the red/white/green, the pinpoint coverplate and the classic holly motif.
Lori S in PA
Absolutely wonderful as always!
Thank you for showing how you make this card. I now need to add this die to my list. While I am waiting- I will spray some backgrounds- I like the water idea.
Your card is beautiful! The color turned out so pretty!
Elegant card! I love the red border on the sides.
Beautiful card. Thank you.
Simply beautiful
Love the details! Such a simple, beautiful card.
This is soooo Beautiful!!!!!
Very pretty live the mica sprays
great cards Mindy!! love your designs
It is safe for me to say I love everything about your card !!! It is bright & festive and would convey MERRY CHRISTMAS wishes or Season’s Greetings to any recipient.
Very pretty design; love this!
Love your clean and delicate card! So crisp and beautiful!!
I love the simplicity of your card and the colors are so striking,