Tuesday 25 April 2017

Illuminated Angel

I was delighted to be invited to be a Guest Designer for the Rudolph Days April Challenge.  The challenge runs from the 25th until the end of each month. 
I bought this Creative Expression 'Illuminated Angel Striplet' die at a craft fair last year, when I saw it for half price.  The black die cut was attached onto pearlised white card and layered on yellow card.  I inlaid the blue and yellow sections.  Although this took a little while, there was no way I would have had the patience to inlay all the white parts!  I used a Couture Creations Embossing Folder 'Jo Jo' for the panel on the right and added Nuvo Crystal Drops in Gloss White to the centre of each star.  I can't recommend these Crystal Drops highly enough.  They're so easy to use, forming a perfect dome in the require size, and no chance of falling off in the post.  Just remember to leave them to dry overnight.  Saves on buying pearls too.  

You have 6 days this month to enter the Rudolph Days challenge and be in with a chance to win a lovely prize.  

I am joining on the following challenges:
HLS April Anything Goes with Dies Challenge

24 comments:

  1. Very classy card - it certainly takes patience (and time) to inlay die cut pieces but so effective.

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  2. This is gorgeous Liz, I love the inlaid angel.

    Sue xx

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  3. Beautiful card Liz. Fabulous die and love the Nuvo drops, so effective.

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  4. What a strong card! Hope you have some sunshine these days...

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  5. Wow wow!! Amazing! This card is just PERFECT! You are always very accurate! Fab work, and thanks for recommending Nuvo Drops, I'm thinking to buy them :)

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  6. Oh wow--what a striking & beautiful card, Liz! I love that die & the embossing folder & your design--unique & so lovely!

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  7. Your card is gorgeous! Loving that die and now cannot wait to give mine a try.

    Thanks for the tip about the Crystal drops. They look wonderful beside your angel and sound as if they will be much sturdier than using bling. I really like the look of them.

    Thanks for being my guest designer this month!!!

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  8. This is stunning!! That angel die is amazing!! I love the embossing and the design!! So gorgeous!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  9. Gorgeous creation. Love the inlay work - very delicate. The crystal drops are perfect here too.

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  10. Hi Liz,
    Happy Rudolf days.
    Congrats on being a GD for the Rudolf Challenge.
    What a very wonderful card and I love your super design.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  11. Beautiful card design Liz, love the colour, I too like crystal drops.
    Pam x

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  12. Beautiful card Liz, great shades of blue and a lovely die and the Nuvo pearls look fabulous on the blue.

    Kath x

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  13. Fabulous card Liz,I love the way you have used the gorgeous die. The patience it must have taken was well worth it.
    Jean x

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  14. This angel die is gorgeous Liz and I love the embossing with the Nuvo drops which complements it so prettily. This is a beautiful Christmas card and great to see you as GD over at the Rudolph Days Challenge. x

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  15. Stunning card Liz, again I love the embossing folder! I'm just getting to grips with my Nuovo drops!
    Another guest design spot, well done you!
    Janice x

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  16. Fabulous card with God tips, such as in laying the least detailed bits, and the crystal drops which look lovely xxx

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  17. Beautiful card, Liz! Well worth the time of inlaying all those little pieces ... your angel is gorgeous! xx

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  18. Wonderful card, so striking in those colours. I have a love hate relationship with nuvo drops, some of mine don't level and dry with a spike on top. Cara x

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  19. This is such an elegant angel, Liz! Your hard work has resulted in a gorgeous card! Congratulations on your Guest spot!

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  20. Spectacular card! I love this die cut, it's so elegant1
    Hugs,
    BożenA

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  21. This is such an elegant card, and I love doing inlaid dies like this one :) It takes me to a far away place where my mind goes completely blank and I love it! I just bought my first bottles of Nuvo drops, and I can attest to what you said! I love that they embellish beautifully without having to add extra postage, but the best part is that the bottle NEVER clogs! YAY!

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  22. what a beautiful creation Liz love the colors and the gorgeous embossing
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  23. Another beautiful entry..Thank you so much for joining us again at Happy Little Stampers - Anything goes with dies Challenge. Hugs xx Deepti Aggarwal

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