Use It! with Lucy's Cards - Class 2: Lesson 1 (Embellishing Embellishments)

Hello and welcome to the 2nd series of Use It! classes. 

So just a quick recap on how the class works: every day I will show you a new card. Each card will showcase a different technique, but all 5 cards will be created with the same selection of supplies. I hope that you are inspired to look back at your stash and see how you can use what you have already got!

Supplies
For this class, I have chosen 5 supplies to work with (along with inks / card stock etc).

They are:

Handwritten Notes Stamp Set by Avery Elle. I've had this a while and not got around to opening it.

The awesome Lots of Dots Stamp Set by Simon Says Stamp is fun for many themes of card.

The cute Head Over Heels 6 x 6 Pad by Echo Park is useful for more than just Valentine's cards.

Oh so cute Transportation Wood Veneer Shapes by Studio Calico,

and versatile Alphabet Stickers by Kelly Purkey.

And now for today's lesson:

Lesson 1 - Embellishing Embellishments

Creation

OK - so this is a rather fiddly card, but I think the end result is quite fun and unique. Certainly not something you could buy in a store. :)
First, cover a wood veneer car in a thin layer of Multi Matte Medium then sprinkle with Martha Stewart White Gold Glitter. This glitter is lovely - a mix of silver and gold tones.

 

You may need to stick a pencil into the round holes on the car to clear up any drips… I did! :)

Next, you will need some silver metallic thread (mine is Gutermann)and some tiny sequins. (Love THESE ones).

 

Here's the fiddly bit. Tie knots in the thread until you have a knot big enough to stop the sequin sliding off. (I did about 7 knots). Then thread the sequin onto the thread. Repeat this 3 times.

Now, thread some silver thread through the two headlight holes in the glittery car.

 

Finally, tie the sequin threads onto the headlight thread and trim the ends. Tie the two ends of the headlight thread securely together and adhere to the back of the car.

Now you have your fun 'Just Married' wedding car complete with sequin tin cans. It's so sparkly and cute.

 

Next, work out the positioning of your sentiment and image. Initially, I planned to have my car in the centre. I changed my mind after a bit of fiddling about.

Stamp the sentiment in black ink on some Sea Glass Cardstock.

Then adhere the Sea Glass panel to some white cardstock.

Mask the sentiment with a post it note, then sprits the card with some Calico Shine Mister Huey's.

 

Once dry, adhere the car to the card and you are finished.

Hooray.

A bit fiddly, but so shiny and glittery - just what a wedding card should be.

Variations

Of course, without the sequins, this glittery car would be great for any travel themed card. Especially someone going on a road trip. :) You could even customise the colour of your glitter to the colour of the card's recipient's car. Fun.
Want to see some more cards where I've embellished wood veneer… click the pics to them see in full:

    

That's all for today.  Tomorrow I will share Lesson 2 - One Layer Cards. Hope to see you then. As always, feel free to leave a comment with any questions or requests.

Supplies

*Avery Elle Clear Stamps HANDWRITTEN NOTES Set ST-13-16	*Studio Calico TRANSPORTATION Wood Veneer Shapes 331034	*Martha Stewart WHITE GOLD GLITTER 1.5oz M111019	*Claudine Hellmuth Studio MINI MULTI MEDIUM MATTE Glue Adhesive Paint Ranger
*Sequins Cupped FULL MOONSHINE Pack of 1850 ms3k	*Studio Calico SHINE Mister Huey's Color Mists 101284	*Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# SEA GLASS SG4	*Hero Arts Layering Papers SNOW PS610
*Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad BLACK Ink008

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