These Christmas ornaments from Hero Arts work perfectly for the Rock & Roll technique, but I've spotlighted another technique that is a great way to add interest to holiday cards: outlining with a metallic pen.
Simplicity tip: Use a thick metallic marker, a raised metal ruler (one with felt or cork on the bottom), and scrap paper. Place your stamped panel on the scrap paper, and put the ruler 1/8th inch inside the panel from an edge. Run the marker along the ruler, lift the ruler carefully, and reposition on the next edge. Repeat until all four edges are finished. Just remember to make sure the metallic ink is dry before you set the ruler down again, and you can wipe the ruler between sides to prevent smudges.
It's such a great way to add a "layer" without adding bulk.
Supplies
Cardstock: PTI white, SU bravo burgundy, brocade blue, celery
Ink: various chalk inks
Other: ribbon, metallic markers, dimensionals
These are all awesome! I thought they were layered with paper when I first saw them till I read the details....Love the ribbon! Hugs..Cookie :)
ReplyDeleteThese are simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, my favourite is the top one. Great tip too. Yeah, definitely wait until the ink is dry first. I've learnt that the hard way :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat terrific ornaments these are. The rock and roll makes the colors really glow.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful set of cards ...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to r&r ornaments... oh you have such original ideas.
I agree you MUST let the ink dry ~ I have ruined several 'works of art' because I am too impatient. LOL
tfs
These cards rock, Susan!
ReplyDeleteI love these, the rock and roll just adds that little something extra.
ReplyDeletelove them, and look you have 3 less xmas cards to make!! I've been itching to make Christmas cards these days!! Today would be a great day, since it is snowing here....middle of May and we get snow...sheesh!!
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