Friday, May 27, 2011

Lilies on Kraft Glassine

Happy, happy Friday (the double happy is for the long weekend upcoming, LOL!).  I posted this card over at Rogue Redhead Designs and almost forgot to post here.  I wanted to do a little experimenting with Tim's new Kraft Glassine.  I must admit, I ordered it online and when I got it, I was somewhat disappointed.  It isn't at all like the white glassine of "envelope fame" that we all know and love - it's thicker, and much more opaque.  I put it away thinking I'd get around to figuring it out later, then sort of forgot about it.  Then I saw a few posts about it by Roni over at Ink Stains, and decided to get it out.

For this card, I stamped the Lily of the Valley image from the Floriculture plate using Archival black ink, then colored it in with Prismacolor pencils.  I was pleased with how well the pencil took to the paper.  (BTW, I didn't try coloring on the reverse side of this one... I'm not sure if it matters or not, that is, whether one side is "waxed" and one not).  I cut it out and attached it to some vintage music using 7 Gypsies patterned tape.  Very simple, easy, and different.  This would also make a cute series of cards, each using a different color tape and cardstock.

Blogger is still up to its tricks..... my followers have disappeared!  Hopefully blogger will find you soon. ;)
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20 comments:

  1. woodandfabricMay 27, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Your card is Beautiful Jean! I also had some problem with blogger this week and I also lost my followers but there back now!
    Have a great long week-end!
    *Ü*

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  2. DanieleMay 27, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    lovely card Jean, never used this paper myself, but it looks good
    hugs

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  3. Valerie-JaelMay 27, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    A beautiful card. Blogger is really playing silly b*ggers just now, it's time they got it fixed!
    Valerie

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  4. trisha tooMay 27, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Jean, that is a lovely card--those lily of the valleys are so sweet.

    :)

    Yep, as you know, my followers are missing in action, too!

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  5. JacquelineMay 28, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Another gorgeous card Jean, love everything you create!

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  6. joanne wardleMay 28, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    oh yeah!!! I adore this!!

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  7. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    love this!!

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  8. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Such an amazing card.. I love how you used tape.. so clever..

    Hugs, Linda

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  9. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansMay 28, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Gorgeous card, very striking. Love the image. Enjoy your weekend. Tracy x

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  10. Heather FoustMay 28, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Beautiful Card! I have been looking at your blog and I see lots of beautiful pieces!!

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  11. susanneMay 28, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    I love your 'lily of the valley' ... so soft! Beautiful card!

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  12. LoriMay 28, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Beautiful! What a great idea for the glassine paper!

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  13. TerryMay 28, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Blogger is being foolish these days! I had to unclick being signed in to comment. My followers come and go at will and I went to past text in a gadget and it took three tries! I have some of that paper and have not tried it, so maybe will now. Was not sure what to do with it, other than die cut it! Love how you colored the flower and it works so well with the glassine. Beautiful card! Enjoy the long weekend!

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  14. Cynthia SchelzigMay 29, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    ohhhh creative minds think alike sometimes...I too have this kraft ,,so called ,,,glassine too and just did a whole series of flowers on it as that was all I could think of to do with it as it was WAY tooo thick for what I ordered it for....I love what you did with it....I think they misnamed the paper though,,,it should be called kraft vellum or somesuch cause it isn´t anything like "glassine" that I know....I come from bookbinding with the glassine we use between the pages of foto album making and it is onion skin thin....but hey, we are creative right so of course we will find a use for any and everything won´t we:)...you sure did....love it!

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  15. Suzanne CMay 29, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Love this! So beautiful. The bluebells look so wonderful on the glassine.

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  16. Dolly DaydreamsMay 30, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Beautiful bluebells and so perfectly crafted.

    Marie

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  17. Gerri HerbstMay 30, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    love the printed tape..such a lovely card.

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  18. Silvia(Barnie)June 1, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    So beautiful, the Lily of the valley is one of my favorite flowers.

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  19. Lynn StevensJune 7, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    I'm wondering if this is a lot like unbleached wax paper? I'm going to check it out, looks beautiful btw.
    hugs Lynn

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  20. AnonymousJune 12, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Wow! Turned out fantastic! Love how you made a whole bunch of the liles.

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