I haven't done the encrusted jewels technique for ages so thought this was a good way to use a variety of my glitters.
Here's the technique: I die cut the tree from thin chipboard, then placed it in the Tim Holtz Melting Pot on top of a layer of non-stick craft mat then parchment paper. I sprinkled it with two different shades of green embossing powder. Once it had melted, I added white and multi-coloured chunky glitter on top. The melted embossing powder holds the glitter in place. To finish it off, I melted UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) on top.
I then die cut the tree from fun foam and attached it immediately to the encrusted jewel tree to give it a bit more body so that it wouldn't bend and crack.
I made a background by smooshing with light blue Distress oxide inks. I trimmed a panel for the tree to go on top of, and then a smaller piece with a torn edge for a snow bank to go on top of the tree trunk.
And finished off with a bit more glitter - a star cut from gold glitter cs.
I couldn't decide where to add a sentiment so will just put it inside.
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021 GMT Views: 721
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni SCS Gallery Moderator Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Teapot Tuesday TEAm
Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 132007
Thu, Mar 18, 2021 @ 10:07 AM
Favourited. It is just SO beautiful. Plus I'm envious of people getting ahead with Christmas - this year I've been so busy in work that I'm struggling to get ahead. I keep meaning to try this way of doing it, in a foil-lined skillet. It sounds much more controllable than using a heat-gun from underneath.
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Registered: January 7, 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 42922
Thu, Mar 18, 2021 @ 1:12 PM
WOW! I wish I could see this IRL as I bet it really sparkles. I love the combination of the delicate inked background with the deep green and glitter of that tree. Just a perfect idea for today's challenge.
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