Glowing Lights
by Lydia Fiedler
Learn to get the warm glow of Christmas lights with a simple technique using a white gel pen and pastels. This tutorial was inspired by member gregzgurl, from this thread.
Supplies
- White gel pen
- Chalk pastels (Stampin' Up! Pastels used here)
- Cotton swabs
- Dark cardstock
- Tree dies (optional) (Stampin' Up! Perfect Pennants die used here)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Using the white gel pen, draw white dots on your tree die cuts.
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Continue until all die cuts are covered.
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Step 2
Using a cotton swab, pick up a lot of pastel - really make sure the swab is loaded with color.
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Step 3
Using a circular motion, apply the pastel to the dots of white gel pen.
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Make sure you rub the pastel into the cardstock beyond the white gel pen dot - this creates the soft glow.
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Step 4
Add additional colors as desired.
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Step 5
Continue until each circle is covered with chalk pastel.
When finished, blow the excess pastel dust off your cardstock.
You can use a spray fixative, if desired, to keep the pastel from rubbing off. -
Step 6
Finish your card.
Video!
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Glowing Lights. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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Questions and Comments
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Thank you, Lydia!
I use the Stampin' Up! white gel pen - I go through a lot of them! We actually have a long thread on the care and feeding of white gel pens that might help you if you're having trouble with yours. You can see that thread here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/tool-product-talk-f128/white-gel-pen-chatter-t419209.html
This is fantastic, sure hope I find time to try it.
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