Glowing Lights

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

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Using the white gel pen, draw white dots on your tree die cuts.

   

2. Continue until all die cuts are covered.

   

3. Step 2

   Using a cotton swab, pick up a lot of pastel - really make sure the swab is loaded with color.

   

4. Step 3

   Using a circular motion, apply the pastel to the dots of white gel pen.

   

5. Make sure you rub the pastel into the cardstock beyond the white gel pen dot - this creates the soft glow.

   

6. Step 4

   Add additional colors as desired.

   

7. 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.

   

8. 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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