Sunday, December 16, 2007

Faux Icicles

Images Copyright 1990-2007 Stampin' Up!

The icicles were made by spreading crystal effects on wax paper in an icicle pattern and then sprinkling dazzling diamonds over top. After it dries, it can be easily removed from the wax paper and added to your project. I made mine a day ahead.

TIP: Place grid paper under the wax paper while you are making the icicles with the crystal effects to keep a straight line. You can also use the measurements on the grid paper to make the icicles the correct length for your project. Make sure to keep a solid band across the top wide enough to adhere the finished icicles to your project.

The windows were made with a square punch. First I punched 6 squares out of post-it-notes and positioned them on the card. Then I punched the squares on my card front over the post-it-note squares I placed on the paper. This makes it easier to get the positioning right.

The project is a bit bulky where the icicles are located so I think I would use Stampin' Dimensionals to attach the front to the card the next time.

The stamp set is Flakey Friends which is retiring this year. It has been one of my favourites.

This card really fits the weather today - It's snowing. The weather man has been predicting the worst storm in 60 years for the Toronto area this weekend. It's going to be a White Christmas!