November 10, 2018

Less is More #384 - Metallics

Happy Saturday!  it's a new challenge at Less is More (LIM) and this fortnight the colour challenge is Metallics.  Our wonderful September winner, Angie Cimbalo from Cimba Creative Fun, is our guest this challenge.  Happy Little Stampers returns as our generous sponsor.










METALLLIC SILVER


I used the Faux Stained Glass technique to create the rainbow tree.  This tree die cuts out the negative instead of the positive, which I found made it easier.  Started by ink blending Mustard Seed, Picked Raspberry, Mermaid Lagoon and Twisted Citron distress inks (di) on a scrap of Whisper White cardstock for the rainbow.  


Next, trimmed three 4"x3" panels from metallic silver foil paper.  Added Stick It adhesive to the back of each, then die cut each with the tree die.  Stacked two of them over the rainbow coloured piece, then added Crystal Glaze to each opening.  Once dry, added the third foil die cut piece covering up any mess, then trimmed the entire piece with my paper trimmer into the triangle tree shape.  Just a precaution, four layers is very thick to trim and your trimmer may break... don't ask me how I know. 😆   I wanted the rainbow tree to really pop, so mounted it to an A2 size black panel after heat embossing the sentiment with silver embossing powder.


Now over to you.  If you need more inspiration, check out the beautiful cards our guest Angie and my team have created HERE.  Thank you for stopping by.  Have a wonderful week.








Challenges:
STAMPlorations - November CAS Challenge optional color twist Rainbow
As You Like It. - Monochrome or Rainbow (love the bright cheery colours of rainbows any time of year, especially when used in unexpected ways!)
Merry Little Christmas - November Anything Christmas Goes
















22 comments:

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Fab rainbow tree, so unusual and very effective! Thanks for sharing the process and the tricks!

Susan said...

Great trick about saving the top layer till the end to cover up any bits of mess from the Crystal Glaze. Love the rainbow effect behind the beautiful silver tree. Very striking with the black card base.

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous metallic silver foil tree with your beautiful rainbow design, Trina. TFS all your steps and clever idea to add the 4th tree layer to cover up any glaze mess. Your black card base really makes your beautiful tree pop. So artsy and creative my friend. TFS Hugs..Nancy

Macimbalo said...

So gorgeous Trina and I love that it's in rainbow colors - really stunning creation!

Papercraft Boutique said...

What a pretty rainbow color Christmas tree, Trina! The shine of the metallic silver foil and the faux stained glass is simply gorgeous! The black card base enhances all the colors and the shine. Sorry for the trimmer issue and thanks for sharing the tip.
Hideko xx

Bonnie said...

I love these rich, rainbow colors in this "stained glass" tree, Trina! Wouldn't that make a beautiful ornament for the Christmas tree!

Christine Alexander said...

so pretty Trina, I love the rainbow colours and great trick leaving the last layer. I have this die but struggle to use it, wonderful inspiration :)

Mac Mable said...

Such an eye catching card and the crystal glaze looks amazing. Pretty colours on the tree and love the black card stock. Fabulous and unique card X

Mac Mable said...

Meant to say....thank you for the tip about your trimmer X

Loll said...

WOW! This is gorgeous Trina! LOVE the technique used with your cut-out tree. So pretty in the rainbow colours and very striking against the black. xx

Izzy Scrap said...

What a surprise, a rainbow tree ;-)) A stunning rainbow tree, so stylish with the glaze, the silver foil paper and the black card stock. Really wonderful. Have a fab week ! xx

Nonni said...

How beautiful, Trina! I love the way your rainbow colored tree completely pops from the all black card base. This is a super CAS yet super striking design, well done!

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Thanks for your kind words Trina and sorry if it came as a surprise about my stepping down from the team. Life's been so busy I couldn't remember who I'd told and who I hadn't. I'll still be hovering around blogland but hopefully mainly instagram when I get into the flow of creating properly again. As ever your card is a total stunner and I'm just swooning at the design and vivid colours against the metallic tree. Awesome. Thanks for all your support and promotion of LIM and very best wishes to you. Hugs Sarah x

Zw@@n said...

Wow, love this card. It's so colourful. Thank you for joining us at As You Like It. Luv, Wilma

stempelfrida said...

Dear Trina,
This is an absolutely gorgeous caard with your wonderful tree. Thank you also for providing instructions how to make it.
Creative regards from stempelfrida

Sharon Traynor Designs said...

Stunning card Trina! I love the rainbow effect and that technique sure works a treat on this card. The dramatic black base card really makes your tree 'pop'. You've just reminded me that I have those tree dies...but I've never used them yet. I think you just inspired me. xx

Susanne Vargas said...

Your shiny rainbow tree is breathtakingly gorgeous, Trina! Love this card!

Neets B said...

So sorry for the late visit, Trina. It was worth the wait though, what a stunning card. I've not tried this technique before and it looks amazing with the silver and rainbow really popping off the black background xx

BrendaB said...

Wow, this is just amazing! Love the way you layered the silver diecuts over the gorgeous ink colors! Thanks for joining us at Merry Little Christmas Challenges

Leslie said...

Thanks for sharing your awesome project with us in the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog's November "Anything Christmas Goes" challenge and we hope to see you again next month!
Hugs,
Leslie, MLC DT
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foleysfriend said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for explaining how you created this masterpiece. Love how the colors and silver pop against the black cardbase. Thank you for joining us at STAMPlorations CAS.

sue n.

Harriet Skelly said...

Wow love that rainbow colored and silver metallic tree!! Thanks for playing with us at STAMPlorations CAS Card challenge!