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Monday, November 18, 2013
Christmas Foliage
Days gone by an old mason jar could hold almost anything and at Under Construction there have been many beautiful pieces designed to fill this jar. To show off this Christmas foliage our designers chose a dark green card.The red strip down the side has been embossed with a flourish folder for just a touch of texture.It has been mounted on a Christmas Bo Bunny card stock which ties all the colours together. Stamp Under Constructions Christmas foliage with Ranger's Vintage Photo on card stock suitable for alcohol markers.(Pro markers were used for the sample).On a separate piece of paper stamp image again and cut out to create a mask. Place this mask over original image stamped.Ink Under Construction's Mason Jar with Ranger's Vintage Photo ,stamp with part of the image over the mask and under the foliage. This should layer the two images. If you have not done this technique before practise on scrap paper just to get an idea about placement. Colour the image(note alcohol markers were used so as not to lose any details) Using a glue pen highlight areas in the foliage and add the sparkliest glitter you can find.On the berries add glass jewels for a three dimensional touch.To make the jar look like glass add Ranger's glossy accents. Attach all your layers and you are ready to send out your first Christmas card.