Hello, Crafters.
I had decided I would make a video showing how to make a floating snowflake card using Window Sheets (acetate). As I was working on the project I allowed myself to get somewhat carried away and also made a Floating Snowflake using Crystal String as well. I call it Crystal String because that’s the name on the reel but it’s more like nylon thread. It’s almost invisible but I think it’s what people use when they make fashion jewellery. I bought it at a craft fair a few years ago at a jewellery stand! If you know what this product is, I’d love to know.
As I was working my way through these cards – I made five altogether I kept making little changes until I was really happy with the result. I like both styles but if I favour one it’s probably the acetate card. It was a lot easier to make, and therefore quicker, and I like the added shine of the acetate.
My first card had the top layer on the front embossed with the gorgeous Winter Snow Embossing Folder. As I was preparing to make the video I decided to emboss the top White White Cardstock (CS) layer on the inside of the card as well. I think it looks so much nicer seeing the embossing inside and out.
Originally, I had decided that I’d write the greeting inside the card lower down below the window but when I decided to emboss that layer, I decided I’d write my greeting under the window on the inside. To add some extra interest to the inside embossed layer I added some Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes in the centres of the largest snowflakes.
On the first floating snowflake on the string, when I adhered the top layers to the front of the card, it made a visible bump on the area where the string was below the window. To cover this and to make it less obvious I die-cut a stitched Rectangle using the no. 4 die from the slim dies in the set. When I made this card on the video, I cut the string much shorter which made it a lot less obvious.
I thoroughly enjoyed working on this project and I hope you like it too! I wish you a very blessed Sunday and I look forward to being back with you tomorrow. Please take care and stay safe. Happy crafting.
JanB. xx
Fantastic Video Jan. From Australia . Thank you. Regards Jackie x
Many thanks, Jackie. So pleased you enjoyed it. xx
LOVE IT!! This might be the one for me to try for next year… You said it was “easier” (not EASY). The colors, sparkle and happy greeting are appealing. THANK YOU – as always, you are so talented and generous!!
Many thanks, Billie. Sounds like you’ve made all your cards for this year! xx
Another beautiful card and easy to follow instructions. I’ve been following you for a year now and have never had an issue with the audio. Folks can adjust the volume on their device and/or on the You Tube video setting if they are having audio issues. I also appreciate how you do your videos. While it is nice to “chat” with your followers, I would rather the presenter just get on with the tutorial instead of going on tangents with saying hello to everyone that makes comments. Maybe SU will listen to you and we’ll get the Dazzling Diamonds back.
Many thanks for your re-assurance, Nola. I have to confess I don’t watch FB lives and I don’t make them myself! I’d be offended if the demo said hello to some people but not me! I think it’s rude! I hope SU do change their decision about Dazzling Diamonds! xx
Great video.
Your cards are beautiful.
Thank you
Many thanks, Diedre. xx