Design Team ~ Jamie Rodgers Collection ~ A Grungy Christmas By Ian Rump-Smith
- Ian Rump-Smith
- Dec 13, 2024
- 3 min read
Hello Crafters…..
So I’ll let you into a little secret….
This weeks’ blog was the result of a happy accident; one of those crafting days when you are having a messy play and create something magical!!
Let me show you…..
Step 1
I started with one of Jamie Rodgers Crafts signature 8x8” Pebble Grey Card Blanks as my base.
I then cut out two mats using the above Plain Squares Die Set; one in Romantic Red and one smaller in Polar White Elite Card.
I then used Clear Drying Glue for the red mat which I then adhered to the centre of my card base.
Taking the white layer, I covered my craft desk with a plastic sheet as things are about to get messy!
Step 2
For the background I used the Elite Mister Sprays
▪️Gladiator Red
▪️Rose Petal Pink
▪️Heritage Green
Holding above your white mat, spray a little of each colour - you can add more if needed.
I let this dry and it is pretty quick!
Next, I put a drop of each colour (separately) of Cosmic Shimmer, Shimmer Paint Pearl and Tarnished Gold on my glass mat, adding a little water to each.
Mixing the pearl first, I tapped some drops onto the background and then repeated with the gold.
This is my result.
I let it dry and then using glue before attaching the layers to the card base.
Step 3
Next I cut out two trees in Polar White Elite Card using the Opulent Christmas Tree Die.
Using my plastic sheet again, I sprayed some Night Sky Navy Elite Mister over one tree to cover it entirely and then lightly sprayed Heritage Green on the other.
I then added a light rub of Gold Metallic Gilding Polish to the green tree.
Using glue, I offset the green tree slightly on top of the navy one before setting aside.
Step 4
Next I cut a piece of white card measuring approx. 3cm x 20cm
✅ TOP TIP - I roughly tore off the top length ways to make it look like snow.
Using Pink Ink Fluffy It Paste and a palette knife, I put a coating over the white strip.
I heated the strip using my Heat Tool until it became nice and fluffy.
Something really fascinating watching it fluff up :-)
I cut the houses using the above Christmas Scene Die Set in Raven Black Elite Card.
When cutting it away from the card, I left a longer piece at the bottom so the snow could be attached.
I used red liner tape to do this.
I then stuck to the base of my card with wet glue.
I attached my tree to the bottom left side using black foam pads.
Step 5
Using my circle dies, I cut a circle for the moon and sprayed Sunbeam Yellow Elite Mister lightly over it.
I then cut the Santa and Reindeer from the Christmas Scene Die Set in black.
I glued the moon to the card and then attach Santa using foam pads.
For my sentiment I chose the “Happy Christmas” die along with gold mirror card.
I glued it to my card and circled it a round the under side of the moon.
And that folks is the card completed…..
Remember you can do any colour combinations for your Grundgy backgrounds…….
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It truly does make our day to hear your feedback and see your own versions.....
Many thanks for joining me with today’s blog and I will be back with you again soon!!!
Take Care
Ian x
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