Hi All,
I have an easy way for you to get this cool stained glass look! Here is a close-up of the inlay, which I created with my Gansai Tambi watercolors:
I used the Mosaic Star die, but you can use any die that has a lot of intricate pieces. Simon Says Stamp also has a mosaic heart. You could also use dies like this flower corner and this pile of gifts. Check out your stash for options!
Enjoy the video!
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
Copic colors used: n/a
 Mosaic Star Die |
 Falling Snow Folder |
 Lawn Fawn Lucky Stars EH|SSS |
 Gansai Tambi Black EH|SSS |
 Versamark Ink EH|SSS |
 Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS |
 Ultra Fine Clear Powder |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Canson Mix Media Paper BLSY|AMZN |
 Hero Arts Black Notecards |
 Heat Tool |
 Sizzix Big Shot EH|SSS |
 Mini MISTI |
 Thin Paper Tape |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
Connie
Your card is very classy looking, Darlene. But, since I don’t have the mosaic die, I’ll just use a star die as another option. It won’t look exactly the same but will be effective too I think. And, yes, my hip surgery went well and I was able to walk with crutches only 3 hours afterwards. I went up and down stairs with crutches today (the day after surgery). And was sent home to recuperate this afternoon. I’ve got lots of exercises and walking to do but within 6 weeks I should be able to rock and roll again (smile). It is an amazing operation but if I’d known how they performed it beforehand, I would’ve freaked out. Sometimes ignorance is bliss. But it’s behind me now and thanks so much to those who wished me well!
MelanieR
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Andrea
Yay for you, Connie! So glad to hear your surgery went well & you’re already up & around. Take care of yourself now! 🙂 ~ Andrea
Carol Mac
So glad your surgery went well! Wishing you a speedy recovery as well!
jomorgan
WOW your recovery is very speedy. What type of pain control drugs are they using? God bless you.
Connie
Hi jo, Immediately after surgery, I got a 1/2 of a pain controlling skin patch but not morphine. It contains a slow release analgesic. I also am taking paracetamol and ibufren for the first 3 days. I’m on day 2. After that I will hopefully only need paracetamol and maybe the other 1/2. I am walking with crutches all through the day. The crutches are only for balance. And I have gentle exercises to do. This is the newest type of anterior hip replacement. My surgeon is a professor here who introduced it into Australia from France in 2009 where it was developed. No muscles, tendons of nerves are cut and only a small incision near the groin area. If anyone needs this operation, it is light years ahead of the traditional hip surgery.
Jan
I love the mosaic look! Nice clean looking card. Sometimes I have trouble with the black splatter running together in small row. You do it so easily, Darlene. I think I probably apply too much pressure on the paint brush at once.
Glad to hear from you Connie! Wow, that is amazing, back in the swing so soon. Take it easy. Yes, I agree that sometimes ignorance is bliss in the medical world as our minds can easily take over in the negative. Continued prayers for your recovery.
Connie
Thanks so much. Your prayers would’ve help a lot. I felt real peace going into the operation because I knew people were praying for me!
catcards004
THIS,
IS,
BRILLIANT!!!
LOVE IT!
MelanieR
I have a few dies similar to this mosaic and I never use them because of the tedium of inserting the pieces. Thank you for demonstrating how the process can be simplified. Great card!
jomorgan
Me too. It takes a lot of time to fit the pieces and work out which goes where. I’m off to the craft/play room and try it out.
swimbikerunat60
WOW!! When I saw the card for the first time, it look complicated and I immediately started thinking “Sheeesh!! it’s going to be so hard to put all of those little pieces in their proper spot” but you just erased that thought from my head Darlene, this is a gorgeous card, I love the beautiful color wash background, I love how vibrant the colors look even after drying.
I don’t have that star die but I have other dies that would work just as fabulous.
Thank you for the video.
Hugs.
Maria.
Bertie
Thank you for this technique. I have been reluctant to make a card with little pieces. I will give this a try. Beautiful card.
kardz
Lovely card Darlene, I wonder if it would work with double sided tape sheets>
Carole
Kardz
Andrea
Carole, it certainly would! That’s what I use. I just apply the adhesive sheet to a piece of cardstock large enough to cover the back of the opening in my panel–just so it won’t be sticky on both sides. Then remove the release paper from the other side of the adhesive, and stick it to the back of your panel! Easy peesy, lemon squeezy! 🙂 ~ Andrea
Carol Mac
Ah! thanks kardz and Andrea…good idea!!! ?
dvcote
That was really neat. Thanks for the surgical tape tip. The card looks neat and anything but simple. Love how you figure these things out.
Brenda L.
I love how you embossed the whole panel of watercolor Darlene! Looks great and made such a beautiful card. Hugs, Brenda
DebiKT
Great card…. can’t wait to try this at home! I needed this refresher for the inlay cards!
Amy
GENIUS! Amazing idea!
Andrea
Darlene, this is gorgeous!!! Love the watercoloring. Thanks for the tip on doing the inlay the easier way, too. I never in a million years would have thought of that! 🙂 ~ Andrea
Valshim
Wonderful card! I wasn’t sure I like the way the background looked right after it dried, but once you added the embossing powder and die cut the star, wow…beautiful! Just wondering if you have had any problems with Versafine Black Onyx ink with the Misti. Whenever I use that combination, it really stains the Misti. I just got a new ink pad, but the same thing always happens and nothing but the Novus 2 cleans it off.
Darlene DeVries
I don’t have problems with the Versafine, but I wipe it off right away. I do have issues with other dye inks that stain. I just use an alcohol pad to clean it, but I have the etched MISTI. You’re not supposed to do it with the original MISTI. If your Novus cleans it, then I’m confused why you don’t just use that.
Valshim
Oh, I don’t actually have the Novus 2 cleaner. I borrowed some from a friend, but was just wondering if anyone else had this same problem with the Versafine.
Soozie4Him
Oh Darlene, I love this!!! I’m thinking what current stamps/dies from SU I could do this with – any ideas off the top of your head??
Darlene DeVries
The first thing that comes to mind is the Rose Garden thinlits – lots of little pieces!
samanthad
Love your great creativity. There is always something new in your videos.
jomorgan
Thank you for this item. I learnt a lot. Bye for now . . . . I’m off to the craft/play room and try it out.
TAMarshall
This is a gorgeous card! I can’t wait until my move is completed and I can play again…
Diana
Darlene. You are the true star here. Lovely card. So fun to watch You create. Glad to hear Connie’s news. Hip hooray. Stay cool…
Connie
Hip Hooray – loved that cute play on words!
jennyjo88
Darlene, simply put, you are a GENIUS! Love the card and the technique!
Teresa S
You made something that looks very difficult incredibly easy. As always, it is gorgeous!