Thursday 25 February 2010

ABC Challenge Tutorial Blog - Cracked Glass Effect......


Hello Peeps!
I decided to have a go at the first tutorial on the new monthly blog challenge created here by the ABC team. There's a fab instruction for you to follow and the effect is really nice..... I don't have a heat gun so I used some of the Crackle Effects gloss to create something similar.

My image is from the wonderful blog Shabby Chic PapirSkitter and if you haven't seen these images before then hop over for a look, especially if you like the vintage style. Papers are Kay&Co which were lovely to use as they've sadly sat gathering dust for a while now...... which is due to the fact that I have an enormous collection of papers and not enough time to use them all!!!

Sorry to be short and sweet but wishing you all a happy day today ;o)

TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xx

22 comments:

Jo Nevill said...

Good morning !

Surprised to see me ?!! So sorry I haven't visited for such a long time but I'm here now !!

Your card is just breathtaking, such a gorgeous image and it looks stunning with the crackle effect on it. Gorgeous papers and flowers and I love those berries and all the other details you have added.

You ought to enter this card into our challenge over at Simon Says Challenge as its vintage with flowers this week ;o)

Take care, have a good week and huge hugs to you my lovely.

Kisses,

Jo xxx

Sheila said...

Ooooo Tara I love this hun it's just delish lots of gorgeous detail, it's just beatiful.
Hugs
Sheila xx

Sparkle and Flourish said...

So stunning! Love the image...might just go check out the link! Great use of the flowers and lace. I hope you are well hunny pie!
HUgs Judy xx

Lisa said...

Hi Tara, Wow this is fab! I love the image and gorgeous flowers.

Lisa x

cheryl said...

oh tara hun this is just brilliant love the effect keep meaning to do this as i love this effect,the papers are just stunning hun love kay and co hugs cheryl xxxxxxx

Anonymous said...

WOWZERS Tara!! This is such a stunning masterpiece hun!!! I absolutely LOVE it all!! What a brilliant card this would be for mum!! I love it!! HUGS

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Tara,
Wow this card is a stunner. You obviously have the hang of this cracked glass technique. Beautiful colours and inage.
Hugs,
Fiona x

Di said...

Fabulous tara .love this vintage look and the glass effect also love youyr berries!

Hugs di xxxx

Mina said...

stunning card Tara, so beautifully made, I was looking at the tutorial and will so have tp have a go after seeing your stunning creation
Mina xxx

Unknown said...

Hi Tara! What a gorgeous card! Love the cracked glass effect, the crackle accents is fab to do it quickly isn't it. I just love all your beautiful embellishments! Hugs, Rowena

Cheryl said...

OMG this is stunning,I love all the gorgeous detail.....a perfect vintage card!!!
Hugs xx

Dena said...

Tara, this is down right GORGEOUS!!! So many pretty elements and the crackled glass is just simply fantastic!!!!! Love it!
Hugs, Dena

Janiel/ janny said...

oh HOLY COW BATMAN!!!!THIS IS SO STUNNING< GORGEOUS< FABULOUS!!!!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!! a knock your socks off kind of card girlfriend!!
hugs, Janiel

Laura (Faerielore) said...

WOW this card is just so stunning darling i think its the nicest vintage/shabby chic card ive ever seen, its just prefect xxxx

CraftyC said...

This is stunning Tara. I love these vintage cards and its beautifully embellished!
Clairex

Papirdilla said...

Totally stunning card! Just love everything about it:)

Hugs,
Hanne

Ruth said...

This is absolutely fantastic! Those berries and the crackle effect are wonderful! Ruth x

Stempeltiger said...

Such a gorgeous vintage card Tara!!!
The colours and details are so beautiful.
Great work!
Have a nice weekend.
Lots of hugs, Swantje x

Pia said...

wow Tara what a great card, love the crackle paint

Murielle said...

Oh...Tara, your little creation is absolutely stunning!!!
I love the details and the colours used.
Have a great week.
Hugs, Mumur

Stacey said...

Oh my word, this is incredible! I love all of the detail and the crackle effect looks fabulous ~x~

PinksyDoodles said...

This card is stunning! The glaze effect looks gorgeous and the rest of the card is so beautifully floral.
Clare x