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Friday, April 1, 2011

Tried Liquid Pearls?

I had not used Liquid Pearls until I made my submission for the Bella Creations April Technique Challenge. Our sponsor, Flying Unicorn, is offering a wonderful RAK for this challenge. I used the gorgeous G45 papers and lavendar Liquid Pearls from the Flying Unicorn Store to make a Springtime card~
I started with a Prima Build A Swirl stamp and Inkssentials Watermark Ink to stamp the umbrella. Next, I followed the stamped image and placed pearl drops along the design. I layered and punched Graphic45 Baby To Bride and Flights Of Fancy, and finished it off with flowers and brads. The final touch was a K and Co bee~ The trick to using the Liquid Pearls is to draw an imaginary circle as you stop squeezing and pull away from the surface, otherwise you may get a Hershey Kiss shape instead of a plump pearl.
Here is a tutorial to get you started.(I placed my pearls directly on the umbrella, but you can use a sheet of acetate too). http://www.swirlydoos.com/page.php?35
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8 comments:

  1. Absolutely beautiful example! If I can ever find liquid pearls, I'd love to try this.

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  2. lovely umbrella for those April showers!

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  3. Lovely project. Thanks for the pearls tut, I have used them and made the kisses LOL
    Now that I know better, I will do better
    PS shoot me an email you won my April Fools RAK!!

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  4. I LOVE Liquid Pearls! This card is fabulous! Another trick is to tap underneath your paper with a pencil or something similar. This will flatten your pearls so you don't get the Hershey Kiss effect. I'll have to check out this challenge.

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  5. Ohhh thats stunning !! Love this one and I am a fan of liquid pearls too. Thanks so much for your kind support and welcome back on my blog too
    big hugs
    June xxxxxx

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  6. What a precious little card you've created, Shawn. It is beautiful and oh so lighthearted wigh a Spring theme and colors!

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  7. I have never tired liquid pearls! Boy oh boy, I sure can learn a lot by visiting your blog!!!! Your card is adorable!

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