by Lydia Fiedler as Posted on the Splitcoast Stampers Site
Learn how to get the warm glow of Christmas lights with a simple technique using a white gel pen and pastels. This tutorial was inspired by SCS member gregzgurl.
Supplies
- White gel pen
- Chalk pastels (Stampin' Up! Pastels used here)
- Cotton swabs
- Dark cardstock
- Tree dies (optional) (Stampin' Up! Perfect Pennants die used here)
Step-by-Step
Step 1
Using the white gel pen, draw white dots on your tree die cuts.
Continue until all die cuts are covered.
Step 2
Let the white dots dry completely.
Using a cotton swab, pick up a lot of pastel - really make sure the swab is loaded with color.
Step 3
Using a circular motion, apply the pastel to the dots of white gel pen.
Make sure you rub the pastel into the cardstock beyond the white gel pen dot - this creates the soft glow.
Step 4
Add additional colors as desired.
Step 5
Continue until each circle is covered with chalk pastel.When finished, blow the excess pastel dust off your cardstock. You can use a spray fixative, if desired, to keep the pastel from rubbing off.
Step 6
Finish your card by adding white dots of a garland effect.
Video:
...and here's one more quick idea to make your own countdown to Christmas containers. Just click HERE for an easy tutorial:
