Wow what a great brainwave. Beautiful card. Thank god for chemists who work in the craft industry. Without them we wouldn't have products like this or oxide inks etc. I love this technique and your ideas 💕
Love the colours in the paste and isn't that poppy embossing folder beautiful. Gorgeous card Christine - and no, I wouldn't waste my gin either 🤣 love my gin. Thank you Christine. Hugs x
Very pretty! Glad you had the “brain wave”! I think I’d keep a container of soapy water nearby and drop the embossing folder with gesso on it in there, as soon as I was finished running it through the embossing machine. That’s what’s recommended with stencils, as soon as you get embossing paste, paint, etc. on them. Then, it’s much easier to clean them later, and it’s not necessary to even wipe them off, as soon as you’ve used them. Thanks for sharing!
What a wonderful card. I love that technique. It’s stunning. When looking at the strip before adding it to the card, I was thinking bookmark. Add a tassel to the top (or bottom) and you have a stunning bookmark for your favourite novel. But the card is stunning. Thank you Christine for another wonderful project. - Dawn 🌅
What a great video!! And lovely card.....I have quite a few pots of this which I have had for quite a long time ........If they aren’t dried out I definitely will try this.......🦋xxx
This was a great brainwave! Those opal polishes are very cool! I love how they change colors on the white and black. Love this gorgeous card! As usual, you have done it again Christine! Hugs, Brenda
Oooh such a great idea looks quite stunning. I would never have thought to use my opal polish in this way. Wow another brilliant tip my brain is buzzing. Thanks as always Christine. Love the embossing tool down the edge of the panel also
Oh my word! Loads of fun to be had with this opal polish. Love the blue you used. Look forward to seeing what the green does. As always many thanks for inspiring us to think out of the box. Hugs from FL😊
Wow! What a “brain wave”. I love that description and your execution of it far exceeded my expectations!! Although I should know by now that is a common occurrence with your cards… My list of items to buy has grown “by leaps and bounds” today….😂. Seriously, you share such useful and versatile items. I always learn something from you during each video but this time there were several very helpful things you shared… I’d write forever sharing them all so I will tell you the one that has solved one of my biggest issues in creating cards. I’m really too finicky when I do anything! It doesn’t seem to bother me if others don’t do it like I … I have had a problem with unfinished edges when I layer anything. I nearly jumped out my recliner when you shared the way you rolled the edges with your scoring board and tool!! It looks fantastic, Chrissie!!! I’m so very excited now! I’ve sat down fiddling for hours trying to get something that I felt framed my panel with a finished look. It’s strange because I have always dabbled with crafts and when I decided to paint wood figures I bought a scroll saw (didn’t even know the name of saw until I purchased it) and just began cutting and painting without any reservations. I began painting shirts, painting with oils on canvas and framing them, painting watercolor pictures without being very critical of my work…plethora of things I’ve done in same spirit. Cards have been a totally different experience. I’m beginning to believe it’s because I have an idea in my head but I’m unable to execute it to any reasonable satisfaction. From watching your videos (especially the longer ones where you explain your processes) I’ve began to learn certain techniques that most others take for granted or learned in classes. I’m self taught with majority of anything related to arts/crafts. I’ve used books for assistance. What a difference your videos have made in helping me and in such short time. Thank you! Thank you and again thank you! I truly am excited after watching you today…. For all the joy and help you have so generously shared please accept my deepest gratitude. Nancy Rolfe P.S. please remember the many people like me who you bless anytime you read a complaint about the noise of your glue or heat gun, etc. It doesn’t bother me one bit!! I wish they could just focus on all you give….. My goodness! I do laugh so often as I learn It’s just been my favorite channel and I’ve always been better for having watched… I’m a talker 😂😂😂😂 Sincerely I thank you
You made this video 9 months ago and I somehow missed it. I'm so glad to have watched it. Awesome technique. But my favorite part was your expression, "let the dog see the rabbit!" 😂😂. Thanks for the giggle.
I absolutely LOVE this - both the technique and the beautiful result! I purchased the Opal Polishes some time ago, but put them up and never really played with them. Thank you so much for the brilliant idea and sharing it with us. I will definitely see what I can do. You’re so clever!
Thanks Christine for another inspiration filled video. Love the use of the Opal polish and the awesome tip of scoring down the edge of a cut line, I don't like raw edges either. Have a wonderful Day.
Another very enjoyable video with a great cup of coffee. It is the little things you do that I find fascinating and really finish the cards off. Just settle ideas that I love. That is a very interesting product. Thank you for Shari g😊
I smiled at your ending, "Have a go, have a bit of fun!" Oh yes, thank you! Your ideas, your brain waves, are so inspiring, I have so many supplies I don't use because I don't have ''brain waves" so I appreciate your ides. Thank you again! By the way, your cards are always lovely...
Very beautiful effect, Christine! Will have to get some of that and give it a try. I need to use my black card stock more as I rarely make any cards with it. Thanks for the inspiration once again!
I have been playing with the Opal polish a bit lately too. Used it on the Gummiapan vases for a beautiful finish. I’m going to try it on some embossing too! Loved your beautiful card! ❤
Definitely a brainwave Christine! It's so different. I've added the Opal Polish to my wishlist🙂. Thanks for the tip with the scoring board - I'm not a fan of the raw cut edges either.
Great brain wave…I like the black gesso trick…gonna try it with metallic watercolor…or the guilding wax that I have…. The $ store here has those sponges…I use them with the guilding flakes too
I bought a few of those gels and have not yet played with them. I am so happy to have found your video. It gave me some awesome ideas. Thank you! I also had a pickle of a time trying to open the sponge top🙂
Having been away for a few days, I've returned to a treasure trove of videos to enjoy with my morning cuppa. A gorgeous card resulted from your 'playing.' The delight in your voice as you discover new things is infectious. I shall definitely 'have a go and have a play.' Thank you
Can I just point out Chrissy, the Crafters companion, gemini machines do not readily take the Tim Holtz 3D folder, however, there is as usual, a fix, if you only use the thin metal shim with the embossing folder, it works just fine, just in case anyone asks you. 😁 🌈
Christine don't worry about taking time making your card or video. It is the creative process at work. I enjoy watching your videos.😊 Love watching you use the different mixed media.
I made a similar looking card (different embossing folder). I used alcohol ink on a shiny silver cardstock before embossing it and cutting into a strip. However, using the score board to edge the panel makes a BIG difference in the overall appearance. Thanks for the tip! 💕
Hi. Now this is just fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing card and tutorial, I'm officially awestruck. Now where did I put my wishlist?😂 Hope you're having a wonderful day and thanks again.
Another successful experiment with such a good idea, I’ve scooched!! over my 3D embossing folder with the older product you have and was very pleased with the effect but you have taken it up to the next level. So I will be giving it a go, thank you for this idea it’s lovely. Take care.
I have used regular gilding polishes too, but thought that these opal polishes needed a special treatment... I was pleased with the outcome. I don't think it has been done anywhere before as far as I know!😊💙💙💙
Oooooo! I love it! I can't wait to get back to my craftdesk and have a go! Looks amazing! When I swatched my opal polishes I did white, grey and black strips, so many possibilities with them! ❤❤❤
i don't have any embossing folders. i wonder if i could do this with an unmounted silicone stamp? Maybe too squishy, but I'll try spritzing the paper with water first.
Wow what a great brainwave. Beautiful card. Thank god for chemists who work in the craft industry. Without them we wouldn't have products like this or oxide inks etc. I love this technique and your ideas 💕
Thank you so much 😊
Stunning effect from that new product. The blue and gold are fabulous together. Another triumph❤❤❤
Thank you 💙💙💙
Love the colours in the paste and isn't that poppy embossing folder beautiful. Gorgeous card Christine - and no, I wouldn't waste my gin either 🤣 love my gin. Thank you Christine. Hugs x
🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️ thanks so much
Yes, you can paint with them. Lovely brainwave. I’ll have to try this!
Thanks 💙💙💙
Very pretty! Glad you had the “brain wave”! I think I’d keep a container of soapy water nearby and drop the embossing folder with gesso on it in there, as soon as I was finished running it through the embossing machine. That’s what’s recommended with stencils, as soon as you get embossing paste, paint, etc. on them. Then, it’s much easier to clean them later, and it’s not necessary to even wipe them off, as soon as you’ve used them. Thanks for sharing!
In previous videos I have mentioned about dropping them into a tub of water, I use an old ice cream tub!
I didn't know there was such a thing as black gesso. Brilliant result. Fabulous card. TY
Until a reasonably short time ago, I hadn't heard of it either! 😊😊😊 Thanks so much
What a wonderful card. I love that technique. It’s stunning. When looking at the strip before adding it to the card, I was thinking bookmark. Add a tassel to the top (or bottom) and you have a stunning bookmark for your favourite novel. But the card is stunning. Thank you Christine for another wonderful project. - Dawn 🌅
The possibilities are endless Dawn 💙💙💙
What a great video!! And lovely card.....I have quite a few pots of this which I have had for quite a long time ........If they aren’t dried out I definitely will try this.......🦋xxx
Please do! ... And have fun!
This was a great brainwave! Those opal polishes are very cool! I love how they change colors on the white and black. Love this gorgeous card! As usual, you have done it again Christine! Hugs, Brenda
Bless you many thanks 💙💙💙
yes. My first time seeing opal polish
@@avanellehansen4525 it's interesting stuff!
Your "brainwave turned out beautifully! I albsolutely love the effect of the black gesso. I learn so much from you. Thank you !!
Thank you for your support! 💙💙💙
Thank you for sharing this new product with us. ❤ What a lovely result you achieved on the poppies and the insects!
Thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️
What a stunning card. Interesting technique and product. Feel a purchase coming on!
Uh oh! 🤣🤣🤣
Oooh such a great idea looks quite stunning. I would never have thought to use my opal polish in this way. Wow another brilliant tip my brain is buzzing. Thanks as always Christine. Love the embossing tool down the edge of the panel also
Thanks so much 💙💙💙💙
What a great idea and it makes a beautiful card. Thanks for the share. God bless.
Thanks so much 💙💙💙
So pretty!!! Love the colors that the product produces. Just beautiful!
Thanks 💙🤣🤣
Oh my word! Loads of fun to be had with this opal polish. Love the blue you used. Look forward to seeing what the green does. As always many thanks for inspiring us to think out of the box. Hugs from FL😊
Thanks so very much 💙💙💙
It was really interesting and I was delighted that my thoughts worked out for me! 💙💙💙
Would never have thought to use my score board for edges! Another winner, Chris!!
I’ve got brains I haven’t used yet… keep watching! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Made me chuckle as she’d just used her trimmer and she has a scoring blade on there . Finishes off the panel perfectly tho doesn’t it .
@@julieb737 the scoring board I used has a much wider groove which is why I used it. The scorer on my trimmer doesn't give the effect I was after!
It's beautiful, Christine! A true "brainwave"!
Thank you so much 💙💙💙
Very clever use of the polish. A wonderful effect. Warm regards from 🇨🇦Calgary, Alberta🇨🇦
Many thanks as ever! 💙💙💙
I love hearing about your train of thought. Every project is a little work of art.
Thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️
Christine, love ❤ this project…..Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks so much 💙💙💙
I would call this an Einstein Moment! Brilliant!!! 💜
Thanks so much 💙💙💙
Wow! What a “brain wave”. I love that description and your execution of it far exceeded my expectations!! Although I should know by now that is a common occurrence with your cards…
My list of items to buy has grown “by leaps and bounds” today….😂. Seriously, you share such useful and versatile items.
I always learn something from you during each video but this time there were several very helpful things you shared…
I’d write forever sharing them all so I will tell you the one that has solved one of my biggest issues in creating cards.
I’m really too finicky when I do anything! It doesn’t seem to bother me if others don’t do it like I … I have had a problem with unfinished edges when I layer anything. I nearly jumped out my recliner when you shared the way you rolled the edges with your scoring board and tool!! It looks fantastic, Chrissie!!! I’m so very excited now!
I’ve sat down fiddling for hours trying to get something that I felt framed my panel with a finished look.
It’s strange because I have always dabbled with crafts and when I decided to paint wood figures I bought a scroll saw (didn’t even know the name of saw until I purchased it) and just began cutting and painting without any reservations.
I began painting shirts, painting with oils on canvas and framing them, painting watercolor pictures without being very critical of my work…plethora of things I’ve done in same spirit.
Cards have been a totally different experience. I’m beginning to believe it’s because I have an idea in my head but I’m unable to execute it to any reasonable satisfaction. From watching your videos (especially the longer ones where you explain your processes) I’ve began to learn certain techniques that most others take for granted or learned in classes.
I’m self taught with majority of anything related to arts/crafts. I’ve used books for assistance. What a difference your videos have made in helping me and in such short time.
Thank you! Thank you and again thank you!
I truly am excited after watching you today….
For all the joy and help you have so generously shared please accept my deepest gratitude.
Nancy Rolfe
P.S. please remember the many people like me who you bless anytime you read a complaint about the noise of your glue or heat gun, etc.
It doesn’t bother me one bit!! I wish they could just focus on all you give…..
My goodness! I do laugh so often as I learn
It’s just been my favorite channel and I’ve always been better for having watched…
I’m a talker 😂😂😂😂
Sincerely I thank you
Bless you, bless you, bless you ❤️❤️❤️
You made this video 9 months ago and I somehow missed it. I'm so glad to have watched it. Awesome technique. But my favorite part was your expression, "let the dog see the rabbit!" 😂😂. Thanks for the giggle.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I absolutely LOVE this - both the technique and the beautiful result! I purchased the Opal Polishes some time ago, but put them up and never really played with them. Thank you so much for the brilliant idea and sharing it with us. I will definitely see what I can do. You’re so clever!
That's really kind thanks Ruth 😊
Thanks Christine for another inspiration filled video. Love the use of the Opal polish and the awesome tip of scoring down the edge of a cut line, I don't like raw edges either. Have a wonderful Day.
Thanks so much 💙💙💙
Oh Christine!!! What a lovely card!!! You are so very creative!! Just love your brainwave!!!🥰
Thanks so much 💙💙💙
Another very enjoyable video with a great cup of coffee. It is the little things you do that I find fascinating and really finish the cards off. Just settle ideas that I love. That is a very interesting product. Thank you for Shari g😊
My pleasure 💙💙💙
Fascinating product and process with a beautiful result. As always, thank you for all you do for your followers.
It’s my pleasure 💙💙💙
Oh wow love your card Christine
Thanks Sue 💙💙💙
What a fun polish! So lovely ❤️😊
Thanks 💙💙💙
yes. my first time seeing ut. it looks almost metallic.
They are metallic finishes!
Beautiful card. Can’t wait to see the card with the bird!
I haven’t done that yet… The other folder wasn’t so successful! 🙁
Hello ! Encore une super technique avec de supers produits . Que d idées !!!!! Merci de nous les partager. Good day for you ,thanks bye bye
J’essais toujours! 🤣💙💙
I smiled at your ending, "Have a go, have a bit of fun!" Oh yes, thank you! Your ideas, your brain waves, are so inspiring, I have so many supplies I don't use because I don't have ''brain waves" so I appreciate your ides. Thank you again! By the way, your cards are always lovely...
That is so very kind, thank you 💙💙💙
Loving your brainwave, such great products too xx
Thank you 💙💙💙
Very beautiful effect, Christine! Will have to get some of that and give it a try. I need to use my black card stock more as I rarely make any cards with it. Thanks for the inspiration once again!
Thank you💙💙💙
I have been playing with the Opal polish a bit lately too. Used it on the Gummiapan vases for a beautiful finish. I’m going to try it on some embossing too! Loved your beautiful card! ❤
Thanks so much 💙💙💙
WOW WOW WOW whata brain wave beautiful thank you.
Thanks so much 💙💙💙
Definitely a brainwave Christine! It's so different. I've added the Opal Polish to my wishlist🙂. Thanks for the tip with the scoring board - I'm not a fan of the raw cut edges either.
Anything I cut with a trimmer or scissors I like to finish with an embossing tool or as I did here with a scoring board. Raw edges look bad to me! 😲😲
I'm going to try something similar using my radiant pearl paints! Simply gorgeous!!
Have fun💙💙💙
The result from the embossing folder with black reminded me of woodcutting or other printmaking techniques. Beautiful.
Thank you 💙💙💙
Scoring edges is brilliant!
I've done this for years, I really don't care too much for 'raw' edges! 😊😊😊
Wow, that was a great success. Very pretty. Lovely
Thank you💙💙💙
Brilliant idea and card.
Many thanks 💙💙💙
Another beautiful technique! Thanks, Christine. From Cheryl in AZ
Thanks so much Cheryl💙💙💙
You are a great teacher who does beautiful work. Thank you!
That’s lovely thank you 💙💙💙
Beautiful. Now I need to buy more supplies. Lol. I’m also collecting you wonderful sayings “ let the dog see the rabbit”. Lol I love them.
That saying comes from greyhound racing, there used to be a mechanical hare which the greyhounds would rush after…sadly always to no avail 😊😊😊
Wow great technique Christine. Looked stunning. Something else to add to my every growing list lol x
Many thanks 💙💙💙
That is so pretty I love how they react differently and give a varied colour effect . X
It's fun isn't it! 💙💙💙
A lovely card.
💙💙💙 thanks
This one of the nicest creations I’ve seen you do…. Simply lovely and that shade of blue is something else ! Love everything about this card… 😊
Thanks so much Ann 💙💙💙
I got my first metallic guilding polish the other day, am going to play with it today. Love your card. Jenny 😊
The gilding polish is different from the opal polish, but both are pretty!
Oh, my goodness!! So pretty.
Many thanks 💙💙💙
Great brain wave…I like the black gesso trick…gonna try it with metallic watercolor…or the guilding wax that I have…. The $ store here has those sponges…I use them with the guilding flakes too
Great stuff!😊
Very clever, Christine 😊
Thank you 💙💙💙
Wonderful technique! Can’t wait to try. So grateful for you and your “brainwaves”❣️
Thank you 💙💙💙
Beautiful card!
Thank you 💙💙💙
Beautiful. New idea for my embossing folders but I don't have the polishes but I mustn't keep spending 😊
Thank you... There's is a limit to how much stash we collect... There's not a lot of space for me in my craft room! 🤣🤣🤣
Wow! Fabulous effect.
Thank you 💙💙💙
Gorgeous technique! I am so thankful that you share with us!
My pleasure 💙💙💙
Definitely a brainwave 😂 - what a great result 🎉
Thanks so very much 💙💙💙
Thanks I was pleased with the outcome! 💙💙💙
I bought a few of those gels and have not yet played with them. I am so happy to have found your video. It gave me some awesome ideas. Thank you! I also had a pickle of a time trying to open the sponge top🙂
Thanks. It's easy when you know how! 🤣
Having been away for a few days, I've returned to a treasure trove of videos to enjoy with my morning cuppa. A gorgeous card resulted from your 'playing.' The delight in your voice as you discover new things is infectious. I shall definitely 'have a go and have a play.' Thank you
I hope you enjoy your playtime Helen, I know your results will be stunning!💙💙💙
@@Chrissieannie ❣
Gorgeous card . Will have to go check to see if any of mine are opal ones now .
It’s fun! ❤️❤️❤️
Such sourcery going on there 😂 love it
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Wow Christine I’ve got a quite a few of these and I’m definitely going to try this technique.. fabulous effects thank you for the inspiration x
It worked well didn't if! 😊💙💙💙
It sure did . 👍
Thats brilliant Christine, love it ❤
💙💙💙 thanks
Beautiful!!!❤❤❤
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Can I just point out Chrissy, the Crafters companion, gemini machines do not readily take the Tim Holtz 3D folder, however, there is as usual, a fix, if you only use the thin metal shim with the embossing folder, it works just fine, just in case anyone asks you. 😁 🌈
Those Tim Holtz 3d folders cause problems for nearly every machine, but as you say there’s usually a way! Thanks for this!
Christine don't worry about taking time making your card or video. It is the creative process at work. I enjoy watching your videos.😊 Love watching you use the different mixed media.
Many thanks 💙💙💙
Just beautiful!
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I made a similar looking card (different embossing folder). I used alcohol ink on a shiny silver cardstock before embossing it and cutting into a strip. However, using the score board to edge the panel makes a BIG difference in the overall appearance. Thanks for the tip! 💕
Thanks so much 💙💙💙
Stunning!!!!
Thank you 💙💙💙
The background is beautiful. I love your videos
That's wonderful! Thanks😊
Hi. Now this is just fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing card and tutorial, I'm officially awestruck. Now where did I put my wishlist?😂
Hope you're having a wonderful day and thanks again.
Thanks so very much 💙💙💙
Absolutely beautiful
Thanks 💙💙💙
What a brilliant idea, greetings
Thank you 💙💙💙
Very fun love this technique.. Thank you so much
Thank you so much 💙💙💙
WAUUUU it is beautiful.
Many thanks ❤️❤️❤️
Wow… just wow!
Thank you, just thank you ❤️
I really love the effect this gives thank you for sharing Christine
My pleasure 💙💙💙
I thought it worked out well! 😊😊😊💙💙💙
Very pretty!!
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Lovely!
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I am thrilled with your videos! Not sure I would use black gesso a lot but this makes me rethink the idea of gesso.
It worked! 🤣🤣🤣
I like your “brain wave”!!! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
Thanks 💙🇬🇧💙
Love this! Thinking the opals mixed with water would make beautiful shimmery splatters?
Exactly!
too funny your not wasting your gin on that LOL I like the idea of scoring the edge of the mat layer thanks as always for sharing
Thanks Bonnie 💙💙💙
Beautiful ❤
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Awesome technique!! If you can will you please bring your camera closer to the desk? Would be able to see better. Thank you 😊
Whenever I zoom in I tend to forget and then end up working out of shot. I will try to remember to zoom in for fiddly bits! 🤔
Another successful experiment with such a good idea, I’ve scooched!! over my 3D embossing folder with the older product you have and was very pleased with the effect but you have taken it up to the next level. So I will be giving it a go, thank you for this idea it’s lovely. Take care.
I have used regular gilding polishes too, but thought that these opal polishes needed a special treatment... I was pleased with the outcome. I don't think it has been done anywhere before as far as I know!😊💙💙💙
You are so good getting up and doing a craft show at 8.30 in the morning I'm impressed x
I made this video yesterday! 🤣🤣🤣 Didn't post it until this morning!
@@Chrissieannie brilliant I'm still impressed x
Oooooo! I love it! I can't wait to get back to my craftdesk and have a go! Looks amazing! When I swatched my opal polishes I did white, grey and black strips, so many possibilities with them! ❤❤❤
Have fun 💙💙💙
Fabulous! 🤩 I can use this technique for my new Lisa Horton shimmer ink pads that have a different effect on white and black cardstock. 🙂💡
Great stuff! If you post anything I'd love it if you'd could mention where you got the idea from! 💙💙💙 thanks
@@Chrissieannie I always mention you in my videos when you have inspired me. 🙂
That's wonderful, thank you ❤️
i don't have any embossing folders. i wonder if i could do this with an unmounted silicone stamp? Maybe too squishy, but I'll try spritzing the paper with water first.
All I ever say is 'try it! ' What's the worst that can happen ...and you may discover a new technique! 😉
Beautiful effect. I was wondering if the polish would work with black ink on the embossing folder instead of gesso 🤔💙
There's one way to find out! 🤣🤣🤣
Definitely one for the list
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Mr Siri was quiet today! Great video as always!😊
He tried to butt in just as the video ended! 🤣❤️❤️
Very nice!
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Very nice effect
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O man ur right it does look awesome, is the gesso making it turn the gold or is the polish got gold in it? Absolutely Stunning 😍
The Opal Polish reacts differently on black and white card. I added the black gesso so that the polish would react in both ways!