Some "Peaceful" projects for a cold Winter day!

Authentique Paper and Clear Scraps are teaming up over the next couple of days to bring you tons of inspiration using Authentique Paper and Clear Scraps products!

After you check out the projects here on the Authentique Paper blog, be sure to head on over to the Clear Scraps blog to find out what the talented members of their Design Team  have in store for you today!

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Natalie Dever

For my project today I used the Clear Scraps Regular Send it Clear card.  

These cards are a perfect thickness for making cards you can send in the mail.

I used Authentique's Peaceful Collection.  

I adore this collection, it is so perfect for all kinds of winter projects and gifts.

Because I wanted the clearness of the card to show, I trimmed 

my papers slightly shorter than the actual card base.

 

Here's a closer look at the inking, stamping and glitter I added to the clear edges.  

I think it really adds to the winter feel of this card.

 another close up of the inking and glittering.

the Clear Scraps Send it Clear card comes with a clear envelope 

so it's ready to address and send on it's way.  

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Janeen Shember

I live where there is no snow. Ever. So of course I'm fascinated by snow, ice, and icicles. When it came time to create something for Clear Scraps, my first thought was to really take advantage of the clear acrylic. After all, it's that snow-time of year!

I wanted to create the feeling of frosty window panes.

The Clear Scraps 6x6 album became the perfect panes.

I used Picket Fence Distress Stain, and Chunky Embossing Powder to create the snow effects around the edges. And yes! I used a heat gun to set the powder. By working carefully and always keeping the heat gun moving, I heated the powder from beneath first and then heated from above.

The letters are chipboard covered with "Peaceful" and sanded around the edges. Each letter is glued to a different pane, for added depth.

 The tiny tree from Tim Holtz was coated with 450 Quick Dry Adhesive and then dipped in Diamond Dust for some winter magic. The base is covered a bit of tinsel twine.

I had a great time creating this little project and hope you're inspired to try something like it yourself. Think about acrylic Christmas cards - it's not too late!

~ Products Used ~

Clear Scraps - 6x6 acrylic album

Authentique Paper - Peaceful collection

Distress Stain - Picket Fence

Stampendous - Shabby White Embossing Enamel

Twinklets - Diamond Dust

Idea-ology - Woodlands Tree

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Be sure to check back every day this week for more project inspiration! We have an Authentique Prize Pack to give away to one of our lucky commenters (please leave unique comments!) Also, make sure you stop and visit us as well as our friends over at Clear Scraps for prizes and lots of wonderful inspiration coming your way! Also, make sure you stop by the Clear Scraps Facebook Page and tell them Authentique Paper sent you!

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