stained glass

[pigtailpat]

OK I finished the image, doofus mistakes and all and I am attaching.

Even with all the errors - and there are many - I am very happy with this as a first effort. The cardstock layer and the acetate were cut with the cougar. The contact paper was cut with the silhouette, as I was so curious how that material would cut on the sil, that I decided to try it.

The colors in the photo came out somewhat darker, and doesn't look like it does in real life with the lightness of the colors to resemble stained glass. I had no time to play with the photo or re-take as my day has to get moving.

Doing this over I would definitely use either black vinyl or black contact paper. You can see the white outlines, I tried my best to cover. In addition, I have to get better at using the paint to make sure it goes all the way to the edges. I was afraid to do alot of paint, and I did get some seepage. I feel a better vinyl instead of contact paper and using the transfer tape (I still cannot believe I didn't use it) would have helped me do a better result. Granted, I did a very complex image for my first try. Hopefully I will get better.

Card is for my mom, who is not feeling well.

Pat

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[PennyDuncan]

Oh WOW WOW WOW!!!!! That is STUNNING!!!!!! I absolutely LOVE that!!!! You should do a tutorial on that!!!!!!

[LisaH]

BEAUTIFUL, just simply GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Elsa]

That turned out fabulous. I am still confused about what purpose the contact paper played. Did you use it as a mask to apply the paint to the acetate or was it incorporated into the design somehow? Whatever, it is beautiful.

[pigtailpat]

Elsa -

contact paper was a mask to the reverse side, so I could apply the paint to the acetate. Penny - you're kidding right? Asking the doofus for a tut? Well, if I get better at this and more experienced, I will do one eventually......

Pat

[PennyDuncan]

Elsa -

contact paper was a mask to the reverse side, so I could apply the paint to the acetate. Penny - you're kidding right? Asking the doofus for a tut? Well, if I get better at this and more experienced, I will do one eventually......

Pat

ROFL.......Oh Pat...I know you could do one!!! I would LOVE to see how you did it!!!!

[Elizabeth]

That's just beautiful, Pat! Can't believe it's your first try. You've given me lots of ideas to play around with!

[CaseysAngel]

very pretty

[Thyme]

Beautiful

[Gigi]

Oh Pat - that is a work of art! It came out fabulous!

And what a complicated image - no kidding. To tackle that for your first try is incredible. I think you did a spectacular job - it is beautiful and your Mom will just adore it I am sure!

Thanks so much for sharing. I never thought I would use Gallery Glass paints again, but cannot wait.

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Wondering why I was there? Nope - not telling!!

[Mary Kobe]

that is gorgeous! I am not sure that I would have the patience to do one! Great job!

[Elsa]

Elsa -

contact paper was a mask to the reverse side, so I could apply the paint to the acetate. Penny - you're kidding right? Asking the doofus for a tut? Well, if I get better at this and more experienced, I will do one eventually......

Pat

ROFL.......Oh Pat...I know you could do one!!! I would LOVE to see how you did it!!!!

I agree with Penny. I would love to see how you did it. If you do something and it turns out exceptionally well, and the proof is in the pudding on this one, you are certainly qualified to write a tutorial. I hope you do.

[JeannetteC]

Beautiful!!! I love how that turned out Pat! I'm sure your mother will love the card.

[Retta]

I agree with Penny - teach me how. That is just beautiful!!!!

[Suzan]

SAme here wanna know how you did it. We all have to start with tutorials somewhere. And I can't see any errors on this at all. And errors are good. You can tell us what NOT to do. Great job so very pretty.

[CeCeCreates]

Oh it is beautiful. And I don't know a lot of what you talked about using, so yes a tut would be great.

[MichelleMyBelle]

this is beautiful! She is going to love it, I think you did a great job on this.

[gardencat]

The card is beautiful.

[kim]

How'd you do that? You need to show us!! That is gorgeous!!

[MeFlick]

Beautiful job. Will have to look into this idea some more - TFS