Colorful Feathers Card | Technique Friday with Els

Download the project sheet to follow along: goo.gl/xbweOZ
Join Els for a sparkling, colorful take on Joset's Feathers die set. In the video, Els demonstrate how she adds color to the Champagne Gold Silk Microfine Glitter, as well as how she adds a touch of gold embossing powder to the tips. Els's card was inspired by Birgit Norton's project on our blog, which you can find here: goo.gl/ONcjOr.
-- SUPPLIES SEEN IN VIDEO --
Joset Designs
Feathers die set: goo.gl/1C7Xhp
Dream Sentiments Clear Stamp Set: goo.gl/qvSnrS
Els van de Burgt Studio
Postage Stamp Rectangles die set: goo.gl/p4to4Q
Stitched Rectangles: goo.gl/NrA9I3
General
Champagne Silk Microfine Glitter: goo.gl/GYj8UQ
White Soft Finish Cardstock, 100lb:
Clear Double Sided Adhesive 6mm roll: goo.gl/lfza34
Brushes: goo.gl/y6uNuh
Kids Choice Glue: goo.gl/X6VeZe
Reverse Tweezers from the 4pcs. Tool Set: goo.gl/lZs4dx
Fine Pointed Scissors: goo.gl/ETUqqC
Other
Brown cardstock
Gold cardstock (Mirror Board)
Metallic Gold Rich, Super Fine embossing powder (Wow!)
E19 Redwood; R89 Dark Red; RV69 Peony alcohol based markers (Copic) or alcohol based markers of choice
Colorless Blender Pen (Copic)
Watermark Stamp Pad (VersaFine)
Twine
Button
DIY Glitter Zone
Heat tool
Precision stamper (Misti) or stamping block
Jet Black Archival Ink (Ranger)
Die cutting machine

[@maryannewillequer3305]

Oh, my goodness! The Microfine Glitter made the feather sparkle. Coloring them with the Copic markers, then heat embossing them was like gilding them! Such a beautiful card. Thanks, Els!

[@dorothyknapp9656]

It is so nice to have a project printout to follow along with Els. She makes so many fabulous cards with ideas that the average card maker can use as well as artists. Thank you so much.

[@stephanierodgers8133]

I love the way those colors showed up over the Champagne glitter! Beautiful!

[@bettysweet5611]

I can think of so many occasions when this design will be appropriate. Thank you for your tutorials - you don't miss a thing!

[@staceykowbel]

Beautiful cards! Would have never thought of colouring over glitter with my Copic markers.

[@ingridb6390]

Once again you've taken simple Die sets and made a beautiful card. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@nancycollins5172]

I'm so impressed how well your adhesive sheet holds the glitter! - that you can color on it and even heat-emboss it! Makes the base color very versatile.

[@suetownsend1932]

Such a lovely card! I like the dimension from folding the feathers just a bit and the triple sparkle technique of using glitter, Copic colors and embossing powder!! Wow!!

[@dariasikorski7217]

What great ideas for the feathers with the glitter and embossing powder. Beautiful colors and card!

[@karenkleinert9186]

Love the card. Mother's Day just around the corner. But this would work great for the next big card day Father's Day. Mother's are important but we must not forget the Father's in all the work they do!

[@tammy5590]

The card turned out super gorgeous. I love the feathers. And was surprised you could heat emboss too.

[@jeanchaneyaz]

Always look forward to Friday to see what you are up to Els. These feathers are gorgeous and your card is lovely!

[@kathyferguson7302]

Loved your technique using glitter and then embossing on the feathers. I would have never thought to try that. Thanks for the inspiration. You card was beautiful as always!

[@beccayahrling4894]

OMG, I just bought these beautiful feather dies TODAY at the Scrapbook Expo in Orlando! I love them and can't wait to use them.

[@jomorgan48]

Thank you for your inspiration. I had never thought of embossing over glitter. Keeping a separate Versamark pad for that is a very good idea. Thank you.

[@sharongullikson2121]

WOW WOW WOW, the glitter looks amazing on the feathers!! And I really like the postage stamp dies. What a great idea. :)

[@annekeschep8148]

Beautiful card, I love those rectangle die sets - both are now on my wish list...

[@michellebyerley6061]

Thank you Els for the tutorial. The feathers would make a great man card.

[@jennyjo88]

I love what you and the DT have done with the feathers! Also, I put Champaign Microfine Glitter on my list, I never thought of using it with the alcohol markers for autumn leaves. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@trishtokar216]

love your card, Els!....now i want the feather dies!!

[@Kat-fg3qw]

extravagant and adding the embossing powder clever, h hadn't thought about adding glitter and embossing powder on the same card. thank you

[@sandraheitman3648]

El you are so innovative. Your cards and products are absolutely beautiful.

[@conniescraftroom]

I found your channel while searching your products and making my shopping list as I'm currently taking the Online Card Class for Sparkle and Shine and they recommend you. I love the work on this card and the technique of embossing over glitter. I've purchased your products at my local craft store but glad to find a larger selection now and your lovely videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@pennywhitlock249]

Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing the glitter on feathers and copic coloring technique. Have a Blessed day!

[@cynblink1322]

Love the card Els! I love how you colored the glitter! Thank you!

[@dariac.8210]

Beautiful card! The feathers are lovely, and I love what you did with them.

[@joelapascoe16]

That is an awesome design love the simplicity...but with the shine of the glitter.

[@veronicaroske4360]

Very pretty feather card, and love the glitter effect on it as well.

[@petestratton9843]

LOVE IT, as always. Love the glitter and the sparkle and the shine in everything!

[@yvettewilliams770]

Love how you transformed the feathers...nice.

[@geris831]

Love these! Didn't know you could emboss on top of glitter! Thanks for the tip!

[@denisebryant3376]

I love the feathers! Beautiful card!

[@debbiegaetz631]

I just finished a card using the feather dies that I absolutely love. Watching this video has given me even more ideas. Thank you Els!

[@sammihoup8233]

Oh wow these feathers are gorgeous! Thank you for the awesome instruction!

[@dorothymutafopulos7460]

The feathers are so fabulous!!!!!

[@Jim14872]

What a beautiful card! Love the colors you used on the feathers.

[@robertahicks3015]

Love the feather die cut and the way to use. Thank you for the video. Enjoyed it greatly!

[@carolsnedden8891]

another beautiful feather card. great video

[@tamilopez3006]

So beautiful!! I love this technique. I would never have tho got to use glitter and embossing powder. I love the look. Thank you.

[@audregaer3281]

Just a beautiful card. I made a note to myself that it is OK to heat emboss on the Elizabeth Craft double sided tape.

[@valeriebreingan147]

I've never used glitter/ With embossing powder.Really beautiful.I must try this.

[@RijackiTorment]

Gorgeous! Great idea for die cuts and a lovely card.

[@annesheely7058]

This is another fantastic card. I really want to try this with fall leaves! thanks so much!

[@pattym1560]

Love the KZbin. I did not know about coloring and embossing on your glitters. I know what I will be trying this weekend. Thank you.

[@karenyingling9199]

Love the card. Thanks for telling us that you could use copic on light color glitter.

[@Kathy-fw9ym]

What a simple and beautiful card

[@sarahhunziker4162]

So pretty feathers. Such a great idea.

[@wesley5518]

Such an elegant card. Love the dies you have used.

[@rosebud311]

The card was beautiful and those feathers are great.. I love watching you on your videos, keep up the great work..

[@Elizabethcraftdesigns]

Congratulations Rose! You've been randomly selected as a winner in last week's Technique Friday with Els. You won the Dream Sentiments Clear Stamp Set. Please email your shipping info to [e-mail] to claim your prize. Happy crafting :)

[@765avidreader]

Very pretty feathers.

[@susangreen9308]

Yet another beautiful project to try. Thank you!

[@IAMGiftbearer]

It looks great! I want those feather dies. They would be so useful for my Native American theme.

[@carlahundley2433]

Your feathers look so pretty and this is a great technique! Happy Cinco de Mayo! Carla from Utah

[@maryfargo7378]

i have a set of feathers i never used,now i think you inspired me to use them,ty

[@csthankful]

Beautimous as always Els. Thanks much!

[@pamthornton2922]

So sparkly! I love it.

[@adriannefane-hervey2318]

love these feathers, what a great project

[@jofoster5813]

Love the feathers so sparkly :) I see anything sparkle and Im hooked..lol.. Thank you

[@JustaGTO]

Love ALL of your techniques. You have been so very helpful! Thank you~~Marsha

[@cwilliams1961]

Two beautiful cards! Love the techniques with the glitter.

[@janisfranckeiss1174]

Wow!!! Absolutely stunning!!!

[@designsbynoragrace215]

I love your glitter and I have several of them. These feathers are a great idea!

[@raggiodiluc3]

Oh my!!! It's simply stunning!!!

[@glennistrotman8421]

lovely card and a great techinque

[@susanpalmer280]

Enjoy watching you crate. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@tiffanyb4646]

I love cards with feathers :)

[@jeanettefortin8934]

lovely card thanks for sharing love the technique

[@sharmandeluca1082]

As always Fabulous. Great Guys card....

[@virginniaherring8381]

I always love your Friday night tutorials Els & this is no exception. Feathers & dream catchers are so on trend right now. I have made the distressed feathers following your you tube tutorial using distressed oxides from Tim Holtz and am so excited to try the glittered version as an alternative. Now you have given me an example of the way the postage stamp fitted rectangles can be used I will be adding a set to my growing collection from Elizabeth Crafts as well!

[@glennisf9523]

fantastic card and a great technique

[@tuffkody]

wow what a great card and technique...ty for sharing it with us

[@dmorgante1]

Great card. Love how you used the feather dies. Going to try this too!

[@melkuz]

What a great card. Thanks for sharing

[@janeivey2249]

Beautiful card. Love this technique.

[@Elizabethcraftdesigns]

Congratulations Jane! You've been randomly selected as a winner in last week's Technique Friday with Els. You won the Dream Sentiments Clear Stamp Set. Please email [e-mail] to claim your prize. Happy crafting :)

[@stmpgrl]

Beautiful! i keep forgetting that you can color the glitter with Copics. But then you also embossed the edges in gold - magic! Tfs! Paige

[@marjonkostwinder2649]

Prachtige kaart Els. Vooral het embossen van de veren vindt ik een super leuk idee. Dank je wel!

[@karensuewaldner9758]

What a beautiful and elegant card

[@youcteena]

Wow! This is beautiful!

[@papercrafter45]

Those feathers are stunning. So gorgeous. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@staceywanke2839]

Beautiful as always :)

[@loripus4955]

Lovely card.

[@cindys6399]

Love feathers!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Gorgeous!!!!❤️

[@AKpaperpirates]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@fayedouglas5093]

Another great tutorial. Thankyou

[@cathiyool3971]

love this card, such a simple but beautiful design. I would love to win xxx

[@carolbostick414]

It's beautiful!

[@Elizabethcraftdesigns]

Congratulations Carol! You've been randomly selected as a winner in last week's Technique Friday with Els. You won the Dream Sentiments Clear Stamp Set. Please email [e-mail] with your shipping info to claim your prize. Happy crafting :)

[@anngeoffrey5259]

I have watched this video prior and hoping you will have this die at the Novi Great Mega Meet this weekend. Would love to win this set so I could buy others.

[@chark3459]

beautiful, thanks!

[@darlenewalters2934]

Awesome!

[@caroljohnson7516]

what kind of paper did you use to make the feathers card stock or other paper thanks for the video they are pretty

[@Elizabethcraftdesigns]

Hi Carol, Els die cut the feathers from brown cardstock.

[@kellieskinner6795]

Oh my love this!! I think I might need to add this die to my hoard......ahem I mean collection 😳

[@jenr9903]

Very nice!

[@beverlystotz5652]

Wow! I love the postage stamp peeking out from behind. Just when I thought I had all the rectangle dies I needed.... Ha! I would cut a frame instead of hiding all that beautiful gold mirror board behind there. Do you have any problems with the glitter roughing up your marker tips? This card is just beautiful!

[@Elizabethcraftdesigns]

Hi Beverly, Els said your markers should be fine as long as you polish well and use the brush side of the Copic Marker. Let us know if we can help with anything else!

[@kathya.robinson407]

Good idea regarding the glitter to be used for my leaves when I do cards for Thanksgiving. I like this idea on the use of Copic markers. Are there any die-cut for Autumn leaves like maple, oak and such? Thank you Els.

[@Elizabethcraftdesigns]

Hi Kathy, here is a link to the Woodland Leaves die set from Susan's Garden Club: www.elizabethcraftdesigns.com/products/susans-garden-woodland-leaves-1092-6-piece-set

[@kathya.robinson407]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@patriciaposk9511]

I liked this video and saw it earlier...pat