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Adding shadows to Glitter Paper (Sparkle & Shine: Day 1)

By KariV on May 15, 2017 in Paper Crafting

Another technique from the Online Card Class, Sparkle & Shine is to add color to pre-made glitter paper. I tried adding a gray shadow to silver glitter paper. I thought it looked really pretty, but so subtle in real life. So I kept adding more & more gray. In this picture it looks a lot more noticeable than it does in real life. But I still love the way it turned out!

I used distress inks to make a simple background for this beautiful Magical Flower Die (from Waffle Flower). Another sentiment for the way I feel about this new technique! Lol.

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Homemade Glitter Paper (Sparkle & Shine: Day 1)

By KariV on May 14, 2017 in Uncategorized

I just cannot miss an Online Card Class, and this Sparkle & Shine class was no exception! I love adding a little sparkle to my cards and I was excited to learn some additional ways to make my projects shine!

On Day 1, we learned quite a bit about glitter. Well, I don’t like glitter (but I DO like glitter paper!) because it gets all over the place. And I still don’t have Swiffer cloths in my craft room. BUT, I jumped right in and made my own glitter paper using clear Distress Glitter, then colored it with alcohol markers.

Here’s my card:

It was so fun, but glitter got EVERYWHERE! And I got some glitter on my markers (I hope it doesn’t hurt them). This Waffle Flower die “Magical Flower Border” was the perfect choice for my project. I added a sentiment to describe the way I felt about this colored glitter paper. You can’t tell in this picture, but that sentiment is actually bronze glitter…I thought it looked great with the colored glitter paper.

I’m loving this class so far! Thanks for all the fun!

There’s tons more to learn and try from just day 1, and you can bet I’ll go back and try a few more techniques. 🙂

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You are Loved

By KariV on May 12, 2017 in Paper Crafting

I’m so excited to finally get to play with my new Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. I thought I’d join along with the Concord & 9th Floral Challenge, and here is my take on the challenge:

I love how these watercolor makers work on the Bristol Smooth paper using a water brush. I also used some new to me embossing powder called “Watering Can” from Ranger for the sentiment. Turns out, my striped paper matched the background color beautifully!