365 Cards: Art Glitter Week!! (Toile Inspired)

Oooh! Today's challenge was SO fun! We have been challenged to use Toile as our background. Pam so generously provided a definition of Toile which you can find HERE . I did need a refresher. Well, I was fresh out of toile, but did remember this fabulous Amy Butler paper that I thought would fit the bill ok. Here's the card:

I fussy cut this peacock out of the full sheet. (*sniff* was my last full sheet!). I used PTI Ripe Avocado, Spring Rain and the dark blue on the paper I would say is close to Enchanted Evening or SU! Not Quite Navy. These colors are so striking together, so keep them in mind for your next card.  I also added some ART GLITTER to the peacock to doll it up a bit.

I then added the sentiment but made it a bit rustic. Kinda seems like they wouldn't go together, but I like the juxtaposition. It makes it different and fun to look at. I stitched the sentiment with some jute twine and added some sparkle to the button.

So thats it! Last day of ART GLITTER Week and I hope you have had a good time. I know I have! I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Be sure to check back tomorrow for my Sketchy Sunday card. As usual Pam has provided a very fun sketch. It is sure to get your creativity flowing!

Have a good one today!

k

Deets:

Stamps: Out On A Limb Sentiments by PTI

Ink SU! Basic Black

Paper: Ripe Avocado, Spring Rain, Linen Vellum by PTI

Accessories: Vintage button, ART GLITTER, Jute twine, Martha Stewart Double scallop line punch, distressor

365 Cards: Art Glitter Week!! (Present Card)

Hey there! Only 2 precious days left of Art Glitter week. It has been really fun playing with this stuff every day. Thank you ART GLITTER for your generous sponsorship this week. What a delight it has been!

Today's challenge is to make the card the gift. Or make it look like one anyway. I made up a tri-fold card to look like a present. Aaaaaand here she is:

I stamped some flower images on Lemon Tart cardstock and added a little trim plus a big bow!
Using my ART GLITTER adhesive and glitter I dolled up the large flowers on the card. I also made up a gift tag complete with some Star Glitter Gel Pen action.  I forgot to take a picture of the inside, but it is your standard tri-fold. The top flap is 1.25 in. the body is two sections at 2.75 in. Length is 5.5. Its skinny, but will tuck into a package easy or fit a standard envie. 

That is all for me today. Can't wait to share my creations for this weekend. I have had a lovely time creating this week. I feel the mojo is hanging out for a bit, so that makes things move quicker (and I don't pull out as much hair) which is always fun!

Thanks for joining me today. And thanks so much for all your sweet comments this week. I love ya!

k

Deets: Everything Papertrey Ink unless noted

Stamps: Everyday Button Bits (sentiment) In Bloom 

Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Berry Sorbet. Basic Black, Old Olive by SU!

Paper: Lemon Tart, Ripe Avocado

Accessories: Berry Sorbet Grosgrain, Ripe Avocado Vintage Button, ART GLITTER, Gelly Roll Glitter Star Pen

365 Cards: Art Glitter Week!! (Card Recipe)

Today's 365 Cards Art Glitter Week challenge is to use this card recipe:

4x7 card

5 Blossoms

3 Patterned Papers

Glitter

wet embossed sentiment

Here is what I created:

I stamped the blossoms with polka dots and glue then sprinkled on my glitter. Used some SEI papers, some rhinestones. Just general fun.

This one was fun to watch come together. Its a good exercise to use a limited amount of supplies, because even then you have a lot of variety to choose from.

Today is Dr. appointment day for me. Yesterday was the kids. They both got shots, so it was pretty rough. Hope they are happier today.

See you tomorrow and have a good one people!

k

Deets:

Stamps: Beautiful Blooms (leaves), In Bloom (sentiment), Polka Dot Basics II by PTI

Ink: SU! White Kraft 

Paper: Melon Berry by PTI, SEI Patterned Paper

Accessories: Glue Pad, ART GLITTER, Rhinestones, White Embossing Powder by AC

365 Cards: Art Glitter Week!! (Star Card)

Wa-hoo for Wednesday!! Today's 365 Cards challenge for Art Glitter week is to put a star on your card. Well, I just couldn't wait to get started. I decided to use two different glitter colors on it to add some interest. Here is how it turned out:

I really wanted to get a ochre look going from dark to light, but man that was tough. It ended up a bit more mottled than I had wanted. But you know, I still love it! I had originally stamped the card base with some blue ink and it was just SOOOO boring. So I added red instead! The sentiment and bird are from Hero Arts. In hindsight I should have add the sentiment to white so you could actually read it!! It says "Life is Brighter with you in it." which I think is so so sweet. I can think of so many people I could send this to.

I wanted my ribbon to curl, and it was really thin so I wrapped it around a paint brush and dabbed some glue on it. It helps quite a bit!

I can't wait to see what you create today, so get your stars out!

loves

k

Deets:

Stamps: On A Clear Day by Hero Arts, Polka Dot Basics II by PTI

Ink: SU! Basic Black, PTI Pure Poppy

Paper: PTI Aqua Mist, Stampers White

Accessories: ART GLITTER, SU! Markers, Ribbon

365 Cards: Art Glitter Week!! (Color Combo)

Welcome Tuesday, welcome. Today's 365 Card challenge for Art Glitter week is to use a color combo chosen by Pam. I really tried to stick to the challenge, but found I was fresh out of orange glitter, so I had to use green. Sorry Pam!!! Here is what I did:

I used some Cuttlebug dies that I have had for awhile. It's about time I got around to using them. All in all the glitter worked out great! Just wish I had some orange! I am officially covered with glitter from head to toe. My entire desk and floor is too. In fact I bet if I checked the bottoms of my feet, I might find some more. That means its going to get all over the house and probably in my bed by the end of this week. Guess there will be a lot more cleaning to do around the house this weekend ; ) All in all I am having great glitter fun! I look like a fairy princess! And I really love the adhesive the kit comes with. It is super strong and sticky. I didn't use it for this card (and regretted it!), but did for my card tomorrow. I wanted to test a few different kinds out. I definitely recommend the Art Glitter adhesive. They know what they are doing!

Ok. Thats enough babble. I never did make it to Costco yesterday for my churro, but you can bet I found something else fried and sugary to fill my tummy. And it was so worth it.

Have a good one today, and thanks so much for stopping by and all your sweet comments!

loves~

k

Deets:

Paper: Smokey Shadow, Vintage Cream by PTI

Accessories: Cuttlebug Thank You embossing plate, flower petals die cuts, ART GLITTER!!

365 Cards: Art Glitter Week!! (Masking)

Happy Monday!! Today's Art Glitter challenge at 365 Cards is to try some masking using glitter. Good thing I picked up some masks at CHA... whew! I pulled out the Art Glitter kit! 

I started with lavendar cardstock and ran it through my Zyron sticker machine. After peeling up one side I laid down my mask and covered with purple glitter. Then I peeled up the mask and covered the rest with some diamond/silvery glitter. This card is really simple to make. You mat the glitter cardstock and add it to your card base! Easy as pie. Of course you will be covered with glitter, but that's kind of the fun part : )

So for this spectacular Monday, we don't have any plans as of yet. How is that even possible?? Maybe a nice clean out of the garage, or some yard work. Maybe a trip to Costco for a churro? Honestly the possibilities are endless!! And what are you up to this fine day? Whatever it is you are doing, I hope you have a lovely day!

loves

k

Deets:

Stamps: In Bloom by PTI

Ink: SU! Basic Black

Paper: Lavender Moon, Plum Pudding, Stampers White by PTI

Accessories: Martha Stewart Bakers Twine, Vintage button by PTI, Tim Holtz Masks, ART GLITTER!!!

365 Sketchy Sunday: Art Glitter Week!!!

Hey all! Today is the day we kick off Art Glitter week at 365 Cards!! Its a great time to be joining in the fun because this glitter will knock your socks off!! I started out small today because we do have all week and I have lots to glitter up! I added some glitter to my flowers for todays sketch:

A very simple card. I added some stitching with embroidery floss for the stem and made my sentiment a little flag.  
Here's a little close-up for ya. This glitter is super fine so it covers great and goes a long way. There are many colors to choose from and all are so fabulous. My kids were making fun of me because I had glitter all over my face yesterday. I love it. It sparkles and makes me happy!!

So have a great Sunday everyone! Hope to see some fun sketchy sunday cards from you today!

k

Deets:

Stamps: Polka Dot Basics, Friend's Til The End by PTI

Ink: SU! Dark Chocolate, PTI Pure Poppy

Paper: Rustic Vintage Cream, Kraft by PTI

Accessories: Prima Flower, PTI Vintage Button, Embroidery Floss, ART GLITTER!!!