You Know I Like The Glitter

I recently went to a virtual Stampin' Up party and found the best glitter paper. It's rainbow ombre and it's actually a dull kind of glitter, as if it's encased in glue instead of on top of the paper. If you've tried the Distress Stickles, it's the same look. I had to make a bunch of cards with it and I also used it to photograph another card. I only have two 12x12 sheets, so you know I'll hoard even the scraps :)

On this card, I smooshed Distress Oxide on a panel and stamped a little bunny from Waffle Flower (Hoppy). I only used a strip of the glitter paper I had left over from trimming it down for another card. But wait, it gets better.

For this card, after I stamped and colored the flower stamp from Waffle Flower (Hoppy), I used the glitter paper for the background of the photo. Getting prettier, right?

This card uses the purple/blue/green portion and I only added the sentiment and a strip of black cardstock on the side. The sentiment is also Waffle Flower.

This one has to be my favorite, though of course, it's as simple as can be. The paper is the star here and I didn't even round the corners. 

See how stunning it is in the close up? I just love it.

If you're ever invited to a Stampin' Up party, I highly suggest this purchase. The glitter doesn't fall off and it's such a lovely ombre with the subtle glitter, I think you could use it on any card. Off to get my second vaccine—wish me luck!

Happy Friday!

Chark

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

I'm using the title of one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite movies for my blog title today because I just bought a new raindow die set from Sizzix and have cut about a bazillion rainbows. I bought this die set because Sizzix is giving $10 from the purchase price to Feeding America. I love when just purchasing something crafty can do some good in the world.

For my first rainbow card, I used glitter paper and a background I created with the Viviva Colorsheets I was sent to try out. They are so vibrant and saturated, I only used a little of each color for this panel and got amazing results. 

For this second rainbow, I die cut the rainbow from rainbow striped paper from Lawn Fawn and then inlaid the solid colors. I added sequins and mini rainbow clay pieces from Kat Scrappiness.

For the final card today, I tried a shaker card again...I am rubbish at these cards, no matter how many videos I watch or how many I try. I think I am just incapable of pulling together the elements. Either the bits stick to my foam tape or—like this card—I don't put enough foam tape to make the card panel sit flat (see how the top portion is kind of bent down). 

I think the purple one is my favorite, but I'm certain I'll be making more rainbows in the future.

Happy Friday,

Chark

Things With Wings

Over at Stamplorations this month, they're having a Things with Wings sale and their Cutplorations challenge uses this owl graphic for inspiration. I love this graphic look and the colors. The DT at Stamplorations have some wonderful inspiration on the blog.

I didn't have any bird Stamplorations products, but this butterfly is one of my favorites. Instead of cutting it out, I impressed the die into the watercolored cardstock. I mounted it on some floral and striped paper (like the leaves and graphic nature from the inspiration) from Altenew and added a Happy Birthday die in gold glitter paper.

Here's a close-up of the glittery goodness. 

This was a fast card since it didn't take any stamping. Hope you'll join me in the challenge, but it ends soon! Check it out here!

Happy Friday!

Chark

Can You Say Obsessed?

It's my latest obsession—the Triangle Background Die from Hero Arts that I got from a2z Scrapbooking Supplies. I just keep making triangle backgrounds! Here's the lastest. I used the die cut with my Big Shot with a bright blue cardstock and then mounted it on silver glitter paper. I added some red glitter triangles for fun and a sentiment from this Hero Arts stamp set that I won from Tone at Small T Creations.

 

Thanks, Tone! I also used the feather set here from Hero Arts, using their White Unicorn Ink on vellum. The sentiment is stamped with Staz On ink on vellum. p.s. I cannot get a clear picture when glitter is involved. Must figure this out, as my glitter usage is legen...wait for it...dary.

Happiest of Wednesdays to you,

Chark