Wednesday, January 16, 2013

USE IT TUESDAY BLOG - CHALLENGE #47 - MAKE IT SPARKLE

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!

Welcome to my blog.
Thank you for looking!

I am starting off my 2013 Blog Year
by entering a challenge that is sponsored by:

USE IT TUESDAY BLOG
This blog is run by an awesome group of women who just would like
to see that you... Use Your Stash. Take out those paper pads, and
embellishments and bling and get creative!
USE IT TUESDAY BLOG CHALLENGE #47
  -              MAKE IT SPARKLE        -

HERE IS THE LINK FOR THE CHALLENGE...
http://useittuesday.blogspot.ca/2013/01/challenge-47-make-it-sparkle.html

I took a tour of my stash, and created a card for this challenge.
I used metallic paper and bling to "Make It Sparkle".

FRONT OF CARD



BACK OF CARD
 
 

 
 
 
SUPPLIES AND TECHNIQUES


I took a deep breath and then plunged into my stash to pick out some  supplies for the card. (see picture to left)
I have a package of AC PAPER that I love because it
is metallic and so  I used the metallic teal colour
because it sparkles in any light.

I have some Maya Road chipboard pieces that I love.
A while ago, I bought some Recollections embellishment packages that I knew would be perfect for making a card or two. I decided it was time to use them.
A 9 X 10 inch piece of white paper (folded in half and
used as the base for the card)  and
miscellaneous ribbon rounded out the list of supplies.






I selected  pieces (see picture to left)
from the embellishment package to use
to create the card.

The dress form did not match the
card stock...
So I put gesso on it to cover up the
chipboard, and then  a layer
of Golden acrylic paint (teal).
This is a great way to obtain embellishments
that will match your colour scheme.

I put the bling in the middle of the flower
and on the card stock.

I used the twine as a belt for the dress form
and twisted the ends into a rosette shape.



SUPPLIES (CONTINUED)

misc.  glue, double-sided tape


At times, we feel as though it is too difficult to cut into
a piece of our favourite paper, or use a cherished embellishment,
but if we create something with it....it may become more meaningful.

BE BRAVE...USE YOUR STASH




I hope you enjoyed visiting my blog.
I would love it if you would leave a comment.
 
Thank you!
 
Karen