Slow going getting Valentines made this year, but I did make a sparkly one inspired by the
All that Glitters challenge at Time Out. I have tons of glitter products, including Elizabeth Craft Designs loose glitter in quite a few colors. They're truly amazing as they become totally smooth, beautifully sparkly and non-shedding after you burnish them.
Balloons are fun for any occasion and I thought the cute very old little heart balloon die from Penny Black would work great. I covered some cardstock with double sided adhesive and die cut the balloon 3 times with the adhesive layer on top. Then I simply removed the adhesive liner and poured on Purple, Champagne and Ocean Spray glitter. The Spellbinders Label and the sentiment strip were die cut from PTI Soft Stone. The Tim Holtz bow was covered with Frosted Lace Stickles. Decided to see if I could add the glitters to the edges of the mat using a Quickie Glue pen and a ruler.
It actually worked pretty well. My pen was juicy, so got a bit more glue than needed in a few spots. I'm still happy with the look. Check out
the video in my IG post to get a much better idea of the beautiful sparkle. I stamped the very old MFT sentiment in Versafine Clair Nocturne.
Love that Altenew continues to have the
monthly inspiration challenges. They push me to use some of their products in my stash. The January color combo is right up my alley and worked great for the wonderful White Cap Peonies stencil set.
The Altenew inks I used are Rose Quartz, Purple Wine, Cosmic Berry and Lime. I love the Deck Planks embossing folder which I used with tan cardstock. Hard to see in the pictures, but I lightly rubbed over the raised edges with a slightly darker ink pad. It adds detail that is noticeable in person.
The splatters are done with Altenew gold metallic watercolor which has gorgeous shine that you can see in
my IG post video. The gold embossed sentiment is from Sweet Bouquet and I was delighted to find old enamel dots in my stash that are a great match. I'm also entering
SSS Wednesday.
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Your sparkly heart balloons are delightful Greta and your florals are beautiful! Wonderful cards, my friend!
ReplyDeleteBalloons are indeed a cheery additional to a card and pretty in sparkle, the floral card is a real beauty.
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Greta, your sparklie hearts are so fun. Your Altenew card is fabulous great colors choice.
ReplyDeleteLove the sparkly hearts for your pretty Valentine, Greta! Wonderful frame, too! Your second card is very pretty with the lovely pink flowers! Both cards are beautiful as always, my friend!
ReplyDeleteSweet balloon bouquet, Greta & I love your floral card too!!
ReplyDeleteWOW Greta - two stunners. I love the simplicity of the glittery balloons. And just love your floral card. Those flowers look amazing. Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteWonderful set of cards, Greta. The Valentine's day card is so sweet with those cute little balloons. The blooms on the second card are lovely.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are wonderful. The heart balloons is so cute and the floral one has such a rich warm feel to it.
ReplyDeleteI love your glittery non-red/pink Valentine heart balloons, Greta. Thanks so much for playing with us at Time Out!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of balloons for Valentine's day. These are so sparkly and colorful and sure to be a hit. Your Altenew card is so pretty too.
ReplyDeleteBoth gorgeous cards! I am totally in love with your color choices for the balloon card. Fabulous CAS card. So glad you shared this with us at Time Out this week
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You designed your flower card wonderfully.
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