Glitter Banners For Your Pages

Glitzy banners are in. So are other things in the scrappy industry. If it Glitzy is Glamorous.

It is all the rave so i thought I would give it a go and make my own banners.

Supplies:

Art Glitter Ultrafine Transparent # 360 Pretty Pink

Art Glitter Ultrafine Pearlescent # 181 Mint Chiffon

Art Glitter Ultrafine Transparent # 93 Lemone

Art Glitter Dries Clear Adhesive

 I started by cutting a banner from the sticky tape

Next I added my glamorous glitter and then repeated again.

I also had a few wooden arrows that I decided needed to have a little

sprinkle of glitter as well.

Here is a little close up.

I think it turned out fabulous!

My Blog: zippity-do-dah-tabitha.blogspot.com

School Days by Connie K.

This is my last post as a guest designer for Art Glitter.... thank you Emily for asking me to participate...

Since school is coming to a close in a few short weeks.... I thought a cute card for your favorite teacher that you could tuck in a gift card would be just perfect....

I loved the Graphic 45 paper collection an abc primer.... when it was released last August I could hardly wait to get my hands on it...and paired with Art Glitter makes it even more fabulous in my book!

So gather your supplies…
Ultrafine Opaque Art Glitter #79 black
Art Glitter Designer Dries Clear adhesive
French vanilla cardstock    Bazzill
Raven cardstock        Bazzill
Building blocks Graphic 45
The Three R’s Graphic 45
Vintage photo, Redlead paperworks
May Arts ribbon RG10
Xyron tape runner
scrapbook adhesives 3d foam squares
brass school house charm red lead paperworks
coats and Clark thread 8660
babylock sewing machine


Cut french vanilla cardstock  4.5 X 11 and score in the middle...at 5.5
Cut building blocks  4 3/8 X 5 3/8
Cut the three r’s 4 x 5 layer on top of the building blocks and stitch close to the edge.
Adhere a piece of the ribbon 2 inches from the lower edge... wrap to the back side and Adhere with designer dries clear adhesive.
Adhere this piece to the top of your card using a xyron tape runner.
Trim photo to 2.35 x3.25 adhere to black cardstock mat 2 3/8 X 3 3/8.
adhere at a slight angle as show in photo with tape runner.
Die cut abc from black cardstock...glitter with #79 black Art Glitter. Using Designers Dries Clear adhesive.
Adhere the letters to the lower edge of the card with 3d foam squares.
With remaining ribbon, make a small bow and tie small brass charm with natural jute twine.
Adhere charm to card and layer bow on the top....

Now you can give this to your favorite teacher and thank them for the great job they’ve done....

Art Journaling that Shines...Part 1 by Laura Fraedrich

I have never been one to keep journals or diaries. I had a diary when I was a kid and I think I wrote in it twice, probably about a boy I had a crush on when I was about 8 years old. I tried to keep one when I was in college, and that ended up being a glorified day planner. I've tried several other times in the past and spent a few hours writing down my deepest thoughts, just to read them again months or years later and tear them up because I thought they sounded so stupid. I hated the things I wrote about and I hated my handwriting. So I gave up.

Being the huge mixed media fan that I am, I started to see this art journaling craze materialize in magazines and online. I was definitely intrigued, but not completely sold on the idea because I knew my journaling history and figured I would never commit to it. Over the next year or two it became harder and harder to resist. How could anyone look at the beautiful and colorful journals of Teesha Moore, Ingrid Dijkers, and Pam Carriker and not want to do it themselves?

I tried art journaling a little bit but was frustrated because my pages weren't even close to as cool as theirs were. It wasn't until I took a journaling class with the Journal Fodder Junkies last year at Art Unraveled that I finally gave in to the temptation and started keeping an art journal. The biggest things I learned from the workshop were pretty obvious facts, but I never thought about it before then. Every journal page doesn't have to be a masterpiece, nor does if have to be about anything particularly important. What IS important is that you continue working in it. No page ever has to be completely finished. You can start 10 pages in one sitting and take 6 months to get back to them. Have nothing to say today? That's okay. Start slapping some paint on the pages. Collage receipts, magazine clippings that you like, junk mail, postage stamps, or anything else you can find that would otherwise be destined for your trash can onto your pages. Make some random doodles on a page and see what transpires. I can't say I journal everyday, but I've been regularly keeping up with it since that class. Some pages I like so much that I actually finish them!

I started creating my pages by randomly painting watercolors on some blank journal pages. After they dried, I took a fine tipped black marker (Micron Pigmas work well) and started doodling and drawing. Most of the time I didn't have anything specific in mind. I journaled words in the empty spaces around my doodles. I enhanced my drawings by using Copic markers to color in some areas. I used craft punches on some of the pages to cut out 'windows' that look onto the page behind it. I also collaged some papers I had in my stash to some of them. To add the sparkle and shine, I used Designer Dries Clear adhesive by Art Glitter to add various colors and varieties of glitter (also by Art Glitter).  It was no exact science, I just used coordinating colors to enhance certain areas.

Stay tuned for my next post which will be about using Fantasy Fibers and Fantasy Film to enhance your art journal. See you soon!

Fantasy Fiber Foto Frames by Emily M. Miller

Fantasy Fiber Foto Frames...say that five times fast! I love how diverse Fantasy Fiber is and that’s why I like to use it to frame photos with. You can use just a little or a lot. Form it into a shape or just simply use it as a backdrop.

I almost always use it sparingly. You can see on this first example I simply laid a few wisps of fiber in a square shape slightly larger than my photo, overlapping 3 colors a bit. Then I put my bakers parchment paper on top and ironed for just a second or two (with my iron set to cotton/med.-high). Glue it on back with Designer Dries Clear…done!

My altered kitty photo is part of a book exchange project I'm involved in where some of the backside is visible. I really like how the fiber shows my recycled cardboard box background. I'll be making 28 of these and the fiber is by far the easiest step!

For this second set of examples I started with a thin base again like above, put my photo on top before fusing. Then I placed a few strands around my subjects, making sure the ends overlap with the ends underneath and even allowing some wisps to cover their faces. Cover with parchment paper and lightly hit with the iron just where the fiber sits on top of your photo, fusing it on the edges to the fiber layer below.

This works perfect with home printed photos, the heat won’t bother them at all. I apologize for not trying it on commercial processed photos, but I would think that they would be fine too. I will try it and give you an update later in the comments. If you want to try it, just be sure to keep the top fiber layer thin and it won’t take much heat to fuse them. With a very short dwell time the parchment paper should protect your photo.

You will need to flip the photo over and iron it again to fuse the back layer. This technique makes a nifty sandwich effect. Now you can trim away the fibers that cover your subject with scissors or simply pull them off with your fingers.

This last example uses the fiber in a shape. Place some Fantasy Fiber in the shape of a heart on top of your photo (use a variety of colors), place your hand on top of the heart and slide your photo out from underneath. Place parchment paper on top and press iron over heart for 3 seconds or so. Cut away random strands in middle for a sharp edge, or leave them shaggy for a fluffy effect. Glue onto photo with Designer Dries Clear adhesive.

Now what you do with it is up to you! Add to a scrapbook page, fit inside a Fantasy Film envelope or mount on fabric. It’ll all look fantastic! (P.S...I'll show you the Fantasy Film envelope later!)

Sunday Best Scrapbook Page by Janelle Burba

This month I wanted to use my glitter on a scrapbook layout. Since I spend more time on my pages than most, I thought it would be fun to see how I might dress one up a bit with glitter. As I commonly do, I used a photograph for my inspiration for this page. Lately, I have been busy looking through old family pictures and heritage layouts are so important. I love remembering those people, past and present that I love so much. I found an old Easter picture of my mother and sister and since it is spring, I needed to do something special with it.


I began with the Vintage Whimsy Collection by Crate Paper and went from there. I really enjoyed working with the muted pink and blues against the chocolate brown cardstock. I must say these colors are quickly becoming my favorites. After the papers were in place and the photo glued, I added prima flowers and trinkets, some random metal pieces and large letters from Heidi Swap. Tim Holtz helped with the bird cage die cut. I used a cool technique on it to make it look aged. I used several types of glitter in many different colors(see supplies) and some misc. beading. I hope you enjoy it.


Designer Dries Clear Adhesive
809 Fox Trot Large Glass Beads
914 Rich Gold Vintage Glass Glitter Shards
524 Tree Bark Microfine Opaque
292 Mint Julep Ultrafine Transparent
713 Fair Microfine Transparent

3 in 1 adhesive
Vintage Whimsy Collection by Crate Paper
Tim Holtz Cardstock
Tim Holtz Caged Bird Die Cut
Tim Holtz jump rings
Prima flowers and trinkets
Ribbon and lace(Paper and Metal Scrappers)
Making Memories metals (Michaels)
Chipboard Letters (Heidi Swap)
Jillibeab sugar pick
Scotch Liquid glue
Adirondack Alcohol Inks -butterscotch and Hazelnut
Stencil Magio Gold Paint Creme


Technique for old bird cage:

Die Cut
Cover with Scotch liquid glue...dries clear
Drop Alcohol inks in glue while wet (I used hanzelnut and butterscotch Ranger)
Use heat gun on die to create bubbles and dry glue (creates texture)
Use gold creme paint with finger to highlight section of texturizing ( I love it)

Say Yes to the Dress Mini Album by Janelle Burba

As you might have noticed, I love color. The brighter, the better and I am always looking for inspiration. Whether it be in the beauty of nature or the vibrancy of someone's spirit...I am always looking. My inspiration for this project came from some beautiful older paper from Prima Marketing. As I was searching the net, I noticed it and just a few weeks later, my thoughts and designs erupted into what I think is a pretty wonderful project.


Being the mother of a beautiful little girl (ok..not so little anymore as she turns 17 next month), I have had many opportunities to take photographs of her all dressed up for whatever occasion. My friend, Gina Perkes, who is a master at all things crafty suggested that this mini might be a good place to catalog her growth through dresses as she has grown into the amazing young lady she is today. Thanks Gina for this great idea and what fun it has been.


I started with a pre-made chip board mini (they come all shapes and sizes) and just started covering the pages.


Dress forms seem to be one of my favorites right now so I put pencil to paper and started imagining some page designs. I drew the dress forms onto chip board and started cutting away. I think they added a nice touch!


This mini has several hand-made envelopes that can easily be made by scoring the edges with simple folding. I did add a really cool little book with a holder to my mini. I believe the idea was from Tim Holtz some time ago but I honestly can't remember and the holder came directly from Tim's house in a box of recycled goods. Thanks, Mario (I told you I would use that packaging).


The accordian page is probably my favorite and I use that technique often as I have SO MANY PHOTOS!




Last but not least, I made one of Tim's sizzix die cuts into a "mini" journaling book so I can give details about my daughters special events.


The glitter was the highlight to my book as I added it everywhere.


Materials:
Prima Marketing Paisley Road Collection
Core`dinations Card Stock - assorted colors
Art Glitter Designer Dries Clear adhesive
Ultrafine Metal tip
Beacon's 3 in 1 adhesive
Vintage Glass Glitter #910 Rose Quartz (probably my all time favorite glitter)
#304 Petal Pink Ultrafine Transparent
#79 Black Ultrafine Opaque
#247 Moulin Rouge Ultrafine Opaque Hologram
#713 Fair Microfine Transparent (perfect color for light skin tone)
D11 Roulette Dazzlers (I LOVE LOVE LOVE DAZZLERS ~ they cover so nicely)
#164 Chrysalis Ultrafine Transparent
Judikins Embossing Powder White
Cloisonne High Gloss Embossing ~ Plum Slade and Smokey Obsidian
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist ~ Carribean Blue
Tim Holtz Florish Mask
Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher and staples
Tim Holtz Hitch Fasteners (love them for door knobs)
Tm Holtz Hanger Clips
Tim Holtz Sizzix ~ Sewing Room
Tim Holtz Distressed inks - assorted
Color Box inks - assorted
Assorted brads and ribbons from Michaels or Hobby Lobby
Prima flowers ribbon
Graphic 45 metal hinges (love them)
Martha Stewart punch
Stampendous velvet class a peel stickers
7 gypsies gaffer tape scroll
Impression Obsession, Inc. dress form stamp
Glitz mini alphabet

Work the Stash with Glitter by Clare Dempsey

Like me, you might have a stash of supplies that you keep telling yourself you need to use before you buy more. I have found it a great idea to devote a day to using up the stash and to use Art Glitter to inspire me!

This Wednesday, I went through my stash of trims and pulled out some eyelet lace trim. I love all the rosettes that people are making with paper, and decided to use that idea with my eyelet. So, I cut a strip 18” long and folded it in half right side together. I matched my pattern on the edge and sewed a seam to form a band. Then I can make a basting stitch along the inside edge of my eyelet and pulled to gather the center.


Using another piece of eyelet, I used my Art Glitter Fabric Dries Clear Glue and embellished it to match my card stock and patterned paper. I think this would look wonderful on an Easter, or Mother’s Day Page! Here is my trim before embellishment.


Using the Dries Clear Fabric Adhesive and my Hibiscus 297 Ultrafine Transparent, and Bananan 92 Ulfrafine Transparent Glitter I followed the pattern of the lace. A dries clear glue is so important with lace! Here is the after picture.


I love that my Art Glitter gives me the look of an expensive and fashion forward scrapbooking embellishment for less! Now, what if you don’t have a stash of eyelet trim? You can get some at your local fabric or craft store and buy just 1/3 yd to make a 12 x 12 scrapbooking page. Let’s say the trim runs $4.99 a yd, now use a coupon for 40% off and only purchase your 1/3 yd and you have some eyelet for $0.99.

Still think that’s more than you want to spend. Then get the look with your paper punches, embossing folders and white paper and add your Art Glitter! Here is a faux eyelet I made using my Martha Stewart border punch and my Cuttlebug embossing folder.


Now I used all of these handmade embellishments to scrapbook a special dress I designed and made: my wedding dress. Another tip I would like to share is the use of corner punches for holding your professional photos. Someday, my children may want to frame some of the professional photos I scrapbook. So, I like to use corner punches and adhere the photo mat only to my page. I then slip my photo under the corners and later, they can be removed without being damaged.


Supplies Used:
Art Glitter Fabric Dries Clear Adhesive w/ Ultrafine Metal Tip
Art Glitter 267 Hibiscus Ultrafine Transparent Glitter
Art Glitter 92 Bananan Ultrafine Transparent Glitter
Eyelet (Rosette)
Eyelet (border) Hobby Lobby
All the paper is by My Little Shoebox from the Sew Cute Line: Nothing Buttons, Made with Love, Hand Made
Stickers from My Little Shoebox Sew Cute Line
Paper Doily My Little Shoebox Garden Party Buttercup
Title Foverever Young Cricut Cartridge
Corner Punch EK Success

Snowflake Album in a Box by Janelle Burba

This has been such a fun project. As you can see the Bo Bunny Midnight Frost Collection was my entire inspiration. Snowflakes have always intriqued me with each one being unique ~ kind of like all of us crafters....bringing something different and wonderful to the world. I wanted to make something I could sit out on a coffee table all year round for my guests to enjoy family photos ~ "WALAH"...a cigar box with an album inside. The process ended up being a bit more complicated than I originally thought but if you have any questions, you can always email at janelle0515@yahoo.com.


I first spray painted the box to ensure that the hard to reach places wouldn't be stark white when covered by paper. I found a really great trim that matched perfectly and gave the box a little skirt. I found attaching it to the bottom gave the box height. I covered the box and then I glittered it up accenting the paper and also adding some chipboard snowflakes to the cover. I think it turned out so beautifully! I even made a chipboard snowflake to emphasize my title. My husband Rod helped with painting and screwing on the ball feet and he even added a little felt to help it from sliding.


The album was simple but time consuming as I wanted it to be special and ready for photos. I used card stock of many different colors and cut out pieces from the collection. Each page is unique and I used old winter paper scraps to add to the overall theme. Remember when doing a ready-made album, always leave room for journaling. Keeping the memories alive with a photo is only part of the job as you need to remember the occasion with words so that generations to come can share the experience.


Designer Dries Clear Adhesive
Designer Dries White Adhesive
3 in 1 Beacons Adhesive
Bo Bunny Midnight Frost
TPC Christmas Village
Coredinations card stock - many colors
Chipboard (Oriental Trading)
Metal snowflake embellishments (everywhere)
Zva Creative bling snowflakes
Wooden balls (Michaels)
Tim Holtz Curio Knob
Binder Rings
ribbon
buttons
Tsukineko Embossing Powder #06 Sparkle
Cloisonne High Gloss Granules Emerald Onyx
Diamond Dust
Glitter:
81 Lagoon Ultrafine Opaque
26 Midnight Ultrafine Opaque
27 Navy Ultrafine Opaque
173 Ripe Plum Ultrafine Opaque
62 Copper Canyon Ultrafine Opaque
66 Yellow Ultrafine Opaque
79 Black Ultrafine Opaque
75 Blue Moon Ultrafine Opaque
D15 Sea Nymph Dazzlers
904 Blue Topaz Vintage Glass Glitter
900 Silvery Moon Vintage Glass Glitter
189 Pearl Ultrafine Pearlescent
16 Trees Elements
809 Fox Trot Large Glass Beads
D16 Ariel Dazzlers

Upcycled Mini Books by Marisa Pawelko

Marisa Pawelko, The Modern Surrealist, shared with us her photos from the Chicago Craft Social she was at, making these fantastic mini scrapbooks from recycled materials and a little Art Glitter!


She had visitors at her table use old cereal boxes and paper bag origami for the mini books and then they decorated the cover with Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, Dazzlers, Ultrafine Art Glitter and more!


Absolute fun!


The Dazzlers just look fantastic!


Save your excess!


These Ultrafine Neon Colors are perfect too!


Looks like a grand time, wish I had been there! Thank goodness she will showcase this project again at these upcoming shows:
Craft Studio at the CHA Trade Show: Wednesday, July 28th 10am – 10:30am
Westcott Fundraiser for the Wyland Foundation (for the trade by invitation only): Wednesday, July 28th 6-8pm
“Funky Junk” Super Show workshop sponsored by Westcott: Friday, July 30th 6-7:30pm
Craft Academy at the Super Show: Saturday, July 31st 2:15 – 2:45pm


What a great stash! To see more photos check out the Modern Surrealist on Face Book.


Thank you for sharing again Marisa, great design and fun too!