Altered Toilet Paper Roll Mini Album

 

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Altered Mini Album

 

 

Supplies:  Art Glitter Ultra Fine Transparent #305- Goldenrod ,Ultafine Opaque Hologram #329 Egyptian Blue, Elements Earth Texture#34 Flint, Vintage Glass Glitter #624 Chocalatta, Flattened Toilet Paper rolls, Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, scissors, ink, ribbon, embellishments, Authentique Seasons Collection-Summer One, Summer Two, Summer Three, and EnchancementCuts

 After making sure your rolls are flattened pick and cut out the paper you want to use for your base layer and ink the edges.  You can put them together with a ring now so you have the placement, then take them apart to decorate. You want to make sure and not cover the punched out holes.

 

 

 

Next choose your Enhancement Cuts and decide which ones you would like to use. Embellish your book with any of the sayings and pictures then go to town sparkling it up with Art Glitter!

 

Finally put booklet together and add ribbon.

 

 

 

I also added little tags that I spruced up with Art Glitter

 

I love how this turned out. Love working with these GREAT summer colors.  My girls are fighting over who gets to keep this Simple Pleasures booklet.

 

 

 

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Fashion Forward with KC

Back to school means shopping for school clothes.  And with a growing 8 year old, it also means pitching most of last year's jeans that are all to short.  I had wanted to work on some up cycled projects, and the denim I was about to throw out seemed like the perfect material for a fun glittering fiber project.

For this project I used:
Materials:  Denim from old pair of kids jeans, a cardboard core from a roll of packing tape, Blue acrylic paint, Acrylic sealer (brush on type), Acrylic sealer (Spray on type)  Art Glitter Fabric Dries Clear Adhesive (FDCA), Art Glitter Ultrafine glitter:  #117 Goldilocks, #65 Old Gold, #48 Emerald, #249 Woodberry, Embossing powder, Art Glitter Fantasy Fiber - English Ivy.

Tools and supplies:  Iron, Teflon sheet or parchment paper, Sizzix Big Shot, Tim Holtz Tattered Flowers Die, assorted bottle lids and caps, paint brushes

Cut a section about 1" - 1 1/2" out of the tape core and gently bend it into the size and shape needed to get on and off your wrist and wear comfortably.    

Paint the inside and edges of the core with blue acrylic paint and seal by brushing a layer or two of acrylic sealer.

Used Sizzix and Tim Holtz Tattered Flowers Die to cut flowers from excess denim.

Paint a little Art Glitter Fabric Dries Clear Adhesive on the tips of the flower petals.

Sprinkle a mix of Art Glitter Ultrafine glitters on the adhesive, one color at a time.  

Repeat this on each of the flowers.

Spray the front of the flowers with clear acrylic sealer and gently press the flowers into various caps to give them a little shape, and set them aside to let them dry.

Cut a piece of denim that is long enough to go around the outside of the core + 1/2" and about 1/2" wider than the core.  You want to cut with the grain of the fabric (not on the bias), so this piece was cut by cutting straight across the back of one leg.

Run it through the washer and dryer with a load of clothes to fray the edges

Sprinkle the fabric with embossing powder.  Any embossing powder should work, but will show through the fibers slightly, so you'll want to pick a complimentary color.  This one has gold sparkles that show through for a little extra sparkle.

Position clumps of Art Glitter Fantasy Fiber over the fabric.

Cover with a Teflon sheet or parchment paper and iron according to directions.  I actually held the iron too long in one spot and got a little more copper color there - see the iron imprint to the left?  Since I liked the variation of color I wasn't too worried about that.  But note that if your colors are changing to a lot of copper tones, you are probably holding the iron on too long, or have it too hot.

Trim off the extra fibers that are extending past the edge of the denim.

Use FDCA to glue the layers of the flower together and glue the flower to the bracelet piece.  I decided not to use the daisy shaped piece in my flower, so I'll save that for another project.  Glue a button or other bling in the center of the flower.

Use FDCA to adhere the denim bracelet to the tape core

Thanks for visiting!  Please visit my blog for more glittering fun!  

 

Dressed Form...Love by Connie K

I am loving all the mixed media pieces I have been seeing lately...you can check them out on pinterest if you haven’t seen them. Such a great place for inspiration.

I thought I would combine my love for all things found, with this new to me medium...so here is my take on it. They are fun to make...

I took mine off the canvas and altered a paper mache dress form I had in my stash*, add to that a found silver candle stick from the thrift and a wooden finial from my junk drawer!

So gather your supplies...

Art Glitter: Ultrafine Transparent Martini #89
Art Glitter: Ultrafine Transparent Lipstick #88
Art Glitter: Fine Vintage Glass Glitter Ultramarine #604
Art Glitter: Ultrafine Transparent Mellow Yellow #158
Designers Dries Clear Adhesive
Paper mache dress form
Pattern tissue paper vintage
Multi matte medium.Ranger
Craft paint in the following colors: Cadimium Red/Americana, White/Americana, Bahama Blue/Americana, Yellow Green/Americana
Look at me blue / folk-art
Script rubber stamp
Archival ink black
Assorted stencils for texture including
Punchinella, fiberglass screening, netting
Rubons various...pink paisley, KaiserKraft, Melissa Francis
Faber Castell big brush pitt pens: scarlet red, nougat, cobalt blue, yellow
Pink paisley birds/butterflies
Small Prima flowers
Chipboard
Black pen for doodling

Lets get started...

My dress form had a base on it...I cut it off. Next adhere random strips of pattern tissue to the dress form with multi matte medium. Let dry thoroughly.

Next apply, paint in a random pattern using the bahama blue, green and blue. After you apply the paint wipe some of it with a wet wipe ...if you see the pattern tissue, it’s all good.

Once the base coat is dry you can start using your stencils to create texture and a random background. I applied the darkest colors last. Stamp the script stamp in a few random spots.

Adhere the two birds to the lower left side of the dress with matte medium. Shade the birds using a pitt big brush pen, once dry doodle around each bird with a fine point black pen. Add lipstick glitter to the red bird and blue bird with designer dries clear adhesive.

The butterflies were added to the back and glittered with mellow yellow and lipstick art glitter.

Cut two tiny leaf shapes from chipboard. Paint with yellow green paint. Once dry, shade with the green pitt pen & adhere to the dress form. Add two small prima flowers as shown on the sample. Add lipstick glitter to the red flower and vintage glass glitter in ultramarine to the blue flower. Martini glitter was used on the leaves.

Cut a small heart from the chipboard and paint with red paint, adhere to dress form as shown. Doodle around heart...using designer dries clear adhesive highlight the heart with the lipstick glitter...love that name of this glitter!

Add rubons as shown...seal with matte medium when complete.

Finally, I painted the wooden finial with red paint...and then stenciled some small patterns in white over top. Glue to the top of the dress form with a glue gun. Then adhere the dress form to the silver candlestick. Embellish with a bow made from the rayon seam binding...

 I hope you have fun with this...it is a no rules kinda of project where anything goes. It lets you think outside of the box. I’ve done many of these on canvas and have loved the results also.

*I have a huge stash...you never know what will show up in there.

Overstock Glitter Sale and Elements Review

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While you're hopping around the internet, check out an honest, refreshing review of our Elements line from Marti Wills of Craft Critique. http://www.craftcritique.com/2011/05/elements-earth-textures-by-art.html


Marti brings up some very good points. Elements are made from organic components, therefore they are not acid free and will fade with time if left untreated. I would not recommend using them on a photo, however if treated with an Acrylic Spray or Spray Lacquer, they can be used near a photo. If you are very strict with the whole acid free idea, you probably won't want them on a scrapbook page at all. You will need to decide upon your level of comfort there.


When using Elements on all projects be sure to seal them after they completely dry with either an Acrylic Spray, which usually is a little on the glossy side, Spray Lacquer, which is very glossy, or Matte Spray, which is a little on the dull side, and is what I used on this piece. I think it is perfect for Elements.

The Elements has chunky pieces as well as smaller particles in it. And as I'm sure you know, with glue, the first one there is the winner. The smaller particles tend to shake down to the bottom of the jar. If you dig deep into the jar with a spoon, you will inevitably end up with the small particles winning. However, if you skim along the top, spoon on the chunky pieces first, then dip in deeper and spoon on the smaller particles while the glue is still wet, white and shiny, you will get a nice coverage of large and small pieces. I use this technique with our Gala Glitz too.


You'll have to click on this close up. The Elements work great on this fabric background. These are real cicada wings too, I strengthen them by dipping them into our Designer Dries Clear adhesive (watered down just a bit) a couple of times. Really dries clear doesn't it!!! And you'll notice just a touch of glitter on the frame. I use glitter on my "recycled" frames quite a bit.

If you ever have any questions about our products and how to use them please call (928-639-0805) or email us. We love the challenges you bring us every day! Enjoy - GlitterEmm

Art Glitter Flowers by Clare Dempsey

I have a new addiction: Art Glitter! Not only do I love their glitter, but I love their glue. Glitter adds that bling factor and lasts forever! You pour out what you like over a glitter tray or a coffee filter and just pour the excess back into the jar! You will think you haven’t used any!

And, if you paper craft, you probably have one or more favorite glues and you are a loyal customer. Their Ultra fine tip is the best!


I love the control I can get with it the tip and the consistency of the glue. I have added a new glue to my go to glues!

Today, I am sharing how to recycle your plastic packaging into embellishments. I like to use my salad boxes and strawberry packaging to create flowers. Love a look for less that's green! Here’s how:

Supplies:
Art Glitter Designer Dries Clear Glue and Ultra Fine Tip
Art Glitter in two colors
Salad or Strawberry container plastic
Scissors or Cricut with Deep Cut Blade and Housing or Sizzix or other flower die
Glitter tray or Coffee Filters
Tweezers

1) Remove the top of your salad packaging and recycle the base
2) Remove the sticker from the top carefully, and wash and dry your top
3) Be SURE to remove any left over adhesive glue from the sticker. I use my UNDO adhesive remover if needed.
4) Carefully trip off the lip of your plastic container
5) Cut your flower using a pattern or Cricut machine. I use my SVG Cuts 3 Dimension flower kit: Begonia and my Deep cut blade and housing. Using the Cricut will make your edges less sharp and safe to work with. You may find that your blade does not cut through your plastic completely. Just snip into the cut image to start popping the cut out and punch the rest with just your hands carefully.
6) Shape your petals before adding glitter by bending down petal edges
7) Using the Art Glitter Dries Clear Glue and the fine tip applicator, apply glue to the outside edge of your petals and three lines towards the center. Working over your glitter tray or coffee filter, sprinkle your glitter on the glue. I like to use my darkest color on the outside.
8) Tap excess glitter back into jar.
9) Now apply your glue and second color, LEAVING 1/3 of the inside of the petal and the entire center free of glue and glitter so you can glue the flower together later. Don’t worry about bare spots, you will be layering the flower and adding a center embellishment that will cover bare spots.
10) Tap off excess glitter and place aside to dry.
11) Rinse the fine point tip in water, immediately. I like to close my sink drain, so it is not lost and dry as best you can. Allow inside to dry before storing.
12) Assemble your flower and glue layers together using a low temp hot glue gun or glue dots
13) Embellish flower center with beads, button, or brad. I used some pearl beads.

My first version of the flower is made with the Art Glitter Transparent Glitter, in Juicy Fruit (99), and Berren (213). The colors of glitter are closer in value, and it looks very fairy tale like to me. And my second with the Art Glitter Pearlescent Glitter, in Varsity Blue 185 (dark blue), and Blue Angel 183 (light blue). What glam!

Recycled Fantasy Film Trinket Box by Emily M. Miller

This fun little box grew out of a necessity for a vessel to hold some candy and these cute little fairy finger puppets I found. I’m giving them to my co-workers for Christmas. Turned out great if I do say so myself!

If you don’t have scraps of Fantasy Film, you can use fresh film. Just iron at least 3 pieces together to cut into two 1.5” x 8.5” strips.

Materials

Art Glitter Fantasy Film scraps
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive with Ultrafine Metal Tip Attached
Art Glitter Ultrafine Opaque Glitter #65 Old Gold
Art Glitter Ultrafine Transparent Glitter #85 Crystal
Iron set at High
Bakers Parchment Paper
1/8” Hole Punch
Ruler, Cutting Board, Xacto Blade
Hot Glue Gun and Glue Stick
Wired Cord or Ribbon
Scissors
Small Paint Brush and tray for glue
Finger Puppets, candy or what ever you use to fill your box
Jingle bells


Directions
First I put dots of glue around the fairy’s dresses and covered with Old Gold glitter. After that dries paint on a coat of Designer Dries Clear to back side of wings. Let dry. Paint another coating on and sprinkle with Crystal glitter while glue is very wet, white and shiny. Let dry completely and brush off excess glitter.

I cut four 11” strips of my silver cord for each box. Soon I discovered that it frayed on the ends. So I dipped each end into some Designer Dries Clear adhesive immediately after cutting them before they had a chance to fray and set aside on some wax paper to dry.


Start to layer scraps of film onto an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper. Try to get a nice variety of colors and fill in blank spaces as best as you can.


Cover with baker’s parchment paper and iron for a few seconds.


Lift up film sheet to see holes. Sorry this is blurry, had to take it with the flash off to see the holes.

You can go back now and put more film down where needed. I didn’t worry about getting every hole covered, just most of them. You probably have a pretty thick sheet now. Make sure all pieces are ironed very well. You will want to flip it over and iron both sides. It will be warm, almost hot. If it starts to bend, iron again and let it cool flat.


Using cutting mat, ruler and xacto blade slice 1.5 x 8.5 strips. You should be able to get 7 strips with a little left over that can be used on your next sheet.


Take two strips and make an “X” with them. Since this film has been ironed a lot, the overlap won’t create a very good bond so squeeze a good drop of hot glue between them. Make sure your X is centered well, then cover with parchment paper and iron square in middle, on both sides. If a little bit of hot glue squeezes out, let dry and roll off excess.

Bend up the four edges at the square base. At each end bend a 1” section away and cut corners off to make a triangle point.

Punch one hole at each corner of box side, and another hole at center of triangle. Repeat with 3 other sides. The placing of these holes does not have to be exact.


Weave cord through the two bottom holes on 2 box sides that are next to each other, tying them together. At top holes tie excess cord into a bow. Repeat on opposite corner. Tie other two sides in same manner, excluding making the bow. Instead feed excess cord up through hole in the triangle of the same box side.

Slide a jingle bell down cord sticking through top of triangle and tie a knot to keep in place. Then wrap excess wire around base of jingle bell. Finish with other 3 sides and fill it up!


Easy to execute, but hard to explain. I hope with the help of the photos it makes sense! I can’t wait to give them away, but shhhhh, my co-workers won’t get them for a few more days!