So Grateful

I am having so much fun learning to watercolor.  I have always steered clear of it thinking it was just to much to learn.  I've recently discovered I love it!

I made this for the Let it Shine class I just finished. I didn't realize just how quick and easy it is to add just a touch a glamor to my projects and how much of the supplies I have just sitting in my craft room waiting to be used. 

The shine I added to this card is home made glitter paper. I have so much loose glitter that it just seemed fitting to create custom paper. I used a larger piece as my layer under my watercolor image and then cut out the hello from the left over pieces. I then cut the hello again in black to give the sentiment a little pop.

I hope this picture gives you a good idea of the shimmer. It's so pretty in real time.  

Thanks for stopping by!

Glitter Technique Challenge TSOT!

This week I have the pleasure of doing the feature technique over at Try Stampin' On Tuesday.  I choose glitter and couldn't wait to get started.  Below is the tutorial on how to create a glitter background.  Make sure to head over to the website to see more and add your own glitter fun!!

Step 1: Get your favorite double sided adhesive paper. This is what I happened to have on hand.

Step 2: Peel the backing off your adhesive sheet and adhere to a 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" card base (I used white, but any color will work). Trim off the excess. 

Step 3: Choose the glitter colors you'd like to use.  You can do as many or as little colors. I decided on two.

Step 4: Peel off the top protector on the adhesive sheet

Step 5: Start with your first glitter and sprinkle in random areas.  Making sure to "flick" off the excess after each pour.

Step 6: Finish by adding the second color and "flicking" off the excess after each pour.

Here is the finished sheet.  Now it's ready to finish decorating.

Here is my finished card using this amazing background.  I'm loving how it turned out and can't wait to see what you come up with!!