Monday, December 24, 2012

Lots and Lots of Glitter

One of my most favorite embellishments in crafting is glitter.  For some reason, everything looks a little bit better with lots and lots of glitter piled on top of it.  I made this little card using a Maya Road chipboard tree trunk that I painted brown, and next I took lots of adorable Papertrey Ink buttons and sprayed them with Krylon adhesive spray (a wonderful proudct for this technique), then I dowsed them with a heaping helpful of glitter.  Aren't they sparkly? 
Here are the challenges I'm entering with this little card:
 
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/make-it-monday-97-participants.html%20 - Papertrey Ink Make it Monday Challenge #97 - A La Carte - I chose to use Make it Monday #54 - Glitter Buttons by Ashley Cannon Newell.  I used Papertrey Ink buttons, jute and stamped sentiment.
 
http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/2012/12/week-146-favorite-tea-room-project.html - The Shabby Tea Room Challenge #146 - Favorite Tea Room Project.  I based my card on Challenge #144 "Shabby Chic" using pink, aqua, silver and glitter.  My image is stamped with Sterling Silver ink, and my cream, pink and aqua buttons are covered in ultra-fine glitter.

http://www.pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2012/12/mid-challenge-reminder-pio-49-pile-on.html - Pile It On Challenge Blog - Challenge #49 - Pile On The Embellishments. I piled on the buttons and the glitter!

http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2012/12/rrr-challenge-62-anything-goes-ribbon.html - Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge Blog - Challenge #62 - Anything Goes Plus Ribbon/Trim - I used cream jute.
 
Well, I just finished cooking my wild rice for my Cream of Wild Rice Soup that I make every Christmas Eve.  It's SOOOOOO good!!  My family's mouths are already watering as they wait for this traditional yummy soup to be ready.  Tomorrow morning, I get up early and make my traditional cinnamon carmel rolls.  Oh my, the first of the year will certainly be the start of the diet!!!  I hope you all have a very special evening tonight, and day tomorrow, with your family and friends.  Thanks for stopping by!
 
Karen
 

15 comments:

  1. OH this is so so pretty! I can see myself dousing some buttons in glitter very very soon!I also adore the background with all the stitching and pretty papers!

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  2. This card is gorgeous in all it's glittered splendour! I love how you created the tree and the twine and sentiment are perfect with this! Have a wonderful time with your family eating yummy yummy food!

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  3. this is lovely! Yes, glitter is cool so are buttons. Great card.

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  4. oooh, so pretty. Love all the glittery buttons! Merry Christmas!

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  5. What a great technique Karen. Have to get out my spray adhesive and buttons!

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  6. What a fabulous 'tree' you have created Karen!! Congratulations on being a winner at The Shabby Tearoom!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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    1. Thanks, Maxine. While it's an honor to be selected as Top 3, I still really want to actually "win" at The Shabby Team Room. LOL - It didn't happen in 2012, but maybe in 2013.
      Blessings!

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  7. Cute, cute, cute! I love the glittery buttons! Beautifully done! Thanks for sharing it with us at The Shabby Tea Room!

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  8. Love your glittery buttons and this beautiful card! And the soup and yummy caramel rolls sound great too! Happy Holidays!

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  9. Yummy glitter goodness! Who wouldn't smile receiving this card?

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  10. Oh how beautiful your glittery button tree is! Love the pretty patterned papers too.

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  11. Gorgeous card!!! Thanks for participating in our PILE IT ON challenge!!

    ~DEANNE~

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  12. Karen this is absolutely so creative. Love how you have decorated the tree with the buttons. Also congrats on your win over at PILE IT ON. Well done.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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