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Sunday, February 12, 2012

More Playing With Glitter

Like I described on my previous post, I'm just hooked on micro fine glitter, after my encounter with the Burnished Velvet Technique.  I used different colored glitters, and some of my punches, in order to use the glitter differently on these cards. 
On this first card I used a Fiscars heart punch, as well as a postage border punch of the same brand. Love the little glitter accents. I apologize for the lighting on the pictures, but with the changing weather around here lately, it's been hard to take a decent picture, plus my lovely daughter broke my home-made light box, and I haven't had a chance to fix it yet.

 On this next one, I wanted a more masculine card, and I made a glitter striped pattern.

On this last card I used the same two punches as on the first card on this post, but added a few more colors of glitter for a little variation and a different look.

 Can you see how flat the glitter lays flat, and how it does not overpower the whole card? And let me tell you that's a lot of glitter there!
I enjoyed working on these cards, their simplicity, and their glittery touches make me happy. The Uncommon Collection by Authentique, which is the one I use for all these cards, was just great for Valentine's Day, and the labels die set from My Favorite Things which I used on all the sentiment pieces of these cards, is one of my favorites at the moment. What do you think of glitter now?
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50 comments:

  1. Jennifer SFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    love them! my fav is the "cherish you" :o) I saw this microwave gel warmer inserts and the covering was put in the cutest owls!! I wanted to get it for ya, but then realized i wouldnt know where to send it!! LOL!! i pray you have an awesome day!

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  2. TrinaFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Lovely paper choices!

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  3. famillemarleauFebruary 12, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Very beautiful cards. Love that glitter. Thanks for sharing, Johanne L.

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  4. Crafty LoopsFebruary 12, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    These cards are really beautiful Sharon. I love the papers too. Very pretty. Lee xx

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  5. Katico CraftsFebruary 12, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Sharon, I just love what you are doing with the glitter. Are you spreading the glitter on first and then punching them out? Thank you so much for sharing.

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  6. Sandi SmithFebruary 12, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Beautiful cards Sharon...love them all!

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  7. flaviaFebruary 12, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Like them all, but my favourite is the first one!! ;)

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  8. RosaleeFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Beautiful card Sharon. Can't seem to pick which one I like most. Love all the papers and sentiments you used and the ribbon is beautiful too. TFS
    Hugs, Rosalee

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  9. Willow BranchFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    I've never been a fan of glitter, but I do love these cards. I think I'm still stuck on the old school glitter that's huge & gets on everything.

    Pam

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Beautiful cards! I'm going to have to look into getting some of that glitter, so I would love to see a tutorial!

    TFS, Kayla

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  11. MatildaFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    I really like "To someone with a very big heart" :) Maybe it's a stamp?

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  12. Julie February 12, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    They are adorable cards! I love the hugs and kisses one the most. :)

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  13. EvelynFebruary 12, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Beautiful cards I like how the glitter adds that special touch. TFS
    Evelyn (evinadas)
    yt:evl14512

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  14. RegenaFebruary 12, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    ur card are gorgeous!! loving all that glitter

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  15. UnknownFebruary 12, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Three more gorgeous cards, that glitter works so well and the backing papers are lovely. The first one is my favourite.

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  16. NatiFebruary 12, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Very beautiful cards!!my fav is the "cherish you"

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  17. *~Chelsea~*February 12, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Love your cards...especially the red/black cherish you card...very lovely :)

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  18. The6ofusincaFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    These cards are beautiful!!!!!! I'm sorry about your homemade light box!
    Have a nice Sunday!
    xoxo
    Jen

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  19. kissindawindFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    I just ordered some of the microfine glitter and cant wait for it to reach my hands so I can start playing with it myself... Really pretty cards...TFS xo

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  20. undertheshuswapsunFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    beautiful card!!!

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  21. Rhonda MillerFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Wow, these are fantastic. TFS.

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  22. SilverMcKenzieFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    The red and black stripes look fantastic.

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  23. UnknownFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    No doubt, the glitter makes cute a card that is simpler

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  24. LoriFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    I am loving this micro glitter. I don't use glitter often, but I just might start using it once I get my hands on this. TFS!

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  25. MichellethecraftyRNFebruary 12, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Thanks for sharing your lovely cards. Please make a tutorial on how you did the third card! Thanks!

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    Sharon, they are soooooooo gorgeous! I love them all. Who would have "thunk" that you could include so much glitter on a masculine card but it totally rocks!

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  27. AtStudioDFebruary 13, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    I must say, these glitter cards are awesome!! I like that you didn't have to use a copic colored image to make a great-looking card. I gotta go back to basics and use cardstock, glitter and ribbon. LOVE IT!!

    TFS.

    x0, D

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  28. Pieces of meFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Still loving this glitter. I am also really loving your ribbon can you tell me where you got it?
    Thanks so much.
    Rose
    (ultimatecruegirl)

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  29. MarlaFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Love glitter but I dont know how to use it and make it stay on my cards.

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  30. UnknownFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    I luv, luv glitter these cards are beatiful!

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  31. Pinkh3rFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    I love the glitters. :)

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  32. michelleFebruary 13, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Beautiful cards! The first one is my favorite!

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  33. LesleyFebruary 13, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    beautiful cards I love the glitter also really like the paper on the first one:)

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  34. DebbieFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    I really like the look of that glittering technique... and I hate using glitter cuz of the mess, but I think this might just be an exception :)
    TFS!

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  35. JoyFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    I definitely love it. The cards are simple but very elegant. And glare give that final touch to everything.

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  36. JJF29 (Suze)February 14, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    i would love to see how you do this

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  37. FernCreationsFebruary 14, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    I cant get enough of these glittery cards!!! They are gorgeous! keep'em coming!!! TFS

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  38. DivineFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Great cards. TFS :)

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  39. Chrys*February 14, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Wow those came out awesome! I was always afraid of using micro glitter but seeing these made me want to venture out and try it now :-)

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  40. mamawcindyFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Love all of them. My Favorite is the First One. Thanks for Sharing! :0)

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  41. Ginny's CreationsFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Great idea I know what Im making for my anniversary, thanks for sharing!!!!

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  42. danolandoFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    great cards xox

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  43. cardsbyannFebruary 21, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    Well, I admit, I've always loved glitter. However, after seeing this and your last post, I love it even more! I need to get some of this micro glitter and try this technique!
    -Heather M
    http://cardsbyann.wordpress.com/

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  44. Gloria WestermanFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    These are so adorable....I just don't think to used glitter....but I do love it....tfs

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  45. SkrapbukerFebruary 22, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    Love love love the Glitter Stripes!

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  46. CrizzyJFebruary 25, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Great cards and the glitter is wonderful. I think the masculine card is my favorite.

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  47. AnneliesFebruary 25, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    I actualy don't often use glitter on my cards and maybe I should start with the Stickles I already have before buying new suplies. My mother will love me saying this:)

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  48. Lucy NewtonFebruary 25, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    You really need to show us a tutorial of this awesome technique!!! Your cards are beautiful!!!

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  49. michsmith1973February 28, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    way to go on blinging these cards up!

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  50. mawsFebruary 29, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    love the first one with roses and glitter hearts!

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