If you've never created with any of the Crafty Secrets vintage image booklets, I think you're missing out on some serious fun. *grin* They make card making so quick! The coloring is already done for you!
I put this card together today, with a little bit of help from Alan. He was in the room with me when I was adding the glitter to the image. I showed him the Sakura Quickie glue pen, my little *stress, little* jar of glitter, and I demonstrated the application process.
Adding glue to the image with the glue pen is easy. Adding the glitter with my little paper "spoon" is a little challenging, as the paper "spoon" I made isn't the easiest thing in the world to pick up (or find on my desk). Once enough glitter is on the card, the task of pouring the excess glitter back into the jar is even more challenging than finding, and using, my paper spoon!
Understanding my struggles, Alan suggested I "rig up" a glitter applicator. He suggested I create a system that would be similar to an automated feeding device that's used to feed grain on a timer, to deer and other critters. (Image is a Boss Buck feeder.)
The glitter applicator wouldn't need a timer, but instead just a little lever that I would move to allow the glitter to drop, along with a catch-plate below for any excess that might fall. I think, for as much as I love glitter, I just need to use the automated feeding device for my glitter applicator. Never mind trying to "rig up" something similar. 250 pounds of glitter might just be plenty... ...can you imagine!?
Anyway, the part of the card that Alan helped with was suggesting to add glitter to the ridges of the pumpkin. So I did. And I think it looks great! Looks like Alan was full of good ideas today!
Love the vintage look of this card! I also laughed at the thought of 250 pounds of glitter in the pictured device! Best, Curt
Posted by: Curt OBrien | September 12, 2008 at 09:08 AM
I think Alan came up with a solution to my glitter woes, too! LOL
Posted by: Michelle Adams | September 10, 2008 at 07:09 AM
That pumpkin image is hysterical, Anna - it makes me giggle! The glitter looks fabulous, but don't tell Alan I said so!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | September 09, 2008 at 07:53 PM
Great job, as usual Anna... for my spoon, I 'borrowed' a plastic one that came with my dd baby doll. I've also found the sample spoons from Baskin & Robbins to be the perfect size as well.
Posted by: Sue Davis | September 09, 2008 at 06:10 AM
I love your crafty secrets halloween cards! my husband also offers 'finishing touch' advice from time to time!
Posted by: aileen | September 08, 2008 at 09:58 PM
Love your pumpkin! I'll be looking for your auto glitter invention -- this is toooo funny. :o)
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
Posted by: Trena in Naperville | September 08, 2008 at 06:59 PM
Great card, Anna! Love that background and Alan's fabulous idea, not only for the glitter on the pumpkin, but for the glitter feeder. Yes, I do think 250 lbs might hold you for a while!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | September 08, 2008 at 06:15 PM
No matter what one uses the glitter ends up every where anyway and this looks interesting but. . . . I cut a piece of plastic straw that is only long enough to fit into the glitter bottle. Then, I cut the bottom of one end in a bit of a bowl or rounded shape and I have a custom sized spoon that I leave in the jar.
Posted by: Diane Martin | September 08, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Alan cracks me up. He reminds me of my DH. My hubby has tried to "fix" what he sees as a problem, too. Only my hubby relates everything to cars since he has hot rods for his hobby. If we could harness their industrialness into the crafting business think of all the cool inventions we'd have. ROFL I do like his suggestion for the glitter in the grooves of the pumpkin. Very cute! Thanks for sharing.
PS
How is Pixie Dust?
Posted by: Janet Sisk | September 08, 2008 at 01:31 PM
That's one good suggestion if you like a lot of glitter! Fun card. I just checked out the Dexter video - love your little guys & gals. The children were especially cute with them. But, oh, I would have a hard time selling them.
Posted by: Troy Louise | September 08, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Hopper feeders are good for sooooooooo many things...and now glitter! I bet my Dad could invent a small one for you. Hmmmmm
Have you thought about keeping glitter in a shaker bottle?
I need to make some things for our stamp club and am glad to hear the glue pen works. i haven't tried mine yet.
Posted by: Shala | September 08, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Love the glitter in the ridges, but why do you go to so much trouble to add glitter with a spoon? Just pour the glitter on the card over a piece of typewriter paper, shake the extra glitter off the card and bend the paper to pour the glitter back into the container. Or, put the glitter in a plastic container and put your card in the container, scoop the glitter onto the card and give it a shake. If you wish you could keep a spoon in the container with the glitter.
Posted by: Fran M | September 08, 2008 at 09:50 AM
I've said it before, I'll say it again, that Alan is a keeper! :)
Posted by: Mary G | September 08, 2008 at 09:48 AM
You know what? When I saw this on the Crafty Secrets web site this morning I noticed right away how you highlighted the ridges. They just stood out and made the whole card look even better. Move over Anna, Alan just might take over! LOL : )
Posted by: Phillis | September 08, 2008 at 09:38 AM
Bhwaa baawhaa!! (I need one of those machines!!) That's too funny!! Love your pumpkin image card though!!
Posted by: Vicki | September 08, 2008 at 09:03 AM
With that much glitter and a little wind, you could glitter the WORLD! Not to detract from the hilarity, but why do you use a paper spoon? I fold a piece of typing paper in half, hold my image over the paper and glitter away, tap the glitter down into the fold, and funnel it back into the glitter jar. (And because I'm a total perfectionist, I have a folded paper for every different color of embossing powder or glitter with the name printed on one side. But I digress . . . .)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | September 08, 2008 at 08:19 AM
I am cracking up! The "glitter feeder" is a hysterical idea...especially by the pound! LOL You all are TOO FUNNY...
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your card! And there's just the right amount of glitter on it! It's beautiful. I just love these vintage things you do! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | September 08, 2008 at 06:53 AM
lol imagine the international shipping cost for that glitter container... ouch ;)
Posted by: Monica Löfstedt | September 08, 2008 at 06:53 AM
Love the card, and Alan was right ~ the added glitter is perfect! I can't imagine having 250 lbs of glitter unless I had stock in that company!!
Posted by: dotty | September 08, 2008 at 06:43 AM
Me likey! The glitter is just perfect. Alan, you ROCK! Anna, you ROCK even MORE!!! heehee
Love the card. And no, I don't think 250lbs of glitter is too much. Could you imagine all the animals with a little glitter on them? PERFECT!
Posted by: Karrie Baker | September 08, 2008 at 05:22 AM
Alan's suggestion to glitter the pumpkins ridges was sheer genius and is precisely what separates this card from the rest. Thank you for sharing the image, technique, and supplies information. I love it.
Posted by: Gabriela | September 08, 2008 at 04:06 AM
That contraption is such a guy idea!!! Of course with the picture I am imagining that thing FULL of ultra fine glitter--and a field twinkling with glitter!! (LOL!!)
Anyway--I bet he will perfect the idea--we will all need one--and you will be rich!
The card is so cute--tell Alan the glitter was an excellent suggestion!!
Posted by: Juliana | September 08, 2008 at 03:54 AM