I found images of a project I created in October using the Lifetime of Happiness cling set, and thought I would share them with you.
It's kind of timely that I came across these photos tonight, because we've got quite a windstorm happening and I'm hoping that some of the garden debris finds it's own way out of the garden and into the pasture with the donkeys and cows. Nothing like a little helping hand from Mother Nature when it comes to getting some of the farm chores done!
I really like how this project came together. The peachy colored paper I hand dyed using various distress inks and pearl colored Glimmer Mist. It really is quite pretty being slightly shimmery under the image, which as you can see also happens to be dressed up with even more glitter.
To add the top sprinkling of glitter, I gave the card a light spray of adhesive (spray adhesive comes in a can, like spray paint) after the card was all assembled. While the adhesive was still tacky, I lightly sprinkled crystal glitter here and there. A light hand is best for this technique ... it's easy to get carried away and add too much adhesive, and glitter! (Do you believe me?) *grin*
After the adhesive dries it's no longer tacky, so you don't have to worry about random things sticking to your project after the adhesive is dry.
I dressed up the inside of the card too, using a sentiment from the same set. I chose to add faint butterfly stampings, as well. And more glitter!
... I do believe we're sneaking up on a Friday! ...
Thanks for checkin' in on me today!
Love, love, love these! what gorgeous cards. Love how you have the lovely background combined with a nice panel- perfect combo!!!!
Posted by: Deanna Maertz | November 28, 2011 at 11:22 PM
You did such a WONDERFUL job on this. Wow. A real stunner!
Posted by: SueB | November 04, 2011 at 05:27 AM
Anna~~Such a work of elegance and splendor :) I wish I had just one of your creative eyes!! lol
Posted by: Robb_eeie | November 03, 2011 at 06:13 PM
Wonderful images and sentiments in that set. Lovely card-like how you tell us your techniques on getting the glitter and shine!
Posted by: Bev J. | November 03, 2011 at 10:19 AM
LOVE THIS! Must go searching and rescuing some stamps to make a card like this. I need to get that stamp set!!!!!!!
Posted by: Shala Carter | November 03, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Well, SHUT UP!!! you.are.KILLIN'. me with these beauties!!! *heart palps*
Posted by: Julie Ebersole | November 03, 2011 at 09:57 AM
Beautiful card, love the shimmer on that flower.
Posted by: Kim Howard | November 03, 2011 at 09:12 AM
You have a beautiful way of creating with shimmer, Anna. Love your homemade peachy paper and the tip for tacky spray, I'd be hard pressed not to have some little bit of something or other stick to it before it was dry tho'!!:) The inside beauty is a perfect match for the outer loveliness.
Posted by: Michele Ghent | November 03, 2011 at 07:13 AM
Ooo Anna I LOVE all your stamp sets, cards and crafty goodies. But this one my be my ALL TIME FAV! It is stunning. Wonderful colors and shine. ( The peach and blue where where my wedding colors 35 years come April!) Plus the inside verse is very heart warming, love it... love you, too. Big Hugs and have a terrific Thursday. :)
Posted by: Carol Dee | November 03, 2011 at 06:45 AM
OH Wow! Love this color combo and everything about this card! Great job!
Posted by: Peggy S from OH | November 03, 2011 at 06:42 AM