Distress Glitter and the CC3C Challenge

It is hot here today, so I've got the windows open and the music playing...best time to get the creative juices flowing! 
I know Studio L3 has a challenge going on using Distress Glitter, one of my favorite products!  So, I thought I would create a project today to support the challenge.  Hoping that if you like what you see here, you might be inspired to make something yourself using Distress Glitter (and even enter the challenge!).
Follow along and I will show you what I created...

I cut a piece of chipboard using the Sizzix Alterations - Tarnished Trophies die.  The die has two different trophy shapes.  I am using the smaller of the two today (it is about 3 1/2" tall).

Once cut, I always paint the surface the same color as the glitter I am using, as it always looks better once finished.  I decided to use Pumice Stone to create a traditional trophy color.
I might mention a few facts about Distress Glitter:
1.  Distress Glitter mimics the look of glass glitter or mica, so resist the urge to press it down into the glue...it should be a bit uneven so the light can catch the layers of glitter.
2.  It is heat stable, meaning you can dry it with your heat tool and it will not melt.
3.  Distress Glitter is totally inkable, so once dry, you can ink the edges just like cardstock.
Seriously cool stuff.

While the trophy is drying, I cut four, 3 x 4" pieces of Wallflower paper (these are scaled down papers at the back of the Wallflower paper stash).

 I used the zigzag stitch on my sewing machine to sew them together, creating a patchwork effect.

Then a bit of edge distressing and ink with Gathered Twigs (you will find it in pack #6 of the Distress Ink Minis).

 Stitch the paper patchwork to a card front (I used a gray cardstock for my card).

Add the glittered trophy with thin foam tape.
NOTE: this is the part where I should have showed the trophy with Distress Ink on the edges.  Please note this step in the final photos.

 

I used some light pink cardstock to cut TWO strips of the Tattered Floral Garland, then sprayed each with Perfect Pearls Mists - Heirloom Gold (remember to shake before use).
I quickly dried it with the heat it tool...

then lightly inked the edges of the flowers.

I made little stacks of flowers, leaving the large sizes for another day (too big for this project).  I ended up making 5 medium flowers and 3 really small ones.

Once I have the stacks made, I lightly sprayed each side of the flower with water and crumpled each in my hand.  It does take a bit of crunching and smashing to break down the cardstock.

The water helps to break the paper down as well as "puff" up the cut edges.  If your flower is too damp, just dry it with the Heat it tool to stabilize it.

I cut some Ranger Manila cardstock using the Tattered Curvy Banners decorative strip.  I chose a small sized banner for this project and added ink and added a phrase from the Remnant Rubs sheet - Words. 
Just a tip here - since the words on the Remnant Rubs sheet are in a straight line, I cut the words apart.  I added "with",  and then "heart" on the other end.  Then I went back and filled in with "all my" to get the spacing right.

Okay, so time to fill the trophy with flowers.
I added a bit of French lace with a hot glue gun (I was impatient), then just started adding flowers one at a time.

 Like this...

Add the banner made previously with foam tape in only the center section.

I used Peeled Paint to ink up the pink leaves.  I like the way the Distress Ink saturates the cardstock and creates a good rich green color.

Crinkle the leaves and add to the bouquet (gosh they kinda look real, don't they?).

Love the way this turned out.  The lace just peeks out in between the flowers.

I know I could have added more rubs or other embellishments but part of creating is also editing.  Knowing when it is enough.  And this is just enough for me.

The Distress Glitter does not disappoint...looks like vintage glass glitter.  Just a wonderful effect.

Compendium of Curiosities Challenge

 Have you heard about the Compendium of Curiosities Challenge over at Studio L3?  Linda is working her way through Tim's new book, A Compendium of Curiosities III and challenging everyone to follow along.  A new challenge is posted every 2 weeks and of course someone is going to win a prize at the end of each challenge.  If you are interested in participating, you can read all about it here.

Well, I hope you will pop over a check out the challenge.  Maybe even enter to win!
now carry on,
paula

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Collection Folio

So the question today is...can you mix Found Relatives with real ones?
The answer - yes.
And I'm gonna prove it.

Enter the new large Collection Folio...a huge hit at CHA.  Super heavyweight kraft colored "chipboard" (for lack of a better term) that can hold up to multiple layers of paint and multi-medium without warping.  The kraft color is awesome, so no need to cover it with paper unless desired.  And the spine inside?...so many ideas for that (this is only the start).  I will mention that the elastic band on the Folio is removable in case you want to slip something on to the elastic, as I did with the Wordband, or you wanted to replace it with ribbon, jute, etc.

I used Wallflower paper on the cover, my favorite Found Relative (love the polka-dots!), and a couple new dies, Frameworks - trellis and Curvy Banners.  It's all about the details here, from the color to the texture.  The metal bird is part of the new Adornments - Nature set.

Frameworks continues into the inside of the folio, this time I used Sticky Back Canvas and paint.

There are at least 5 layers of paint and Multi-medium over the (much anticipated) Layered Butterfly.  This die comes in a special pack - one Bigz die that cuts the Butterfly shape and a texture folder that gives you the detail of the wings.  I have used the butterfly die to cut and emboss Ranger watercolor paper, chipboard and Grungeboard...every single one looked amazing.  I believe the new Layered dies are a June ship, so time to save the money to get one or two!

I used the new Industrious Stickers to add quotes throughout the project.  This one was printed on a transparency so the Wallflower paper could show through.

Inside the project, the layered spine becomes a gallery of sorts, one layer leading to another.  Since I used the words "Precious Things"on the cover, I gathered a few quotes that would support the theme. I printed them either on paper, as you can see here, or transparency.  It always amazes me when using a transparency over paper how it will remain in place without tape...in fact it can be difficult to even pick it up to adjust it.

I used layering stencils and Distress Ink on each section of the spine.  Lots of stamping, Remnant Rubs, Ephemera and even some glitter.  The layer with the heart on it is a piece of packaging plastic I cut using the Ornamental die.  I also colored the plastic with Alcohol Ink - pool before adding the heart and Remnant Rub - Love.

In this section about travel, I used Vial Labels to record dates of trips taken over the years.  You can see I also used my sewing machine to add a #8 tag that has been stamped (Words For Thought CMS132).  Notice the quote next to the picture?  Looks like it is printed on the Wallflower paper, but it's printed on a transparency and laid over the paper.

 

Here you can see I used a 4 x 4" picture as a pocket.  I have my Instagrams printed at Printsagram (say that 3 times fast).  A super user friendly website to choose your photos...cons: the shipping cost.  $7 to ship any quantity so the more you buy the better.  In the end, it will cost you about .80 cents a piece for the 4 x 4" but the matte paper is ultra heavyweight and I LOVE that, so I keep going back despite the shipping cost.

The cut leaf shape is from the Decorative Strip Spring Greenery.

You can see in this section the spine is now wide enough to journal on (loving that heart layering stencil).  Again, another Instagram used as a pocket for hidden journaling.

I ended the project with this last quote:

“Your problem is how you are going to spend this one and precious life you have been issued. Whether you're going to spend it trying to look good and creating the illusion that you have power over circumstances, or whether you are going to taste it, enjoy it and find out the truth about who you are.”   - Anne Lamontt

I loved working on this project just because it gave me time to reflect on what is precious to me.  Things that were more personal, like thoughts about my husband, were written inside cards and tucked away in a few places.

I hope this gives you a bit of inspiration for a project on precious things.
What would be on your list?

now carry on,
paula

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