I've been anxious to use a bunch of glitter on one of the Valentine projects and came up with a fun (and quick!) card project here in the studio! I am using the La Rue Heart die, packing tape and some Martha Stewart Glitter to create a beautiful ombre effect. Watch the video to see how! (Bonus - my kids, Emma and Cooper, created a new opening soundtrack for my videos this week! Look what can happen when school is cancelled for a week in Seattle because of a snowstorm!):
I mention in the video that you could use double stick adhesive sheets instead of packing tape (they are more sticky and the glitter will adhere a little better) - but as you can see the tape will work! I used the popular 98255 La Rue Heart die:
...all of the swirls and loops create a delicate pattern, and surrounding it with some beautiful glitter...
...will create an amazing look. I used a deep pink Tourmaline color with a Sterling Silver - I love how they look with each other!
By slightly overlapping the Tourmaline and Sterling Silver colors, you can create an ombre effect - it's so eyecatching! I used two colors - but try 3 or more colors!
Here's a close up of the overlap - all of the glitter crystals run together beautifully. And the sparkle is amazing!
Love Love Love It! I just order some dies (Memory Box)
cant wait to play around with it. And I love glitter.
Very Pretty thanks for sharing.
Posted by: AJ Scrapbooking and Cards | January 23, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Beyond gorgeous! And wouldn't the Vivienne or Kaleidoscope butterflies be as gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing. I know someone who wants the heart - ME!!
Posted by: Carol Ann Ater | January 23, 2012 at 11:14 AM
This is simply gorgeous Dave!
Posted by: Lee | January 23, 2012 at 11:19 AM
This takes my breath away...just beautiful. Can't wait to use this "lesson" soon. Thank You.
Posted by: Sara Cross | January 23, 2012 at 11:27 AM
Gorgeous. Why didn't you do this before I placed my order last week? Now, I'm kicking myself that I didn't order the LaRue heart.....
Posted by: Sheila Bacon | January 23, 2012 at 12:46 PM
gorgeous. have just become obsessed with your dies and ordered some to create with. your videos are a great inspiration to play!
Posted by: Caro!Q | January 23, 2012 at 01:42 PM
Out of this world! Another die I MUST have! Love that bling, Dave:)
Posted by: mary | January 23, 2012 at 02:03 PM
this is like having a class at home. i love it thanks so much.
Posted by: jan henderson | January 23, 2012 at 05:20 PM
Just beautiful! Thanks for the tips!
Posted by: Elizabeth Campau | January 24, 2012 at 06:53 AM
That is beautiful. I will have to find a Canadian retailer for Memory box dies as I have to have the heart and butterfly ones. You create such detailed dies they are second to no others that I have seen. Thanks also for tutorial and helpful hints! I am a regular follower now
Posted by: Bonnie | January 24, 2012 at 02:36 PM
This card is gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful glitter technique! The heart die is beautiful and detailed - WOW! Happy Valentine's Day to you!
Posted by: Maureen Chandler | January 26, 2012 at 08:12 AM
What a gorgeous card Dave ~ love it! And quick too : )
Posted by: Melissa Hoopes | January 28, 2012 at 09:44 AM
Beautiful and what a simple way to add glitter. That new heart die is gorgeous. Need to add that to my heart die collection. Thanks for a great tip.
Posted by: Bobbie Lynn Duran | February 01, 2012 at 06:18 AM
Thanks for the tip about adding tape as an extra shim on the back of the die where the cutting is more intricate. I had much trouble with the bird card die cutting clean, even with a shim, so will try adding the tape.
Posted by: Sandy Andersen | February 06, 2012 at 06:05 PM