Fantastic February

Fantastic February

Hope everyone is having a grand day today.  With Valentine's Day steadily approaching, I thought it would be fun to create a quick and easy project that can be easily modified to create other holiday projects throughout the year. You can create a whole new design by just changing the paper, glitter color, and  embellishments.

I used a new image which was just recently released at the 2013 Winter CHA from Penny Black Stamps by their designer Mo Manning.  Isn't she precious, the stamp is called, "Angel Among Us."
You can order her and more Penny Black stamps at http://www.pbstamps.com

  I think this would be a great invitation for a Valentine's Day Tea Brunch, a coaster if laminated, a Mother's Day card, jewelry if resined, or a Valentine, but the possibilities are endless.

 

I colored the image with Copic Markers:

R0000, R000, R01, R02 for the face/hands

RV0000, RV21, RV23, RV25 dress

RV11, RV14, RV04 wings

RV23, RV25, RV29 flower

G0000, G00, G02 stem

E11, E13, E15 hair

 

You can order Copic markers at any fine establishment, but I get mine from Dick Blick Art Supplies  http://www.dickblick.com/products/copic-sketch-markers

 

 

The paper I used was a Metallic (Shimmer) Cardstock in shades Crystal & Azalea http://www.envelopes.com/cardstock/8-1-2-x-11-cardstock-azalea-metallic from Envelopes.com http://www.envelopes.com There are several different colors available.

 I adore this paper because it is really versatile; it makes amazing cards and works great with embossing folders, die cuts.  However, I'm not sure if I like how it blends with my Copics (I'll let you be the judge) but it adds some great shimmer and works very well with my Art Glitter. http://www.ArtGlitter.com 

 

 

I used the Spellbinders http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/Home.aspx Dahlia Die Cut http://www.ajscrapbookessentials.com/Grand_Dahlias_p/slf-191.htm & the Spellbinders Designers Collection, Donna Salazar Wonderful Wings. http://www.scrapyland.com/Spellbinders-Designer-Collection--Donna-Salazar--Wonderful-Wings_p_9352.html   

 

I used the My Favorite Things Die-namics Large Rolled Rose Die for the the cute flower that I glued to the butterfly. I got mine at SimonSaysStamp http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-35109/large-big-rolled-rose/Detail

 

 

 

 

 

For adhesive I used Art Glitter's Designer Dries Clear.  Follow this link and you can purchase it directly from Art Glitter. http://www.artglitter.com/retail/Radhesives.htm This is the only glue that I will use as it works on everything.  It is acid free, non-toxic, permanent, and waterbased; if you have artwork you would like to keep around as heirloom pieces, or you are selling artwork professionally this is definitely the glue you should be using.  Art Glitter also has fabric, body tattoo, and several other great adhesives. I have personally used this glue on my boys' broken action figures; it works like a charm every time! This is my go to glue. I also love the Ultrafine metal tip with the stainless steel pin. http://www.artglitter.com/retail/rtools.htm  it allows you to get really detailed lines and puts the glue exactly where you want the glue & glitter to go.

 

 

 

Tip: do not use a sewing pin with this glue (speaking from personal experience) the stainless steel pins included with the tip do not rust, but sewing pins will.

 

  

Finally, to add that needed sparkle and complete the look, I used Art Glitter's Ultrafine Transparent in Hot Kiss. http://www.artglitter.com/retail/glitterpages/rutpink.htm

 

 

 

 

 

Product Review:

 

 I'll let you in on a little secret, I'm a cost conscious crafter. I will go out of my way to do comparisons on product lines to see which product is the best for the least amount of money. I have personally compared most of the leading glitter companies based on quality, color lines, price point, coverage, ease of use, how the product stood up to an abrasion test, whether it lasted only a few days to a year or more, and the amount needed to get the best sparkle (waste) and have found Art Glitter to be superior in all areas of testing.

 

FYI:

 

 

 FYI, did you know that Art Glitter has a glitter color that works well with every Copic marker color on the market.   

 

 

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