Thursday, February 17, 2011

Tutorial Tuesday on Thursday with Mandie

Welcome to another Tutorial Tuesday! Yes, I realize it's Thursday but a mouse invasion in my scraproom put a damper on my mojo (not to mention my DESK). Thankfully, I believe the problem has been resolved! This month we are focusing on Stickles! Stickles are a great way to add a little bling to any project! There are a TON of colors and Kim has the newest ones available in the store right now... and one (or maybe two) lucky commenters on today's post will WIN their very own bottle of Tropical Tangerine to play with....


I got this really cool sheet of images on a transparency from the Prickly Pear booth at CHA and couldn't wait to play with them! So I grabbed my Stickles and started coloring with them on the back of the image. I used Christmas Red, Silver, Turquoise and Diamond to color my balloon. Just remember, there is a lot of dry time here so I recommend letting it dry overnight.


This is actually the second day. I added the Red, Turquoise and Silver first and let them dry. In the morning I colored in the rest of the balloon with the Diamond Stickles and let it sit all day. Well, last night when I went to finish my project I guess I had made my layer a little too thick and it was still wet! So I moved on and made the background for my card.


I'm including two photos of the background I created because it was really hard to get a good photo. I used my Glimmer Mist and Glimmer Glam to create the sky.


I first sprayed a light turquoise for the background. Then I added the Glam in a few random spots with a paint brush. It acts as a resist when I spray the 2nd color, a little darker turquoise over the top and gives a really cool effect! I'm thinking I'm going to create a water themed page next with this same technique... Then I had cut the clouds from white cardstock and glued them down.


When my image was finally dry I added some foam squares to the back of the transparency under the colored part of my image. I really wanted the balloon to float off the page.


And here's the finished card! I added a little red foil paper from my scrap drawer and stamped the phrase "Ain't Life Swell" from my Pink By Design Country Life stamp set. I also used my Pink ATG to assemble the rest of my card.

Now on with some business... first I would like to announce the winner of the Glimmer Mist challenge! We had three participants so I went in the order they posted their links....


and Random.org chose.....


CONGRATULATIONS KIM!!!! You win! I will be sending you an email for your info so watch your inbox! Can't wait to see what you create with your new Glimmer Mist!

Now, don't forget to post your comment on this post for a chance to win a bottle of Tropical Tangerine Stickles! I will leave comments open until Monday Feb 21 at 11:59pm and announce the winner in our next Tutorial Tuesday post!

Cutters Creek Shopping List:
Stickles:
Christmas Red, Silver, Turquoise and Diamond
Glimmer Mist
Pink ATG
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45 comments:

  1. ErikaFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Mandie, this is GORGEOUS!!! Love the idea of using stickles to color in the transparencies.

    Erika.Seever at klrd.ks.gov

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  2. Perfectly Unperfect CardsFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    that is so cool where do you find the clear paper??? I love stickles and that is the best use of them EVER :D

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  3. arlsmom aka LyndaFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Fabulous project Mandie!!!!!

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  4. JeaneFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Very, very cool. I marvel at your creativity.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Whoa that rocks! I used to do that on Hambly, I forgot how fun it is!

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  6. Deanna MulderFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Mandie, love how you made your card. I love the look you get with Stickles. Such a quick, easy and fun way to add some bling to a project. Thanks for the tutorials, they are great.

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  7. Laura Cox {aka scrapaddict}February 17, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Mandie, super cool! Love the sky background!

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  8. pinkyxoxoFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Nice job and such patience! Thanks for sharing.

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  9. cruisingcrafterFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    What a cool idea I would have never thought of using stickles on the transparencies. Your card really turned out nice.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I love stickles, and your project is something to be admired. Thank you so much for sharing your idea. jman4@comcast.net

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  11. scrapBugzFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Beautiful card! Love how you did the background. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Love to scrap LyndraFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I am enjoying the Tutorial Tuesdays sometimes Thursdays. I LOVE stickles and love the idea of using it to color a transparency. Thanks for sharing.

    dbjb1519 at yahoo dot com

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  13. Me-Ma KimFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    WOOHOO!! Thanks, can't wait to get more Glimmer Mist! AWESOME project, Mandie!! Thanks again for the chance to win some Stickles! Have a GREAT Day,
    Me-Ma Kim

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  14. LoriFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Turned out great! Glad I suggested that technique, lol!

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  15. Crafter of many trades, master to none.February 17, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I have got to try out the stickles, I don't own any...imagine that ! Nice project. Donna

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  16. SuzyFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I love hot air balloons! And I love stickles ;) Thanks for the chance to win!
    ~Suzy

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  17. darriemaeFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I ADORE this card!!! I am in love with stickles- I use them all the time. I have several colors, but want them ALL!!! Isn't that the way s=with scrapbookers, though?? lol

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Just found your blog and so happy I did. I'm fairly new to scrapbooking /card making and I'm just building my stash. I did get some Stickles for Christmas and I can't wait to try this technique. TFS
    Geralyn

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  19. BlueCrayonsFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    love love love this card. im wondering why you colored on the back and not the front?

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  20. MargaretFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Mandie...this card is beautiful. I love what you have done with the stickles. I would love to win the tropical tangerine stickles as my craft room is orange. I love Orange!!
    Http://www.auntmargaretdesigns.blogspot.com

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  21. SandiFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    The card is beautiful Mandie....it really does seem to "float off the card! Thanks for the chance to win some Stickles!

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  22. VickiFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Gorgeous. I love your card Mandie. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. Debbie in LAFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    After being at the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, I am fascinated by balloons. And the idea of using transparencies is great

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  24. Ann MorrellFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I don't own any Stickles...I buy glitter glue when it on sale and use it. I find I can squeeze it on or brush it on...and I have even used a little water in them to make them less glittererly. I would love to try (win one) so I can see what all the fuss it about. I try to watch my scrapping budget because it competes with my fabric art budget...so "ON SALE" is a real draw for me....
    Ann
    yzarctoo@gmail.com

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  25. Vicki and DonFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Wow! That turned out awesome! Never thought to use my Stickles like that! I just got the new colors from Kim...I'll have to try them out! TFS!

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  26. KristinFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    This is an awesome card! LOVE the bling!
    Kristin

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  27. SharonFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Wow, that is such a cool idea. I love the card. And a great use of the stickles.

    Sharon

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  28. VicFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Gorgeous card! I love Stickles!

    iamvictorias at gmail dot com

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  29. Christina HicksFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I love stickles and I am always looking for a new way to use them, this just blew me away, ha ha, but its so cool!

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  30. Billie's ScrappetiqueFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Very pretty, Mandie!! I love my Stickles!!!

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  31. Martha galvezFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Wow, Love your card! Great step by steps1 Thanks for sharing. I am new here, but would love to take part in your next challenge.
    pattig161 at yahoo dot com

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  32. MissyFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Love this card and love stickles. Wonderful job on the card. TFS
    Missy
    kalittadog@yahoo.com

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  33. TammyFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I love the card, and Stickles Rock!! They are so much fun, this is so cool to use all of the different colors together, I have never thought of doing that!! Thanks
    Tammy

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  34. Patricia LoganFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    this is so cute, and I miss playing with stickles. I have not gotten any in a while. Now I want some.

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  35. Sherry ThornsberryFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    How very clever ! I have never thought to use stickles on transparency. I love, love, love my stickles. I have a couple bottles, the original colors, and use them often. Gonna have to find a transparency.....
    http://sherrythornsberry.blogspot.com
    parn90@cox.net

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  36. MichelleFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    OMG that Balloon is gorgeous!!! Thanks for the chance to win some stickles....one of my FAVE things!

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  37. CherylPFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Awesome project!! I love stickles and will have to try this.

    cherylphillips AT comcast DOT net

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  38. BonnieFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Mandie, that is a wonderful project. I would have never thought of using the Stickles in that way. Thanks for sharing.

    bjohn3237@aol.com

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  39. Laura CFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Oh I love the Tangerine color Stickles. Stickles are a must have in my scrappy room!

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  40. CristenFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Oh so pretty i love stickles but never had used them on transparies. it looks wonderful thanks for the idea

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  41. Jess B.February 21, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I've been wanting to make something like this, but didn't know where to start. TFS.

    Jess B.
    thatzuneek@gmail.com

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  42. Sue in CTFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    That is very pretty. I never seen a whole image done in Stickles. I will have to try that myself as soon as I stock up on them. I love Stickles but never can keep enough of it.

    susanslomski at yahoo dot com

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  43. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Oh my word, I LOVE this idea. My mom loves hot air balloons. I am so gonna "lift" this. LOL. TFS

    Burffrau @ aol dot com

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  44. mckzooFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Very nice, I love the sparkles on it and the sentiment of it. Nice job!

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  45. PammejoMarch 1, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    This is gorgeous!!!! I just found your blog, am going to start following.

    pammejo1@yahoo.com
    http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/

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