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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Technique Thursday Bling it Up


Technique #2

BlingI know you want some diamonds for Valentines Day, or any other day for that matter! But what about using gems on your scrapbook pages or cards? “It’s too bulky” or “It costs too much” might be some objections but I have the answer for you. NO! It’s not very expensive at all and you get such a visual impact it’s totally worth it. And if bulk is TRULY your objection, then you can get bling stickers that are very, very close to the real thing. Or there is a product out that mimics pearl. It is called Liquid Pearl and comes in different colors and looks pretty. I don’t mind the tiny amount of bulk that bling uses. So let’s get started… 
First go to the CTMH website and check out your options. You can choose from Clear sparkles (diamonds)” or Opaque Adhesive Gems (pearls) or colored Sparkles. You'll find all of these on page 126 of the new Winter catalog from CTMH! There’s even colored “pearls” you can choose from. All these bling come in different sizes from pretty large to super tiny (Bitty Sparkles). I prefer to use the small and tiny ones but I have used some large “diamonds” and the effect is pretty great. Once you get your bling take it home and start sticking! They are self adhesive so it’s super easy to just lift off the sheet with your piercing tool or X-acto knife. I don’t use tweezers because inevitably the gems pop right out of the tweezers, never to be found again! Once you are done blinging your page, stand back and prepare for your friends to marvel at your talent!


Have Fun!

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