Howdy, Crafty Friends!!! I'm so glad you've chosen to join me today!!! Today, I am joined by my fellow TJ Designers for a blog hop celebrating the newest TJ CD--Shimmer, Glimmer, Sparkle and Shine! Yes, there's goodies to be had so, be sure to read my whole post :)
If you haven't started at the beginning of the hop, you'll want to venture back to check out all of the lovely projects Judy Jackson has shared there.
If you've just been to Hetty's blog, then you've seen her awesome work and, you're in the right spot!!
It's always so hard for me--coming off of a CD--to pick just one tutorial to love. Today, I thought I'd share a few of my favorites while trying to show the versatility of the CD.
My first project, features the Glitter Strips tutorial. I was blessed with some awesome glitters from the wonderful people at Scor-Pal a few years ago. Although I hoard them like gold, this project, especially, was perfected by using these wonderful ultra fine sparkles!
All of the background images are from our wonderful vendor, Impression Obsession. The other images are from Amuse.
I adore my next project! It's so shimmery in real life--I wish you all could see it for realz!
The technique is called Heated Pearl Ex--an easy to accomplish technique with a big pay off!! I've owned Pearl Ex for a decade or more and can honestly say, this is the BEST way to use them, IMHO :)
The beautiful butterfly image is from Memory Box.
If anything says "DUDE" on this sparkly CD, it's the Textured Metal Background technique. If you are anything like me, boy cards always pose a bit of difficulty! This background is perfect for all kinds of masculine images. I've paired it, today, with a cute little robot image from Our Craft Lounge for a kidsy feel. I'm itching for some playtime, though, to dig out my Classic Convertibles set from SU!--it will be perfection!
For more information about the 40 different tutorials available on this CD, you can view the Pictorial Index or the General Information/Ordering Page.
To get your own copy of the CD, you can visit the drop down menu in the upper left corner of my blog and order one....two....or many of the fabby TJ CD's!
Speaking of CD's.......before I send you to the next stop, I need to let you know that we will be blessing one lucky hopper with their very own copy of the CD! In order to be considered a potential winner, comment on all of the designer's blogs! A winner will be announced on Pat Huntoon's blog next week....good luck!
Now, I wish you a fond farewell.....visit the talented Jackie Kalchert next and prepare to be amazed!
TTFN, Jane
Oh oh how your cards sparkle, Jane. Such wonderful samples of the technique. Super!
Posted by: Hetty | January 25, 2013 at 06:04 AM
Wow! you picked three great techniques! all of your cards are terrific!
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Posted by: stamping sue | January 25, 2013 at 07:02 AM
Just terrific cards, Jane!
Posted by: Judy jackson | January 25, 2013 at 07:17 AM
Wow, love the techniques! The heated pearl-ex is cool!
Posted by: KnitterPam | January 25, 2013 at 07:28 AM
Loving your samples- I cannot wait to try so many of these techniques- love the gorgeous butterfly- cannot wait to get out the Pearl Ex and give it a go- and the metal background- awesome! I love the robot, but could see this as Steampunk, masculine with cards...so many ideas! Love this CD!
Posted by: Shelly Schmidt | January 25, 2013 at 08:12 AM
Great cards and techniques!
Posted by: Sue D | January 25, 2013 at 08:43 AM
The heated pearlex butterfly is my favorite! What a fantastic prize. I had no idea there were so many different techniques related to shimmer, glimmer, and shine.
Posted by: Karin R. | January 25, 2013 at 08:59 AM
Love the metal background! I'm always on the lookout for a "guys" techniques. Thanks!
Posted by: Debra Brown | January 25, 2013 at 09:41 AM
Fun to see your great techniques.
Posted by: Gilda | January 25, 2013 at 09:41 AM
that heated pearl ex is my favorite of the bunch! It's great to see all these different techniques in action!
Posted by: young nancy | January 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM
I haven't used my pearlex in ages! What beautiful cards. Always looking for masculine cards, that robot is perfect!
Posted by: Priscilla | January 25, 2013 at 10:05 AM
Jane! Such cute cards! I, too, hoard my glitter. :D And I wish SU! still sold PearlEx; I can't afford to use anything we don't carry. I LOVED that stuff, and your heated PearlEx card is simply STUNNING.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Lori Stilger | January 25, 2013 at 10:08 AM
Your "Inspire" butterfly card is to die for!
Posted by: Pamela Palm | January 25, 2013 at 10:42 AM
WOW! Three great cards! Love them all!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | January 25, 2013 at 12:46 PM
Wow, they are all so GORGEOUS Jane. I love them all a lot. Like you, I hoarded my massive collection of Martha Stewart Glitter. I only cracked them open to do glitter strips, and boy did I fall in love with both the technique and the glitter. Why do we hoard?
Posted by: Beth Norman | January 25, 2013 at 01:30 PM
Awesome cards, Jane!!
Posted by: Maria | January 25, 2013 at 01:31 PM
All the cards are awesome. You guys did such a great job on the cd. I love the fish ones too.
Posted by: Tricia O | January 25, 2013 at 02:20 PM
Great cards! I especially like the Pearl-Ex one. I have lots of Pearl-Ex I hardly ever use - now I definitely will!
Posted by: Robyn | January 25, 2013 at 03:16 PM
Love the colors on the glimmer strips.
Betty Ackley
Posted by: Betty Ackley | January 25, 2013 at 03:32 PM
Love the color combinations! Thanks for the ideas!
Posted by: Aida Lee | January 25, 2013 at 03:56 PM
like to know the Heated Pearl-Ex tutorial details as well as love to get the technicques CD
dtilt1@gmail.com
deb
Posted by: Deb Tilton | January 25, 2013 at 04:51 PM
I can' wait to try these!
Posted by: Karen Rossiter-Kulver | January 25, 2013 at 05:07 PM
What a nice variety of glittered cards. Great ideas.
Thanks loads,
Candy Meyers
Posted by: Candy Meyers | January 25, 2013 at 05:09 PM
i especially love the first card!
Posted by: michele s | January 25, 2013 at 09:59 PM
My resolution for this year is to use some of those things from my stash that I just thought I had to have and have not been really use. Pearl Ex is in that group. Great inspiration. Thanks so mucn.
Posted by: Vickie Kertz | January 26, 2013 at 05:30 AM