GLITTER IN LAYERED DIMENSIONAL MAGIC

GLITTERED LAYERS

This week I do have something original. (Well...I'm sure other people have thought of it but I haven't seen it elsewhere!)

I really do need to sort out my approach to taking photos for the blog because I seem to be saying almost every week (or at least every time the photo features something shiny) that it looks better in reality.

What I've done is start with a gloss "flame" shape, then added a thin layer of Dimensional Magic, which I sprinkled with coarse red glitter.  When it was thoroughly dry (overnight), I added a second thin layer which I sprinkled with fine gold glitter, onnce again leaving it overnight to dry.  Lastly I added a final layer of DM.

The result was a "flame" that almost appears to have movement as you look at it from different angles and which really shines and sparkles.  I would like to experiment a lot more with this technique, using different glitters and shapes, perhaps with patterned papers too.

A few words of warning.....if you don't wait for each layer to dry thoroughly the DM will tend to collapse into a hollow in the middle.  If you use too thin a background layer, it will tend to curl as the liquid DM soaks in.  If you try to flatten it the DM will crack.  (Its not the end of the world, you can always rub a bit of ink over and call it "vintage" but it won't be the smooth domed result you envisaged).  Gloss card will help stop this too.

IRIS FOLDING SCENERY (FROM MICHELLE POWELL'S BOOK)

FOLDED PAPER SCENERY

I really do wish that I could claim that this was an original idea, but it isn't.....its been taken almost directly from Michelle Powell's book on Iris Folding (called, funnily enough, "Iris Folding"!).  If, like me, you love the idea of choosing lots of colours and playing with layers and folds, you'll love this book.  It does contain some traditional patterns but also some really great ideas that can be used in more creative ways......And yes, having had such fun doing this little example, I do plan to try something more original!!!!

TAPE "FLAGS"

BUNTING WITH DOUBLE SIDED TAPE

This probably isn't the best example in the world but its good enough to give you the idea. (The "string" and star are stickers).  It would look much prettier with a whole row of multicolour flags and a piece of baker's twine.

This is a super easy way to make flag bunting.  Just angle up the ends of double sided tape and place two pieces side by site with the lower edges on the outside.  Next sprinkle with  fine glitter, rub in well and........there you are.....
sparkly bunting!!

FEATHER COLOURED WITH GLIMMER MIST

BLUE GLIMMER MIST FEATHER

Can you colour white feathers with Glimmer Mist?  Yes, you can!!  I know this is not paper, but colouring card, paper flowers, cotton ribbons and things such as feathers with an ink spray is one way to make sure everything co ordinates beautifully for a variety of paper-based projects.

It does make the sides clump together a tad, but if you don't like this look I think it could be teased back into shape.