Glitter Ornament

It is time to enter another Double Trouble challenge! 

I saw the technique for this card on Sam Clayton's blog. I really wanted to try it - but it is harder to do than it appears. 

The circle was cut from a piece of masking paper and then placed on top of the card front. All the work was done inside that mask. The outlining in Lilac ink was done first. I chose an ink colour that would be a little bit purple but also sort of grey. 

My biggest struggle was finding stamps that were small enough for this purpose. I used individual stamps from 6 different sets... Once the circle was complete, the masking paper was peeled off and the ornament top plus the sentiment were added. Then came the glitter... I forgot how awful this stuff is to use. A little bit of glue was placed on the sections where I wanted glitter. It took me forever to brush off the unwanted glitter as it gets everywhere.

The three Double Trouble challenges components are: 

- use bling or glitter 

- add a snowman

- link to Cupcake Inspirations for their challenge (use a snowman)

I completed all three elements and am linking this card to both the Double Trouble Challenge and Cupcake Inspirations.

Products used are Close To My Heart unless otherwise indicated: 

Paper: Neenah Solar White Cardstock, Silver Foil Paper 

Stamps: Merry & Bright, Thoughtful Bird, Reindeer Crossing, Nature's Wish, Giving Thanks, A Dash of Joy

Inks: Black, Lilac

Accessories: Nestabilities Circle Dies, Silver Embellishing Thread, Prisma Glitter 

Enjoy,

Alyson