Fairy Princess Makeover

Art Glitter Designer, Lynette Daniel made this sweet girl's wish come true by becoming a beautiful fairy princess for the day. Here is a before picture of Miss Allyson Murray (age 12) getting ready to be transformed. 

Lynette wanted to make sure that the "face painting" was safe for Allyson's sensitive skin, could stay on all day, but easily washed off with a baby wipe or wash cloth. No adhesive could be used, therefore Lynette took a palette of watercolors and mixed a coordinating Art Glitter color with the non toxic paint and literally painted her face with a soft horse hair paint brush.  

Lynette starts by mixing Rain Forest #167 into the green watercolor and swiping a flourish across Allyson's face. Next Lynette fills in her eye area with a white watercolor mixed with Crystal #85. She starts to build a winged mask effect from the bridge of her nose to her temple and then following down past the cheek bone to accent her heart shaped face.

Next Lynette continues to follow the curves of Allyson's face and add a fresh tint of Lime Rind #280 to the green watercolor building each layer to blend with the next. Lynette chose #178 Duck Tail for an exciting pop of "bling in spring" Last, Lynette applied black liquid eyeliner and mascara on Allyson for definition. 

To be complete, Lynette French coiffed Allyson's hair and coordinate a crown of spring flowers with a touch of Lime Rind #280 on the sprigs and tucked into each twist of her braid. Then Lynette took many shades of sweet May Arts ribbons that matched the Art Glitter tones and fashioned a whispy fairytale bow and attached to hide the rubber band. 

After the final touches of fairy princess pampering, Miss Allyson felt like her feet were 10 feet off the ground. 

Follow Lynette's beautiful sneak peeks and projects for Art Glitter on www.scrapthatmoment.blogspot.com and her personal and professional facebook pages. 

Glittered Butterfly Light Plate

 

 

Hi Everyone today I am showing you how to make a Glittered Butterfly Light Plate

using products from Art Glitter.

 

 

 

Supplies: Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, Shard Vintage Glass Glitter- #916 Confetti,

Dazzlers-#D10 Gypsy,Ultrafine Opaque Glitter: #23 Periwinkle, #525 Brocade, #12 Lush Pink,

and # 131 Black Hole, Ultrafine Transparent Glitter in # 216 Gazelle and # 206 Wildwood

Large and Small Butterfly.

 

 

 

 

Step 1: Use Designer Dries Clear and glue entire light plate

 

 

 

Step 2: Sprinkle entire light plate with # 216 Gazelle

 

 

Step 3: Cut out both small and large butterflies and outline in # 131 Black Hole

 

 

 

Step 4: Glitter butterflies using D 10 Gypsy, # 910 Gypsy,# 525 Brocade,#12 Lush pink,# 23 Periwinkle and #206 Wildwood

 

 

 

Step 5: Let dry out over night then attach

 

Thank you so much for looking at my Glittered Butterfly Light Plate. My daughter just loves the way it looks in her bedroom.

Tabitha Jones

Blog: http://zippity-do-dah-tabitha.blogspot.com/

 

Mixed Media Mini Canvas

 

Heather here and I am super excited to share with you my first project for 

Art Glitter, a tiny canvas!

Supply List

• Art Glitter Designer Dries Clear Adhesive
• Art Glitter Gold Leaf Adhesive
• Art Glitter Ultra Fine metal tip
• Spring Morning Fantasy Film
• Shimmering Pink Fantasy Fiber
• Gold Metal Leaf paper
• Art Glitters: #267 Cheeky Pink, #142 Coral Reef, #295 Ensalada, #193 Martha's yard, 
• #517 Aged Gold, #91 Orange Crush, #56 Pumpkin and  #162 Just Peachy. 
• orange swirls ribbon
• moss green leaves trim
• dimensional dots
• skeleton leaf
• 3 by 5 inch canvas
• seed beads
• old brushes
• Sizzix tattered roses die
• heat tool

Step One

I cut out 12 pieces of  Spring Morning Fantasy Film.  I layered three sheets of fantasy film and topped it with some of my Shimmering Pink Fantasy Fiber.  I then ironed them (following package directions) for three seconds between two sheets of parchment paper.  I ended up with 4 pieces to play with.
 

Step Two

I used the tattered rose die and cut out multiple flower sizes.  You can see how the fantasy film catches the light, and looks different depending on how the light is hitting it.  It is beautiful in real life.
 

Step Three

I used a heating tool to heat up each petal, and mold them to the shape I wanted.  Then I placed them inside of each other (I used two med and one little one for my flower).  In order to get my flowers to stay together, I placed two layers together, then used my hot glue gun (no glue) in the center of the flower to melt the two pieces together.  I did the same for the additional layer.
 

Step Four

I opened up my large bottle of Art Glitter designer glue, and used a brush to apply a layer to my canvas (notice the shimmer on my canvas), and I will adhere a piece of patterned paper.
 

Step Five

I inked the edges of my piece with Worn Lipstick distress ink and then applied some more designer dries clear glue with a brush across the center. I then used a brayer to adhere my champagne netting. Make sure to trim off the excess.
 

Step Six

I used the same brush, and applied designer glue to all four edges of my canvas and then covered with the Coral Reef glitter!  It is Sparkly gorgeousness!!  I also used a piece of orange swirls ribbon to wrap around my canvas and tied a bow on the left!
 

Step Seven

I took my skeleton leaf and outlined the veins with the designer dries clear glue using the fine tip metal applicator.  I then sprinkled on the olde gold glitter.  You will see in the photo above, how I used the glue, and then the glitter.
 

Step Eight

I used the fine tip metal applicator to apply glue to the swirls on the ribbon, then applied the pumpkin glitter, and the moss green may arts leaves.  You can see that I used it again to adhere the skeleton leaf.
 

Step Nine

I cut out my collage pieces, used the fine tip metal applicator to apply DDCA around the edges of my text boxes, center of butterfly and used the brush to cover the butterfly wings.  The Martha's yard glitter on the text boxes, and Just Peachy on the wings.  I used dimensional dots on all of these pieces.
 

 Step 10

 

I used the fine tip metal applicator and added some DDCA to the center of my flower and and added the Orange Crush glitter.  I also outlined the edges of the flower petals, and applied the Coral Reef glitter.  I let it dry, then added it to my canvas.  I then arranged my text boxes and butterfly and used the dimensional dots to adhere them to my canvas.  The butterfly was outline with DDCA with the fine tip metal applicator and used Coral Reef glitter.    I used the Leafing Adhesive and fine tip metal applicator to apply a line around the edge of my canvas (see photo above).
 

Step 11

Step 12

I let the leafing adhesive dry as per directions, then added the gold leafing paper.

I used a paintbrush to lightly burnish the leafing to the leafing adhesive. 
 

Step 13

I used the fine tip metal applicator and DDCA to add some little dots of glue to the center of my flower and through out my canvas (refer to photo for placement).  I then applied my glass seed beads. 

 

Step 14

Close ups.
 

 

 

 

One last look at the whole piece

 

 

Heather A. Hudson lives in Pinckney, Michigan with her two teenage sons, hubby and two kitties.  She is a Registered Nurse, working with ventilator dependent teens.  Heather currently works full time, and designs for Gecko Galz, Really Reasonable Ribbon and Sugar Creek Hollow.  In the past she has designed for Bella Creations (closed now) and Pro 31 Designs.  Heather also was on the Design Team at her local scrapbook store Scraptales.  That is where she met Linda Neff (Art Glitter Design Team Member 2012-13) , and Art Glitter Team Member Laura Drahozal. Heather has been interested in paper crafting since 2010. She enjoys painting, pottery and of course digital images and paper!  Her ambition is to work with more mixed media! www.heatherahudson.blogspot.com

 

Heather

Flower Gift box

 

 

Art Glitter Dries Clear Adhesive
Art Glitter Crystal Glitter
Art Glitter Butterfly Glitter
Art Glitter Azure Glitter
Die cut rose shapes
Die cut leaves
Assorted scrapbook paper
A recycled jewelry box

 

Begin by covering a recycled jewelry box with printed scrapbook paper.

 

 

Use a make-up sponge to apply adhesive to the die cut rose and then glitter all over.

 

 

I used assorted sizes of roses to create the finished project.  All of the flowers were cut from the same purple card stock, but different glitters were added to create unique finishes for the different flowers.

 

 

To complete the roses they are rolled and glued with hot glue.

 

To complete the project layer the flowers and leaves onto the box and apply with hot glue.

 

Missie Todd’s paper crafting journey began more than a decade ago when she was introduced to scrapbooking.  Over the years her love of crafting has grown. Now it is more of a way of life than a hobby!  She is a proud member of the Art Glitter and Connie Crystal Design teams.  Her crafting resume includes teaching scrapbook classes, leading workshops, independent scrapbook and stamping sales, and customer education and demonstration using Provo Craft products- including the Cricut Expression, Cricut Cake, and Gypsy.  In May 2012 she was a featured artist for Papers and Pixels Magazine.  She has also been featured as a guest designer for Graphic 45!  Missie enjoys traditional and digital scrapbooking, card making, custom t-shirt design, and loves to dabble in other creative outlets like sewing and jewelry making.

In her life outside her scrapbook room Missie is a wife, mother, and student.  Her boys, Blake age 6 and Ian age 4, enjoy “helping” her craft and making their own creations.  As a family they enjoy travel which always gives Missie a lot to scrapbook.   For the last few years she has been working towards becoming a nurse and is in a full time RN program.  As you can see busy is just a way of life, but Missie says crafting is her sanity and helps to keep her grounded. www.createdbymissie.blogspot.com

 

 

 



 



 

Butterfly Cake Boxes with Art Glitter

 

Supply List
Art Glitter 231 Copper Harbor Ultrafine Opaque
Art Glitter 183 Blue Angel Ultrafine Pearlescent
Art Glitter 337 Challis Ultrafine Opaque Hologram
Art Glitter 207 Spring Creek Ultrafine Transparent
Art Glitter 234 Turquoise Ultrafine Opaque
Art Glitter 150 Poison Ivy Ultrafine Opaque
Art Glitter 343 Chestnut Ultrafine Opaque
Art Glitter Gala Glitz-Orange
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive
Art Glitter Ultrafine Metal Tip
Art Glitter Printed Butterfly
Heartfelt Creations Layered Scalloped Posy Custom Die
Sizzix Bigz Flowers 3-D
Close to My Heart Artiste Cricut Cartridge
K & Company Ancestry.com Designer Paper Pack (2)
White Card Stock
Rhinestone buttons
Low Temp Hot Glue Gun (for gluing rolled roses)
Glue Dots
The Robin's Nest Clear Dew Drops
I-top button covered in paper

Do you need an idea for a bridal shower or baby shower favors?  How about making a favor box cake, embellished with Art Glitter?  It would be a fabulous one of a kind center piece for the food table made with love!  You could fill these boxes with candy favors.

 I have chosen to embellish the cake flowers and the butterflies with Art Glitter, In addition you could also cover all of the white frosting pieces with white crystal glitter to look like sugar and add extra sparkle.

Instructions for individual boxes:

Box Cutting:

1.  For the bottom layer, cut 18 box bases in the Close to My Heart Artiste cake box with a width of 9 inches, using your patterned paper.  

2.  For the middle layer,  cut 18 box bases in the Close to My Heart Artiste cake box with a width of 9 inches, using your patterned paper.  

3.  For the top layer,  cut 18 box bases in the Close to My Heart Artiste cake box with a width of 9 inches, using your patterned paper.  

4.  For the bottom layer first row, cut nine box tops in the standard Close to My Heart Artiste cartridge to match the box base in size 9 inch patterned paper.

5.  For the bottom layer second row, cut nine box tops with a welded rectangle at the end of the box top, in white card stock to match the 9 inch box base.

6.  Line the Heartfelt Creations Die up with the score line on the box top and run the top through the die cut machine.

7.  For the middle layer, cut 18 box bases with a width of 7 inches in patterned paper in the patterned paper.

8.  For the middle layer bottom row,  cut 9 box tops in the standard Close to My Heart Artiste cartridge to match the box base in size 7 inch patterned paper.

9.  For the middle layer, second row, cut nine box tops with a welded rectangle at the end of the box top, in white card stock to match the 7 inch box base.

10.  For the top layer first row, cut nine box tops in the standard Close to My Heart Artiste cartridge to match the box base in size 9 inch patterned paper.

11.  For the top layer second row, cut nine box tops with a welded rectangle at the end of the box top, in white card stock to match the 9 inch box base.

So, when you are finished with your cutting you should have the following:

18 quantity box bases in patterned paper 9 inch wide

18 quantity box bases in patterned paper 7 inch wide

18 quantity box bases in patterned paper 5 inch wide

9 quantity box tops in patterned paper to match 9 inch box base

9 quantity box tops in patterned paper to match 7 inch box base

9 quantity box tops in patterned paper to match 5 inch box base

9 quantity box tops in white paper to match 9 inch box base

9 quantity box tops in white paper to match 7 inch box base

9 quantity box tops in white paper to match 5 inch box base

Box Assembly Instructions:

1.  Using the score marks made with the cutter, score your box bases and fold along score lines.

2.  Using the score marks made with the cutter, score the box tops and fold along score lines.

3.  Glue the box bases together using tabs.

4.  Glue the box tops together using tabs.  To glue the detailed cut of the lacy die side, trim the tabs down to show die detail and glue closed with a glue pen.  

5.  Place matching box tops on the first row of the top cake layer and glue the 9 pieces of the layer together.

6.  Place white box tops on the top row of the top cake layer and glue the 9 pieces of the layer together.

7.  Then glue the top row on top of the bottom row of the top layer.  This layer is too small for holding favors and is just for show.  By gluing them together, the cake will be more stable and decorations of flowers are easier to place.

8.  Repeat steps 1-4 for the middle cake layer pieces being sure to not glue the finished boxes together.

9.  Repeat steps 1-4 for the bottom cake layer pieces being sure to not glue the finished boxes together.

When finished assembling your boxes, you should have nine boxes for each cake layer like the two boxes below, for a total of 18 boxes per layer (one row same color top, one layer white top).

Overall Instructions:
1.  Determine the number of favor boxes you need for guests.  This will determine the size cake you need.
2.  Cut a test cake box for each layer of the cake that you wish to make.  For my cake I needed 30-35 boxes.  This cake box takes 9 boxes to make a single layer of cake.  I cut two rows of boxes for the bottom layer of cake.  And two rows for the middle layer of cake.  That makes 36 boxes so far.  I also, wanted a third layer so I cut two rows of boxes for the top layer for a better design.  These boxes are too small for favors but make the cake!
3.  Once you have determined the layers and boxes you need, select your paper.  I used white card stock for  my frosting and K &Company Ancestry paper for the bottom of the boxes.  This is a great time to use a paper pad so that all your boxes coordinate.
2.  Use a digital cutter such as a Cricut or Silhouette to cut your cake boxes.  If you use a digital cutter, you can vary the size of boxes for each layer of the cake.   I used the Close to My Heart Cricut Artiste cartridge and the Cricut Craft Room software to custom design my cake box top.  I wanted to use a Heartfelt Creations metal die to cut the side of my cake boxes, so I welded on a rectangle.    I cut half in white for the frosting and half in the box color for the second level in each layer.  For the middle cake layer, I used the largest Heartfelt Creations (HC) die and simply cut off the top portion of the die cut, to show the inner half circle.
3.  Score and glue box lids.  I cut half in white for the frosting and half in the box color for the second level in each layer.  To glue the fine detail of the HC die, use a glue pen.
3.  Cut, score and glue box bases.
4.  Assemble top layer of boxes into an entire cake layer and glue all the boxes together.  Since this layer is for show, it will be more stable if glued together, and embellishing the top will be easier.
5.  Place your favors inside the bottom two layers before assembling to cake to add stability.  I am filling this will a roll of mints that will have paper around them and have a tag that says the bride and groom's names and "Mint to be!"
6.  Begin stacking cake with the bottom layer and add stability to the cake by pinning an organza ribbon around the bottom.
7.  Add second row and again wrap with an organza ribbon for stability.
8.  Assemble all layers of the cake.
9.  To embellish butterflies with Art Glitter, use the Art Glitter Dries Clear Adhesive with the Ultra Fine Metal Tip to highlight portions of the butterfly and apply your choice of glitter color.  I also used several of the Art Glitter Printed Butterflies.  I love that these are printed on both sides so you can use them on a 3 dimensional project and glitter both sides.  I stamped some butterflies, and printed some I found online. Use glitter colors in the same family as your paper packs and add some darker shades for drama!

10.  Cut rolled roses, using Sizzix Die and the large rose on the top of the cake is cut with the Close to My Heart Artiste Cricut Cartridge.  I like to use a low temp glue gun for these flowers. Once the flowers are made add more Dries Clear Adhesive and fill the centers with pearls, buttons and Art Glitter Gala Glitz and let dry.

 

For the large rose, I covered a shank button with paper using the I-top tool and cover the paper with Art Glitter using the AG Dries Clear adhesive, allow to dry.  Add embellishments and allow to dry.

11.  Adhere butterflies and flowers to the cake.  Use the odd number rule for your butterflies and have fun varying their colors size and patterns.

 

This project is perfect for a bridal shower or baby shower. You could do a great "Over The Hill" cake or even a fun anniversary cake.  Thanks for stopping by the Art Glitter Blog today and checking out my cake project.

Meet The Artist: Clare Buckingham Dempsey has been an avid paper crafter for 14 years, sewn for 33 years and loved all types of crafts since childhood. She is happily married with two boys.  She has a fashion design and art background and still makes sewing patterns and quilts.  She has been a member of the Art Glitter Guest Design Team and The Robin's Nest Design team. She loves digital cutters and designing her own cut files. (As seen in this post...WOW factor in spades!)  She teaches classes at her local scrap booking and paper crafting guild and loves to blog too!   She enjoys making her own scrap book and fashion embellishments with Art Glitter and Art Glitter glue!    Cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.com.