Lots and Lots of Glitter!

Hello and Happy Hump Day!

It's Wednesday and that means a new challenge is up at Add A Little Dazzle.  This week's challenge was waaaay outside my comfort zone as we were working with lots and lots of glitter!

The technique we ( the Design Team) used is actually very cool as your glittered image becomes inlaid in all glitter.  And I have a confession to make; after making this card I went out and bought more glitter! As if there wasn't enough glitz and shine with the glitter, I die cut my JOY letters out of Golden Glimmer Craft Metal Sheet.  I just love how the letters reflect the light and compliment all of the glitter wonderfully. 
So, how did I make this?  Well, you start off by covering your desired piece of cardstock with double sided adhesive.  Then you prep your stencil so that it can be lifted from the adhesive with relative ease; in this case, the plastic stencil was inked up with Versamark.  Once you have done this, you lay the stencil over the adhesive covered cs.  Now the fun begins and you can add glitter in any color(s) that you want.  Be sure to add the glitter one color at a time, removing the excess glitter before adding another color.  I burnished my glitter as I went, to give it a smooth look.  Once you have covered your entire image, you remove the stencil and then fill in all of the empty space with more glitter, in this case clear glitter. 
I adhered my Golden Glimmer Craft Metal Sheet letters with Crystal Effects.
This week's code word at Addicted to CAS is~

Silver and gold equals luxury!  I think of glitz and glamor as well.  What do you think of when you think luxury?
Lesley's sketch at The Challenge was perfect for this technique~

The girls over at Jingle Belles have a great theme this week, 'Baby, it's Gold outside".  What a fun theme and play on words! 
That's it!  I hope you give this technique a try; it sure was fun!  Then be sure to link your creation up to the Add A Little Dazzle Blog!  As usual, you have a chance to win a certificate to the Add A Little Dazzle Boutique.  You do not have to use Craft Metal Sheets to play along, but if you have some, we would sure love it if you used it!
If you are interested in purchasing Add A Little Dazzle Craft Metal Sheets, you can do so HERE.  I thank you in advance, as I will get credit for your purchase. 

Thanks so much for stopping by; hope to see your beautiful creation linked up to our challenge!

Lee Ann  :)

Supplies Used-
Stamps- none
Paper- SUBasic Gray, Naturals Ivory
Ink- none
Other- Add A Little Dazzle Craft Metal Sheet, Martha Stewart fine clear glitter, Recollections silver and gold glitter, Crystal Effects, MFT letter dies, stencil (from home decorating department).