Sparkly Snowflake

     Hello!  Today's card was inspired by bon2stamp's card over at SCS (here).  I {loved} everything about Bonnie's card and decided to add just a bit of color to my snowflake with Primrose Petal classic ink.  This card was quick and simple to make (I'm seeing a pattern with my last three posts!) and would make a great winter birthday card.

Paper: Whisper White, Silver Glimmer paper
Tools & Accessories: Big Shot, snowflake sizzlit (Sizzix), Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Primrose Petals Stitched Statin ribbon, rhinestone basic jewels, sponge dauber

Winter Birthday

     Hello!  Today's card was inspired by a card in the Nov/Dec issue of Stampin' Success (a publication for SU! demos).  You probably already know that Stampin' Up's Glimmer Paper is a hassle-free way to include glitter in your projects - without the mess of traditional glitter.  But you may not know that you can color the silver Glimmer Paper to match any project!
     Simply use a sponge dauber to apply your favorite Classic Stampin' Ink.  If you're in  a hurry you can speed up the drying process by setting the color with a heat tool.  
     I didn't order the Snow Flurry Bigz die from the Holiday catalog this past season and instead used what I had in my craft room, retired Snowflakes Sizzlits.  

Stamps: Bring on the Cake
Ink: Lucky Limeade, Primrose Petals
Paper: Whisper White, silver Glimmer Paper
Tools & Accessories: Big Shot, Snowflakes Sizzlits (retired), Northern Flurry embossing folder, brad

Quick Sparkly Snowflake

   Hello!  Today's card was inspired by my need to use my Northern Flurry embossing folder before it retires (although by the time you read this it will be retired).  If I remember correctly, I purchased is embossing folder waaaaay back in September (gasp!) but just never got around to using it (gasp again!).

   Anyhoo, this card was super easy to make and I may even call this a Clean and Simple card (CAS).  To make the snowflake sparkle I used Heat & Stick Powder (pg 196, $4.50) and Dazzling Diamonds (pg 196, $4.50).  If you're not familiar with how to use either medium, I encourage you to head over to Dawn Griffith's blog and check out her video tutorial (click here).  I'll be honest and say this is only the second time I've used the Heat & Stick Powder and I've had it for over 5 years!  After watching Dawn's tutorial (and simply loving her card that went along with it!), I decided to dig my container out and give it a shot. 

     It's important not to overheat the powder with your heat tool when using it, you don't want it to melt smooth like you would regular embossing powder.  I find it works best if the H&S Powder is a little bubbly - it will be tacky to the touch.

Stamps: Snowflakes (retired)
Ink: Marina Mist, VersaMark
Paper: Whisper White, Marina Mist
Tools & Accessories: Big Shot, Northern Flurry embossing folder (retired), heat tool, Heat & Stick powder, Dazzling Diamonds, 1 3/4" punch, Coluzzle (retired), Marina Mist taffeta ribbon