Welcome to the Sparkle N Spinkle Sparkling Wintry Sensations Blog Hop!

This is my first time participating in a Sparkle N Sprinkle blog hop. I will start with a short introduction. I have been teaching at a local stamp store for almost two years.I originally heard about Sparkle N Sprinkle through their glitter and embossing powder then I used their double-sided Tear-ific tape. I threw away my tape runners and started telling everyone about it. In my opinion it is the best tape around. If you have not tried this tape, you should. It is almost as strong as red line tape but is more forgiving. It is extremely strong but you can tear it with your fingers.

If you hopped here by way of Sandy's blog, then you're in the right spot. If you'd like to start from the beginning and become eligible for SIX great prizes, then click here. 

My card represents the essence of Sparkle N Sprinkle - Glitter!!

 
This is how I completed my card. I started off using Sparkle N Sprinkle sticker paper and the Spellbinders Snowflake Impressabilities. 

I placed this on a coffee filter and liberally poured Sparkling Snow Glitter (G1003). Rub the glitter onto the sticker paper to make sure it adheres well. Shake off excess glitter. 

Gently I pulled off the Impressabilities from the sticker paper. Since it is thin metal, I had to be very careful not to bend it.

I place the paper back on the coffee filter and sprinkle Meteor Blue Glitter (G1042) over it. Shake off excess glitter. 

I then used Sparkle N Sprinkle 1/2" double-sided Tear-ific tape to attach it to Stardream Sapphire cardstock.

Stardream papers are a high quality metallic colored paper that is thicker than average cardstock. What I use is 105# cardstock paper weight but it also comes in a text weight.

 

I stamped the Swirly Reindeer (3385-414G) with VersaMark embossing ink andI poured Black Detail Embossing Powder (EP171). Shake of excess embossing powder. With my heat gun, I watched until the image was shiny then I set it aside. Once the image is cooled, I used the Classic Oval LG to make an oval. 

I nested together two Spellbinder Nestabilities (Classic Oval LG and Classic Scalloped Oval SM) then placed them on Stardream Opal cardstock. With the Zig 2 Way Glue pen, I placed the scalloped frame on the swirly reindeer diecut and lightly pressed. Don't use too much glue or it will ooze out of the frame onto the image.

I used Sparkle N Sprinkle 1/8" double-sided Tear-ific tape to attach the blue narrow ribbon to the wide silver sheer ribbon. Then I placed the 1/2" double-sided Tear-ific tape on the reverse side of the Sapphire cardstock and wrapped the ribbon around. With the rest of the tape exposed, I attached this to Stardream Silver cardstock.

Using pop-dots, I attached the Swirly Reindeer diecut to the glittered card front. Since the glitter sometimes makes it difficult to adhere, I used many small pop-dots. With a glue dot, I attached silver and white snowflake buttons to finish the card.

I hope you enjoyed visiting!

I could be one of “The Five” blogs giving away a secondary prize. Please leave a comment to become eligible for the Grand Prize and one of the five secondary prizes. Once you have left a comment, hop over to Shona's blog. This is the complete list of stops on the blog hop. Remember you must leave a comment to be eligible to win.

Sandy

Dawn Thomas (you are here)

Shona

Eleanor

Julie W

Joan Petty

Judy

Julie Z

Karin

Linda

Marie 

Barbara Bruder

Patti

Donna