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1.02.2014

first post of the new year!!

Hello folks!  I'm cooped up inside today due to the snowstorm that's hitting the Northeast...SO happy that school was cancelled for today and tomorrow!  I do NOT want to be out on the roads, since I don't trust any of the crazies out there :)

A few of you have emailed me asking for more info about the card below, which I posted last week:

Sorry I didn't explain how I made it, but I was getting frustrated because I was posting from my iPad.  The GORGEOUS die is the Leaf Pattern Cover-Up die from Lil' Inker - and of course I had to mail this card to Miss Lil' Inker herself, Laura Pryor. 

I used a sheet of double sided adhesive (from Clear and Simple Stamps), sticky side up, and carefully placed the die cut on top.  I trimmed it around the edges, then sprinkled on some glitter.  I tried to do a gradient of color by adding the glitter in stages.  I used it sparingly, because the excess would not be able to go back into the tubes since the colors mixed.  No need to waste a bunch here!

Once it was sufficiently glitterized, I peeled of the backing and stuck it onto a card base.  I can't wait to try this technique again soon!

One more thing before I go...a new year calls for a new signature (and yes, I know it's huge. I like it!).  Susan Opel gave me the nickname of "JRza" a while back, and quite a few of you call me that! I love it, so it has become my new signature.  I'm also considering changing my header....

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18 comments:

  1. TaheerahJanuary 2, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    Do you know I *squealed* at that new signature?! It's like a graffiti artist's tag, which I'm sure you're well aware of!! So awesome!!

    And the card, well the card is just stunning!! I love the gradient glitter effect!!!

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  2. Neets BJanuary 2, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    Ooh, this is gorgeous, I must have missed it previously! That leaf die is gorgeous and the colours of glitter you've chosen look beautiful together, Love it! x

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  3. conilJanuary 2, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Was nuts about this card when you 1st posted and am so grateful that you came back to it with the tutorial. It's just plain gorgeous and your new signature is just AWESOME!

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  4. Vicki DutcherJanuary 2, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Love the card -- really love the sig!! :)

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  5. Grá O'NeillJanuary 2, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    Thanks for the how to. I loved this card, the glitter is gorgeous :)

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  6. UnknownJanuary 2, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    This card is stunning! and I LOVE that new signature, too!

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  7. Tenia NelsonJanuary 2, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    LURVE the card Miss JRza!! Woot Woot!! :)

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous card! Love the new nick' too! :)

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  9. TJanuary 2, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    Lovely! Gorgeous! Sparkly. The gradient of colors is so fun. I love your cards. All of em.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2014 at 11:11 PM

    this card is awesome! would you consider making a how to video??

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  11. Cris G.January 3, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    Absolutely love this card! The colors of the mixed glitter are fabulous. I love the new signature, too... it has a bit of an oriental look.
    Happy New Year!

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  12. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    My die came yesterday!!!! Will use it as soon as we get outside cleaned up!!!! Very windy and chilly in RI!!!!! Thank you again for a beautiful card!!!

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  13. Miriam PrantnerJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    It really is so pretty, and I LOVE the new signature! You JRza should be a superhero.....get to work on that!

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  14. Laura PryorJanuary 4, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    I am the luckiest girl in the world to have received this card and might I just say that while your pictures of it are stunning, in real life this card is even more beautiful! I have it in my kitchen so I can see it all the time and I love it!!
    Wow, what a year 2013 was for you, Jen! Impressive!
    Mwah!
    Laura

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  15. TasnimJanuary 5, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    GASP!! That header is to die for!!! Love your new signature too!!!

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  16. BumblebeeJanuary 5, 2014 at 4:39 PM

    Wow love this!!! I don't dig glitter, so will be trying a sponged background instead! Thanks for sharing.x

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  17. SugarGemJanuary 6, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Gorgeous. Love your new blog design too.

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  18. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    oh wow! stunning card!

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