Glitter Ritz on Transparency Paper

There’s something about Elizabeth Craft products that always has me reaching for my transparencies. Since Be Creative Tape and Highlight glitter are both clear, you can use them with Peel-Off stickers to create a nice stained glass effect. Add some bright coloring with Copics and you have a happy little card. The biggest challenge when creating with acetate is designing …

Glitter Ritz Christmas Card

Coming up at the end of this month I’m starting a series of 4 Christmas card classes focusing on Glitter Ritz, Peel Off Stickers, and other products from Elizabeth Craft Designs. I love doing this series, because I think Glitter Ritz lends itself particularly well to Christmas Cards. I’m working on designing all of the cards now, but I have …

A Card and Some Other Things

I had a really productive crafting weekend, which led to a really lazy Monday (sorry for the lack of post). But anyway, I knocked a few items off my to-do list. And added several more. I’m finding inspiration in more and more unexpected places lately. Like this morning, one of my Facebook friends posted this video, and now I can’t …

Watercolor Background Tutorial

Last week I shared this stamped sunset card that used Distress Markers to create a watercolor background. I’ve had so much fun playing around with this technique that I need to share it. All you need to start is an acrylic stamping block and your Distress Markers. Make sure the block is nice and clean. I use a little bit …

More Glitter Ritz Techniques

It’s all glitter all the time around here these days, isn’t it? You should see my house. I never get tired of this stuff, though, and I hope you don’t either. Last week I showed you this glittery card. And today I’m going to show you how I made it. First, the supplies. I have my piece of cardstock covered …

Copics on Glitter Ritz: A Tutorial

This rainbow fish is my pride and joy. I’m sure you’ve seen him on the blog before. This is a technique I could do all day. It’s so much fun, and the results are gorgeous. I won’t say it’s easy, and I won’t say you’ll get perfect results on your first try. But with a little practice and patience you’ll …