Monday, October 28, 2024

Glitter painting on acetate

Many years ago I swore off of using glitter. Because this is Group of Seven Cardmakers I wanted to participate and make a card with this technique.

 It went wrong from the start. I cut two images with white cardstock. Glued one on the acetate and got glue everywhere. Then I glued the second image to the first so I would have groves to add the glue. The frame was so thin that was another chance to get more glue everywhere I missed the first time. Now to the glitter. That wasn't hard but there was a new issue. People with COPD cough sometimes out of nowhere with no warning. When you have glue in one hand and glitter in the other, you don't want to cough. Do you see where this is going?  Yep, I coughed and glitter went everywhere. There is still some left on the acetate that I couldn't get off. That's where this card ends. I added it the GO7 so you could see things don't always go smoothly when making cards. Now I remember why I don't use glitter.

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15 comments:

Loll said...

I feel your pain ... glitter is messy to work with and having unexpected coughing can make it worse. In the end, your card is lovely. I bet the sparkle is so pretty Brenda. So happy you gave this a go, my friend. xx

Julia Aston said...

I can just see all of that happening to you (or me!) with the glitter and glue everywhere - good for you for posting your efforts - it is a sweet card with the simple tulip and pretty green background! Julia xx

Liz said...

It's still a lovely card Brenda, but I had to smile as I read your post about the glue and glitter. xx

Christine Alexander said...

Oh Brenda, I can see why you now stay away from glitter. The card you made is beautiful, I'm so glad you posted your pretty tulip card ♥

Bonnie said...

LOL! I know it's frustrating, but you always have a way of turning it around to be fun anyway! I'm with you about glitter and surprised myself that I didn't make more of a mess. No ceiling fan on and I didn't have to cough or sneeze. If you look close though you can see glue and glitter where it's not supposed to be on my cards too. XOXO

Darnell said...

I'm sure it wasn't funny when it happened, Brenda, but you do have an amusing way of writing! It sounds like a situation where you have to laugh to keep from crying! And I give you kudos for joining in, even though you hate herp-, er, glitter! Hugs, Darnell

Susan said...

Good for you for posting the attempt that didn't work!! Glitter is so messy!

LesleyG said...

Well done for giving it a go! Just reading the how to made me anxious 😂. I rarely get glitter out, except for the odd Christmas card, so we’ll see if I’m brave enough to try this 🤪. Xxx

Donna W. said...

I do like your card, the simplicity of the design. I really don't mean to laugh but I can just see me doing the same thing. Your experience is why I don't do glitter unless it is a glitter paper.

pam said...

Oh Brenda, feel your pain, your card is still beautiful, love glitter myself, glitter glue is easier. I use stickles glitter glue. x

Carol L said...

I tend to shy away from glitter too because it can make a huge mess. Clearly you recalled that reason when you started this card, but in spite of the oops moments, it turned out to be a great card anyway. I'm glad you stayed with it and beat the odds in the end with a very pretty resulting card.

Greta said...

You really should be a writer, my friend! I know it wasn't funny when it happened, but you have such a good sense of humor and the ability not to let things that really don't matter get to you. We can all take a lesson. I do love the sweet tulip diecut. Glue showing actually bothers me more than the mess with glitter, so I stay away from acetate.

Maria said...

Sorry to hear that you had trouble with the glitter, but you achieved a very lovely result! Yes, glitter is not fun to work with at times! A fun post that you wrote, though, with a good sense of humor! A very pretty tulip die with the acetate for your lovely card! Have a great weekend, hugs!!

Jenny L said...

Hi Brenda,
oh this is such a lovely card and a brilliant technique too.
Yes I hate using glitter also it gets everywhere.
Love the colour of the background as well.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Trina P. said...

You are such a fabulous story teller! I hear yah and try to stay away from glitter… after all, it is the herpes of the crafting world. 😂LOL
I did this technique ages ago and there is no FOMO (fear of missing out) from me. Your card is wonderful and deserved to be seen after what happened. 😉.