This card was a struggle. No matter what I tried, it just wasn't coming
together. It's a Guy Card so my usual
fixes with butterflies, wings, flowers, or bows weren't going to cut it. Eventually, some splotchy gold embossing
seemed to help tie things together . . .
But it still lacked a little something that would soften the
transition from the gold metal frame to the background. I knew I wanted to use the Gold Prills in
their wonderful variegated sizes, but how do I adhere them? That has been a problem for a long time.
I have a wonderful collection of embellishments such as
chunky glitter, mini beads, Prills, and all sorts of lovely textured,
grainy-type goodies. But, I've never
found a workable glue to use in attaching them!
I own just about every glue on the planet and never had success with any
of them for this kind of use. Some
weren't strong enough, but more often, they were shiny and the end result
looked cheap and sloppy. Even the matte-finish
glues I've tried didn't work because they weren't strong enough for these tiny items: because of their spherical shape, they have
minimal contact with the card front, so the glue needs to be really strong. Nothing I had did the job.
Until now! Shari Carroll demonstrated this glue in one of her superb
multi-media project videos and I immediately sent away for a jar. This card was the perfect opportunity to try
it out. I used a palette knife to smear
it where I wanted it. I am over the moon
with Art Basics 3-D Matte Gel,
Transparent! It is super-strong and completely invisible when dry. This one stays on my work table!
My next project will be to see if I can get this fantastic
stuff in quart-size . . .
Cardstock: Bazzill Bon Bon, The
Paper Cut Watercolor paper
Stamps: Posh Impressions Dee’s
Dots, Sweet ‘n Sassy Decorative
Frame Toppers, Creative Catalyst Twill,
"Celebrate"
Inks: Ancient Page reinkers
Leaf Green, Indigo, Saffron,
Sandalwood
Emb Powder: B'Muse Polished
Brass
Dies: Spellbinders Classic
Rectangles Large, Elizabeth Ropes 1
Doo Dads: Antique Gold oval
frame and brads, Ranger Crackle Medium,
USArt Quest Mini
Prills Gilt Trip, Art Basics 3-D Matte Gel,
Transparent
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