Thinking of You

My friend Mary is dealing with a variety of health issues, so I unearthed my Background Box and came up with this one . . .

While I absolutely love any images which feature mosaic elements, the most fun thing about the background is the gold dots.  They are neither rivets or brads but drops made from tacky glue.  There are a number of brands that make this kind of glue which is easy to find and costs no more than any other glue.  Depending on the size of the drops, it takes about an hour for them to become firm enough to embellish. 

Tacky glue remains sticky even after it’s cured and is the ideal substrate for glitter, embossing powder, or in this case, gold leafing.  You simply put a few flakes of the leafing over the cured drops and smooth it over with your fingers or a Q-tip.  The excess can be brushed away.  The leafing adheres perfectly to the glue dot which becomes very firm in a few more hours and can be mailed without fear of squishing. 

Cardstock:   Bazzill Raven, Marco’s Antique Linen White, Hanko

  Momi Washi Champagne Gold

Stamps:       Technique Junkies Mosaic Scallops, All Night Media 

 Thinking of You

Inks:            Superior India Ink Black, ColorBox Black

Colorants:   Zig Clean Color Mid Green, Olive Green, Geranium

  Red, Deep Red

Emb Pwdr:   Distress Black Soot

Dies:            Tim Holtz Stitched Rectangles, Stampin Up Rose                 

Doo Dads:    Gold leafing, Tacky glue