Glimmer and Sparkle

Hello Monday my friends! Welcome back to this week's challenge - GLIMMER AND SPARKLE at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.

We have loved having the very talented Anne Redfern with us this month! She is always sharing beautiful makes, so stay in touch with her. 

ENJOY TODAY!

We've had a few cool days and brisk nights lately, and I've begun to notice some of the leaves changing color., which inspired me to make this card. Plus, I had just received the new dies and embossing folders from Tim Holtz's fall release.

I used a mix of Distress Oxide inks, and did some smooshing on my craft mat, using watercolor paper.

I added Mica sprays and stains, copper ink, and dark splatter to build up layers of color I could use for my leaves.

As I played, I added in more colors, like purple.

Next, I used my papers to die cut and emboss the leaves - love it!

Added in an insect which I went over with Wink of Stella, and some words, popped up some leaves, and the card is done.

I hope your day is beautiful wherever you are, and you get out and enjoy it!

Now it's your turn to get out your glimmery and sparkly things and join the fun! One lucky person will win a $25 shopping voucher from out generous friends at Simon Says Stamp!

SUPPLIES:

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tim-holtz-distress-mica-stain-set-2-ranger	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink RUSTY HINGE Ranger	Tim-Holtz-Distress-Oxide-Ink-Pad-MUSTARD-SEED	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink Crushed Olive	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad CANDIED APPLE Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad PICKED RASPBERRY	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ripe Persimmon	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad WILTED VIOLET	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ground Espresso	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Mica Spray
Tim Holtz Idea-ology 8 x 8 Paper Stash CLASSIC KRAFT STOCK	Tim Holtz Idea-ology SENTIMENTS Label Stickers	Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# BLACK Black8	Simon Says Stamp White Cardstock	Canson Watercolor Paper
Tim Holtz - Tonic Maxi Guillotine Comfort Paper Trimmer	Sizzix BIG SHOT EXPRESS Gray and White	Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET 15 X 18 Reusable NSC20677	ranger mister bottle	simon says stamp craft tacky glue
Hero Arts Glimmer Metallic Inks COPPER AND BRONZE	Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Marker	Tim Holtz Splatter Brush	Ranger-CLEAR-Letter-It-Adhesive-Foam	Ranger Inkssentials INK BLENDING TOOL Applicator Foam IBT23616

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