Hi Everyone!
I’m so excited to be joining you today for a fun blog hop sponsored by WOW! Embossing Powder and Catherine Pooler designs. You should have arrived here from Jen Carter’s blog. If you get lost along the way, the full list of bloggers is at the end of this post. There are prizes to be won for leaving a comment on each stop on the hop so stay tuned for details on how to win.
WOW! were so kind to give me my pick of a few of their fabulous powders and glitters. I’ve created three cards today with some of the more unusual powders (and a glitter), showcasing some different techniques. I’m also re-visiting the brilliant Love is in the Air Collection by Catherine Pooler Designs. This was originally released as a Stamp of Approval in January this year, and is now available to buy individually – woop woop!
DIY Glitter Cardstock
I created my own glitter cardstock for my first card, using WOW! Your Carriage Awaits Sparkles Glitter. You can see the creative process in this video, over on my You Tube channel.
This glitter is absolutely stunning – it has a base of fine creamy glitter, with big chunks of iridescent glitter throughout.
It adheres to cardstock without flaking off, and die-cuts perfectly, even with the intricate Sunburst die I used for this card.
I also adore the WOW! Glintz embossing powders – I used Oyster and Rose here. They add gorgeous subtle sheeny color. Perfect for a soft pastel look.
All Over Embossing Panel
My second card uses embossing powder all over the card panel, overlaying layers to create the image. For this technique, you first need a good base of embossing powder. I used WOW! Iris which is a blend of deep lilac and pale lilac. I applied Versamark embossing ink all over a panel of white cardstock trimmed to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. I then applied the Iris powder all over the panel and heat set it. I repeated this twice more (make sure the powder is cool before you add the next layer of Versamark to avoid messing up your ink pad).
I then put the panel in my MISTI and overlaid the map images from the CPD The World Awaits stamp set. I inked them up in Versamark (use your powder tool on the Iris panel first) and stamped over the top of the Iris panel. I heat embossed the map in Frozen and held the heat gun on a little longer to melt the Frozen into the Iris for a completely smooth finish.
The sentiment is from Love is in the Air and was stamped in WOW! Metallic Gold Sparkle and heated to melt it in to the Frozen/Iris. I adhered the panel to a white card base. This is a really fun way to get a totally smooth, ‘one layer’ card using just embossing powder.
Embossed Embellishments
My final card uses the star die from the Bon Voyage Accoutrements die set. I die cut it five times from white cardstock, and then applied Versamark all over each one and heat embossed. The powders I used were WOW! Iridium (a sparkly rust color) and Perissa (an amazing chunky powder mix of silver, gold and fine copper – so unusual). I did two layers for each star, and then for a sheen, I added a layer of Clear embossing powder over the top. This gives a gorgeous gloss and thickens the stars into embellishments for your projects.
For the background, I used Canson XL watercolor cardstock, and blended Catherine Pooler Inks in Black Jack, Juniper Mist, Daydream and Stone Blue from top to bottom. I spritzed it with shimmer spritz and flicked white paint to create a starry background. When fully dry (and applying a powder tool), I stamped the sentiment from The World Awaits with Versamark ink and heat embossed with WOW! Opaque Bright White embossing powder.
I adhered the stars across the panel with liquid adhesive and then added Golden Sunset Nuvo Glitter Drops throughout the panel for extra sparkle!
So – no blog hop is complete without some prizes. Are you ready for some awesome giveaways? Be sure to comment on all of the stops on the hop to win. Up for grabs:
- WOW! Embossing Powder – Any 6 powders from your choosing along with a WOW carry case to store your powders safely in.
- Catherine Pooler Designs – 1 Set of Life of the Party Inks (Party dress, Tutti Fruiti, Tiara, Tiki Torch, Lime Rickey, Aquatini, Something Borrowed, Flirty Fuchsia).
Supplies Used
Affiliate Links Used
DIY Glitter Cardstock
All Over Embossing Panel
Embossed Embellishments
Catherine Pooler Love Is In The Air Collection
Catherine Pooler New WOW! Embossing Powders
Just so so so very pretty in all of your card creations. YOU have really show cased the WOW Embossing Glitters , Sparkles and Powders so well. I havn’t played yet with the Iridium and I have it so you have inspired me to crack it open and have a play. Thanks so much for playing along with the WOW DT. CHeers Jo
Gorgeous cards. Love the glitter
Wonderful cards and amazing colours💕💖
Your cards are so stunning and so very beautiful!!
Absolutely stunning. Love all of your cards. Though love your first card with love carriage awaits glitter and your galaxy card. You nailed it. 💕😍
Your cards are gorgeous! I love all the different techniques!
These are gorgeous! Love the glitter!
Wow! Wow! Wow! Awesome cards and colors!!!
awesome cards
Beautiful card’s made with amazing products!
Your to the ends of the earth card is just beautiful. Great job.
Beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing!
Love all of the sparkle and shine. Gorgeous cards. Thanks for sharing and inspiring me.
Wonderful cards!
I love all the glitter stars on your last project! This embossing powder is so beautiful!
It’s no wonder that they are named “WOW” b/c when I saw your first card–that’s what I said “WOW”!!! Just lovely.
such beautiful cards, the first card would be a wonderful card for my daughter for her wedding
thanks for sharing
Absolute gorgeous cards.
Wow! Great cards,. My favorite is the hit air balloon.
These are beautiful! I love the addition of the subtly sparkly clouds on the card in the video…just right!
Sparkle and shine these cards are great.
Cite cards.
Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.
O.M.G. LOVE the card with the hot air balloon (forever!)
like you you explained the melting of the image into the backdrop of the card.
What pretty, sweet and fun cards! Fantastic sparkle and shine from the embossing powders.
Fun cards!
Gorgeous cards. Really enjoyed your video.
Thanks for sharing…
Can’t wait to make my own glitter cardstock. Thanks for showing this tip. Beautiful cards.
Jennifer,
I love your use of multiple colors, absolutely beautiful.
Amy
You cards are wow wow wow way to go!
Great glitter cards!
I love blog hops because they inspire me to create and I learn about products that are new to me–thank you.
These cards are amazing but the first is my fav…love it!
Such Cool cards! Thanks for sharing!
Such beautiful cards! I am now subscribed to your You Tube!
Wow! All of your cards are so pretty! Love the color choices and how you made .them. Thanks so much for sharing with us!!
all your cards are amazing, but my favorite is your last card, is stunning, the backgrounds is so beautiful!
Beautiful cards, thank you for sharing.
Oh my goodness! You’ve made such a magnificent set of cards !! Don’t ask me to choose for a favourite !
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Such awesome projects, your first card is WOW!
Love the star card you created! It’s very cool!
Such beautiful cards Jennifer!! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
These cards are so pretty. I love how you glittered the cardstock.
All the cards are absolutely stunning. So inspirational, thanks so much
Lovely use of colour. thanks for the inspiration
Oh Jenny, your cards are fantastic. The glitter on your first cart is just stunning, it is so beautiful!
Love the color blending for your starry sky background.The embossing powders give a metallic effect.
I think all of your cards are so impressive!! Your use of the Wow E. P. showcases them so very well. Bravo!
The “ends of the earth” card is my favorite!
You had me at your first card – glitter and embossing powders! Thank you for sharing
So beautiful
Love your map card! I hope I can. E patient enough to make one like it
Fabulous cards. You showed us great ways to use the WOW embossing powders. The first card – with the lilac background and then melting the world stamped image into the background – – super cool.
Beautiful colors and beautiful cards!!
Gorgeous cards love the way they sparkle, thank you so much for sharing your amazing ideas and the video learned something new about making a glitter background, also thanks for being apart of this wonderful Blog Hop, now off I must hop on to the next person.
Fabulous cards…I especially like the gold sparkle on the first.
Wow! Your cards are awesome! I love all the glitter 🙂
Very pretty cards! I love the first one and the gorgeous
sun you created with the wow ep.
Beautiful cards! The love forever one is absolutely stunning.
Great cards. Really liked glitter color choices in first.
Thanks for sharing your great cards and explaining the techniques you used.
i like using embossing powder for embelishments. it just adds that nice touch. i might need some of that unusual one. .. .
These cards are amazing! The techniques you used with the second card are super cool – can’t wait to try it!
Your cards are awesome! Love all the glitter and sparkle!
So pretty and sparkly!
The third card you shared is my favorite. I love the design and the colors. Great job!
Great cards. Love the sparkle!
Love all the sparkle!
I love those sparkly stars!
Your cards are gorgeous and inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Three gorgeous cards from three completely different techniques! I *LOVE* the look of the Carriage Awaits powder. Was that heat set or just glued down as is? Stunning either way. And the two powders you used on the last card were new to me too and definitely going on my shopping list with the Carriage Awaits! Just spectacular!!!
Hi Karen – it’s literally just glued with doubled sided adhesive sheets – you can see more on how to do it in the vid – no heat setting, it’s just glitter, not powder :). Thank you for your kind comments. Perissa is one of my absolute faves right now. MAke sure you heat it from underneath as its quite chunky! x
All of your cards are wonderful and showcase the products in such a fabulous way! I have the Perissa embossing powder, too, and just love how unique it is. Thanks for inspiring us!
The Star cards my absolute favorite. All are beauties. Thanks
Wow absolutely stunning cards thanks for sharing
Wow absolutely stunning cards thanks for sharing
Very nice cards! Well done.
Stunning cards! I love how, in your first card, you used the chunky glitter with the smooth, creamy embossing powders. It creates such a nice balance. And those stars are gorgeous on the night sky card!
Beautiful cards! Thank you for your inspiration!
Absolutely stunning!!! I love playing with embossing powders!
Love all that sparkle!
The glitter on your first card looks amazing! Love the soft colour combination. Also love your starry card.
WOW!!! Your cards are amazing! You knocked it out of the park.
Great cards and excellent use of the WOW products. The second card really sends me into the galaxy!
Your cards are beautiful – love how you used the Love is in the Air set
They are all pretty but love the star one the best. Thanks for sharing.
Great cards! Thank you.
They’re all fantastic Jennifer but I LOVE that night sky card so much!!
Love your cards, the sunburst is gorgeous, love the colours, Beautiful WOW EP I must get some more the glitter EP are amazing. The stars in the night sky are beautiful. Thank you for sharing and for your inspiration.
Love your card it is stunning, the WOW EP are amazing and I must get some of the glitter eps for myself. I can see how useful they will be. Thank you for your inspiration.
Love them all. These are just gorgeous! xx
Your final card is out of this world beautiful!!! Love those stars.
Wow these are gorgeous! I’m in love with the glitter on that first card!
So much great glitz and sparkle on these projects. This is a great collaboration as these products work beautifully together.
Cool cards.