My Paper Tales

Info on Glitter Houses

I've had lots of people contact me wanting information about making their own glitter houses. I have several patterns from various magazines. The pattern I used for my house was from Memory Makers Magazine - December 2006. You can print it and adjust it to whatever size house you want.

I just used cardstock for this one. I used "Crafter's Pick - Incredibly Tacky Glue" to adhere the glitter. I "painted" it on with a foam disposable paintbrush. I used my gluegun to stick the house to the base of the box and for the icicles on the roof. I added more glitter to the hot glue.

The scallops are from my QuicKutz Revolution diecuts.

If I forgot anything feel free to e-mail me any questions!!!

I think these houses are soooo fun! I'm going to make another soon...be sure to check back!!! Thanks for all your nice comments!!!

A New "Glitter House"

I was busy last night making another glitter house. They are so fun and addictive! This tiny one is sitting atop a paper mache box from Michael's. (I'll put a little gift inside!) Helle gave me these fun "Feel Good Paper Tinsel" pieces that say "sparkle". I am going to LOVE using these!!! Now I just need to vaccum up all the glitter!

Something Different!

I needed some stationery and came up with this! I think it's kind of fun and different! I used the "Broadway" lowercase clear alphabet set and a flower and "tag" from A Muse Clear Stamp Set "Tag Time". The paper is red from the Madeira collection. I matched the red to solid card "Hawthorne" for my middle layer. Copic markers and Spica glitter pens...AGAIN!!!

BTW...good news on my cousin! Her lymph nodes are free of cancer! We are just waiting for the results of her pathology report. Thank you for all your prayers and good thoughts.

Thinking of You

This is a card for my 40-year-old cousin (with two little children) who just found out that she has advanced breast cancer. She has her surgery tomorrow. I believe in the power of prayer...please pray for her.

A Thank You Note

I made this thank you note for a friend who loaned me some "child-sized" baking supplies. (Audrey's third grade class is coming to our home on Thursday to bake pies!) I stamped her initial on the apron pocket and used Copic markers and Spica glitter pens...AGAIN!!!

I Survived the Last of the Birthday Parties...

at least for 2007! Now I'm relaxing by making cards. Seriously-I find it a very soothing activity!

Audrey's 9th birthday party.

My "therapeutic" card!

Another Birthday Card!

Very quick and easy...we have lots of parties this month. I love this princess and all her "bling"!!!

More Thanksgiving and Glitter...

Just playing around making Thanksgiving cards with my Spica glitter pens. I used orange for the pumpkins and greeting, red for the collar and green for the grass. I love using these pens!

Pie anyone?

I'm having fun with this piece of pie! Today it's pumpkin...tomorrow chocolate? It's from the A Muse Clear Stamp Set (Party Time). I also used my Copic markers and my FAVORITE Spica (Copic) glitter pen!!!

I stamped and cut out the whipped cream topping from the A Muse stamp "With whip"-2-2087B".

I tilted the card a bit so you can see the glitter pen.