Painting with Stickles

Hello everyone...it's my turn to host the TLC on Splitcoast today. My challenge to you is painting with Stickles!! This is such an easy technique yet makes a big statement...I just love all the sparkle!!!

I used Eucalyptus, Fruit Punch, Yellow, and Lime Green Stickles, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and some handy dandy sponge eye shadow applicators to clean up the areas I messed up on!!

I first applied Yellow Stickles to all the flowers. You don't need a whole lot because you are going to add another color over the top. It might be a good idea to practice a little before you add the Stickles to your stamped image.

I used the sponge applicator to clear around the edge of the petal. You can also use a toothpick or Q Tip.

Don't let the first layer dry or you won't be able to blend the colors.

Next, the Fruit Punch Stickles was added at the base of the petals and pulled out into the yellow. Move the applicator tip back and forth in the center just slightly to blend the two colors.

If you loose the first color, you can add a little at the tip of the petal and work in.

Two colors of green were used for the leaves....the darker color was added first and then filled in with the lighter green.

It's ok to leave a little white showing for highlights but if that drives you crazy, you can always move the Stickles around to cover the spot.

Now it's your turn!! If you don't want to wait till the Stickles dry to take your picture, make your card, attach the stamped image the way you want and then color with the Stickles.....just be careful not to smear it like I did on the first card I made...LOL!!!

Now, you say you don't have any Stickles...no Problem!!! Just color you image and cover with glitter....I won't tell a soul!!

Thanks for stopping by tonight...hope to see your card in the TLC306 Gallery!!!