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Hello and Happy Sunday from Jean. I love shiny things!   Glitter, embossing, metallics and FOILING! Speaking of Shiny things, we have a bright shiny winner this week!  But you have to read on.... I decided to use foil on some of the GSL Chip pieces for a dramatic effect. Here are two ways to apply foil,  first with any size double side tape Second, with a product like Duo which leaves a tacky residue when dry Pretty spectacular, right?   I added stamping with Delicata Silver Ink   plus Neon Pink Ink and a Diamond stamp, then wrote some letters with my white Uniball pen on black layering swatches , ready for a card or use as a gift tag.    DRUMROLL PLEASE MICHELE OF WASHINGTON STATE IS OUR GIVEAWAY WINNER FOR THIS PAST WEEK. CONGRATS...HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL GET... PLEASE send your mailing address to artsociates@gmail.com and we will mail it off to you!  Enjoy and share your finished project...

We want to share a technique that was shared with US! We want to share it because it gives such fantastic results with simple supplies and especially at this time of year with so much bling and gifting, what could be better than personalizing what you create? Joanne Sharpe uses craft foil and a glue stick in her hand lettering tutorial. As shown in Cloth Paper Scissors promotion. Using paper of your choice - Simply write what you want with a glue stick ( UHU glue sticks are fine quality).   Allow to air dry a bit. Then lay craft foil over the glue (shiny side up) and using a Silly Stick as a brayer, rub gently but firmly to transfer the foil to the glue.     Gently peel up one corner to see if it adhered as much as you would like.  If needed, press back into place and use the silly stick again being careful not to tear the foil. Create one of a kind gifts by framing someone's name or their pet's name.   This could be the year you bec...