Sparkle: verb

definition:
to shine or glisten with little gleams of light, as a brilliant gem; glitter; coruscate.

My first challenge of the new Year is brought to you by

Really Reasonable Ribbon's Challenge #39 'Sparkle and Ribbon" theme

Create a card, layout, multi media piece, tag, ATC, hair bow, you name it. Just be sure to follow the theme above and use ribbon/lace or trim somewhere on your project.

Really Reasonable Ribbon- Winter Whites Assortment

paper- Reminisce ,Snowman Collage

stamped sentiment- Robin's Creative Cottage, Snowman's Prayer

Estaz Glitter Gloss

Winter Wonderland cartridge, p.66 layers ( holly leaves)

Paper Trimmings cartridge, p.24 ( snowflake)

gem- Hero Arts

silk floss- Splendor

Rangers Glossy Accents

inks, embossing powder,stickles, pearls 

Helmars 450, Gemstone Glue and Liquid Scrapdots

I really enjoyed making my own hatpins for this. The snowflake hatpin is made from a safety pin and the "Let it Snow" hat pin is made from 2 map pins! The latter is also held up with help from Liquid Scrapdots, so far one of my most favorite adhesives! And the gem in the middle of my snowflake is held there with Helmars Gemstone glue, the bow is securely placed with 450.

One of my favorite cards to make is by taking an image from the paper and simply adding to it. Add your own special touches to really create a one of a kind image. I stickled the outline and his nose, added Glossy Accents to the hat band, cut an image from my Cricut to add as an embellishment and hand sewed the branch arms, and my last but not least touch is adding the glitter gloss around his neck as a scarf.

So do you think it has sparkle? Does it shine and glisten?

I think so, how about you?

and saving the best for last; Really Reasonable Ribbon is having a 2 Year Blogoversay GIVEAWAY! Go over there and enter...what are you waiting for? Go!