I bought Micro Beads years ago to embellish my cards and not just one bag, but quite a few. I was going to create awesomeness...that is if I had ever used them!To use the Micro Beads I put wide Scor Tape on a piece of cardboard and ran it through my Cuttlebug using Tim Holtz's Caged Bird Die. I peeled off the covering, poured the beads over it, and pressed to secure them on the tape. The Core'dination cardstock background was dry embossed, sanded, and distressed with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. The bird was die cut, sanded, and colored with Mustard Seed Distress Ink. The crown and missing you sentiment stamps are from Tim Holtz.
Dig into your supplies, find something you wonder "Why the heck did I buy this crap", and create. We'd love to see what you come up with. You have until Friday, May 30th, at 11:55 pm EDT to enter at SoSS for the coveted title of Queen of Snark! You know you want to win it!
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I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Crafty 4 Enternity Challenge #176-To Die For 5/22 - Caged Bird die
QKR Designs #88-Dies and Punches 5/22 - Caged Bird die
Crafting for All Seasons #77 - Things with Wings 5/26
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:Simon Says Die Crazy 5/21
Repeat Impressions - DCC57: Bird Watching 5/20
Thanks for visiting,
Karen
Cute card...You used your micro beads well...and Yes, I can so relate to this...Now where did I put ALL those micro beads I bought to use and never did...
ReplyDeleteOK now THIS is a great way to use up all those micro beads!!! I know I have a stash of them around somewhere!! I love the colours on your card, the inking and that crown! Just awesome!!
ReplyDeleteGlad I'm not the only owner of unloved microbeads. I must say they are the crafting product that is best at ESCAPING! Those things roll everywhere, lol! You used them beautifully and the die cut scor-tape is genious!
ReplyDeleteI could have used my microbeads, too! Proud to say I have one jar and one only. :D But they really are perfect here, Karen -- I love that bird cage and everything else!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, it's neat that you dug up some microbeads , I like that you brought out something from your stash.
ReplyDeleteFabulous job using those micro beads, Karen! Way to use your crap! LOL! This card looks so cool, and now I want to go and buy micro beads!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! I have crap micro-beads, too, Karen!! But only three little bags full ;) But, I do find myself making something with the clear ones that I have from time to time...creates a cool, almost mosaic type effect over colored images....And here--the cage looks gilded!! Very cool crap, Karen!!
ReplyDeleteMicrobeads = micromess! I must have gotten rid of mine before the move. I know that i bought several "vials" about 7 years ago. Your beads look great on the bird cage.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the texture, and I will have to see if I have micro beads left. Thanks for joining us this week for our "Punches/Dies." Come back to join us again and good luck.
ReplyDeleteKaral QKR Stampede DT
Gorgeous card. Love the beaded texture on the cage! Thank you so much for playing along with us in the Die Crazy Challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog this week :)
ReplyDeleteAha, another victim of the BUT I NEED THEM even though I don't know why.... :D I love what you've done with these - so much fabulous texture!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card thanks for joining us at crafts 4 eternity this week hugs x
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