Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Custom Crystals...

A while back I was having issues with Prima only making select colored crystals. Well I decided to get creative, and being the resourceful mama that I am I busted out the fun stuff and came up with these.




Yup, It was that simple... sharpies and clear crystals and Voila! You have custom crystals. I haven't used alcohol inks (but you know I thought of it!LOL!) but my sweet bud Trish mentioned it works fabulously!! And I must add, that I just did a quick color right on top of the crystal.

You will also notice on the card that I that I ventured into custom flowers too! Take a black and white Prima and some watercolor pencils and again, Voila! You have a one of a kind masterpiece. This flower came from the twilight tin, but I have used the artful collage flowers too. Oh and I do need to mention that the artful collage flowers look AMAZING with glimmer mist. My favorite guilty pleasure. I should also thank Trish for creating my new found addiction to these wonderful gems.


So here is to seeing what kinda custom things you come up with! Keep me posted~


XOXO

~Liz

7 comments:

  1. Love it!! What a great idea!!

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  2. very cute girleee~ :) I have used copic markers on my gems before... :)

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  3. Great tip, thanks for sharing!

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  4. super cute liz!! Great idea!!

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  5. Great idea to use the sharpies....I must try it sometime.
    :o)

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  6. great idea! off to find some sharpies

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  7. great idea! off to find some sharpies

    how are you doing girl?

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