Happy May and a Freebie!


Happy May!! 
Here in CNY Spring is happening! Finally!  Flowers are blooming!! I'll be in my garden in just a few minutes,   But first a little coloring and Best Glue Ever fun to share with you!  
The card I am sharing with you today  - I am giving you this flower so you can try this too!





I created this vintage card using this image ( you can too)!




I created two panels, one with a background using Graciellie Design Organic Bouquet to be the main card face and a second to do detailed coloring and cutting 
This card was printed on Heavenly White #80 card stock  This paper Loves my alcohol markers!





My alcohol marker of choice Spectrum Noir - I am a very simple color-er









Now when the coloring is all done the artistry really starts.  My coloring is really only so - so, it is in the assembling that the makes the difference!



I fussy cut the image with more detailed coloring and add it to the base flower: Using Best Glue Ever I can place the petals where I want them and if I change my mind, I have enough time to move it. Best glue ever setting time is within a few seconds, enough seconds to fix an oops, but not so long that things slide around!  Best Glue Ever once dry remains supple - this makes a big difference in the finished card.






For the layers, I just teeny tiny dots fo glue and then smooth with my hands




Results:  Perfectly smooth and it holds better and long than ATG tapes - It is all in the Resin base of Best Glue Ever!


results are like this every time!!



Best Glue Ever really is the best glue ever!
I Hope you enjoy my digital freebie and give the glue and the card your own artistic touch!
Thanks
 for stopping by!
Ginny 


Comments

Cathy said…
Love it. Soooo beautiful
May 1, 2017 at 4:28 AM
Janet Christensen said…
Great instructions and wonderful photos to accompany your description. (Thankful it is not a video. I can visually study it and easily refer back.) Thanks.
May 1, 2017 at 4:30 AM
Esther Asbury said…
Oh Wow! What a gorgeous 3D flower!!
May 1, 2017 at 4:32 AM
Crystal Komara said…
Wow, this is gorgeous, Ginny! So pretty and now I think I'm off to by the Best Glue Ever!!
May 1, 2017 at 7:37 AM
ShazInOzCardsCalligraphy said…
Stunning sis.. ta for freebie.
Thanks for sharing your inspiration!
Shaz in Oz.x

{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}
May 2, 2017 at 9:45 PM
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