10+ QUICK SPARKLING background DESIGNS that will BLOW YOUR MIND

Learn the best hacks on how to work with glitter and reduce the mess, save some time and make gorgeous sparkling backgrounds that will look great on any card.
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• Art By Marlene Cutting & Embossing Die Floral Style
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• Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Thinlits Die - Stacked Tiles - Hexagons
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• Tim Holtz - Retractable Craft Pick
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• Nuvo - Craft Spoon
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• Shop All Exclusive Double Sided Adhesive
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• Joggles Sticky Stuff Adhesive Tape - Joggles.com
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• Tim Holtz - Micro Serrated Scissors - 7 Inches
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• Tim Holtz - 8.5 Inch Comfort Trimmer
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• Tim Holtz - Left Handed Titanium Snips - 7 Inches
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• Neenah Solar White Cardstock
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• Creative Expressions - Foundations Collection - A4 Card - Coconut White - 20 Sheets
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• Joggles Cardstock - Joggles.com
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• Sizzix - Big Shot Machine - White and Gray
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[@GerrysCraftRoom]

No need for less mess tips and time-saving hacks? The first technique starts at 2:23😉

[@judyhartmann3071]

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, sparkly cards! Love, love love!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@slektektiv]

So impressed by our videos! Great ideas, straight to the point and no fuzz! And very, very inspiring! Thanks a lot 😘

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks for the lovely comment😊💖

[@judyhartmann3071]

Gorgeous, gorgeous,gorgeous! Love all the sparkle!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks Judy💖

[@hannetang]

If you run the sparkley card through your diecutting machine, between some paper, the glitter will be pressed in very firmly, and going nowhere. Thanks for a lot of great ideas for using up some of the glitter. 👍🏻

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Great tip thanks for sharing💕 you’re welcome💖

[@ardyth]

That is an awesome hack!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

@@ardyth and great Hanne took the time to share, together we know more💕😁

[@aclark30121]

thats good to know..thx

[@cindym9851]

These cards are just amazing!! What cool techniques! I wouldn’t normally consider glitter as a man’s card, but your cards certainly changed my mind! Many thanks

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Now that's cool, you're welcome💕

[@craftysandyscards]

Fabulous ways to to glitter backgrounds Gerry, thanks so much for the tips. Stay well sandy

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

It helps that the Nuvo glitters are such fine quality and vibrant colours. Great tips.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

absolutely, thanks💖

[@cindyrogers9099]

I have always loved glitter. Thanks for the inspirations.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

cool, you have excellent taste😁you're welcome💖

[@sueb1828]

Very clever tips in working with glitter. TFS

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@angelahartley3212]

I always love to do this technique! I also put lace on my sticky side cover it with glitter and burnish it in, lift up the lace and use another color of glitter to fill in. I usually trim it before I apply the lace and glitter to the size I need.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

that's a wonderful way to get a gorgeous pattern

[@michelleadamchak1330]

Wow Gerry, these sparkly backgrounds are gorgeous. I do love me some good glitters!! Great tips too, and this is why your channel rocks!! Heartfelt thanks for your creative genius!!🧡🦋🧡

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

yay for glitters, LOL you're welcome💖

[@stampinmoe]

Those are fabulous. My favorite is the hexagon... love the colors and finished look

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 it's always so cool to read about different favorites💕

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Gerry, these turned out beautifully. I absolutely loved them. Thanks so much. 😊

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@Monica---]

Thank you for sharing these techniques. Very useful ideas to use up our pretty glitters. ❤ You have beautiful hands! 💅🏻

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, my pleasure💖😊

[@karenreeves3958]

What a great way to use glitter. Mi love all,of your designs. They are sompretty.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@lizzielister1428]

Wowee. Love these so much !!! Let the glitter commence ! Xxx

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖😁

[@paulienvandenbosch3857]

Wow..... These are fantastic! I'm not a loose glitter lover, but these are really fun techniques and great backgrounds!!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, makes you almost forget about the mess doesn't it😉💖

[@illawallaroo]

These look gorgeous! I’m just a beginner at making cards, and I have no ink pads at all, but I can swipe lots of glitter from my granddaughter! So this technique opens up a whole world of fun.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, even better work on this together when Covid allows it, that would be cool💕

[@ardyth]

These backgrounds are so stunning! Love the ombre look, that's a real 'how did she do that'!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 and now you're in the known😁😘

[@marysharp9635]

Thank you Gerry….love the sparkle designs….❤🎉

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

cool, you're welcome💖

[@mariskaritfeld]

Wow 🤩 these are fantastic. LOVE all the backgrounds 💗💗💗

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖😁

[@kelliescraftythumb]

So pretty, my favorite is the rainbow one

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@Tiffany.Solorio]

So amazing!! I am not a glitter person but I almost want to try it out LOL!!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks sweetie💖 cool, I bet I can turn you if I really tried😁

[@fullermoments]

Simply amazing 👏😍❤

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@pennyf9886]

Love these collaborations with you & Ardyth. Great tips too! Thank you.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, you're welcome💖

[@gertjohannesjordaan7843]

Hallo, Gerry. Esther van Suid- Afrika hier. Dis baie mooi en vir my nuwe idees met die glitter. Dankie dat jy met ons deel. Groete.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Hoi Esther, dankjewel, mooi Zuid-Afrikaans, toch een beetje Nederlands😉💕

[@brendadainton7497]

Beautiful glitter and sparkle. ❤️

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

hard to resist isn't it🤩

[@jaxgonsalves]

Wonderful backgrounds! Thank you so much for sharing these amazing ideas!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@elnaandrade5519]

Wow these cards are amazing! Great tips! Thank you so much! You are genius.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕😊

[@judymason9736]

Gerry, these are amazing...as usual! I find myself always referring back to your videos. I learn so much from them!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks so much Judy. that's so sweet of you💖

[@judymason9736]

And thanks for the link. You know I couldn't just buy the glitter. I had to have the confetti, too!

[@Amywazwaz06]

These are some great ideas. I love how they turned out.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@kimberlyechols7280]

I love watching your techniques, its very inspiring. Thank you for sharing so many wonderful tips. ❤

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@_LV-426]

Awesome and inspiring! I have a lot of glitter and have been trying to figure out new ways to use it. Thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful ideas! You are so talented!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 now dust of those glitters and get sparkling, enjoy😁💕

[@surekhagalagoda4047]

Dear Jerry Love the rainbow card.tc stay safe

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@margaretmiller9839]

Lovely effects so pretty and sparkly

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@donnajarrett3241]

Fun and beautiful! Guess I won't have to buy glitter paper any longer

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 nope, you can go all DIY😉

[@occonnaking9454]

Loved your demo Gerry. Thank you.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

cool, you're welcome💖

[@michelegourd5742]

Gerry!!! Thanks so so much sharing!!! This was so helpful and awesome ideas!! I have a lot of glitter and have not used them for a long time!! I will be trying all your ideas!!! Thanks again my friend!!!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

you're welcome💖 great dust off those glitters and get sparkling, enjoy sweetie😘💕

[@pquack51]

What a terrific video! Such super ideas, I love them all! TYFS

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@bonnieblake572]

Great ideas for using up some glitter. Thanks

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@justjodi5289]

I loved this! Thank you for sharing! Now I need to run get some double sided paper! ASAP!!! 😉

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕 Enjoy😁

[@743linda]

Stunning backgrounds!!!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@pattiestarzynski]

Beautiful glittery back grounds. LOVE THEM so much!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖😘

[@charlinebosse1099]

Thank you for all the tricks...I don't use gliltter often because I find it messy but I love your tips on how to reduce the mess.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

you're welcome💖

[@phylsfluff]

So clever! Thanks for your great tips!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, you're welcome💖

[@leannemitchem8865]

Awesome backgrounds! Thank you for sharing

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, you're welcome💖

[@Taitcreates639]

Wow, so very pretty, great ideas. Tfs

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@merrilynsmith2490]

Goodie can't wait to try this. I love sparkle. Thanks

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 me too, sparkle rocks😁

[@annslimmingandcraft8683]

Absolutely loved this video. X

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@chookie]

Love these ideas , I have never really used glitter but I do have a few pots so I’m going to give these a go thanks x

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 great, enjoy💕

[@AKgalStamps-Donnamarshall]

These are great Gerry!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@sandyrhodes448]

This is one of the most useful & interesting videos I’ve seen in a long while. Fab ideas thank you for sharing 😊

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

cool, thanks, you're welcome💕

[@aclark30121]

Yes,,..I hv all these glitters from martha stewart.. i will gv these techniques a try,,,

[@suekruse6779]

Your ideas are fantastic, useful and creative! And fun and I just subscribed. Thank you.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, Cool to have you join me here💕

[@angelamitchell7531]

Beautiful backgrounds

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@laurabruley6126]

What a wonderful video, thank you for all the good ideas with glitter (which I never use because it’s so messy!). I just need to get some coffee filters. ☺️

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕 About the coffee filters, ask around, mention to family and friends, what I've experienced everyone knows someone who has them somewhere and can get you a few and when working with glitter they will last a long time, you can use them over and over😉 Or you can check here: COFFEE FILTERS Clean ldli.co/e/xll31dd [ SimonSaysStamp ] or browse the internet😁

[@susanhunter8272]

I hate glitter; however, after this video I'm going to have to try it!!! Such neat effects! Thanks for sharing!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

oh dear, did I turn you, lol😉thanks, you're welcome💖

[@wandascott3678]

Hello...just found your site. Love it. Going through your passed videos. Been making cards for years and I'm excited to find someone with new ideas (ha for me anyway 😄). Thanks for sharing. Wanda (Canada 🇨🇦)

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Cool, you're welcome💖

[@peggydollar3089]

Also try laying lace over the double side tape. Use light color first! It is a totally cool effect!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

great tip thanks💕

[@lindalincks6187]

Great techniques!! Thank you!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@sandralewis248]

Great technique. Thanks for sharing

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@wandaxxxx7406]

Wow, I am blown away for sure! There are endless possibilities. Thanks for this awesome tutorial.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

cool, you're welcome💖

[@geminidream4347]

Fantastic! Thank you so much!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@MissChelle]

Awesome ideas, thank you so much ❤️🇦🇺

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@kellyvigliotti8465]

You’re brilliant! 🤩 I have to save this one it’s to much information to store in my chemo brain!😂

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, just make a playlist with your favs, to check back too😘💖

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Your backgrounds are stunning! Just subscribed to your channel. Many thanks for sharing your beautiful cards!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, love having you join me here💖

[@chriscaraway8467]

These are awesome can't wait to try it

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, have fun💕

[@sandrakubu8163]

Great ideas but it looks like one of those projects I turn into a real mess! Enjoyed watching you work though. Love

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

how can glitter ever be a mess😂thanks💖

[@katherinepowell3856]

So inspiring! Thank you

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, you're welcome💖

[@victoriakellogg6459]

Gerry, these are GORGEOUS!!! And I LOVE Glitter too! Hugs my crafty Sister XOXOXO

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 Hugs back😁

[@nancyglaspie6735]

These are awesome! You can also use lace instead of die cuts. TFS. Kisses to BBe

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 absolutely, lots of fun stuff to play with😉

[@kimmcdonald4714]

Great video tutorial. Loved it.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@barbarahill6365]

I think the hexagons were my favorite!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, hexagons have such a cool shape don't they💖

[@barbarahill6365]

@@GerrysCraftRoom They do! It is such a masculine card too.

[@carolynburch9309]

Hi Gerry, I found you through Ardyth....so so glad I did! These look AH mazing!!!!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

I am so glad you found me too, thanks💖😊

[@bernicejanssen7934]

Gerry, thanks for the wonderful ideas for glitter! I have so much glitter that I wanted to use it up in interesting ways and you have helped me do that! I decided, though, that I am going to do this outside when the weather gets a little cooler...it is 37*C here still at 8 p.m. in southern Alberta

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

you're welcome💖 cool, that's a great idea, pick a day when there is no wind😉💕

[@oheck5570]

Oh so true!!!!! I live in the same area and was doing messy crafts in my garage until the heat wave started, then I had to pack it all up. Will I get out there again this summer???

[@felinemagic4473]

Wonderful backgrounds. I never got over my love for glitter from my childhood. It was always my favorite for every project. The variety of backgrounds offer lots of choices. I'm playing with my glitter this weekend.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 now that sounds like a great plan💕

[@AnnHG24]

Love these ideas that I can use for group crafts!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

that's a cool idea💕

[@aclark30121]

these bkgrnds are awesome...thx so much,,,

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@aasheetaarun5861]

These are beautiful and creative! Would love to see your final card designs with the backgrounds too. Thanks for sharing your creativity!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@christisteger1242]

Great ideas

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@debbienoblesknowles]

OMG...I never would have thought of using glitter like these...there are incredibile... Thank you Gerry so much for sharing all your creative ideas and for giving us so much inspiration into trying something different...they're absolutely stunning 😍

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, that's so cool, I love showing things in a different way, you're welcome💖

[@introvert22]

Great tips.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@annekeschep8148]

Great ideas and awesome designs! I like to burnish the glitter simply with my finger, as I have seen it done in tutorials by Els from Elizabeth Craft Designs. It looks even more bright and glittery that way.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 another great option, tfs💕

[@sandysmith8865]

Awesome!!!❤

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@ClearlyCards]

I la la love this video!!!❤️❤️

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖😁

[@mamapillow8365]

Great techniques, beautiful backgrounds. I have never seen most of these, can't wait to try some of them.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, have fun💖

[@sharynackerley2611]

Loving all of the different ideas. 💕 I use my bone folder or an old plastic gift card for burnishing the glitter into the adhesive. I also.use a spray varnish on top to make sure none of the glitter comes off afterwards. I then leave it overnight to dry completely and even years later that glitter still doesn't rub off. 😀

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 cool, tfs💕

[@craftyscissors2609]

Glitter Mamés the difference 😁😁😁😘😘😘

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

absolutely😘💕

[@elunedjeffery5279]

Excellent

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@CubanMami4]

Amazing

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@cathyschuster1859]

Love your ideas. Would love to be a receiver of your great cards. 😊

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@raeannoh]

These are amazing! I have a fear of using glitter but this has me thinking.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 cool another glitter enthousiast in the making😉

[@mias2114]

Awesome, love it! :-)

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@donnamaree5253]

Hi Gerry, they were great tips and awesome glitter backgrounds, thank you for sharing them with us. I also forgot to get back to you regarding those classes that you were going to have, I’m interested in trying them out, when are you going to do your 1st class please love?

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, you're welcome💖 the first class was last Tuesday and we had lots of fun, you can sign up for the replay if you like: www.gerryscraftclasses.com/craft-along-patterned-paper or sign up to the list, to get a notification when there will be a new one: gerryscraftroom.com/Craft-along

[@franciscavanbochove2465]

Fun to see all of your ideas. I agree with Ardyth, the rainbow colors are the most beautiful 🥰🌈 A pitty these affiliate links aren’t available for the Netherlands. 😩 crafty greetings 🤗 CISVOLK

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, jep sorry about that, and with the UK not being in the EU anymore, that's not a good option either💖

[@franciscavanbochove2465]

@@GerrysCraftRoom ze zouden voor Nederland toch ook veel meer afilliate opties moeten hebben eigenlijk he. 😅

[@wendywell4864]

Love these ideas! Could you please explain exactly how you created the die cuts? Was it just from the backing paper? Thanks!!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 can you tell me the time were you've seen it in the video (it's been a while since I made it😉)

[@Roweinna]

IS Nuve getting rid of their glitter? Love the back grounds!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

yes maybe they will get new or other both they are all on clearance sale, thanks💖

[@wendywell4864]

You mentioned them at 6:44.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

I used the die to cut the shape out of the double-sided adhesive backing, so the paper that's on one side of the double-sided adhesive, and then just run it through the die-cutting machine like with regular paper, I hope this helps💕

[@wendywell4864]

@@GerrysCraftRoom I am still confused because I am inexperienced with the double sided adhesive ( having just recently bought some finally) but not sure how it stuck to the card panel if it is just the backing sheet. Sorry .....

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

@@wendywell4864 that's an easy one, the card panel has double-sided adhesive on it, so the sticky side, so after cutting the backing sheet (I took of the double-sided adhesive) I put that back on the sticky card panel again, I think that makes it more clear for you😉

[@wendywell4864]

@@GerrysCraftRoom Gotcha! Thank you!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

@@wendywell4864 you see, we will get there

[@bethjackson8727]

You must be sweating glitter. Just kidding. Great instructions!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

it' too cold to be sweating, but I am definitely thinking and seeing glitter😁thanks💖