How To Use Nuvo Crystal Drops

[@JoPuttPutt]

Just came across this video ( 4 yrs. later) but SO HAPPY I finally found some help!! with getting them NOT to have those "candy kisses" look...I don't have many because I just didn't the "look of them" on project(s). Going to practice some more and decide how many more colors I need once I've mastered your technique 👍👍 Thanks so much!! Take care...

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh I’m so happy this old video was helpful to you dear ♥️ I recommend to practice and once you get the hang of it you can definitely grab all the colors 😁

[@maryjovillegas7535]

PTL, thanks for your lesson. I was regretting having purchased these drops. I tried ur method -they came out perfect!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Yay!! I’m so happy it worked for you. They really are great on spreads and it just takes a few times and you’ll get the hang of it 💕

[@pamsnider1930]

Awww, crystal drop whisper, thank you for this awesome tutorial. The versatility of the crystal drops is awesome, along with the cost savings. They add such a nice finishing touch.

[@MyLittleJournal]

LOL!! Thank you so much dear Pam 🤗 They really do always add the perfect finish touch to any spread. I’m happy to help with you crystal drop problems 😁

[@annadibben7454]

Hey thank you for your useful information I've just started to buy these beauties now I know how to use them ! Thank you.x

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh you are very welcome dear 🥰

[@rkscrapaddict]

Thank you for the tips! I have a good many colors, but never have used them. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh thank you so much Kelly 🥰 I hope you get to using them more often. They are the perfect embellishment

[@poisonlady1965]

OMG I love the glitter especially when using with two glossy in colors that coordinate with the spread and use it in a fairy dust effect. I use it in everything nowadays lol. I do mine at an angle too and love the idea of adding a drop to the lids...that's epic and thanks for introducing me to them!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh I need to try that out. I never use the glitter crystal drops. But now I’m tempted, thank you for sharing that with me. Thank you so much dear for your kind words it means a lot to me ♥️

[@susanthatcher126]

very helpful ty.i love your collection i have four colors that i received in happy mail and am so so greatful they are amazing lol i love them.i like the swirl tip.they even have lil minis so so cute.

[@MyLittleJournal]

Yay!! I’m so happy that it was helpful to you. I think the swirl works really well for me and hopefully for you 🤗💕

[@stephavela]

Thank you again for teaching me something new. I practiced with the ones I have...your method worked very well!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Yay!! It’s just so simple and it really needs a bit of practice but once you get the hang of it. It will come naturally 😁💕

[@rigmorolsson4765]

Thank you for the tips and tricks! :) I have a few of the novo drops and I use them from time to time but the biggest issue I have with them is the drying time... I have done novo drops on a piece of transparency, let them fully dry and then glue them to my card or project! Works fine! :) Big hugs to you dear!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh ya I e heard and seen a lot of people do that Rigmor. I think it’s a great idea!! I don’t mind the drying time. I actually move from one project to the other so it doesn’t bother me at all. Thank you dear I’m happy you enjoyed the tutorial 🤗💕

[@sharisstampinstudio9286]

Thanks for the tips Heba! I love my crystal drops. You got me hooked from your videos and now i use them all the time.

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you so much 🤗 I’m sorry I tend to be an enabler lol but I hope a good one 😁

[@abrann2]

I am now addicted to these myself, thank you Heba! HAHAHAHA!!! I just need to add to my collection! Of course I need them all!! :-) One thing I learned the hard way.....they take time to dry!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh I have a fellow crystal drop lover lol 😂 Ya that’s the bad part but I think it’s something miner compared to what we were spending on enamel dots. Those sheets are ridiculously expensive 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@barbsdee3831]

So informative thank you. I have lots of colours (I’m from uk hence the spelling 😂😂) used once and couldn’t get them to look nice so with your excellent tutorial I’m confident to give them another go 👍🏼😘

[@MyLittleJournal]

Lol 😂 I caught the spelling pretty quickly. You are very welcome dear I hope it works out and you can start using your crystal drops ♥️

[@lynelafreniere4466]

Thank you Heba.❣️This tutorial is useful... I love Nuvo crystal drops. Lyne xxx

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you dear Lyne 🤗 Aren’t they great? 💕

[@marlenejones6266]

I'm learning to use them. I dont have much money to buy such stuff but right now they are 2 dollars on sale at Joanns. So I can get a few bottles

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh that’s a great price. I would definitely grab a black bottle. It’s always a must when I add drops to my spread.

[@ToryE1959]

What a great video, I am new at using them....since you have most.... I’m looking for a Christmas Red & Green. I ordered some, names sounded Red but weren’t. Love this tutorial

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you so much dear 💕 I know they added colors to their collection but I don’t know if they have Christmas red 😕

[@heathertucker7056]

Heba this tutorial was so useful, thank you so much! 💕

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh I’m so happy to hear that Heather 😘 Thank you 💕

[@barbaraberrios9668]

Hi wow now I have to try them👍🏻thank you for sharing💕enjoy your day😎

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you Barbara 🤗

[@CozyCabin]

Great video!! I have looked at these many times. After watching your demonstration I might have to give them a try😀. Thank you for sharing!!💕

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh I hope you like them if you do get some. Just buy a few and then decided 😁

[@RandomAs77]

Thanks for the tips. Would love to have known what colours you used, particularly the navy blue colour & soft pink colours

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you 🥰 Sorry I don’t remember I posted this video a while back 😞

[@amaraartcraft0426]

Wwooww !! Amazing and very informative video 😊😊 love it ❤Actually I have not all these wonderful crystal drops colors but after watching this video can't wait to try them 💜💖💗 Heba

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you dear 🤗 I think you will enjoy them for sure. They just add that perfect little touch to any spread 💕

[@melodeeruley3809]

Thanks !

[@MyLittleJournal]

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[@aditijain7906]

Very helpful video.. can you please do a video on swatches of all colours that you have..

[@MyLittleJournal]

That’s a good idea!! I will try to do that 🤗💕

[@Atiffan2]

Hi Heba, Thank you for the video. I have really want to try these drops. I have two questions. Can you make dots on wax paper and use them like enamel dots? Also starting out what would be your top 5 colors? Thanks!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Yes, I’ve seen a few ladies do that. Personally I haven’t tried that but I know a lot of people make their own enamel dots 😁 I would start with Black, White, light blue, yellow I think it’s the mustered color, and green. Those are my go to colors oh and gray lol. Sorry I don’t know them by name but I would just choose the colors that you use the most ♥️

[@Atiffan2]

Thanks!

[@stephaniemakesstuff]

Hi Heba! I have a question: when the crystal drops dry are they sticky/tacky or are they smooth? Do they dry pretty quickly? I’ve never used them before but being the 80’s/90’s kid I am, they totally remind me of puffy paint! I used to use puffy paint in my scrapbooks/photo albums but it would dry sticky/tacky and sometimes rip the paper/photo. Do the crystal drops do that? Let me know! Thank you so much for this tutorial! I love your channel! ☺️♥️

[@MyLittleJournal]

No actually they are far from being like Puffy Paint. They take a while to dry, I leave them to dry for 24 hours but once they are dry you don’t have to worry about them sticking to anything. I e never had a problem with them tearing my pages or sticking to my pictures. But you definitely have to let them dry completely. I hope I was able to help you out 🤗💕

[@dearlydee]

I wonder if the drops are temperature sensitive too. With our colder climate here, mine never seem to be that liquid, unless i warm them up in my hands or a sink of hot water first. And because they aren't as liquid, I always have to tap them to get the little tail piece to round off.

[@MyLittleJournal]

You know I’ve heard someone mention that before Dee. You might be right. You know what you can do? Maybe have your crystal drops next to your lighting. Now that would keep them warm 😁

[@DonnaJo3452]

Dearly Dee That is the instruction from Sharon; one of the Tonic reps in the UK; to tap the paper to settle the little tail.

[@marthastrickland7148]

Thanks for sharing! I had a quick question...I notice that Scrapbook.com has little trays for the .5 oz and 1 oz bottles. They store the bottles upside down. Do you think this is good? Do you think it might alleviate the air bubbles? Thanks!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Hi Martha, yes I’ve actually bought a few for my crystal drops and I’ve been using them for a few months now. They are great!! They definitely keep the bubbles out 😁 I totally recommended them. I believe I’ve shared them on my Instagram feed at some point this year.

[@marthastrickland7148]

Thanks so much! You were very helpful on this video!

[@shatiel]

thanks for all the hacks. I'm having problems with my black and i tought it was my fault, but probably it tickened or maybe i have to free the nozzle with a pin...it just come out like a little snake :( and i get only pointy drops

[@MyLittleJournal]

I would definitely try the pin it really helps. Sometimes the weather will changed the thickness of you drops. I hope it works. Thank you dear and welcome to my channel 🤗💕

[@shatiel]

@@MyLittleJournal i will try thank you 😊

[@monicamariacap7147]

Hi Heba! I really enjoyed your video and I wanted to know: my crystal drops are getting a little flat on the top 24 or 36h and after when I close my TN pages. Do you have any idea on how I can solv it?

[@MyLittleJournal]

I always leave my spread open for days. It really helps the crystals to dry and hold their shape. Maybe you need to wait on it for a bit. I’ve noticed that when I first started using them and found out that even though the outside is dry the inside of the drop needs time 😁 I hope that helps 💕

[@monicamariacap7147]

@@MyLittleJournal Hi Heba! Now it's good. Thank you very much!

[@dianepeter3625]

You can also use them with a stylus instead of doing them direct to paper.

[@MyLittleJournal]

Yes that’s trues 😁💕

[@addiecarter4356]

Hi are the nuvo drops the same as stickels ? sorry I new

[@MyLittleJournal]

No they aren’t. I believe they are a bit thinner and make more of a dome then tear drop 😁

[@jeanneluddeni5159]

So why r we using them in journals I can't figure out why I would, I do love the drops I have all the colors

[@MyLittleJournal]

I like to use them to add color and texture on my spreads. It’s just like adding embellishments 😊 It’s really not for everyone

[@Caryl_Maria_Art]

Yes yes yes!!!

[@MyLittleJournal]

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[@christinecolton2596]

Mine dry out fast, any hints?

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh, are you leaving them in direct sun light. I’ve never had this problem but I do recommend to check the Nuvo website maybe you can find some answers there ♥️

[@laurencunningham8281]

Have you ever tried hearts or +?

[@MyLittleJournal]

No I haven’t. I’ve always wanted to try but that definitely needs a lot of practice before even attempting it on my spread. Have you Lauren?

[@laurencunningham8281]

No,I haven’t but wondered if anyone ever made other shapes.

[@MyLittleJournal]

I think people have been using them to create different shapes. But I would think that would need a lot of practice to get it right

[@cannedham3979]

Heba... I thought I read that they were being discontinued (?). Is that wrong, or is it specific colors?

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh really!! I need to look that up. That’s really upsetting if they do ☹️

[@cannedham3979]

My Little Journal I'll try to remember where I saw that as well.

[@marshaknatcal104]

While your tutorial is helpful, I am still getting the Dairy Queen tip on my drops and they never flatten out. It's like they're too thick when they come out of the bottle and they sometimes come out like a snake. The minis also give me fits. They are so hard to squeeze. I know it's not your problem. I'm just frustrated because I just can't seem to make it work. :-(

[@MyLittleJournal]

You know I’ve heard that a lot from other crafters. I think where you live has a lot to do with it. Humidity and heat will probably clunk up your drops. Also are your old? Or maybe you got some bad ones. I noticed that my older ones get stuck sometimes but I do the whole needle in the nozzle and it works just fine. It must be very frustrating for you. I would contact Nuvo and see if they have any tips to help you out.

[@marshaknatcal104]

@@MyLittleJournal thanks for the reply! My drops came in Tonic kits, so they are fairly new. I do live where humidity can be a factor, but this is the only product that doesn't work well for me. I'll contact them and see if there's a solution. Thanks again!