Mica Powder with Stencils + Arteza Giveaway | The Card Grotto

Hello there, today I am using Arteza Mica Powder with a stencil to create a beautiful pearlescent floral image on my card. The products that I used in the video are linked below and you can see my coordinating blog post here - bit.ly/3kp2TIo
Arteza have kindly sponsored a giveaway for this video. They are giving away one 60 Mica Powder Set to one lucky winner. To enter you need to:
subscribe to the ‪@arteza‬ KZbin Channel - / @arteza
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The giveaway is open to US, UK and EU residents only (sorry). The giveaway closes 10th October 2020 at 23.59 hrs GMT. The winner will be picked at random and contacted via the comments. The winner will have one week to respond, otherwise another winner will be picked. The winner must agree for me to pass their details to Arteza who will ship their prize. This giveaway is not affiliated or endorsed by KZbin in any way.
Arteza have also kindly provided me with a code for you to get 10% off your order until 21st October 2020. Use the code MichelleShort4
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Arteza US website - go.arteza.com/...
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• Arteza Mica Powder - Set of 60*
- ldli.co/e/31d3kj [ arteza.co.uk ]
- ldli.co/e/m6z3xd [ arteza.com ]
• Simon Says Stamp Bouquet Of Roses Stencil
- ldli.co/e/ex3e5p [ SimonSaysStamp ]
• Tsukineko Essential Glue Pad
- ldli.co/e/q2n495 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
- amzn.to/2FzuXdg [ Amazon UK ]
• Ranger Detail Blending Tools
- ldli.co/e/jkxojp [ SimonSaysStamp ]
- ldli.co/e/yzm32k [ craftstash.co.uk ]
• Ranger Mini Round Foam Refills
- ldli.co/e/p47gz6 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
- ldli.co/e/r56gk1 [ craftstash.co.uk ]
• Ranger Perfect Pearls Brushes
- ldli.co/e/o0kqd1 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
• Clearly Besotted Says It All Again Stamp Set*
- ldli.co/e/lndqlp [ clearlybesottedstamps.com ]
- ldli.co/e/xd3r4d [ SimonSaysStamp ]
• Versamark ink Pad
- ldli.co/e/1lx3z7 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
- ldli.co/e/dl5e25 [ craftstash.co.uk ]
• WOW Opaque Bright White Superfine Embossing Powder
- ldli.co/e/lndqlg [ SimonSaysStamp ]
- ldli.co/e/xd3r44 [ wowembossingpowder.co.uk ]
• SSS Sentiment Labels Dies
- ldli.co/e/1lx3z1 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
• Little Things From Lucy's Cards Pink Moonstone Sequins
- ldli.co/e/dl5e2m [ SimonSaysStamp ]
- ldli.co/e/z9ej61 [ lucys-shop.com ]
• Ranger Multi Medium Matte Glue
- ldli.co/e/9n6ygd [ SimonSaysStamp ]
- amzn.to/2AL6o9l [ Amazon UK ]
• Studio Katia Embellishment Wand
- ldli.co/e/ng93j6 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
- ldli.co/e/69ky72 [ Studio Katia ]
• Hero Arts Pitch Black Hero Hues Cardstock*
- ldli.co/e/gdez4n [ HeroArts ]
- ldli.co/e/0ml4xj [ SimonSaysStamp ]
- ldli.co/e/4dzy90 [ sevenhillscrafts.co.uk ]
• Mini MISTI Hero Black*
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- ldli.co/e/5z94kx [ SimonSaysStamp ]
• Gemini Mini Die Cutting Machine
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--- ldli.co/e/m6z3qr [ craftstash.co.uk ]
• Swiffer Sweeper Cloths
- ldli.co/e/ex3eg0 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
- amzn.to/2ZgYT4R [ Amazon UK ]
• Heffy Doodle Memo Tape
- ldli.co/e/q2n4lx [ SimonSaysStamp ]
- ldli.co/e/jkxo34 [ heffydoodle.com ]
• Coffee Filters
- ldli.co/e/yzm3np [ SimonSaysStamp ]
- amzn.to/2Iaa999 [ Amazon UK ]
• Anita's Craft Tweezers
- amzn.to/2JVhzgb [ Amazon UK ]
- amzn.to/2zLjUaq [ Amazon US ]
• Winsor & Newton Gum Arabic
- amzn.to/2GWY9er [ Amazon UK ]
- amzn.to/3krZ30T [ Amazon US ]
• Sakura Quickie Glue Pen
- ldli.co/e/p47gp4 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
- amzn.to/3muf7Bp [ Amazon UK ]
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DISCLOSURE: The Arteza Mica Powder set was kindly sent to me to use from Arteza. Arteza have also kindly sponsored the giveaway. Items marked with an asterisk were kindly sent to me to use. Affiliate links are used in the product list. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please see here for my full disclosure policy: www.cardgrotto....

[@susancarlson2547]

What a gorgeous card! Appreciate your description of the products & the techniques. Thank you! Glad to have found your- looking forward to seeing more of your work! I’m watching from the US, Minnesota in particular. Have a great day & thanks again! Have to go back & reread instructions - to be sure I am eligible for the giveaway! (Thanks Arteza!)

[@beverlycrear7117]

Beautiful application...I have old beautiful mica powder and now I can use it!!! Thanks for including mistakes...very helpful and I now know how to correct them! I found you on Pinterest and searched for you on KZbin, I love your work!!!! GREAT TUTORIAL 👍🏾 👌🏾 👍🏾

[@noeliagutierrezgalera2523]

Hi Michelle, it turned out fantastic!! I like how the powders mixed in the flowers. Thanks for sharing this product. Regards from Spain.

[@adelldaugherty6829]

Thank you for sharing! I bought the mica powders because they are so pretty and shiny. Then I didn’t know what to do with them. Now I’m inspired!💜💜💜

[@whoooami2090]

Very pretty! I like the way the different colors came through , plus the many ways to adhere the powder. I’m in the United States.

[@3kidmama]

Such a fun video - I didn't know Arteza had mica powders and appreciated your showing us all the different products to use them with as binders. Your card turned out just lovely! Lois from the United States.

[@katesykes3255]

Lovely card! Those powders look SOOO PRETTY!

[@joannesummers08]

Wow I love the look you get from these mica powders. So vibrant x

[@fairydustlight3489]

That was a very thorough tutorial and very helpful in the many ways you can use the mica powders. I've mostly only seen adding water to it and spritzing it on card stock. Thanks for the excellent information. I'm in the US.

[@marilynnellsworth4300]

This is a very pretty card, I was waiting to see which binder you would use. I have see a couple of trials with this product and the complaints that it rubbed off, I committed that a binder would be needed. Thank you for such an informative tutorial.

[@wendy8184]

Fantastic card! I never thought of using a stencil, will need to try this!

[@alicialutman1391]

Lovely colors. Thanks For all the examples of binders. Soooooo very helpful. (USA)

[@janetketo8066]

What a great video! Now I know what to do with my mica set, so many options! Thank you!

[@andreah993]

Gorgeous card Michelle. Would love the opportunity to win these brilliant little pots of gorgeousness. X X

[@carolbatchelor5855]

I just purchased a set of mica powders, and this video is very helpful. I enjoyed watching you create a card with them. Thank you for sharing this!

[@longlivedemocracy756]

Love how your card turned out. Really appreciate all the information you provided about various ways to apply. This is a very helpful video for anyone contemplating working these powders into their crafting!

[@57Feliz]

What an amazing product! I can hardly wait to give it a try.

[@gloriealvarez6447]

So pretty and shimmery. Love the samples/testing that you did. I'm from the United States.

[@carriejean6538]

Really appreciate the comparison of ways to add mica powder to projects. Card is lovely. I'm in the United States. Thanks

[@trudievick2359]

Gorgeous! Thanks for showing how the mica powder worked with all the different glues. Thanks for sharing.

[@BarbGhig]

Gorgeous card, Michelle! Thank you so much for sharing details about Arteza Mica Powders and for your tutorial for using them with stencils! I live in the USA :)

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Hi Barb, thank you so much for your kind comment, I’m really glad you enjoyed the video. Congratulations! You have won the Arteza giveaway! Please could you email me at [e-mail] with your details and I can arrange to get your prize out to you. Thank you! :)

[@rosali_ilovestamping]

What a gorgeous card, Michelle! This is the first time I am seeing Mica powders but your result totally has me hooked!! 🤩

[@andreagallucio7463]

Something exciting I need in my stash pronto!

[@raquelarribas8540]

Hello Michelle. Such a complete, thorough and fully explained video. I adore these powders and the card you created here. The colour choice is just perfect to shine against the black cardstock. Stunning work Michelle! !!!. In case I have a lucky strike....I live in Spain.

[@LisaTilsonMyCardTrip]

I wouldn't have noticed the excess glue! I think it turned out beautifully, really really pretty card Michelle. Thanks so much for the honest informative review and excellent video xx

[@michelegourd5742]

Michelle, That is a beautiful card!!! Thanks so much for sharing!! Hope you are doing well!!

[@maggiedudley8756]

Cute card. Love the new colors and so many, too! Thanks.

[@mariskaritfeld]

This is lovely card, Michelle. I love mica powders but I didn't know how to use them. Great tutorial 👍. Love from Spain 😊

[@karlavorel4856]

Okay now I really want to give these a try. After your great demo showing Techniques and Tips on how to get a smooth image. Also showing how to fix any little imperfections, I now feel more comfortable working with the product. I live in Texas, U.S.A.

[@andreah993]

Forgot to say I'm in the UK (although I'm sure you knew that Michelle lol) X X

[@CreatewithSqudgeCraft]

Omg I use mica in my resin all the time but never thought about using them in my paper craft! Going to have to try this. I'm in the UK, I would love this set it's been on my list for a while now. I love they are ethically sourced! 💜 Gorgeous card, that stencil is gorgeous. It's 1am and I really want to go try this out right now!!

[@CardsbyMaaike]

very cool, I make my own soaps as well as cards, Didn't know they were suitable, but that sounds very interesting. I;m in the Netherlands, found it hard to get Arteza things to ship to my country.

[@mssuzieqmack]

I live in the USA - These mica powders are absolutely beautiful! I love the colors you used and the card you made!

[@2107claire]

Wow, this is really beautiful. The powders look so shimmery and pretty :) I'm in the UK.

[@sueturner8219]

I've never used mica powders, but love trying out products that are new to me. Also, a glue pad? Never heard of that! I live in the United States. Your card is so pretty; great color selection!

[@bohemiancrafts1072]

Such a beautiful card Michelle, thanks for sharing the technique. I live in the UK

[@VanLooSofie]

Would love to try more arteza products. From the Netherlands. I love your videos

[@laurelastor5791]

I didn’t know how mica powders were used. I’m a card maker and I can’t wait to try them! So beautiful. I sell them at craft shows in the western United States.

[@DanaJoy]

Great look at the mica powders. They have been on my wish list for a while. Commenting from Tampa, Florida USA

[@debinbrier]

I'm in the USA. Your card is beautiful! I already have the rose stencil so now I need the micas and glue pad. Thanks for the great video!

[@sharongullikson2121]

Thank you for getting back to me!! I looked and looked but couldn't find anything. Thank you again :)

[@lindathomas5500]

I use mica powder to turn my watercolours into metallic colours! Means you can use your favourite watercolours without having to purchase separate metallic paints. You also don’t need to mess around with gum Arabic as there are already binders in them.

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

That is a great idea, Linda! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Kam5732]

This is an awesome tutorial 😍.I haven’t got any mica powders so this would be a fab set to win and use with my stencils. Thank you for the opportunity to win. I’m in the UK.

[@cathiec5228]

Beautiful card, mica powders have a beautiful finish, I'm in Aberdeenshire UK

[@lindsaymason4183]

Been debating getting these for a while, your beautiful card has now convinced me that I need them. I'm from the UK.

[@Suejo12409]

I learned a lot from your video today thank you! From Illinois, USA

[@ajca3161]

The card turned out great! I'm in Spain. Thanks for the giveaway.

[@judymason9736]

I'm so glad to know now how to use the mica powders, because I had to have them!

[@karenshanahankarenskards4313]

These are amazing. I love the shimmer and a little goes a long way. I live in Ireland 😊

[@harriettezmalloy7182]

What a beautiful card! I just love the way it turned out. The powders you used are gorgeous colors, I love the two-toned roses. And thank you for showing us so many ways to adhere the mica powder.

[@felixjoseph8815]

you all probably dont give a damn but does anyone know a tool to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot my password. I love any assistance you can give me!

[@sonnyronin3453]

@Felix Joseph Instablaster =)

[@felixjoseph8815]

@Sonny Ronin thanks so much for your reply. I found the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

[@felixjoseph8815]

@Sonny Ronin It worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thanks so much, you really help me out !

[@sonnyronin3453]

@Felix Joseph You are welcome xD

[@craftylemur]

I love the look of these on black. Gorgeous card Michelle. (UK)

[@poodlebone]

Love these! I'm in the USA.

[@sharongullikson2121]

USA. GORGEOUS!!! I would love to be able to use these Mica powders. (Our son's name is Micah, which is pronounced the same as Mica). The colors are gorgeous! The flowers look so pretty!

[@skwerwl]

Wow. I normally don't immediately gravitate towards new techniques where I'm like "I NEED THAT", but I NEED THAT XD. I'm in the US

[@KathleenMc73]

Amazing set of mix as. I like using them but really should use them more. I created my own mica spray with pearl mica and isopropyl alcohol. It dries super quick.

[@KathleenMc73]

*micas even!! 😂

[@KathleenMc73]

UK....oops, spotted that after I'd commented.

[@annefranceselder9399]

I have had these powders for a while but struggled with getting the powders to adhere, I have a bottle of gum Arabic in my stash so thank you for that tip. I can now play with these beautiful powders and know they will remain on the cardstock. Hugs. X

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Really glad that my video may have helped you. Please try the gum Arabic and see if it works for you too. I hope so! Thank you so much for watching! xx

[@carlahundley2433]

This card is so pretty with the powder! I am in Orem, Utah USA! Carla from Utah

[@donnacalamari1511]

Beautiful effect!

[@suzannebritton4409]

Thanks for the chance of entering the giveaway. UK based

[@bonniethrasher5330]

Love the Mica powders. On my wish list, and was thinking that would be my next purchase. I think your card looked marvelous. I’m from Pinellas Park, Florida in the great USA

[@arebel321]

Love your videos. I had an idea while watching your video, I was wondering how they would work if you added them to a clear embossing powder?

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Thank you so much, Angela. I didn't think of that whilst making the video but yes, I think they would. Great idea! Thank you for sharing and thank you for watching.

[@marookieneumie]

This is sooo cool! I'm in the United States

[@brendabooprather]

Very awesome channel!! Beautiful cards :-) Montana, U.S.A.

[@kmslhowell]

Wow these are amazing. From the U.S.

[@shelbylee8884]

I love your videos and would love to win a set! Watching from the US.

[@karenaquadro1817]

I wonder if an actual stencil brush would work better for applying versamark or glue pad.

[@karenaquadro1817]

USA Maryland heights, MO

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

Love to win all arteza products. From usa

[@thefarawaycouple608]

I would love a chance to win! I am in Norfolk in the UK.

[@evamooney2953]

If you sprits some water over the the mica powder after the adhesive has dried and let that dry it will seal the mica powder into the paper without using any chemical sealant

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Which adhesive are you using? If you are using adhesive, surely you don’t need the water spritz? Using water spritz alone does not hold these mica powders, sadly. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment.

[@evamooney2953]

@@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto I meant that if you were to paint the mica powder onto paper with gum arabic for instance and there was still some residue of Mica powder coming of on your fingers (as you described in this video) by lightly spritsing the mica powder with water and leaving the paper on a flat surface to dry, it seals the mica in. Meaning that no residue lifts off on your fingers afterwards.

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

@@evamooney2953 thanks for your clarification, Eva. I understand now. If using Gum Arabic, the mica doesn’t come off, thankfully so no need for a sealant but with some of the other methods you would, so I’ll give them a try with the water spritzing too. Thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and for helping.

[@evamooney2953]

@@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto no worries Michelle, happy Crafting! 👍

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

@@evamooney2953 I just wanted to apologise again as I think my initial message came across wrong. I was just questioning it because this mica powder behaves very differently than most I have tried before. If you have had success with water spritzing along with some sort of binder then that’s great and I’ll definitely give it a go. Thankfully when using most binders I show in the video, it doesn’t come off. Thank you again for taking the time to comment, Eva. It’s most appreciated! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend! :)

[@IngridSchmid-xr7te]

It, is Wonderful

[@lisaconsla5735]

Hello! USA here. I just discovered mica and was looking for a way to add it to black poster board. Thank you!

[@charliep5991]

I'm watching from England

[@gptach]

If you add 1 part gum arabic it works as a binder

[@missydaviesmesh9503]

Oh my gosh, I looooove those. I would love to have them. I really hope to win these, obviously fairly. But I hope to God to win these, I've never won Giveaways before. Hope to win this time. I'll share these on my insta page too.

[@catrohr2137]

What a beautiful new way- for me anyway- to decorate cards. United States

[@theresehudran7635]

What a fun card.

[@kimberlymiller6892]

United States. Beautiful card!

[@catrohr2137]

Love love the mica powder. From the USA I’m sorry I don’t see the link to like Azteca Mica powder

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

If scroll down below the video and click on show more then the links will show up. If you are on mobile, you need to click the arrow next tot he video title. I hope that helps. Thank you so much for watching!

[@dolcevitausa6448]

lovely card dear

[@SusanneFerguson-t2o]

Where did you get the stamping folder.?

[@joannej313]

Beautiful card. Any ideas where to get that mini guillotine, please? I'm in the UK. Thank you 🌈

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Thank you so much, I got mine from Amazon here - amzn.to/2zLjSzk apologies for forgetting to add it to the list. It is a great mini guillotine. Thank you so much for watching :)

[@joannej313]

@@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto thank you, Michelle! That's great. A lovely neat size. No worries at all 😉🌈

[@amberh7880]

What glue do you use and how?

[@katesykes3255]

Ooh, sorry, I forgot to add, I'm in the UK xx

[@caroleparma9088]

Just trying Mica powder. Your video is great but I don’t have the essential glue is there any other glue that can be used

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Hi there, I mention multiple ways to adhere the mica powder at the start of the video. Hopefully one of them will work for you. Thanks so much for watching.

[@Devilishka7]

Wouldn't it be much cleaner and easier if you left the stencil on and then applied mica? You wouldn't then have to worry about the areas the glue got under the stencil cuz mica wouldn't be applied to those areas.

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Hi there, it’s a good suggestion but I’m not sure if the mica powder would go right to the edges inside the stencil openings. The stencil would get covered with the mica but that could be easily cleaned. I’ll try it out next time, thank you for the suggestion and thanks for watching!

[@sharongullikson2121]

Hi. I was wondering if you have announced the VERY LUCKY WINNER yet? Still crossing my fingers :)

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Sharon Gullikson yes, I announced it on my community page here on KZbin yesterday. I’m so sorry that you didn’t win but I hope to do another giveaway soon. Thank you!