Mystical Backgrounds using Glitter ink, Texture paste and Lavinia Stamps!

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Cool cards, Lindsay! Loved the pebbles at the end . Thanks for sharing!! I don’t know how I missed this vid. 🥰👍🏾

[@lechat8736]

Dear Lindsay, you just never stop to amaze and inspire me! There are three women on KZbin that do that to me and had I the means, I would cover you with gold and diamonds. Since this is not the case a big THANK YOU VERY MUCH must do, sorry!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

aww, thank you:)

[@robinodowd458]

I'm loving the shimmering watercolors

[@murphy1384]

Very unusual technics....cards are really pretty....tfs

[@buckythewonderhorse]

Thank you Lindsay. Loved the tutorial Who doesn't like magic and mystery?!

[@StylHarmony]

I love this kind of craft and the cards are gorgeous, thank you Lindsay

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks so much!

[@bluecurlygirl]

Yay! Glitter inks

[@georgesgentry5835]

Love these cards Lindsay. I love castles, faires etc. So fun, tfs.

[@lauramurphy438]

Love all your cards. TFS

[@pokey3010]

Wow! More ideas and fun! Thanks Heaps!

[@anhaddad]

Your cards are beautiful! I love Lavinia Stamps.

[@bettyhall9777]

Awesome cards, love those backgrounds. Tfs

[@sharonfrench1087]

I love Lavinia Stamps. Thanks for showing the "door". I'll have to order it next. Great tecniques with the texture paint. I haven't tried it yet but will definitely when I get the stamp. Thanks again for great ideas. You always have the BEST ones.

[@ernataylor-stark4593]

Wow..............great ideas.

[@craftytlc]

I love how easy these backgrounds are! I really think that you would like a stamp press. They are easy use and take away the extra time of having to use a marker to fill in spots. Plus there are other neat effects that can be done with them. The Tim Holtz one is good and very affordable.

[@randyr-o433]

GREAT fairy set, I've pinned this company's stamps a few months ago...thank you very much for showcasing these fairy stamps and for the discount code! I didn't know they shipped for free to the U.S. Cool! ALSO, THANK YOU FOR KEEPING YOUR VIDEO TUTORIALS REAL!!! XOXOXO

[@Cabangle]

I love all of these! So magical and pretty!! Thank you Lindsey :) and I love that you leave the mistakes in, makes us feel much better!

[@valeriemartin3506]

These cards came out so beautifully! I have never heard of Brea Reese...As a girl who loves all things sparkly...I am going to have to look into those. Thanks for showing how to use the splatter brush. I have had one for over 10 years and it is still in the package. I need to whip that baby out. Oh BTW...Thanks for making me spit my drink out when you said, "You don't want to send someone an activity!" LOL

[@hayzzelnt]

I loved everything about this video!

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

Love these beautiful and creative cards. Thanks Lindsay for great video. 💞💫

[@robinpowell2712]

I love this video and have it saved in several spots. I made these cards when you first did this video and still have them. Today I will make them again, so it was so nice to have this video to watch again. Thank you so much Lindsay. I learned my card making techniques from you first and foremost. This video stands the test of time. Hugs!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@robinpowell2712]

@@thefrugalcrafter I have a question Lindsay. The first time I made this card a couple years ago, I notice that my brick came out more rough in appearance and feel (like actual brick). The bricks are darker like actual bricks. I think I used Paper Arts grunge paste (which is now completely dried up). This time when I made the card, for the bricks I used white Gesso plus the same brown acrylic paint as before, but the color is more caramel like, or latte. It's not as reddish/brown as actual brick and the finish is smooth, rather than rough. What would you recommend? Do you recommend I stick with the grunge paste? If so, is there a way to get it to be wet again instead of all dried up? I sure appreciate your help. I do wonder why the color is off too. Thanks!

[@robinpowell2712]

The Paper Arts grunge paste is almost 4 years old and it does say to use within 18 months. Sigh...

[@robinpowell2712]

I see I forgot to use the sponge to add texture! Sorry I bothered you with all these commentary/question. Many thanks!

[@susanp9097]

I love the lavinia fairy STAMPS. Just beautiful! Thanks who am I kidding, I love them all....

[@Selma_109]

I think the 3rd card makes perfect sense! Leaving a castle courtyard you may exit through such a door to the evening sky on the other side!

[@KonnyKrafter]

Slooping...happens all the time to those in the business. LOL These glitter inks are new to me, and I a not at all surprised to find I am intrigued by the sparkle. Lavinia Stamps are magical, and I love that they are kinda outside the box. Faeries on a card is always AWESOME and that door is AMAZING! :) tfs and for always inspiring. ~BLESSINGS~

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thank you!

[@mastersadvocate]

Hi Lindsay! I love all three of your fairy cards! The one I liked best of all three was the one with the door! I did an art page similar to that in my sketch book. I love that you include the mistakes and show how to incorporate them into the "Art" card!! You are so cool! Thanks so much for the tutorial with all the tips and tricks included! ~Janet in Canada

[@terripennington9934]

OMG, I have never seen anything sparkle that much! I love it! I have got to get those inks.

[@sososick1135]

They are on clearance at hobby lobby right now in the paint aisle for 99 cents for the watercolor inks and 1.24 for glitter inks, i picked up both sets twice! Lol

[@shellyrobertson2212]

Lovely! So pretty! Thanks ,!

[@sekaihatsu]

These are great techniques! I especially loved the third card. I think it would be great on a larger scale for an art journal cover.

[@veryberry39]

That ink was just beautiful to watch as it spread across the paper, all glittery and sparkly. I kind of want to buy some just to do that! :P That castle door would be gorgeous as an art journal page. I don't have the money to buy a bunch of stamps and new art materials, but I'm keeping the idea in mind for the future. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@heidicook2395]

I LOVE this technique! Thanks.

[@SageDeerborn]

Loved the techniques, made such beautiful cards.

[@ritamcloughlin7624]

Great cards Lindsay, some brilliant tips and tricks, thank you for sharing...rita

[@rosimeirekassumi]

How many incredible techniques! Thanks so much for sharing Lindsay :)

[@ebyn77]

these are so magical! I think the mistakes are really important.. I can't tell you how many times I have thought.. what would Lindsay do? when I messed up.. inevitably a mistake is a learning experience but with your help its made a lot of my projects be even better, and a lot less demoralising.

[@reginahay5211]

That glitter ink! Beautiful.

[@purplerain4062]

absolutely adore lavinia stamps :-) xxx

[@thefrugalcrafter]

this is the first time I have used them, they are lovely!

[@kimberlywalker1015]

I had also wondered how the glitter ink looked...I appreciate you demonstrating that product.

[@anitaholmes6824]

Gorgeous cards...love the background! TFS

[@lifemix5710]

I have never seen the splatter device before, and the rocks , hmmm may have to try and make those. Nice work~tfs!

[@ckartmixedmedia]

I loved seeeing other uses and techniques for the glitter watercolor inks!

[@olderendirt]

Gorgeous cards! I love that door stamp with the brick stencil. That's really nice.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks!

[@glasslyn]

This was awesome. Thank you.

[@saritaschwedes8393]

Topflight has great stamps!nice to have “grown up” stamps! 🌷💫

[@anthonywarwood6817]

Why do I watch your videos. 😱😂. I just purchased those fairy stamps. I’ve never needed fairy stamps before. Fab project and can’t wait to try. Thanks 😁

[@thefrugalcrafter]

LOL:) They are fun!

[@jimflack9462]

Latex caulk tinted for texture paste. Who woulda thunk!! Got to be more cost effective. No wonder we call you the frugal crafter. These cards were a delight to watch you create. I love the way you tell us how to disguise our flubs, too. Now, to plan a trip to my local hardware for some latex caulk. (if it ever quits snowing and blowing!!)

[@cynthiarichter792]

These are so great! I love glitter and sparkle. Thanks so much for all the great tips.

[@rish4564]

Lindsey, I adore your tutorials! I recently started using a Gelli plate and here is a frugal tip... Use Cake Stencils and decorating tools in art! They are way cheaper and have lovely intricate designs

[@thefrugalcrafter]

great tip, I didn't know there was such a thing!

[@rish4564]

Yep, and your videos inspires me often! You have a fan from the Maldives!

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

Great cards..Loved the glitter paint...You can never have too much glitter, as long as it's not the loose kind that ends up everywhere. haha... Sandy

[@aketcham4749]

Just wanted to say I have watched this one many times- thank you for such an entertaining and unique combination of techniques- enjoyed this tutorial! ( and will enjoy it again ha!)

[@lisamiller8174]

Love those bricks.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks!

[@craftydeb5941]

Lovely cards!

[@karenthompson895]

I just love you to pieces, Lindsay, warts and all! LOL :-)

[@bonnerdebbie]

Great Cards!

[@FoundandRedesigned]

Wow! I've looked at those Brea Reese inks at Hobby Lobby but there were very few videos about them. Thanks for showing them.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

they are all on clearance right now too!

[@DrawingWithFire]

Great video Lindsay! 😁 All of the cards came out awesome. I really like the look of the sparkle ink. I actually pulled out my brusho today for the live & added it to to the background of my paper burning. The inks kind of reminded of how the brusho moves and brust of color. 😃 GREAT tutorial!

[@angharadjaynelocke3227]

I’ve lost count how many times I’ve forgotten to use the cornstarch pouch when I do embossing. Lol. Love the card designs esp the fairies :) xx

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks!

[@jankitteringham8483]

Fab cards 😊

[@taylorjudi]

The wall makes sense. It is the wall around the garden.

[@naturesbestart3288]

Amazing techniques, amazing cards!!

[@lorraineturner2817]

Lindsay, thank you so much this video tutorial gave us crafters so much information. We learnt how to create beautiful backgrounds and how to get past things that go wrong in the process. What I learnt is BE PATIENT wait for things to dry and do not get impatient otherwise things will go wrong. The glitter ink is something though I think I need to invest in for my stash because it looked absolutely amazing on your projects. :O)

[@yelsyels]

Lovely ideas to make brilliant cards.Thank You

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks!

[@wordscrafter]

I was very excited to see this! Lavinia stamps have been on my wish list for a while and when I saw Top Flight had some, I actually squealed:) They're on my to buy list now. These cards are gorgeous, thanks for sharing!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

let me warn you, as soon and you get some and use them and go back and look at the others you mind will be reeling with lots more ideas and you will want them all:)

[@wordscrafter]

hahahaha, that's what i'm afraid of :P

[@Emilie19614]

Lindsay isn't kidding. You should see my collection! Love them.

[@wordscrafter]

i'm jealous you have a collection, lol!

[@lisaschumack4612]

The door reminds me of the old Book The Hidden Garden,,,or Secret garden I think that is what the Title was...…..so cute. Thx for sharing. Loved it!!!!!

[@Emilie19614]

Love the cards and especially the door mixed media technique. I was thinking I'd like sparky grass so might cut it out of pearlescent paper pale green or watercolor paper and use pearlescent paint on it. Or mabe perfect pearls as I haven't been using them much.Have a Sheena door from Crafter's Companion I might practice on. Just love your videos so many ideas.

[@floridian1935]

Pretty cool. I just found those glitter inks for $1.25 each at hobby lobby and got every color. I'll have to try this

[@deannamaxwell4227]

Wow...great deal..I dont have a hobby lobby close but found them for 3.99 which is ok...looks fun

[@stanky6261973]

Deanna Maxwell Hobby lobby is online. You don't have to leave your house.

[@deannamaxwell4227]

Thank you...

[@beckyb4074]

I really liked all the cards, BUT... I have to say that the 3rd one was my favorite, so distinct and different. Thanks again. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@noneyobusiness6582]

Ok maybe that will n be my job to try it. Thanks for all of the new ideas. How ever my first purchase was about 30 Levine stamps of the fries. S8nce then I have gotten 2 of the castles dragons bunny's foxes snail plants and fairy homes ect. As of yet I haven't had the opportunity to use them. I did like your idea to use the jelly plate to create the back ground.

[@shrutikapadia3854]

Very nice your video 👌👌

[@purplerain4062]

the excess embossing powder made a scary face on your desk for a moment there :-o xxx

[@barbaraburns]

I have all the Dr PH Martin's Iridescent inks and I have been trying to figure out how to include the sparkles into my whimsical Inktense scenes and this is really helpful! Thank you for the ideas and especially the .. "mistake fixing" ideas!!! .. I do not have any gesso but I do have some DR Ph Martin's bleedproof ink and I had not thought about using it for fixing edges!!!

[@kimberlywalker1015]

You are so right about making a (I call it) the model card....or even a test card...you're absolutely right...it allows you to find out the challenging areas that need to be reworked. ..I have even taken off a part of the card that did not work...and just reworked thst part...something else you in another one of your videos...that I have also found makes SO MUCH SENSE...is when you've got all that paint out...and mixed media...snd the water...and all the mess that goes with it..if it's turning out right...why not create several?...next time...the color might not be right...might forget a step. ..whatever. ..making all those backgrounds, ect then saves so much time.. AND FRUSTRATION☺

[@ameliacusumano4978]

I have that stencil too from club scrap !!...

[@saritaschwedes8393]

Thanks for leaving the “oops” in! 🙂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I am glad you liked it!

[@sososick1135]

Oh i hope you picked up those Brea Reese inks at that hobby lobby clearance i had bought both full sets of the glitter n regular inks and then went back a few weeks later n seen them on clearance so i picked up both of the full sets again for backups cause they are such great products!

[@sososick1135]

Loved the end result!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I did! I wish I got more! The watercolor inks were not marked down yet so I might go back and see and grab a couple more jars of the rocks too

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

I hit Hobby Lobby today TFS this technique perfect.

[@beckyb4074]

Lindsay, you just have way too much fun. Wish I could come and play at your house. Hee hee. Really cute cards. Thanks. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thank you, these were un to make!

[@beckyb4074]

It's "The Secret Garden" for fairies. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@thefrugalcrafter]

good idea!

[@joycenavarro7697]

Exactly what I was thinking!!

[@noneyobusiness6582]

Maybe you should use a stone stincel for a path way leading up to and through the door

[@verazgonik]

The outside-outside doors make perfect sense! They are doors in the fence surrounding the fairy land ;) Great video, I love the different techniques. Can I make my own glitter paints by mixing regular ink and some perlescent powder - would it stick?

[@elaineoliver3295]

Can you do some more videos with Lavinia Stamps please? x

[@thefrugalcrafter]

these are the only Lavinia stamps I have, do you mean with these ones?

[@encouraginghope7657]

Love it!! Where do you get the little sentiment banners?

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

Wow/ just catching this video, sept 2019. These would be perfect for autumn/ Halloween cards .. 🍁🐿🤗✨ Thanks, Lindsay ! ( ps I shared to my Facebook page ) 🤩🦊🥰🧡

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks for the share!

[@loke-art7383]

Great😀

[@HeatherDeweyPettet]

Been rewatching. I love this video! However, could you please tell us where you found this kraft paper you worked with to stamp the door on? after looking in my stash, I couldn't find a kraft-colored cardstock that I liked for this project. Thanks!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Joann fabrics, get the heavyweight stuff. Great for cardbases too!

[@HeatherDeweyPettet]

Ok, thanks so much for responding! I was looking at their competitor's site... :)

[@bornX2dieX1]

What department were the rocks in? love that one.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

over near art supplies, not with stamping

[@agneswebb3072]

hi linsey do you that pholychromos colors are better than the regular color pencils?

[@AafkeVultink]

Blingggggg, i can use my diy shimmer for this, jay. Levinia stamps is not on my stash but i love the idea for a printable on that hehe - cheat spoiler,lol -

[@AafkeVultink]

I am not a big fan of stencils, i rather just draw those in and use glossy accents for the gloss.

[@FoundandRedesigned]

I guess I missed the boat for these glitter inks at Hobby Lobby but by us they still have the regular watercolor ink from Brea Reese. Do you think these could be used to reink ink pads?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I think they may be too thin, you can get reinkers on sale on joann.com for 50% off a few times a year though. I recommend getting the exact brand and color of what you are reinking for best results.

[@FoundandRedesigned]

Thanks. I was wondering if that might be the case. I had seen other videos you did using paint to revive ink pads and wondered about this. I will check out Joann's. I have the dew drops but I don't like the way they work when I watercolor with them as well as some other ink pads I have. I was looking for another option. Thanks.

[@deannamaxwell4227]

I have not seen that glitter ink...love the look of it. Dick Block has it on sale for 3.99 a bottle and free shipping..

[@geminidream4347]

Can you tell me where you got that brush that make the stars by twisting the handle please?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It's a spatter brush by Royal. Langnickle or Lowell Cornell

[@geminidream4347]

@@thefrugalcrafter Thank you.

[@lilianshen]

Oh, wow, I thought I was the only one that had a waterbrush that sucked in color to the barrel part. o.O Does the glitter rub off at all?

[@kielia727]

Beautiful cards. I have been through all your links and have googled until I a blue in the face trying to find a site where you sell your cards or find anything that is even close in workmanship for sale and I can not find anything. I clicked the link for your website multiple times, and I get something different every 3rd time I click. Nothing that comes up has anything to do with you other than your name. Anyway, what kind of price would you put on a card like one of these ?

[@noneyobusiness6582]

Thank you I do see the stones I would not have thought about some little stones. So now how will those stones hold up through the mail. I was just thinking about the stones that I have on a dry embossing folder or a bright path leading up to and through the door as if the magic of the fairy would extend on both sides of the door. I also have the dry embossing fder for the wood. So I was thinking to do an embossing folder on a card stock and then use that portion fir the door. Then maybe some how draw a big old door nocker and or a window. I think a big door nocker would be fantastic for a door like this one. Maybe some ferns n or Ive crawling up n around the door. How about some flowers growing in n around the rocks just to dress it up a bit more. You do know that in most fairy tales the fairies can not generally be seen by the human eye or unless the human does already believe or other exist the fairy will always just look like alot of insects fluttering about in the gardens. I would have been happy to maybe see a fee of the smaller fairy fluttering around the outside of the door and around some flowers as if we're coxing the flowers to grow

[@kathysammartano4432]

Great designs and fun tutorial! But I really miss your saying "Don't burn your hands off!" (Also, that door is in a garden wall, right?)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

hahahaha, I'll have to bring that one back:)

[@marilynnellsworth4300]

You have been to Hobby Lobby and hit the clearance haven't you. lol

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I can not tell a lie:) I have:) I wish I picked up more of the mixed media stuff, I never looked twice at it before and I am having so much fun with it!

[@marilynnellsworth4300]

I didn't see the mixed media until the day after I spent to much on the Tim Holtz and dies. I wish I had bought some of the mixed media the color and sparkle is beautiful.

[@Emilie19614]

I looked for them on line and they are 4.99 apiece. Going to try to figure out a way to use something else. Have lots of sparkly watercolors.

[@HeatherDeweyPettet]

Hey, that's what I'm going to do, use my Frugal Crafter DIY sparkling watercolors.

[@battygirlrachel]

I thought it was a garden wall like the secret garden lol

[@cherieozga5879]

10.00 a bottle for the ink doesn't seem very frugal

[@sandybeebe9149]

Celebrate your mistakes Grasshopper ...They are your teachers lololol

[@DGiarrusso]

You make me laugh!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thank you:)