Kerri Miller
I’m probably the wrong person to write this blog post today, as I’m not a huge rhinestone user. My 12-year-old daughter tends to use up whatever I have lying around the craft room. When it comes to the shiny bling, Susan Opel is definitely more of our in-house expert. But I have to say, these projects have me convinced that some well-placed bling can definitely make a project.
Accentuate the positive. This lovely shaped card would not be the same without the orange rhinestones that Megan Aaron used on her Aloha Flower Card to accentuate the flower and tie in the sentiment.
Megan Aaron’s Aloha Flower Card p. 39 of July/August 2012
Keeping the shiny at bay. Instead of using something really shiny, Sarah J. Moerman added some excitement to her Soft-Serve Ice Cream card with pink and red accent dots.
Sarah J. Moerman’s Soft Serve Ice Cream Card p. 42 of July/August 2012
Tis the season. Rhinestones just beg to be put on New Year’s and Christmas cards. Lindsay Amrhein livens up her card with the fabulous addition of clear rhinestones to her Cityscape New Year card.
Lindsay Amrhein’s Cityscape New Year Card p. 132 of Card Creations Vol. 10
Ship shape. In her Nice Having You Around card, Teri Anderson does a great job of adding to her already eclectic card design by using a red rhinestone flourish and an accent gem.
Teri Anderson’s Nice Having You Around Card p. 12 of Card Creations Vol. 10
Yep, I think I’ll have to try adding a little bling to my next card project. What about you? Do you like a well-placed rhinestone?
If so, you might want to check out this limited-time deal from Silhouette America. You can get 1 Silhouette CAMEO and 1 Rhinestone Starter Kit for $269.99 when you use the promotion code PAPER! For those that already have a CAMEO, you will be able to get the Starter Kit for $29.99. The promotion runs June 21st through 28th!
I’ve got a Rhinestone Starter Kit from Silhouette to give away for those of you who are rocking the Silhouette Cameo or who are looking to get one. You can create your own clever rhinestone shapes and add it to all your projects from cards to clothing. I’ll definitely need to keep it out of sight of my daughter.
Just leave a comment before Monday, June 25th at 5 pm MDT for your chance to win.
Happy crafting!
Oh, Yes…… I wonder what I could decorate with the Rhinestone Kit? Hummmmmm You’ve got me thinking !
I’m a bling girl…..LOVE it!!! I think about 80% of the projects I make will have some bling on it. Would love to see what I can do with the starter kit.
Thanks
Bling me!!
I’m not much on rhinestones and bling either. But all these cards showcase a nice use of subtle bling. But now the song Rhinestone Cowboy is stuck in my head!
Would love to win this…maybe then the Cameo would magically disappear off of my wish list because I would need one to use the kit.
I don’t use a lot of bling, either, but sometimes it does add that perfect extra touch.
I love bling–it adds so much to cards.
I think that a tiny bit goes a long way, too. I don’t add bling very often, but when I do, it’s just a little. And it looks great.
I like that you recommend moderation. I’ve been trying to simplify my crafts lately.
What girl wouldn’t want some extra bling?!?!? Thanks for the chance!
Hmm… I never thought about doing this for cards, only clothing. What a fab idea!
I love bling and I love how you used it so subtly. I would love to win some bling. Thanks Mary M
you cannot go past a bit of bling even on a boy card! id love the chance to win fingers crossed!
Love rhinestones but I am more conservative with them.
The Silhouette Cameo is definitely on my wish list. I have a niece that lives bling just like your daughter!
I LOVE BLING
All of these cards are super adorable!! Fantastic ideas with the bling!
Just starting to use blingy accents…actually have come into some rhinestones “accidentally” recently when the lanyard for my work badge fell apart…the best kind of recycling!!!
love all the bling bling thingy….! If can’t have diamond, bling bling will do as well.
I would love to try out the rhinestones, they look like so much fun!
I always try to put some bling on my projects. It just adds a little something to a card.
I love the bling bling on my cards. Just the finishing touch
I don’t have that die cutter but as mine died just in the time since i read this email earlier today, I may be in the market! I hope to try this out soon!
I would love to have this rhinestone kit to add some bling to my granddaughter’s t-shirts. They would be thrilled.
This looks like a lot of blingy fun!
I love adding bling to my creations! FUN post today;) THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com
I’m definitely a bling girl. Just love it!
Love the soft-hued bling on the ice cream!
Love the look of bling…….it can help liven up any project. =)
Bling is just awesome! I would love to win this!
Looks like fun! Thanks for the chance to win.
These cards are such great examples! I go through bling phases…it depends on how much my 6-year-old daughter helps me while I’m crafting.
Great projects! I’m obsessed with my Silhouette Cameo and would love to win this!
I love a little bling on projects! Thanks for sharing!
Ooh loving the bling! Thanks for the chance to win!
I like well placed bling. It can make or break a card. Thanks for the chance to win.
I LOVE bling!! I try to use some on everything I make!! Thanks for the chance to win this cool prize!!
Fun! I LOVE bling!
wow! would love to win this starter kit. Thanks.
I was not a huge ‘bling’ user, but am inspired by your cards. I would love to win me some bling and get started.
Hmmmm, bling
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