SAKURA: Artcover for Journal

Hello!! Welcome to my bi-weekly Sakura post. This week I created two embellishments to adorn my latest artfully covered composition book.

SAKURA SUPPLIES:
Oriental Paper (coming soon!)
3d Color Crystal Lacquer
3d Pearl Crystal Lacquer
Peacock Green Gem Particles

Other supplies:
Composition notebook
large postage stamp
Outline Sticker-Sparkraft Enterprises, Inc
Black & White Card stock
Cricut: Rock Princess cartridge
sheet of double-sided super sticky tape (Therm-o-Web)



The butterfly was cut from black cardstock at 3.5" in two layers and brushed with 3d Pearl Crystal Lacquer in blue and gold. While it was still wet, I rubbed the gold layer through the Gem Particles then let dry. Then I assembled the wings and added more details with 3d Colored Crystal Lacquer and 3d Pearl Crystal Lacquer. I added dimension to the body with black 3d Colored Crystal Lacquer.



I applied the sticker to white card stock, then colored in the open areas with 3d Color Crystal Lacquer and 3d Pearl Crystal Lacquer. When it was completely dry, I trimmed it to the size of the sticker.


I put a sheet of super sticky tape on the entire cover of the composition book to apply the decorative Japanese paper, roll with a brayer to get any air bubbles out and to assure good adherence and trimmed the edges. Merely embellish the cover with artful elements.

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Sakura: Sapphire Pendant

Hello! Welcome to another Sakura DT post. Today I'm sharing a pendant, it's quick and easy to assemble, but lots of drying time :o) and it's my FAVORITE color!

Supplies:
Blue Flash Gem Particles
Black Coated pendant blank (1 5/8 x 1 1/2")
1/2" High Quality Fancy Glass Tile
Clear 3d Crystal Lacquer
Black Pearl 3d Crystal Lacquer

I used the Black Pearl 3d Crystal Lacquer to adhere the 1/2" High Quality Fine Glass tile to the Black Coated pendant base. Then, I put a thin coat of Clear 3d Crystal Lacquer inside the base to give the Blue Flash Gem Particles something to stick to. I covered the entire remaining base with the Gem Particles and then covered them with Clear 3d Crystal Lacquer. The only thing I wish I'd done differently is turn the High Quality Fine Glass Tile 45 degrees, looks like I'm going to have to make another one!

The light catches the Blue Flash Gem Particles and it's just beautiful.
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