Hi! My name is Sally Lynn MacDonald and this is my third post as part of the 2012 Design Team. I hope you enjoy the project. I’m often drawn to experiment with surfaces in unexpected ways. Sometimes the results are good — and sometimes the results are more of a ‘what not to do with xyz surface’ [...]
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Gilded Imperfections on Burlap
Posted in Design Team, Duo Adhesive, Fluid Acrylic Paint, GildenGlitz, PPA (Perfect Paper Adhesive), Projects, tagged mini prills on February 7, 2012 | 4 Comments »
Thrills and Prills!
Posted in Design Team, Duo Adhesive, Embellishments, GildenGlitz, PPA (Perfect Paper Adhesive), tagged Duo Adhesive, Gilding, ppa, Prills on February 3, 2012 | 2 Comments »
I am having the best time using USArtquest products! They are so very versatile and the wonderful pops of color are in all the paint, gilding, mica and more! I love color and this company stimulates that love! I am scheduling this post ahead of time as I will have just gotten back from CHA [...]
DIY Altered Vase
Posted in Design Team, GildenGlitz, PPA (Perfect Paper Adhesive), Studio Cloth on January 28, 2012 | 1 Comment »
It seems like I have a new interest in taking something old and adding a little magic to it…which makes it all new again. And, it is fun at the same time! Here is a quick weekend project and I know you all have vases sitting around just screaming for some attention….right!?! First off [...]
Shimmering Koi Kimono With Mica and Gold Metallic Leaf
Posted in Design Team, Duo Adhesive, Embellishments, GildenGlitz, Watercolor Palettes on January 26, 2012 | 11 Comments »
Sometimes I feel more like a collector than a crafter. I see things, new and old, and say to myself, “Ooo! That’s so nice! I know I can make something with that!” I buy it and then it sits—sometimes for weeks, months or even years. That was this case with the Kimono stamp #2545 I [...]
Key to My Heart Mica Tile Earrings
Posted in Design Team, Duo Adhesive, GildenGlitz, Mica Tiles and Shapes, PPA (Perfect Paper Adhesive), Projects on January 17, 2012 | 9 Comments »
Hi! My name is Sally Lynn MacDonald and this is my second post as part of the 2012 Design Team. I hope you enjoy the project. Today I decided to make some earrings for Valentine’s Day and my 25th anniversary, which is coming up soon as well. I took a mica tile and ran it through my die [...]
Stars and other boxes!
Posted in GildenGlitz on November 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Jane from Kansas City, KS asks, “Where did you get the star boxes used in the gilding project?” These boxes and other shapes shown here too, are part of the ‘Satin Mache’ line of products. There are about 10 different shapes and several are stacking boxes. (Round, Hex, Star & Keepsake) They are ultra-smooth paper [...]
The Stars Come Out!
Posted in GildenGlitz on November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Jane from Kansas City, KS asks, “Do you do anything different than just cards, using gilding?” Sure! I use ‘Gildenglitz’ for all kinds of things, from picture frames to collage, wall appliques to gift boxes. For the boxes below, simply give them a light coat of PPA -Matte to prep them. Use the Duo Adhesive [...]


