Are you ready for some serious sparkle? Well Tonic Nuvo Glimmer Paste has it! I have to warn you that this is a lengthy post because once I started playing the with the Glimmer Paste, I found so many cool ways to use it. So grab a snack (or pin this for later) and let's get sparkly!
You might be wondering, what is Tonic Nuvo Glimmer Paste? It is a dimensional paste bursting with sparkly glitter. You can use it on many surfaces, like paper, acetate, wood and more. It is currently available in 12 colors, 6 with opaque glitter and 6 with transparent glitter.
You can add water to paint with it and the transparent colors are easy to tint with dye reinkers. The transparent colors are also effected by the color beneath them (see the cardstock samples below). And let's talk about 5 fun ways to use glimmer paste!
#1. Apply paste direct to paper.
Use a palette knife, clean fingers or any tool to apply paste directly to cardstock. For this card, I applied Moonstone paste to the right side of my stamped panel. Then I pressed a piece of bubble wrap into the wet paste to create texture like abstract "bubbles" or sea foam.
#2. Apply through a stencil.
Use a palette knife to apply paste through a stencil. I used Moonstone & Blue Topaz to create an ombre look. Using tape to create a "hinge" for the stencil makes it much easier to remove from the cardstock. And make sure to wash the stencils while the paste is wet.
3. Apply through a DIY mask.
Die cut or hand cut a mask from your favorite medium (I love Inkadinkado Stamping Mask Paper). I die cut a circle from the mask paper and applied the negative piece to white cardstock. I blended Distress Ink in the circle and applied Moonstone Glimmer Paste over top. Using a mask instead of a stencil gives a less dimensional surface, almost like glitter paper.
#4. Use as "glue".
Apply a generous amount of paste and press sequins, beads & die cuts into the paste while it is still wet.
#5. Create a "squishy" card.
Use plastic to create a pocket with one open side. Scoop a small amount of glimmer paste into the pocket and a little water (I added 3 sprays from my Nuvo Mist Bottle). Carefully mix water in by kneading pocket but don't push paste out of the open edge. Add sequins or glitter and seal with fuse tool. I sandwiched a glimmer paste pocket with seashell sequins between 2 pieces of cardstock with a negative circle opening, to create a "porthole". Then I stamped inside the card so when you "squish" the pocket around, you can see the sentiment.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you are excited about Tonic Nuvo Glimmer Paste! I'm off to add it to something else!
Hugs! Carly
