P K Glitz, Inc.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner but you still have time to make that special someone in your life a handmade card.  I was recently at an Heirloom show in Grapevine, Texas and did a cute make ‘n take at the Paper Cut booth. Of course I thought it needed a little “glitz” so I brought it home and altered it a little.

I covered the heart with WonderFilm and added Crystal Glitter Glitz to give it a lot of sparkle. I then used my Quickie Glue pen and White Pearl Glitter Glitz to add random dots on the background. As a final touch I outline the circle at the top with my Quickie Glue pen and added Black Glitter Glitz. Now my card has the sparkle it really deserves!

My son recently visited the Ft. Worth Stockshow and he got to take a couple of friends with him. They really had a great time and I wanted to create a page that reflected the day.

Supplies:
Sticky Paper (P K Glitz)
Amethyst and Gold Ritzy Ditzy Glitz (P K Glitz)
Chinese Firecracker E P Max (P K Glitz)
Crystal Glitter Glitz (P K Glitz)
Cardstock (Prism)
Patterned Cardstock (Basic Grey)
Cardstock Stickers (Basic Grey)
Border Punch (Martha Stewart)
Mask (Tim Holtz)
Flower Die Cut (BGlad Papercrafts)
Embossing Ink (Ranger)
Self Adhesive Transparency (Grafix)

Have you tried our new Ritzy Ditzy Glitz? It now has color and is a fun way to add shimmer to your cardstock as well as texture. Before starting my layout, I placed a mask across the top third of my cardstock and spritzed with Ritzy Ditzy Glitz Gold and Amethyst then removed the mask to get this subtle design across the page. Next I punched a border from P K Glitz Sticky paper and embossed it using Chinese Firecracker E P Max.

To add a bit of sparkle to the title I pressed the letters into my embossing ink pad and added Chinese Firecracker E P Max before adhering to my layout.

For the flower, I die cut the bottom two layers from patterned cardstock then spritzed them with Gold Ritzy Ditzy Glitz. The third layer of the flower (white) was die cut from P K Glitz Sticky Paper and I added Crystal Glitter Glitz. The center of the flower is made using the Brad Technique. I used Chinese Firecracker E P Max for the center.

Where can you get all of these fabulous products? In our P K Glitz store of course! Just click on “Store” in the left hand column of the blog.

Here’s a quick project to get your juices flowing! I stamped and heat embossed the saying and image, followed a sketch from Mojo Monday and instant card! I used Sticky Tape and Powder Keg Embossing Powder for the straight lines behind the saying. The same 2 colors of Embossing Powder were used on the saying and image.

Don’t forget your stamps when you’re creating! The images used here are from our new Preferred Partner, My Stamp Box! The clear acrylic stamps come in sets and a CD case, isn’t that cool?

Supplies:
My Stamp Box clear stamps, Programmed Robots set
P K Glitz Sticky Tape and Powder Keg Embossing Powder (Red Hot Chili Pepper and E P Max Sapphire)
Spellbinders dies
Crate patterned papers
Ranger embossing ink
Mojo Monday sketch #124

Thanks for visiting us today!

We had a lot of very nice entries in our first Blog Sketch contest! We put all of the names into a computerized name generator and the computer picked………………..

Marci!

Congratulations Marci. Be on the lookout for your $25 Gift Certificate to the P K Glitz store in your inbox!

Thank you to all who participated and make sure you check back to find out when our next contest will be! You never know – you could be the next winner!!

It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without a little sparkle…. and what better way to get sparkle than with P K Glitz products.

The distressed damsel at left is embossed with High Gloss Black Powder Keg  Embossing Powder.  Note the WonderFilm heart on her sleeve.  I covered the transparent film heart with China Red  E P Lite and then heat to set.  Products available in the   P K Glitz Store.

Stamps are from Stampland and Rubber Stampede.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Glitzing on…………..

Janelle

Welcome to the 1st February edition of “Talk Tuesdays“! Today is the day that we post answers to questions that we’ve received either in our blog comments, from the shows we attend or emails. Come back every week and you’ll find the answers to those questions!

Q: Has P K Glitz got anything new for Valentine’s Day?
A: Yes! Janelle has been at it again on T V! Check out the link to see the beautiful glitzy Valentine creations Janelle shares on WBKO Midday. Just go to the right side of the page and click the video links that say “Valentine Creation”. How fun is that??

Q: How about any new Glitter Glitz colors?
A: Have you been eavesdropping behind the scenes? Guess what??? It’s TRUE! There are new transparent Crystal colors and Pearls coming just around the corner! Stay tuned to the blog for the big product announcement very soon!

P K Glitz will be at the Heirloom Rubber Stamp Show in Lawrenceville, GA, Feb 6-7 and we need booth help!  The show will be at the Gwinnett County Fair.   We pay, buy lunch,  get free admission and have a great time.   Contact Janelle at info@PKGlitz.com or 904 806-3901 for more info.  Thanks and hope to see all of our Georgia fans there.

Welcome to the next edition of “Talk Tuesdays“! Today is the day that we post answers to questions that we’ve received either in our blog comments, from the shows we attend or emails. Come back every week and you’ll find the answers to those questions!

Here’s a question we answered last October that’s a great one to repeat.

Q: What is the difference between WonderFilm and Sticky Paper?
A: Wonder Film is a clear adhesive permanent bond film that sticks to almost any surface: glass, acrylic, paper mache, cardstock, wood and more!  Sticky Paper is paper with adhesive only on one side allowing for instant dimension on a project. BOTH do not need sealing. BOTH can be heat embossed. BOTH can be die cut, punched or trimmed with scissors in any way.

P K Glitz, Inc. is currently looking to add 2 additional designers to our Team! We are searching for talented, enthusiastic, motivated and responsible ladies to create layouts, cards & projects with our P K Glitz products! The three-month term will start February 15, 2010 with the first projects due by March 1, 2010! International applicants will be considered; however, shipping costs will be shared.

Designer’s job:
- Design at least 2 layouts and 2 cards and/or altered project each month for the blog using your P K Glitz Design Team package. (An assignment schedule will be issued to each designer)
- Create additional  designs to add to the website gallery every month
- Promote P K Glitz on your blog, facebook and other online sites as allowed
- Participate in contests, and challenges as scheduled

The Perks:
- $50 per month in P K Glitz products of your choice ($150 in product for 3/mo agreement)
- Bio up on website
-Your blog will be added to our designer’s blog list

To apply, please send following information to info@pkglitz.com
- 2 layouts, 2 cards and an altered item that show your style and how you can creatively use artist glitters and embossing powders. Designs do not have to be newly created and do not have to use P K Glitz products.
- A paragraph about you – tell us why you want to join our team and how you can promote P K Glitz
- A list of previous and current Design Team assignments. Previous Design Team experience is not mandatory – P K Glitz could be your first!
- A link to a gallery where we can see more of your work
- Name, phone number, email and personal blog info

Deadline for submission is February 12th, 2010 – 11:59pm CST. The new Design Team will be announcement on February 15, 2010 on the P K Glitz blog. Assignments will be given to the new designers by February 25, 2010.   If you are interested in applying, please consider all requirements carefully and if you have any questions, email info@pkglitz.com.

Welcome to the next edition of “Talk Tuesdays“! Today is the day that we post answers to questions that we’ve received either in our blog comments, from the shows we attend or emails. Come back every week and you’ll find the answers to those questions!

Q: Can you explain the “new and improved” Ritzy Ditzy Glitz (RDG)?
A: Sure! The original RDG gave dark papers a beautiful subtle color tinted shimmer, almost like an interference color. When sprayed on light paper, the shimmer was there, but no color change could be seen on the paper.

The “new and improved” RDG keeps the original gorgeous color tinted shimmer AND now adds color! What is so great about this improved product is that it layers very well. If you need deeper color, just spray until you reach the shade you’re looking for on your project. RDG still comes with the original quick dry quality and is available in 10 colors.

Okay P K Glitz fans! We have an awesome sketch for you this month.

Janelle (owner of P K Glitz)  is very new to sketches and when I presented this card sketch to her she teasingly asked, “Do I have to use a chicken?”  The answer is “No, and besides it’s a Love Bird”.  Bottom line, the overall card is a pattern and you can insert a “heart” with a Valentine sentiment, a “flower” with a Happy Birthday sentiment, etc., etc., you get the idea. With that said, we will have a Sketch for you each month to play with.  If you are a member of Club Glitz then you get a head start on this challenge.

Rules:
*Use this card sketch to create a card or scrapbook page
*Post your final project on your blog and leave a comment on this post to a link where we can see it.
*Don’t have a blog? Use Photobucket or Flickr or simply email a photo or scan to info@pkglitz.com and put in the subject line “January Sketch Challenge”
*Use at least 2 P K Glitz products on your card or layout
*You may enter as many times as you like – the more you enter the more chances you get
*International customers welcome
*Sketch challenge ends January 31, 2010 CST
* We will randomly draw a winner and post the winning entry on
February 5, 2010

Prize:
* $25 Gift Certificate to the P K Glitz store!!

Questions?? Ask in the comments on this post or email info@pkglitz.com

And here is how some of our designers interpreted the sketch:

Andrea Cloutier

Janelle Marshall

Tammy Malone

Let’s see what you can do!