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Supplies: - Dimensional glue (Crystal Effects, etc.)- VersaMark ink- Permanent marker (Sharpie, etc.)- Flourish stamp- Cardstock or background piece

Step One:Using Versamark ink, stamp flourish on cardstock.

Step Two:Let ink soak into surface or dry a bit with a heat gun.

Crystal Beaded Flourishes TutorialApril/May 2011

This technique was contributed and filmed by Staff Writer Nancy Judd. It is a gorgeous embellishment for any piece of paper.

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Step Three:Using a permanent marker, start at one end of the image and draw circles close together but not touching along the length of the de-sign, varying the size and/or shape of each dot.

Step Four:Using dimensional glue with the tip cut narrow, put a drop of glue over each circle.

Finished CardArtwork: Nancy JuddStamps: Hero Arts, DeNami Designs

Step Five:Let glue dry. Use as desired on finished piece or try one of the ideas below.

Optional Ideas:- Use with designer paper- Use with a prepared sheet from another technique- Use colored or metallic markers under the glue- Use detailed frame or border stamps, etc.

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Finished CardArtwork: Ann ClackStamps: smARTworks, Heidi Grace

Finished CardArtwork: Lisa SomervilleStamps: Kitchen Sink Stamps

Finished CardArtwork: Nancy DawsonStamps: Stampin’ Up!© 1990-2011 Stampin’ Up! ®

Finished CardArtwork: Nancy DawsonStamps: smARTworks

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Finished CardArtwork: Chris DickinsonStamps: Mark’s Finest Papers

Finished CardArtwork: Kathie McGuireStamps: smARTworksPaper: Paper Temptress

Finished CardArtwork: Chris DickinsonStamps: Mark’s Finest Papers

Finished CardArtwork:Lisa SomervilleStamps: Heartfelt Creations

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Finished CardArtwork: Kimm Bennington-ThompsonStamps: Stampin’ Up!, Tattered Angels© 1990-2011 Stampin’ Up! ®

Finished CardArtwork: Kimm Bennington-ThompsonStamps: Stampin’ Up!© 1990-2011 Stampin’ Up! ®

Finished CardArtwork: Kathie McGuireStamps: smARTworks, Stampin’ Up!Paper: Paper Temptress© 1990-2011 Stampin’ Up! ®