I have to admit here that if I feel glitter through a holiday greeting card envelope, the card never enters my house. I enjoy it outside and it doesn’t cross the threshold. I still enjoy the greeting, I just don’t get to keep enjoying it.

glitter glitter glitter.

Depends. If it stays on the card, im all in, but if comes off the card...NO!!!!!!

Ive used glitter embossing and as much as I clean it up, i can still see a sparkle here or there as Im working...lol.

I was thinking of trying those 'glitter glue' sticks.

That's hilarious because I was just saying this to TeachJR this morning ... When Christmas cards come and you can feel that crunchy texture to them through the envelope, I don't even want to open them! ;)

You know what they say: Glitter is the STD of the craft world.

We are ambivalent about it. If it's done tastefully, we love it. If it's craft glitter that goes everywhere not so much. We know some hosts who ban it so we use it very sparingly. If its in paint or a glue stick I figure that's OK. We also have some gel-pens that have a hint of glitter in them that is also very nice.

This might be of interest (warning - Rabbit Hole ahead!)

The Great Glitter Conspiracy

I made a LTC with special sparkle paper with a bunch of sparkly round dots on the back ground and modge podged to make sure nothing flaked and then glued my image to the dried paper. It came out amazing and I'd totally do it again. If you are thinking of doing a sparkly card tracker, sign me up :)
I love getting sparkly glitter ltcs.

it takes 1,000 years to biodegrade

Now I'm definitely out.

Thanks to everyone who replied. You all raised some good points and made great suggestions! 💗

Oh no. Now I NEED to know which industry is the biggest glitter consumer, and why is it such a secret?? That article left me with so many more questions. lol!!

Judging by the trail of glitter that always seems to follow my three yr old daughter, I would've thought she was glitter's biggest consumer. HA! I personally love a little glitter,
I think the sleeve is a smart idea though to help contain it.

OK, now I have an image in my mind of a little girl trailing a cloud of glitter - kind of like Peanuts' Pigpen, only glitter instead of dust.


We always sleeve out LTCs - glittered or not. It helps protect them and makes a better presentation, in my humble opinion.

I love the sparkle and pop of glitter on my LTCs.

I especially recommend using Glitteriffic paints and/or Ranger Stickles on your projects because once applied, they really stay on great.

I use wink of stella. I like the clear, it is versatile to whatever color I need. I haven't bought it in a while. Hopefully, they still make it. Like everything, they stop making what you think of as the "good stuff."

That sounds like a fun LTC to make. Then I can plant the stamp, with loose glitter in the box. };-D

I love shimmer- I have paints called Twinkling H2O's that dry shimmery and a pretty colors. Also, Simon Hurley Lunar Paste is shimmery and dries and does not peel off the card.
I like Wink of Stella, Sakura Gelly roll pen 'Stardust' leaves pretty shimmer. And lastly, I love gold or silver leaf- I see it now also at Hobby Lobby and Michaels : ) Don't have a ceiling fan on when applying it!

Shelly

I'm okay with glitter since we already have it everywhere. But I saw this today and thought it would be appreciated in this thread: https://www.facebook.com/reel/509544687985867

Love it!!!🍑➡🌟✨🌟✨🌟✨

😂😂🤣. This was so funny....Im dying over here....🤣

There is a legitimate concern with no -adhering glitter. A legit allergy to glitter! Alongside the mess some glitters can make if the LTC is not put into plastic sleeve or the glitter not sealed in the card.

I have a secret special stamp LTC for anyone who I’ve previously traded with. Message for my address and say what Scarab LTC you have. Anyone with the Purple Skull LTC gets two. Great explorations to everyone, Scarab of the Doubtful Guests

Is the Purple Skull that project from years ago?

Secret stamp LTC -

For anyone I have traded with before, write me to receive a secret LTC stamp. If you have the crystal skull you get two.

Howdy Scarab, good to see you are still participating! I remember being so impressed with your NPR interview back in April, 2004 that I couldn't wait to find the box you placed for it. My only regret is never getting to meet you and exchange. Hope you are doing well.

Silver Eagle

Wow. That’s so cool. Great to hear from you. We may meet up somewhere yet.

Scarab aka Thomas

If you ever visit Washington DC area write ahead come on by.

Scarab
Reston, VA

Ooohhhhh, my youngest lives in Virginia (Fairfax) - we'll be there Memorial Day weekend and I plan on going to Paper Trails event. Wil you attend that event???
I would love to spend an entire summer in DC- so much to do there and great museums!

Shelly

Wow. I need to sign up for it. This reminds me I need to create a letterbox where I volunteer, at the Washington Cathedral LEGO cathedral build. Google it if you know any LEGO fans

Yes indeed. That project harbored many secrets and mysteries. It’s the one that most thought was an April Fools Joke. It took me many frustrating months to finally get it made and mailed. I liked how it turned out though.

I have recently acquired a vintage collection of LTCs that I would like to share. Themes are pirates, celtic knots, fairies, dark movies and more. Please send me an AQ message if you are interested.

I sent you a message with my address ;)

I have sent you a message as well!