Get ready to be amazed with this project idea from Kimberly Crawford!
"When I think of bronze, I think of a coppery metallic color. A material that is timeless and used in sculptures. Bronze is trendy and always classy. Creating the look of bronze on your next card is easy with stamped images and Perfect Pearls pigment powders. Perfect Pearls are a pigment powder that can be applied or mixed into mediums. Simple to use, Perfect Pearls create a luminous finish that is truly elegant."
Marbled Thank You Card
For the first card, I began by die cutting a hexagon from Tropical Teal cardstock. The words thank you were stamped onto the card stock with Perfect Medium ink. Once the words were stamped, a small paintbrush was used to apply small amounts of the Perfect Pearls to the stamped image. After the words were entirely covered in powder, a larger brush was used to sweep away any excess powder. The same process was repeated for the marbling image.
Bronze Thank You Card
Two different techniques were used on this card. Adhesive was applied in a modern, but random, pattern on a panel of Tropical Teal cardstock. After each layer of adhesive was applied, the backing was removed, allowing the adhesive to be layered. Once the background was complete, Perfect Pearls were applied to the exposed adhesive. The adhesive seems to take more powder than the Perfect Medium ink. The excess powder was once again brushed away with a larger brush.
The second technique is on the die cut words. Using the word die from the Modern + Marbled card kit, I die cut Canyon Clay cardstock. (Canyon Clay because of its closeness in tone to the Perfect Pearl powders.) I pressed the Perfect Medium ink pad into the cardstock until it became a shade darker, or covered in the medium. Then the Perfect Pearls were applied with a brush. Adhering the words to the modern background with foam made them leap off the card.
- STAMPS: Modern + Marbled
- INK: Perfect Medium
- PAPER: Tropical Teal, Canyon Clay, Melon Berry
- DIES: Modern + Marbled
- OTHER: Bronze Perfect Pearls, large and small paintbrush, 1/8" Scor-tape
- Now it's your turn! Create a project featuring Perfect Pearls or a similar metallic pigment powder. You can choose to re-create the exact project from Kimberly above or design your own using the same concepts. Your project must also incorporate at least one Papertrey product.
- Post your project on your blog, in your gallery, Instagram or on any other photo-hosting site (such as photobucket or flickr).
- Add your project to the InLinkz list below.
- You will have until 7am ET, Thursday, August 31st, to add your link to the list to be eligible to win. One project per person please.
- As a reminder, you will have until 7am ET, Thursday, August 31st, to add your link to the list to be eligible to win.
- One randomly selected winners will be chosen from all of the InLinkz entries on this post on Thursday, August 31st. The winner will be posted on our Thursday night Stamp-a-faire winners page after 9pm ET. The randomly selected winner will get a $20 PTI gift certificate to spend however they like!
- One randomly selected winner will be chosen from the comments of this post on Thursday as well. You will have until 7am ET, Thursday, August 31st to add your comment and be eligible to win. The randomly selected winner will get a $10 PTI gift certificate.
I am loving the combination of the teal and bronze, it is so sophisticated and on trend. And I really love the different background treatments Kimberly showcased. Both of them are pretty easy to execute, but really create some stunning results. Do you use Perfect Pearls often? How do you think you might apply them to your project for this challenge? We look forward to seeing your projects!
Jen shears says
Goodness I love these! Now I need copper perfect pearls!!
Adele Holcomb says
Pretty results, and I think I have everything I need to do one of these!
Melanie Ann MacKenzie says
The copper effect is just stunning. Cheers.
Kimberly Crawford says
thanks!! isn’t the copper beautiful?!?
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you!! cannot wait to see what you create! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you! I hope to see you give it a try! 😀
Rox-Ann says
Beautiful love copper! Copper and teal perfect combination
Kimberly Crawford says
Thanks! I hope you give it a try yourself! 😀 Be sure and share it here! 😀
Shelly Sweigart says
Thanks for reminding me how beautiful that perfect pearls copper color can be!
Tracy A says
Love the card. I have never used Perfect Pearls Powder before, but I am definitely going to give it a try after seeing your card.
Joy Stagg says
very cool technique, thanks for the great challenge!
Sandy Dayhoff says
Love the color combo of the bronze with the Tropical Teal!
Cindy O says
Very handsome cards – Love the technique shown with narrow Scor-Tape! I don’t use Perfect Pearls very often. It adds so much though.
Jen says
I forget how beautiful perfect pearls are. I need to use mine more frequently. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Paula e. says
I have always wanted to try some of the metallic perfect pearls and this looks like the “perfect” opportunity to do that!
Pat Ackley says
Such pretty cards! I didn’t know you could use other adhesives with Perfect Pearls. Thanks!
Jamie Greene says
Pretty cards! I have a bunch of perfect pearls maybe now I will get them back out and play with them.
Keri says
Pretty! Love the bronze stripes done with the Score-tape! At first glance, I thought it was ribbon.
Susan W. says
Thanks for the tips on Perfect Pearls! I have some but really have never played with it much. Maybe I will now since you’ve so inspired me!
Kimberly Crawford says
You are welcome! 😀 I hope that you have some and can play along! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
oh yay!! I cannot wait to see what you make! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you and you are welcome! make sure and play along! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you! join in the fun and play along! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thanks, Cindy! I hope you give it a try. Its a simple way to make a wow background. 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
you are welcome! I hope you play along and share your card with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
go for it! they are so lovely and easy to use! be sure and share your project with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Yes! Even a basic adhesive runner works! So much fun! Give it a try and share with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Hi Jamie! I hope you play along! I would love to see what you create! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Thank you! The Perfect Pearls do look amazing on adhesive! I hope you play with some and share your project with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
You are so welcome! I hope you take them out and have a blast. They are so incredibly lovely on any color cardstock. After you create a card, make sure and share it with us! 😀
Sandye Curry says
Very pretty. Love the bronze color–especially with the turquoise color!
Patt H. says
Love this card!! I actually have these supplies too!! Thanks for reminding me to use my Perfect Pearls.
Catherine Milne says
Perfect Pearls…I should take them out and leave them out where I can see them all the time. They really add a ethereal look to cards that embossing just doesn’t quite do.
Thanks for reminding me to use my stash.
Karen Rose says
Thanks Kimberly. I love your ideas and I was never quite sure what to do with my Perfect Pearls. Now I know… Thanks PTI for hosting Stamp-a-Faire 2017…
Terri Trotter Earley says
This was a fun one. I enjoyed busting out the perfect pearls.
Laraine Randall says
Gorgeous! Fabulous technique! Thanks for the inspiration!
CathyL says
Thanks for the reminder to get out the Perfect Pearls again!
Jen Carter says
Love how the metallic strips pop against the teal!
Aunt Min says
I have had Perfect Pearls for years, but an embarrassed to say I have never used them! So nice to see an easy tutorial–gotta go find those things!
Erin S says
I have never used Perfect Pearls but this intrigues me! Looks very nice and easy to do.
Leslie L. says
I love the marbled stamp set but wish I could buy it without the kit. Anyway – your projects are stunning. The bronze on the Tropical Teal is beautiful.
Sharri R says
GREAT INSPIRATION, KIMBERLY. LOVE THE GRAPHIC LOOK TO YOUR CARD.
Colleen says
Heather thank you for the great inspiration, I love the bronze and your design! thank you for the inspiration!
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you! I hope you can join us and create a card! be sure and share it too! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you and you are welcome! I cannot wait to see what you create! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
you are welcome! I hope that you are planning on making a card and sharing with us! I would love to see it! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
you are welcome, Karen! and thank YOU! 😀 Be sure and share your creation with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Yay!! Cannot wait to see! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you! be sure and share your card with us!! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
You are welcome! They are fun, easy, and beautiful! I hope you will share a project you made with them with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you! me too! 😀 I hope you give this challenge a try! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Yes you do need to find them! 😀 Have fun experimenting and be sure and share a card with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
You will love the results! Its like magic. Shiny magic! 😀 Give it a try and share with us. I cannot wait to see! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you, and yes, the stamp set is a part of the kit.
I hope you give this a try and then share with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
well thank you, Sharri! 😀 I hope you are inspired to try it out yourself! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
you are welcome! After you try this out for yourself, be sure and share with us! 😀
Linda S. says
Beautiful results with perfect pearls.
Virginia P says
Hoping to try this technique!
Sandy S. says
Well, this looks fun and easy! I have some Perfect Pearls, but I think my best Bronze will be in my Pearl Ex collection. 😉
Lisa S. says
Such a cool idea! Can’t wait to get those Perfect Pearls out.
Cheryl B. says
Never thought of using Perfect Pearls with Be Creative tape! Cool technique, great cards!
Karen B. says
Wow, great techniques!
Pat Whitley says
Your cards are amazing. Love your colors.
Terri W says
This was a great technique!
Karen says
I would have never thought to combine teal and copper but it is just lovely! I use Perfect Pearls infrequently, but in the past week have used it twice! Once to spray some pearly mist, and once on the rusted iron project.
Karen
Kirsty Vittetoe says
Simply amazing!
Angela Person says
Beautiful card. I love the perfect pearls tip.
Lisascreativeniche says
Love the color combo!
Manda says
Wow! Fabulous colour combination, bronze and teal! Your card is beautiful!
S. Molinari says
You’ve sold me on perfect pearls! Love the look!
Dana Kirby says
Such a great idea and tutorial!! Thank you for sharing!!
Jan metcalf says
Looking forward to your video Kimberly!
Bevwilkinson31@comcast.net says
Great use for the pigment powder Ive stashed away somewhere! Love the contrast against the teal CS
Kris says
Perfect Pearls are delightful and come in so many colors. Beautiful cards!
Kim Maxwell says
Beautiful and elegant cards!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Patty says
Adorable card. Thanks for sharing.
Krissie says
Wow, what a gorgeous bronze finish! Time to go buy some of those Perfect Pearls.
Ann says
Thanks for sharing your tips on how to create a bronze look. Love your finished card.
Pat from sd says
Lovely card and those perfect pearls are just perfect for this technique.
Noelle says
Wow, what lovely cards. This technique looks so elegant. I hope to find some time to try it. Thanks Kimberly!
Mimi R says
Beautiful!!!!
PT says
I’ve never tried the Perfect Pearls powders before; it looks so interesting and versatile… I loved how easy it was to apply it to the die cut words. I know what I will be buying on my next shopping trip to the craft store. 🙂
Deborah Rosenow says
Great idea and wonderful tutorial video!
Annette Snyder says
Beautiful card! I love the marbled background!
Leigh Penner says
Super cool card and technique! You can imagine my disappointment when I went to find my Perfect Pearls and realized I must have gotten rid of them in my last stash purge… 🙁
Linda Craig says
Very elegant.
Becca Yahrling says
Gorgeous! One of my favorite color combos.
Jennifer Thompson says
I love this! I ordered some Perfect pearls so I can make this.
Can’t wait to play.
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you! I hope you give it a try and share with us!
Kimberly Crawford says
I hope you can too!! Make sure and share with us!
Kimberly Crawford says
Oh, I used to have a TON of those!! So many fun colors to chose from there! I cannot wait to see which color you chose to try this out with!! Share with us so we can see! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thanks! be sure and share your creation with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Thank you, Cheryl!! Have fun with the tape and Perfect Pearls! Make sure you share your project with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you! I hope you are inspired to give one of them a try! be sure and share with us when you do! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Thank you, Pat! Those colors spoke elegance to me! I hope you give the Perfect Pearls a try and share what you make with us!
Kimberly Crawford says
Thank you, Terri! Be sure and share your projects using these techniques with us!
Kimberly Crawford says
Thank you, Karen! So fun to use “old” supplies in new ways! Be sure and share your projects with us! Nothing is more exciting than seeing how others are inspired to use their own creativity! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
aawwwww, thank you, Kirsty! 😀 I hope you give one of these techniques a try and share with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Thanks, Angela! Perfect Pearls are fun and easy and beautiful! When you give them a try, share your project with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Thank you, Lisa! I hope you will play along! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Manda, thank you so much!!! I hope you will play along with the challenge! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Yay! Be sure and share your creations with us! Cannot wait to see! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Thank you! I hope you share right back with one of your creations with Perfect Pearls! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you, Jan! I hope you enjoy it and are inspired to create a project. Be sure and share it with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Fun to go and dig it out! I love when the “old” is new again! Have fun creating and be sure and share with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you, Kris! be sure and share your creations with us! Can’t wait to see what you create! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Thank you, Kim! I hope you will share what you have made with Perfect Pearls with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you, Patty! I hope you will play along! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Thank you, Krissie! Enjoy the Perfect Pearls and be sure to share your creation with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Thank you, Ann! I hope you are inspired to give these techniques a try! Be sure and share with us when you do! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you so much, Pat! Hope you will play along with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
Thank you, Noelle! I hope you find the time too!!! Be sure and share with us your creations! I would love to see what you create! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you, Mimi! so nice of you! I hope you will play along! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
I am glad you are inspired! Perfect Pearls are easy to use and beautiful in color! Enjoy your next purchase! 😀 And if you pick some up before the deadline, be sure and share your project with us, so we can see! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you, Deborah! you made me smile! 😀 I hope you will be playing along with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you, Annette!!! Join in the fun, try one of these techniques, and be sure to share with us! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you, Leigh. and oh no! I tend to purge and regret, so this last purge, I kept any color tools that could possibly come back into vogue, because somehow, they always seem to! 😀 If you find some, make a card and share with us! I would love to see! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you, Linda! Perfect Pearls add elegance to just about anything! I hope you will be playing along! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you, Becca!! I hope you use that color palette and play along! Would love to see what you create! 😀
Kimberly Crawford says
thank you, Jennifer, and yay!! Perfect Pearls are a blast to use! I hope they arrive quickly so you can share your creation with us! 😀
Olga V. says
Perfect Pearls and adhesive strips!!! OMG, this is AWESOME!!!! Can’t wait to try it out, thank you, Kim!
Kathy Mc says
I read the word “simple” above, and that isn’t quite how I’d describe my experience, but I finally completed a card. End of story! Thanks, Kimberly, for challenging me!
merryf says
Oh this is fabulous! I love the strong look of the bronze against the teal. Thanks for the inspiration!
Mary says
I have Perfect Pearls and rarely use them! Thanks for the video showing how easy it is. I never thought about using the double sided tape-great idea.
Kimberly Crawford says
Thank you for all the comments! I have loved reading then all! I hope that each of you will join in and play along. The best part about sharing ideas is watching people run with it in their own creative way!
I am sorry that I have not responded to each of your comments. I tried, but the site will not let me respond any more. Know that all your words were read!
Thanks for a blast at my first Stamp-A-Faire!! 😀 <3
Teddra says
Haven’t used Perfect Pearls in so long, time to dig them out and play!
MelissaF says
Really pretty card, love the soft pearly bronze color with the teal, and the marble stamp is so gorgeous! Thanks for all the tips using perfect pearls!
Janet Ingraham says
Awesome bronziness!!!!
Lori B says
Oh the shine of Perfect Pearls, thanks for the reminder to get this out & use it! Lovely cards, Kimberly.
Carmela says
This is so pretty and looks like an easy project to try. Thank you!
Betty D Wright says
The bronze is so rich looking!
LaFaunB says
The color combination is unique. I really like the Perfect Pearls bronze effect!
Betty N says
Lovely effect! Your card is beautiful!
LR says
Thanks for the great video and inspiration, Kimberly! I want to get some perfect pearls and try this technique. Thanks, also, for the great tips!
Nancy M says
The Perfect Pearls add a stunning shimmer. Now, I just have to see if I still have a stash of them.
lainey says
I haven’t used my Perfect Pearls in a long time and this is a quick and easy way to jazz up my cards. Thanks for sharing this technique!
Susan P says
Love the effect of using Perfect Pearls on your cards! I can’t wait to dig mine out and try this! Thanks for the great video Kimberly!
Becky Green says
HOW PRETTY! You KNOW we LOVE SPARKLE!!!!! 😉 Off to CREATE! 😉
Victoria Nelson says
Beautiful cards and thanks for the reminder to pull out the Perfect Pearls! They pack a big punch!
Deniseinindy says
Beautiful bronze effect! I just bought some Perfect Pearls so I can try this.
Greta H says
Love Perfect Pearls & your cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
Jeni says
This was my first time working with Perfect Pearls. Love the look. Can’t wait to use them on my cards more often.
Luanne Ford says
So gorgeous! I love the teal with the bronze, beautiful combination of colors!
Helen F. says
Kimberly’s card is fabulous ~ This technique is really pretty!
Bad News: I only have 4 Perfect Pearl colors in my stash
Good News: the “Rust” color created a ‘bronze’ look 🙂
Ruth C says
The perfect pearls is beautiful on these cards! I must try this technique!
Dawn @Petals.Paper.SimpleThymes says
Just beautiful, Kimberly! I love the shine and the lovely patina you achieved. I have Perfect Pearls on my shopping list now! I have been wanting to try them. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration!
Betsy L. says
Simple, easy, and lovely!
angie b says
Fun….looks cool!
Sarosa says
Mica powders are so much fun! I love how they can be subtle with versamark, or richer with sticky embossing powder. I’ve never had the ink you used, though; I imagine it’s a nicer effect than just versamark, but not as obnoxious as sticky embossing powder!
Leanne S says
Love your projects.
Sue in Grapevine says
Never thought of using the Score Tape w/ Perfect Pearls. Such a great look.
Imke Ludwig says
Love the way you´ve created the background – so simple – thanks for the inspiration. AND i love all the shimmer !
Kate says
Really liked this card-so easy but oh so beautiful. Thanks for showing us that a beautiful card does not take long to produce.
Becky Green says
Had to check to see if I’d left a comment yet. I don’t think so! LOL This is BEAUTIFUL Kimberly! I LOVE the modern aspect of your card. This technique has helped me to pull out some supplies I’d had tucked away for forever! LOL It was FUN to use them! 😉
Angela Lemmons says
The copper and Tropical Teal are absolutely GORGEOUS together!! I can’t wait to try this technique!
D.Ann C says
This is gorgeous! I’m in love with that elegant color combo! Love this idea of using the traditional anniversaries for PTI’s 10th!
Cynthia says
So elegant!!
Marilyn in Michigan says
Love the copper color! So pretty!
Karen Carlie says
The teal looks so gorgeous with the bronze accents. Thank you for sharing the various ways to use the Perfect Pearls!
Carrie Crafts says
2017 SAF was THE event of all crafting events! It was such a treat to have 3 days of fun crafty activity! I managed to complete 14 of the 21 challenges. Thank you SO much for putting on such an amazing event!!
Angela W says
I wanted to participate in this challenge, but just ran out of time! I’ll still try the technique sometime soon because I have the supplies. Thank you so much for this fabulous idea!
Sharon D says
Simple and stunning design!
josiane says
These cards are so pretty. I haven’t tried perfect pearls but have been inspired by Kim’s cards to try.
Anne says
I really loved your tutorial Kimberly and your card is stunning. Loved the matching of tropical teal and bronze. Perfect match.
Kristie H says
Love this challenge! Perfect pearls is so soft and shimmery and the perfect addition to every card! Thanks Kimberly for a wonderful video!