April's Review	Andrea's Review	Randi's Review	Chris' Review	Karen's Review

Review by April

Art Institute Glitter has been creating fantastic, high quality glitter, made from the finest film materials since 1983. They now have over 375 different individual colors available in 11 different types and recently introduced an extraordinary new line of embellishments called Elements Earth Textures. Each of the elements are organic, manipulated into a variety of shades and shapes, aromatic, and simply put, quite marvelous! I was very intrigued about this review and anxious to try out something so fresh and original. I will admit that I was a little intimidated at first...I mean how often does one use products called spinach, split pea, pecan, or flint, when scrapbooking? It also seems a little out of the ordinary to have the desire to eat your scrapbook supplies because they have such a rich aroma! I am always up for trying something new and this was definitely one of my favorite reviews to date!

For this review, I received four different Earth Texture Elements in Morocco, Sod, Saffron, and Bran. Each of the Elements Earth Textures came in pretty 1/2 ounce jars, and I loved that the bottom half of the jars were clear so you could see exactly what was in it. The Morocco element had an amazing rich spicy aroma and was a beautiful mixture of black, dark brown, red, green, and gold flakes. The Sod element had a very clean minty aroma and contained a charming variety of greens and light browns. I thought the Bran element had a very flavorful earthy aroma that was almost a little peppery. It contained a variety of reds, oranges, browns, creams, and black seeds and flakes. Last but not least, the Saffron element had a very distinctive and savory saffron aroma, and came in a delightful array of yellows, along with some very finely ground red, orange, and green accents. I also received a 2oz bottle of Earth Textures Adhesive, and an Elements Ultrafine Metal Tip and Pin. The Elements Earth Texture Adhesive was created to adhere the Elements Earth Textures, dries clear and flexible, and can be used on canvas, glass, metal, wood, paper, leather, acrylic, stone, and more. For a pencil fine precision application, you simply attach the Ultrafine Metal Tip on the adhesive bottle. There was also a small pin included to help clean the inside of the metal tip. There are 42 exquisite Earth Textures available and they also come in 1 and 2oz containers.

As I started creating, I noticed the magnificent aroma that filled my scrapbook room as soon as I opened the element jars. I started thinking how cool it was that I got the extra added bonus of the appealing aromas while using them on projects. They were each unique and aromatic, yet none of them seemed overpowering...even when all four jars were open at once. One of my first thoughts when I saw the jars was that I wasn't sure if there was enough of each of them to create three projects with. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that after making all three of my review projects, each of the jars were still 3/4 of the way full. A little goes a long way and all of the elements spread easily and beautifully.

I have been creating with cardboard a lot lately and as soon as I saw the different elements I thought how cool they would look in between the corrugated slots. I ripped away the bottom half layer of the cardboard, and then painted the leftover corrugated slots with a pretty purple metallic paint. I squeezed a line of glue in various corrugated slots and then filled them with all the different elements. It didn't take long for the elements to dry and I loved how it came out. I also drew a line around the top of the cardboard using the earth textures adhesive and then sprinkled more of the Sod on it to create a frame effect. To complete the layout, I added rub-ons, a chipboard title, a few stickers, and some ribbon so I could hang it on my wall!

Title: For the Love of Mud...
Products used: Earth Textures (Art Institute Glitter's Barbara Trombley's Elements in Morocco, Saffron, Bran & Sod)
Texture Adhesive (Art Institute Glitter Inc: Barbara Trombley's Earth Textures Adhesive)
Chipboard (Prima)
Paint (Jaquard Lumiere)
Rub ons (Tinkering Ink)
Stickers (7gypsies)
Cardboard & Ribbon (Personal Stash)
Adhesive (Adhesive Tech, Permanent Bond Glue Runner)

I have always loved butterflies and I thought the Earth Elements would be awesome to decorate a butterfly window hanging with. I started by adhering a beautiful butterfly print to a piece of clear acrylic. Then I simply decorated the inside of the butterfly wings with the Morocco and Sod Earth Elements, a couple of glitter glues, and some alcohol ink. To create the "Inspire" title, I attached the Elements Ultrafine Metal Tip to the Earth Textures Adhesive bottle and then used it to write out the word. The tip worked beautifully and afterwards I just sprinkled some of the Morocco element on top. I colored the edge of the frame with alcohol ink, used my Crop-a-dile to punch holes in the top, and then attached some ribbon. It was perfect to hang in scrap room window!

Title: Butterfly Window Hanging
Products used: Earth Textures (Art Institute Glitter's Barbara Trombley's Elements in Morocco & Sod)
Texture Adhesive (Art Institute Glitter Inc: Barbara Trombley's Earth Textures Adhesive)
Tool (Art Institute Glitter Inc: Barbara Trombley's Elements Ultrafine Metal Tip & Pin)
Glitter Glue (Ranger Stickles)
Acrylic sheet (Hobby Lobby)
Alcohol Ink (Ranger)
Ribbon (Tie One On Ribbon Club)
Butterfly Image (Amy Gatewood)
Adhesive (Adhesive Tech, Permanent Bond Glue Runner)

For my third project, I colored a white glossy sheet of cardboard with alcohol ink and then sprayed glimmer mist all over it. I painted the angel template and then used the Earth Textures adhesive to outline the inside of the angel. I sprinkled the Morocco element around the outline and also around the edge of the cardboard to create a quick frame. It is a little hard tell from the picture, but the Morocco element has beautiful gold flakes in it that really make the project shine! To complete the project, I simply added some ribbon, a die cut quote, rhinestones, and a couple of rub-ons. The rich earthy tones and gold flakes in the Morocco element really complemented the pink metallic paint, ribbon, and overall background.

Title: Cherish Friends Wall Hanging
Products used: Earth Textures (Art Institute Glitter Inc: Barbara Trombley's Elements in Morocco)
Texture Adhesive (Art Institute Glitter's Barbara Trombley's Earth Textures Adhesive)
Ribbon (Dove of the East)
Alcohol Ink (Ranger)
Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels)
Paint (Jaquard Lumiere)
Die Cut (Daisy D's)
Rhinestones (Heidi Swapp)
Rub Ons (K&Company & One Heart One Mind)
Cardboard & Angel Template (Personal Stash)
Adhesive (Adhesive Tech, Permanent Bond Glue Runner)

I only got to try out four of the enticing elements for this review, but that was enough to get me hooked and looking forward to trying out the other 38 earth textures. This product is exactly why I love getting the chance to complete reviews for ScrapFriends. Had I not been sent this product to review, I might not of ever tried using the textures and I would have totally missed out on such a fantastic and unique new medium! I really enjoyed creating with the Elements Earth Textures and will be sure to tell everyone I know how wonderful I think they are. So open your mind, step out of your box, and give this product a try...you won't be disappointed!

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Review by Andrea

Texture, color and scent aren't something usually found together on an art project. Enter Barbara Trombley's Elements Earth Textures, coming from the originator of the fantastic Art Institute Ultra Fine Glitter so widely used in the paper crafting world today. Talk about texture! And color? Now scent? Wow, what a combination that comes shining through as soon as a bottle of the Earth Textures is opened. It's like passing a newly sprayed bottle of perfume, strong at first then settles into a pleasing smell for the senses.

We received four 1/2 oz clear, plastic jars of Elements. All were clearly marked making it easy to distinguish each jar by just glancing at the label. In the review package also came a 2 oz bottle of Elements Adhesive and a separate Ultrafine Metal Tip for detail work. The bottle offered easy application of the liquid adhesive once the seal was removed from underneath the cap. The fine tip already on the bottle proved sufficient for all of the projects that I did. The adhesive is white in its liquid form, but dries clear. There were also 2 full-color informational sheets included that provided lots of tips for using the product and a nice recap of the 42 textures available in either 1/2 oz or 2 oz jars. A quick visit to the web site stated that the textures are now also available in a 1 oz jar.

Since the textures are not acid free and may stain over time, I opted to complete some altered, 3-dimensional projects with them instead of scrapbook pages. The first project was one using a favorite photo on a canvas that I didn't mind if it stained over time. The large chipboard flourish on the right was covered with the Earth Textures Adhesive and the Saffron texture stayed beautifully on the surface. An ample amount of the adhesive was applied making a good foundation for the texture to stick completely to the chipboard. The Saffron texture had small crushed elements to it, like red pepper flakes. There seemed to be some small oregano or similar green, leafy spice in there too! The aroma was strong and smelled similar to Saffron.

On the same project, I filled in a space instead of adding on top of a surface. The chipboard letters were perfect "pools" to hold the liquid adhesive and Morocco texture. I added some Beadazzles to the "pools" making it sparkle even more. The texture had dried purple flower petals, gold mica flakes and something like coffee grounds in it! There was a definite purple hue to all of the components except the gold flakes.

Title: Altered Canvas - Potential
Products used: Canvas (Fredrix)
Earth Textures (Art Glitter: Morocco and Saffron)
Chipboard Letters (Scenic Route)
Chipboard Corner and Stamps (Fancy Pants)
Grungeboard Keys and Lock (Tim Holtz, Ideology)
Beadazzles (Ranger)
Ink (Tsukineko Colorbox Fluid Chalk: Warm Red and Creamy Brown; All Purpose Ink: Vegas Gold)
Metal Corner (We R Memory Keepers)
Fiber (unknown)
Clear Sealer (Super Seal, Creative Imaginations)
Adhesive (Art Glitter Earth Textures Adhesive)

I found that although the jars were 1/2 oz, they hold more texture than I originally expected. The Saffron has such a pretty orange color palette, that I wanted to use it in conjunction with gold leaf flakes on a box top. A swirl pattern was stamped in ink then traced with the Textures Adhesive after the lid was coated in variegated gold leaf. The first layer of Saffron adhered well to the surface, so I added a second layer in some sections of the flourish for added dimension. This texture is fabulous with the gold leaf as it conveys a very warm feeling for the whole project.

Title: Altered Treasure Box
Products used: Paper Mache' Box (Crafts n'Stuff)
Earth Textures (Art Glitter, Saffron)
Variegated Gold Leaf Flakes (Rebecca Baer)
Stamp (Inque Boutique)
Paper (ScrapMuse)
Gems (RhinestoneNY)
Clear Sealer (Super Seal, Creative Imaginations)
Adhesive (Art Glitter Earth Textures Adhesive and Ad Tech Permanent Bond Glue Runner)

I couldn't resist using the remaining two textures on another project, a small Easter bucket. I had to give the bunny some grass, so the Sod texture was perfect underneath the bunny cut-outs in the pail. It was just like cut grass! Well, what goes with grass? Rocks of course! The Bran texture proved to be up to the challenge with it's rough stone-like texture and earthy brown colors. I'm not sure what's in the Sod Texture, but my cat can't stay away from it!

Title: Altered Spring Bucket
Products used: Bucket (Target)
Earth Textures (Art Glitter: Sod and Bran)
Flowers (Prima)
Stickles (Ranger, Lavender)
Ribbon (unknown)
Clear Sealer (Super Seal, Creative Imaginations)
Adhesive (Art Glitter Earth Textures Adhesive and Ad Tech Ultimate Glue Gun)

Overall, I found the Elements Earth Textures to be a very interesting medium to work with on my recent craft projects. The adhesive dried quickly even though the amount of each application was more due to the bulkiness of the texture. Each project was sprayed with sealer to prevent as much texture shedding as possible. The spray did not detract from the brilliance of either the color or scent. I found there was minimal texture loss after everything was dry and handled. I did find the scents to be rather strong, so working in an open area minimized the scent concentration.

This was a fun review and I would recommend the Earth Textures to anyone wanting more "spice" in their projects! With 42 different textures, I would like to try some of the "not so spice-y ones" like Cobblestone, Cuttings and Diggings which look like metal shavings or crushed rock. If you are sensitive to scents, I would recommend a bit of caution when using this product and use it in an open area with good ventilation. The colors are fabulous and definitely add zest when you need it!

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Review by Randi

I have been a long time fan of Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter, so when I was offered the opportunity to review a new product from this company, I accepted with much enthusiasm. I was very surprised when the "Elements Earth Textures" and their adhesive arrived. They are totally UNLIKE the glitter! They make me think of little pots of spices with their aromatic fragrance that lingers in the air long after the project is finished.

I received four jars of the Elements Earth Textures. They have screw top lids for easy access and safe storage. "Sod" looks much like green grass of the field and smells like oregano. "Bran" has a woodsy look to it. The only way I can think to describe its smell is like pepper. "Saffron" is a yellowish-orange with slight flakes of green, and "Morocco" is a richer wood. The browns are darker, and there are little flecks of gold. I couldn't place its scent...perhaps a touch of cloves? While I didn't use the "Morocco" as much as some of the others, its rich color is my favorite.

Art Glitter has the BEST liquid glue and fine tip I've ever used. I loved it with their glitter, and I love the new formula made for use with their Earth Textures. This formulation is called "Elements Earth Textures Adhesive." It comes in a 2 ounce plastic bottle that is GOLD so there will be no mistakes between it and the "Designer Dries Clear" (glitter glue) when you're reaching for the bottle. This is a permanent, water-based adhesive that dries flexible. I also love that it is non-toxic. The adhesive was accompanied by Art Glitter's signature fine metal tip. This is a MUST for detailed work such as that found in my first project.

My five-year-old daughter, Tikvah, simply fell in love with a pair of sheep figurines we saw at a thrift store. I purchased them and then sought a way to creatively display them. I decided that displaying the sheep with a copy of Psalm 23 (The Lord is my Shepherd....) would be meaningful. I wasn't able to find a commercial print of this Psalm to fit my decor, so I decided to print it myself on my computer printer. I used a piece of patterned paper from MME that I especially liked, and cut it down to an 8 1/2" x 11" size to fit in my home printer. The frame I purchased was larger than 12" x 12", so I chose to leave some blank space inbetween the slices when I pieced the paper back together. Since it was all mounted on white cardstock, this leaves white spaces that adds extra interest to the piece. Finally, I traced some of the designs on the paper using the Earth Textures Adhesive then covering with the Earth Textures. I loved the results of this very "thrifty" project.

23rd Psalm
Products used: White Prismatics Cardstock (Prism Papers)
Patterned Paper (MME)
Saffron, Bran, Sod, and Morocco Elements Earth Textures (Art Glitter)
Earth Textures Adhesive (Art Glitter)
Adhesive (Adhesive Tech, Permanent Bond Glue Runner)
Clear Glaze Spray (Krylon)

Here is the project displayed in it's frame which was also a thrift store find!

I purchased a flower pot with bird figurines from Hobby Lobby. I liked it pretty well, except that the slight flocking they had applied flaked off much too quickly. The Sod Earth Textures was a quick fix! I simply applied the glue, some sod, and let it dry. Now my flower pot has dimension that it didn't have with the flocking.

Altered Flower Pot
Products used: Flower Pot (Hobby Lobby)
Sod Elements Earth Textures (Art Glitter)
Earth Textures Adhesive (Art Glitter)

My son loves to invite his friends over for a camp out. This camping invitation is an attention getter for sure! It was easy to make by altering some die cuts with the Earth Textures.

Camping Invitation
Products used: Cardstock (Prism Prismatics)
Sod and Morocco Elements Earth Textures (Art Glitter)
Earth Textures Adhesive (Art Glitter)
Die Cuts (Stamping Station)
Chalks (Craf-T)
Excelsior Moss (Fiberex)
Alphabitties Letter Stickers (Provo Craft)
Adhesive (Adhesive Tech, Permanent Bond Glue Runner)

I noted that the Earth Textures is not acid-free or archival and thus avoided using it in my scrapbook. I found several other uses for this unique product however, and can't wait to add more Elements to my stash. They were easy to apply, and working with the various fragrances was a sensory treat! Adding a finishing spray will help them to last a long time.

You simply MUST experience these to appreciate them. Seek them out and give them a whiff! Then take home your favorites and create some projects with a real back-to-nature feel to them. A BIG thumbs-up from me.

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Review by Chris

Art Institute Glitter plus Mother Nature equals Elements Earth Textures for Arts and Crafts. I was so intrigued by these dimensional "glitters" when I saw them at CHA and I was thrilled to learn that I would have the chance to use and review them for ScrapFriends. They are certainly not "glitter" in the sense that everyone might think. Yes there is some sparkle, but these new Elements dimensional embellishment products are made from natural elements and are rife with texure. Each is totally unique. And every one of them has its own distinct aroma.

When I received the four jars and looked at them, the first thing I noticed was the texture and dimension of the contents. These Elements are not fine and sparkly like the glitter we usually expect from Art Institute. Rather, then are earthy and rough. The granules are large and irregular. When I opened the jars I was hit by intense spice aromas! The smell reminded me of opening my spice drawer or cupboard. I was greeted with the earthy aroma of spice. When you open these little jars, the same aromas will greet you. Saffron brought to mind cumin; Sod reminded me of parsley; Morocco has the faint smell of coffee and chocolate; and I think Bran has a little basil or oregano in there. As with all aromas, I might be wrong. But those are my first guesses. So yes, these embellishment powders are aromatic. And they stay that way on your projects. What an ingenious and unique idea. These powders are not acid and lignin free, so take that into consideration when thinking about using them on your layout.

Along with the four half-ounce jars of powders (Saffron, Sod, Bran and Morocco), I received the special Earth Textures Adhesive and a fine-tip applicator attachment. Now to decide what to create.

With the texture and aroma, I was not sure that I wanted to use these powders on a layout, but I did know I wanted to create some fun cards. The thought that the recipient could enjoy the aroma of the powders really appeals to me.

First up, was a Father's Day Card. That holiday is fast approaching and I decided to get a head start. I used the Saffron and Sod Elements. First I stamped interlocking images on plain cardstock using a dye ink. Then I used the stamped image as a guide for the placement of the Elements. Because the Elements are coarse in texture, it's necessary to apply a fairly thick layer of the special accompanying adhesive to insure good coverage. I added saffron on the two end squares, and then sod to the center square. I love the aroma coming out of these elements, very spicy! It's hard to pinpoint exactly the source of the aroma, but I think I detect some cumin in the saffron mixture and perhaps parsley in the sod. I trimmed my stamp image and attached it to my card front. I covered a chipboard buckle with the Bran Elements; Bran reminds me of little pebbles. Its texture is coarser than the other types I received, and I thought it was perfect for a buckle through which to thread my ribbon.

Father's Day Card
Products used: Elements Earth Textures (Art Glitter, Saffron, Sod)
Patterned paper (Paper Loft, Creative Imaginations)
Stamp (Judikins and My Sentiments Exactly)
Buckle (Beary Patch, Bare Essentials)
Ink (Clearsnap, Ancient Page)
Adhesive (Art Glitter, Elements Earth Textures Adhesive; Adhesive Tech, Permanent Bond Glue Runner)

For my second project, I created a card using both the new Elements product and traditional glitter, also from Art Institute. I inked a chipboard flower using a green dye ink. Then I added fine lines of adhesive for the fine glitter. After applying the fine glitter, I added the adhesive for the Elements and applied Saffron to the flower petals. I love the contrast between the ultrafine sparkly glitter and the earthy Elements on this flowers.

Happy Birthday card
Products used: Elements Earth Textures (Art Glitter, Saffron)
Glitter (Art Glitter, ultrafine, summer sea)
Patterned paper (Scrappy Cat, timeless treasure)
Stamp (Stampin' Up!)
Ink (Clearsnap, Ancient Page)
Adhesive (Art Glitter, Elements Earth Textures Adhesive, Designer Adhesive; Adhesive Tech, Permanent Bond Glue Runner)

Here is a close-up of the flower with Saffron.

Finally, I created a card for Mother's Day. I covered a Heidi Swapp ghost heart with the Morocco Elements. I love the sparkle infused into this mixture, giving it a very elegant look! There is also a touch of purple in the mix, perhaps some lavender leaves. The aroma is quite complex and hard to define. I gave my heart some wings, using Heidi Swapp ghost wings. The texture from the Elements really adds depth and interest to this card.

Here is a close-up of the Morocco Elements.

Love Card
Products used: Elements Earth Textures (Art Glitter, Morocco)
Patterned paper (Reminisce, Deck the Halls red; Paper Loft)
Ghost heart and wings (Heidi Swapp)
Letters (Making Memories, tiny alphabets)
Adhesive (Art Glitter, Elements Earth Textures Adhesive; Adhesive Tech, Permanent Bond Glue Runner)

The instructions accompanying this product recommend sealing the finished project with a clear spray. I used a good heavy coat of Krylon's Crystal Clear acrylic coating. Even with that I do still have some shedding, which is to be expected due to the coarseness of the Elements. I did apply a heavy layer of the Elements, so that is probably part of the reason.

I must admit that this product was quite new for me. I have never thought about using natural elements to add texture and aroma to my projects. I think they definitely have their place, perhaps not on layouts due to their acidity, but certainly on altered projects and cards. The dimension and texture that they add is unique and a fantastic touch to the finished projects. I love the added benefit of the aroma. I do have to admit that after sniffing one jar up close, I was hit by a sneezing fit. But, aside from that, it was a pleasure to smell the spice aromas from a distance while I was working with this product. If you are looking for something unique and cutting edge for your projects, you should definitely check out Art Institute Glitter's Elements Earth Textures.

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Review by Karen

Art Institute Glitter was founded in 1983 by Barbara Trombley. Today, her company contains not only glitter products, as the name suggests, but also a new product called Elements Earth Textures. The new Elements Earth Textures are created from products found in nature and are truly unique to the market place.

Each bottle of Elements Earth Textures comes in three different sized bottles, 0.5 ounce, 1 ounce and 2 ounces. There are 42 different color and textures in the line, each one created from organic parts, both grown and found in nature. In my kit I received, Morocco, Sod, Saffron and Bran. As well as the Elements Earth Adhesive and the Elements Ultrafine Metal Tip and Pin.

When I got down to working with the Elements Earth Textures, there were a couple of things that caught my attention. First, these are very chunky in texture. They have not been over refined into a smooth powder. The second thing I noticed was the very strong smell that each one has. Each smell is distinct and unique to the Elements Earth Textures that you are using. For example, the smell of saffron reminded me of spices that are used in Middle Eastern foods. I actually think that this is a cool feature of the Elements Earth Textures.

I knew from the minute that I received my package what projects I wanted to create. The Sod and Bran Elements Earth Textures reminded me so much of trees and leaves that I knew that I wanted to create a wall hanging with trees on it. I started by adding the Bran to the trunk of the trees. One thing that I noticed that I wanted to share is about the Elements Earth Textures Adhesive. The adhesive is very thick and does not spread out on its own. This is a very good thing! I used the Ultrafine Metal Tip to trace the outline of the trunk and then came back and filled in the area without the tip being on. I loved that the fine line didn't bleed off the edge of the chipboard. For the leaf sections I tried two different techniques. On the center tree, I used my finger to spread out the glue. I left it fairly thick, thinking that the Sod Elements would sink into the adhesive. However, this was not really the case. The Sod didn't sink into the adhesive. While I would have liked there to be a bit more depth between the levels of the trunk and the leaf area, I don't think that this really effected how the finished tree looked. For the other trees, I wanted to see what would happen if I didn't use the Ultrafine Metal Tip to draw a line around the outside of the leaf area. I am so happy with the results. Because the adhesive is thick, it really doesn't bleed or spread out. It stays where you put it, and it's super strong!

Title: Home Tweet Home
Products used: Cardstock Iced Cobalt (Prism Prismatics)
Elements Earth Textures by Art Glitter
Chipboard: Maya Road
Other: Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels
Ribbon: Tie One On Ribbon Club
Adhesive: Elements Earth Textures

For as long as I've seen people creating these beautiful altered dress forms, I've been wanting to create one. The Saffron Elements is the most beautiful color. It's almost a mix of yellow and oranges and the texture is smaller than the other Elements Earth Textures that I received. I really felt that this would make a great top to my dress form. I started by drawing in a pencil line where I wanted the top to end. Then I used the Ultrafine Metal tip to edge a small section of the top. Removing the Ultrafine Metal Tip, I filled in the rest of the section. Again the adhesive stayed where I wanted it to. I am not sure that this project would have worked if the adhesive ran all over the place. Another thing to mention is that the adhesive dries clear. This is really important when using a finer textured Elements Earth Texture.

Title: Dress Form
Products used: Cardstock Iced Teal, Frosted Teal (Prism Prismatics)
Stamps: Technique Tuesday
Ink: Ranger
Ribbon: American Crafts
Flowers: Maya Road
Brad: Doodlebug
Dress Form: Creative Imaginations
Elements Earth Textures by Art Glitter
Adhesive (Elements Earth Textures by Art Glitter)

I really enjoyed working with the Elements Earth Textures. I think that my favorite part was the Elements Earth Textures Adhesive. That is some amazing adhesive. In making a glue that thick you run the risk of it making the paper warp because of the liquid sitting so long to dry. I did not have one second worth of a problem with the adhesive. I can't wait to try it out with my glitters.

The Elements Earth Textures themselves are truly unique, however they are not acid free and I probably would not use them in my scrapbooks. But there are so many other projects that just call out for something just like this product. I'm very happy with my results and how good everything looks. I want to thank Barbara and Art Institute Glitter for letting me work with their wonderful products.

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