Stampendous has this fun new product called Color Fragments. You may ask what are Color Fragments? Color Fragments are just that, bits of pure color you can glue on to any surface with any adhesive. Sprinkle them into melting embossing powders for an amazing Encrusted Jewel look. Crush with your fingers for smaller particles. I have used them on several projects and I love how they add texture, color, and a touch of whimsy to my projects.
Here is close-up view of a few of the different color fragment colors. They come in all different shades to coordinate with any project.
On this card, I used them to actually color in my butterfly after I had stamped the image.
A close-up view of the butterflies:
I applied a layer of Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry Paper Glue to the surface of the butterfly, applying it only to the area I wanted to cover with the first shade of Color Fragments. After I put the glue on, I sprinkled the Color Fragments over the glue, pressed down with my fingers, and shook off the excess. I repeated the process until the butterfly was completely colored. Because the Color Fragments are thin, you can rub off excess fragment after the glue dries. When I had finished applying all of the colors, I added a layer of Beacon Adhesives Fast Finish to give the butterfly a glossy finish.
Products
- Stampendous Stamps: Decorative Grate, Jumbo Cling Butterfly Trio, Leaf Sprig, Life is Art
- Stampendous Color Fragments: Chiffon, Burgundy, Caramel
- Stampendous Crushed Black Glitter
- Inks: Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Inks in red, brown, yellow, orange shades; black permanent ink pad
- Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Paper Glue, Fast Finish
Here is a different card, created using a mix of the new colors released in January:
On this card, I just dripped glue across random areas of the card and sprinkled a mix of Color Fragments to coordinate with the colors in the image and the paper. I love the confetti effect this creates.
Products
- Cardstock: green, white, peach
- My Mind’s Eye, Memory Box
- Stampendous Kiddo Birthday Stamp
- Stampendous Color Fragments: Hot Lime, Rose, Hot Yellow, Teal
- STAEDTLER Karat Aquarell Watercolor Pencils
- Water brush
- Paper distressing tool
- Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry Paper Glue
On my final project, you can see I just applied it to add texture in a coordinating color:
The Color Fragments were applied after I had added a layer of Embossing Enamel around the edges of the photos. I applied Versamark ink on the cardstock and sprinkled with Embossing Enamel. I heat embossed the enamel and, while it was still hot, I sprinkled the Color Fragments into the Embossing Enamel.
Products
- Gray cardstock
- Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist: Lavender Fields, Silver
- Paper distressing tool
- Tissue paper
- White roses trim
- Watercolor pencils
- Water brush
- Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry Paper Glue
- Stampendous Stamps: Golden Tales, Married Monograms, Botanical Blooms, Petite Dragonfly
- Stampendous Chunky White Embossing Enamel
- Stampendous Crystal Micro Glitter
- Stampendous Purple Color Fragments
- Tsukineko Versamark Ink Pad
How about a give-away? I have three of these kits to give away.
All you have to do is leave a comment on this post by March 3rd and I will pick three randomly selected comments to win one of these kits from Stampendous!
Good Luck!
Suzanne Czosek from Suzz’s Stamping Spot (www.suzzstampingspot.blogspot.com)
Looks like a terrific product for color and texture. i can’t wait to try it.
I would love to try these! They are awesome!
Thanks, Suzanne, for such a nice write up on the Color Fragments. You’ve come up with such unique and fun ways of using them!
This looks like a great new way to do cards
Wow…that is gorgeous. I love the Stampendous Fran-tage embossing powders…these look equally fun. Thanks for the info!
would ;love to give it a try, the examples look beautiful
This looks so neat!
Wow what a cool product. Are these coming to New Zealand?
Oh how beautiful – LOVE the butterfly. I can’t waiit to try this product and add it to my favorites!!!!
I have never tried these before. It’s time…
The Color Fragments really do add depth to the projects. I especially like the effects they give on the cards, kind of like putting on the finishing touches.
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What a cool look. I would love to try them. Thanks. sharon dot gullikson at gmail dot com
How neat! What a great new product. I love the effect it created on the pretty layout. Thank you for a chance to win and showing these beautiful projects!
Oh my gosh. Absolutely love the butterfly card! Magnificent! Would love to learn more about this cool product! Is there a video that explains shows how do use it as well!!??
These would be great to win
oooh! These look wonderful-I’m a huge fan of adding texture to my projects AND I’m just starting to really get into heat embossing, so these would make a wonderfully welcome addition to my stash! Thanks for the chance!
Interesting product, great texture, love the projects shown, seems like a fun media to try. I’ve never seen these before.
Great projects on the post today. Love how the fragments can be applied sparsley or thick with lots of texture. Great designs ladies. Truly showcasing the fragments. Thanks craftsnthings for sharing the love…
ava g
What a fabulous way to add color and texture. these are wonderful and i would love to get my itchy crafty fingers on these!
LOL! My wishlist just got longer. These look like they would be a lot of fun to play with. Love how you used them for the butterfly card and used them with the embossing powder. Thanks for the chance to win such a great product.
Terrific cards! Love sunflowers!
Look like fun products,
Wow looks like a great product. Great way to add color and texture.
AWESOME!! I came from the Stampendeous Blog and am now a new follower of your blog!! =) I LOVE your pretty creations using the Fragments and I’d love to be one of the LUCKY Winners!! THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a Fabulous Week!! =)
Beautiful examples to show off the fragments. So pretty.
i love how you used this product. specially on the butterfly. Thanks for sharing and for the chance.
Wow, Your butterfly is gorgeous! I would love to try these color fragments. Thanks for the chance to win.
I have been wanting to try these for quite some time. They look really cool.
These are gorgeous! I love the texture they add to a project! Cool colors too!
DeniseB
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I haven’t heard about these, but
they look neat to use! I’d love to
win!
Carla from Utah
I just love these new colors! They are beautiful! Thanks for the chance
Cant wait to try this wonderful project! Thanks for the idea! Thank you for the opportunity to win the great prize also!
Such stunning projects, love how you used this cool product uniquely and differently on each project!!! The effect is so lovely!!!
So cute!!!! Can’t wait to find at store!!! And play with them!!
Oh wow! This is something new to me. Would love to try…the look is awesome!
Are these the only colors the fragments come in? Have you tried mixing with glitter? Beautiful cards!
cute cards suzz. I love the different effects. thanks for the chance to win.
The color fragments add such a special touch to each of these projects.
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CUTE projects!!! I’ve never tried this stuff out, but I would LOVE to!!!
These colours are gorgeous!! Love your projects too, especially the butterfly. I have been playing with my scarlet fragments with some embossing enamels this morning….. think I will be having to get these aswell. Thanks for the chance to win some first xxxx
LOVE the butterfly card – the fragments look very versatile! Thanks for sharing.
Wow, cool product, I’d love to try it!
Carol B
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O M G ! ! ! Please please please pick me to win one of these sets of yumminess! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the butterfly! So realistic looking. I almost epect to see the wings start flapping! I would NEVER have thought of doing that. I love anything butterfly and this is fabumazingly delicious looking. Thank you for the great inspiration! I cannot wait to get my hands on some of this incredible yumminess and play with it on my butterflies, deer, bunnies, teddie bears, and oh so many things! Oh my, I am going to be in heaven if I am lucky enough to be one of the chosen ones! Thank you for offering this great prize and giving me such inspiration! I’ll be back to peek at your other inspiration daily so I can pick your mind! Toodles for now!
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I love the stamps. The Color Fragments sounds like they would be a lot of fun to use on greeting cards. Have to put them on my “must have” list.
I think these could really take any project to a whole new level! So Pretty!!!
It reminds me of the old-fashioned trick of using colored egg shells to make mosaics. However, these are less messy and easier to use. Fantastic!
My fave project is the wedding LO. Love the vintage photos with the silver!
I hope I win!