Brand New from Glitz Design!
I know there are a million scrapbooking companies out there, but I still get so excited when new ones pop up – especially ones that I fall in love with like Glitz Design! This company has only been around since 2007, but in just two years they have made quite an impression.
I don’t know about you, but I am all about product — paper, stamps, stickers, rub-ons, journaling spots; I can’t get enough of ALL of it! The three talented ladies behind Glitz seem to have created their company for scrappers just like me!
At the recent Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) Winter Convention, Glitz Design debuted several new collections: Audrey, Sparrow, Rebel, Basics and a revamped Hot Mama. Two previous lines, Gigi and Glam, were released at the summer show but are still being sold because of high demand. Along with these collections, Glitz has also come out with an amazing variety of other goodies for scrapbookers and cardmakers.
I was lucky enough to get to check out a bunch of the hot new clear stamps, roller doodles (read on, I will explain!), stickers, rub-ons and other fabulous new embellishments from Glitz, and here are my impressions.
Rub-Ons and Stickers
Same goes with large variety of rub-ons in many different sizes and designs, including journaling spots, flourishes and metallics – just to name a few. What’s great is that so many of these embellishments coordinate with their paper collections, but you could use them on just about any project. Case in point: this layout about my friend Meri.
I had such fun making this layout using just cardstock and a bunch of fun Glitz products, plus a few other items from my stash. Usually I use a lot of patterned paper and spend a long time planning and moving stuff around, but this layout came together in a snap, and I really felt like I was playing! That’s at least partially due to the grid stamp from the Distressing Stamps Set, which I started off with. What a fun set this is, allowing you to quickly distress your pages with five different options: handwriting, dots, sanding, grid and numbers. It gave my layout the edgy look I was hoping for. Glitz also makes an acrylic block that is the perfect size for the Distressing Stamps. (I also used a Roller Doodle, a few glitzers and several stickers from the Hot Mama collection on this layout.)
Roller Doodles
The ladies at Glitz were so generous in sharing a bunch of their new Roller Doodles with me, and I really enjoyed creating with them! They are so easy to use: you just roll them on your inkpad and then roll them all over your cardstock/patterned paper – wherever you want to use them! It’s stamping and doodling all (literally) rolled into one. Again, these designers thought of everything. Roller Doodles come in “small” and “giant” sizes, and designs include: curls, arrows, stars, numbers, flourish, crowns, hearts and more. Trust me, you’ll love them.
Digital Collection
I pride myself on being totally honest in my reviews, and I”m not going to stop here. I don’t do digital! Maybe it’s because I am a professional writer and editor and already spend so much time on my computer — or maybe it’s because I just love paper so much. Whatever the reason, just because I am not a digital scrapper does not mean I can’t appreciate the great new products Glitz has come out to help those who are. We’re talking software for digital scrapbooking and cardmaking! Keep reading for a chance to win!
Bottom Line
I had the BEST time working with these fabulous new products from Glitz Design. My advice is to run, don’t walk — to your local scrapbook store and ask them to start carrying Glitz Design paper, stamps and other embellishments. You can also find these products online at Scrapbook.com. They range in price from $.84 for the new 12″x12″ paper to $29.99 for digital scrapbooking software. For ideas and inspiration, head to Glitz Design’s website and blog.
If you’d like to get a few new Glitz goodies delivered to your house without spending a penny, leave a comment here before Friday April 17th about these products and my review, and you will be entered to win! Make sure and let me know in your comment if you are a cardmaker and/or a digital scrapper. That’s because I have TWO prize packages to give away – one for a traditional scrapbooker and one for a digital scrapper/cardmaker! One entry per person, please.
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***CONGRATS TO WINNERS KATRINA H. OF SPRINGFIELD, MO AND NICOLE L. OF JACKSONVILLE, NC! THANKS TO EVERYONE ELSE WHO ENTERED - MORE REVIEWS AND GIVEAWAYS COMING SOON!***
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They look like great products! I love the pink!! I like your reviews on them too….run don’t walk…hehehe…well I ran to the chance to leave you a comment to get some great looking goodies!!
Thanks for the great review, I too am in love with the new glitz products.
Thanks for the review, now I want to try these more than ever. I am always looking for the new, fun products to try. I am a traditional scrapper.
Missy
I love the nice, vivid colors and there are some unique themes! I hope to see it in person. Not sure if my lss carries it but I’m going to ask! Thanks for sharing!
Great items! Really looking forward to getting my hands on these IRL.
Thanks for Sharing – I’ll be on the lookout!
I’m so bummed I missed a Glitz class in my area last weekend! These products are amazing!
Sounds like a great product, I’d love to try them out.
Wow, these look like great fun! The colors are bright and those rollers look awesome to play with!
I do both digital and traditional, so I would be happy with either prize if I win!
What a great review and the products look like they would be fun to play with! I am a traditional scrapper…not a digital gal yet. LOL! Thanks for doing this!
ahiltzy@yahoo(dot)com
Great review! I have never tried the rollers, but would love to one day – you’ve given my something to think about! I’m a traditional cardmaker. I only occasionally use digi papers or images.
I love glitz too! they have the most fun in wha’t new lately. gotta get me some rollerdoodles.
I am a traditional scrapbooker. thanks!
Looks like super fun stuff! i do digi.
Thanks for the review. These look like some fun products. I don’t do digi — I like playing with my real stuff too much.
Thanks for such a thorough review! I fell in love with the Glitz line the moment I laid eyes on their product. How can you go wrong with the pink, black and white combo? LOL!!! I’m definitely a girly girl, and the Glitz products are right up my alley! I can’t wait to get some in my hands to create some FUN stuff ! I’m a scrapbooker/cardmaker. Thanks again for the great review!
I love the dramatic color combo! Very Glitzy!
Glitz designs looks like they have products that I could use. I’m also not a digital scrapper. I much prefer paper! Thanks for your candid review as it is much appreciated.
I have a couple of the roller doodles. I love them, so easy and quick to use. Love all their products. I’m a traditional scrapper normally but also make cards and dabble in the digi area. Great review, lots of information about Glitz products. Well worth the read.
Hugs,
PattiM
(Pattie’s passion)
I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!!
Wow, I haven’t tried glitz designs before, but they look YUMMY! thanks for the review and a chance to win
I absolutely LOOOOVE Glitz products and the closest store to me is 3 hours away so by all means this traditional scrapper would be overjoyed to find some peeking out of the mailbox.The colors are so vivid and the chipboard stickers are a favorite.Thanks for an awesome giveaway. ms.cheryl
I love glitz roller doodles and bling and and and… I am both a digi and traditional scrapper!
I love Glitz Designs because they design for everyone and they have such fun, fresh ideas! Your review rocks! We love Glitz!!
I love traditional and digital scrapbooking and now getting into cards. I love it all!
Thanks,
Those roller doodles are awesome I do have a few of those, but I dont have any rub ons..will have to get some.. Thanks for the review.. oh and I am just a traditional scrapper.. Thanks for the chance to win!
I’m loving all the eye candy! Thx for the inside scoop! YUMMY! I cannot pick just one! I do have to get me one of those roller doodles though! I am a traditional scrapper & card maker but love the digital brushes & frames!
Great review. I love Glitz products. The frosting, roller doodles and papers are really cool. I am a traditional scrapbooker. Thanks:)
I loved this review. Really good work doing it! You really got me curious of the Roller Doodles. Sounds like so much fun!
Hugs, Daniela aka Neliz
PS: Im a cardmaker
I LOVE Glitz, and your review highlighted a lot of the things that make them so fun! I am a hands-on scrapper who is all about the product! And with Glitz around, it’s hard not to be. Thank you for sharing your ideas and thoughts and the chance to “win” some of the fab Glitzy goodness!!
Glitz Rubons are the BOMB! And the girls who own the company are super, super sweet! Thanks for the opportunity to win! I’m a traditional scrapbooker!
Your review of Glitz was right on! I love their products and recently took their classes when they were in Houston. The ladies of Glitz are fabulous teachers and really understand the cropper’s mind.
Love the review! Glitz is a great new company and I love that they are doing so well. They have a lot of talent and happy they share it with us. And just to let you know, I am a traditional scrapbooker. Thanks!
Love the review! I love Glitz and I am happy that they share their talents with us. They have a bright future ahead of them. And just to let you know, I am a traditional scrapbooker. Thanks.
Love the review. As a traditional cardmaker I can see using many of these products. I am especially attracted to the doodlerollers. Just even love the name. And the rubons.
I love the review and as a traditional cardmaker and scrapbooker I am especially attracted to the doodle rollers and rub ons. Just even love the name for the doodle roller – very fun.
I love the Glitz Girls…just finished up a class w/them and it was the best time! I love those products! I love new sites and blogs too – I got your link, from their site! Thanks.
great review and I sooo LOVE Glitz products that roller stamps are super fun and they rub ons are yummy!!!! such fun products
I love those products, they are so easy to work with. I would so love to win that giveaway! It would make an awesome Easter Basket! Thanks for the opportunity. I love your site – i’ll be checking back more often.
cute stuff !
i looove roller doodles! they are quick, easy and effective! cool review.
These products are the bomb! I had to buy them, use them, love them, and need/want more! Thanks so much for an opportunity to win! I so love those roller doodles! My fav are the crowns!
I’m both a digi and traditional scrapper! I’m so excited with these products too. I don’t know when though we’ll see them in Malaysia, but perhaps not in the near future.
I love love love the Glitz Girls! Their products are so easy to work with, rub-ons and roller doddles are my favorites, along w/the papers, the stickers, did I say i just love all their products. I am a traditional scrapbooker, have been for 15 years. I have tried some digital – printouts those are cool. I just love anything about scrapbooking! thanks for an opportunity to win more glitzy stuff.
I love bling and bright colors and so Glitz is right up my alley. I’d love to win these goodies (I’m a traditional cardmaker/scrapbooker).
I love the look of all of the Glitz stuff, but can’t actually see it IRL which is upsetting since no one nearby carries them (and I’m a see/try before you buy type of girl). Just love it all though and would truly enjoy getting my hands on them!
I recently bought the Glitz distressing clear stamps and I am loving it! I use it for cards and traditional layouts. It’s their only product that I’ve tried so far but I’m looking forward to try their other stuff. Thanks for the review! This will help a lot.
I loved hearing about this new company, and the wide variety of products. I am a paper and ink cardmaker, but I’ve always been intrigued by digital products. I might have to buy one of these just because they sound so neat! thanks for the review.
Amazing review
I love all of their new stuff (& old, who am I kidding hehe). I am totally a traditional scrapper… love using scraps too much!
Thanks!
Wooo-hooooo checking back! I just love the Glitz Girls products. I had to go buy some to finish up a project – I hope I get picked to win. I need/want more!
Checking again, I hope i have a chance to win!
like i said, i need/want for my projects. I learned to overlap things in their classes instead of being affraid to cover up – so i need more things…he he he. I love your site, I love getting into new spaces to learn more things…thanks
Cool stuff! I’m a big fan of their big journaling spot rub-ons and the icings. Would love to try out some of the paper. I am a paper (not digital) person. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.
Please don’t use this as an entry, as I entered once. However, is it considered kosher to comment over and over again? I have always had the understanding that you comment once and hope for the best. Have I been wrong?
Aren’t the roller doodles just fabulous? I just can’t get enough of the Glam paper! I am a traditional scrapbooker. Thanks
Back again, woo-hoooo! Glitz Designs are the best. I love your site. Always a pleasure to see new things.
Nicole – thank you SO much for your last comment. You are absolutely correct. You enter once and hope for the best; it is not kosher to keep commenting over and over again. It doesn’t raise your chances of winning; in fact quite the opposite!! Thank you for bringing that up and thank you for reading Qwowi!
hope all is well, did i win? he he he
Thanks for the review, these are fun products, great for my DD pages it’s so hard to find edgy designs for a teen girl
Thanks
Maggie