So this card is actually very simple. I used a large flower stencil, sponged gilding flake glue over top and then removed stencil to let glue dry. Once clear (the glue is still a bit tacky), I applied two colours of gilding flakes. The center is Red Blaze ... I love all the pretty colours in this mix (gold, bronze, pink, orange, etc.). The outer layer of the petals is done with Warm Sunrise (gold and bright copper). It justs a little something different to have the two colours. I cut my panel to size and stamped a large sentiment, then heat embossed in black so it would show up over top of the gilding flakes.
Close-up ...
Stamps: Thoughtful Messages (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink: Versamark
Accessories & Tools: Bloom stencil (Mayco); Flake & Glitter Glue (Cosmic Shimmer); Gilding Flakes - Red Blaze & Warm Sunset (Cosmic Shimmer); Rub & Scrub, Black embossing powder, heat tool.
Challenges:
CAS Stencil April Challenge - Gilding Flakes
I just love the drama of that wonderful flower all golden and shiny, beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunner of a card Loll. The different colours of flakes look amazing and this technique really has a stunning effect. Yes the gallery is going to look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the honour of guesting with you this month and thank you for the shout out in your post x.
What a stunning card. Love it so much. Glad I stopped by to visit. Hope you are staying safe.
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Gorgeous elegant shiny gilding flakes stenciled flower, Loll! I love how you added a couple different colors and your heat embossed sentiment. TFS your beauty. Stay Safe and Creative, my friend. Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the two colours of gilding flakes that you have used. I have a couple of pots lurking somewhere I'm sure. Hope you keeping safe and well in these worrying times. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Loll, that huge bloom looks amazing and the two colours of flakes really make an impact. Didn't think you could stamp on them so thanks for this tip too, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteWow Loll! this big bloom is ablaze with fire in the wonderful mix of yellows and oranges on your flakes! a beautiful card!xx
ReplyDeleteWowza, Lolly, you really knocked my socks off with this spectacular card!! It's drop-dead gorgeous! I think I have some gilding flakes, but I don't think I have special glue ... I'll have to check out the challenge links. But honestly, talk about inspiring us with a stunning creation!! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteI simply adore this huge stencilled flower Loll and the mix of two different gilding flakes gives a spectacular finish to it, and the sentiment in black really stands out.
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is AWESOME, my friend! Love, love, love this shiny flower! Great mix of colors!
ReplyDeleteYou do come up with some marvelous techniques achieving such incredible results. This is gorgeous, something I haven't tried. Love the effect of gilding flakes through a stencil. I may have to try this after seeing this beauty!
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful, Loll! Love the two shades of gilding flakes. What a great challenge - I'm looking forward to getting out my gilding flakes as it's been awhile.
ReplyDeleteThis looks AMAZING, Loll. Such presence!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is fabulous, Loll! It's gorgeous and elegant. Using two colors of gilding flakes definitely makes the dahlia look rich and gives it depth. The shine I see in the close-up is amazing! I love it!
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p.s. Glad that Jessie didn't cover herself with gilding flakes. :-)
Gorgeous Loll, your gilding flakes really shine. I love your sparkly flower as the focus of the card.
ReplyDeleteBTW Missing our crafting get togethers :)
I really love the effects of mixing two colors of gilding flakes on this dahlia... so dramatic! You did such a great job on this technique, Loll! Gorgeous card! xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!! Love the stencil and the two tones of guilding flakes. Well done!
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning bloom Loll, may just have to get the flitter glue out! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Loll! What an impact. Thanks so much for sharing. Hope you and your family are all doing well during these crazy times.
ReplyDeleteOh my gorgeousness. This is lovely. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteA fabulous example of how beautiful gilding flakes can be Loll! Gorgeous and the colour shading is wonderful. Love it. x
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous, Loll.
ReplyDeleteAmazing card. Gorgeous and just stunning.
ReplyDeleteWOW! What can I say ..... this is an absolute jaw-dropper!! Definitely a statement piece.
ReplyDeleteI love the large flower, and the colours in the gilding flakes look amazing. xx
LOVE all that shimmery gold and flakes of other colors -- this is gorgeous! I have not seen gilding flakes before... for cardmaking anyway!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Loll, this is stunning, to put it mildly - gorgeous result using the two different tones of the flakes.
ReplyDeleteStay safe
Blessings
Maxine
Wow! This is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this card.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely WOW card. I had to put my sunglasses on LOL. Love the crisp clean application of the glue and flakes ...not an easy task ...well for me. Simply GORGEOUS! xx
ReplyDeleteWWWOOW, Loll! 😱 One word... S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G!!! Love the multi-colored flakes. So shiny and gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI have never used those before...your results are just stunning.
ReplyDeletexx Karen
Bold and deliciously dramatic, Loll ... what a stunner! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWow!! This is amazing Loll! The shine IRL must be incedible... Gorgeous card
ReplyDeleteWOW! Amazing effect! I love your choice of stencil, the flower looks stunning in golden multi-colored gilding flakes
ReplyDeletexoxo