Hi everyone,
The Group of Seven Cardmakers shared another new technique called Dry Embossed Gilding Flakes. I was excited to try it out, so I ordered a jar of gilding flakes which I received yesterday.
Here's what I made:
First, I made a gilding flakes background, following the instructions and tips of the Go7 cardmakers and friends. A plastic food container and a piece of Swiffer dry cloth were very helpful to contain and clean up the flakes. I used Altenew's double-sided adhesive sheets for the first time, and I have to say I love them. The thick release paper made it very easy to handle the sheet.
I also loved that the gilding flakes I used had beautiful teal flakes in them.
I then die-cut the bird from the background, and dry embossed it with the white front panel so that the embossed lines of the bird and the background are seamless. I swiped teal Archival Ink over the bird's embossed surface to bring out the teal of the flakes. The ink didn't color much, but it was still okay. I didn't have any issues with the ink's drying speed. The sentiment was hot foiled.
I'm happy with the final result, and I think the gorgeous shine and colors of Gilding Flakes are worth cleaning up the mess! 😉
I'm sharing my card at The Group of Seven Cardmakers.
I'm also linking the card to the NBUS Challenge #49 because my embossing folder and gilding flakes are new to me.
Thanks for visiting me today! 😊
I love how you did this! Wonderful idea to run the bird through with the white panel so that the dry embossing all lines up. That's a gorgeous colour of gilding flakes!
ReplyDeleteOMG...LOVE your Dry EB Gilding Flakes Gorgeous card, Hideko. Now I know I need to get the Autumn Leaves Gilding Flakes:-) Your die cut bird covered with the Autumn colored gilding flake is Stunning especially with the added texture from the dry embossed folder. Love your gilded flakes framing and a bit of Teal Archival Ink over your bird. TFS your beauty, my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I LOVE your card Hideko. Lining up the bird to emboss it with your white background panel is so creative and clever! Aren't gilding flakes gorgeous?? A little messy, but so worth it. xx
ReplyDeleteI have not seen multi-colored gilding flakes, Hideko - they're gorgeous for your feathered friend and make quite a statement on your card base, too!
ReplyDeleteI've had my eye on that wonderful brick wall - another for my wishlist at Altenew? Might be!
A very beautiful card, my friend - so happy to see your creations in my inbox again!
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These gilding flakes are gorgeous, Hideko and you have shown this technique beautifully! I love your bird and that you used teal ink for the final step. And the seamless embossing is brilliant as is the gilding flakes surrounding this beautiful design!
ReplyDeleteI really swooned when I saw your result with this technique, Hideko! It's a stunning design! I love the wonderful flakes with the teal, and the deep embossing! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS and linking up to the gallery at Group of Seven! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteOh goodness Hideko! what a great mix of colors in your gilding flakes, especially the bits of teal - what a gorgeous card you created with the beautiful die cut bird and white embossed panel! So glad you tried this out and linked up at GO7!! Julia xx
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