Anniversary in Teal...

Hi folks.. So, here we go, back on track with my "planned" post...
For this one, I have chosen a "Teal" colour theme as I had card stock, Crushed Ribbon and Gems which matched almost exactly!! The only thing that I didn't have to match this project was some Blue'ish Gilding Flakes? Do they actually make them?? I guess there must be some about, as some of the mixed pots of Gilding Flakes we have, such as "Copper Thunder", have a Blue'ish tinge to them!! Rather than pick out the Blue bits specifically, I went with the Copper Thunder as a whole! Which, I suppose gives a nice contrast in the Butterflies wings rather than it all merging into the same "Blueness"!?
Thanks for checking us out, see you soon.
Andy.

Dies:
Memory Box - Vivienne Butterfly (98265)
Cheery Lynn - Fanciful Flourish (B117), Happy (B226), Anniversary (B243)

Gilding Flakes - Copper Thunder

Gilding Flake Tutorial.....

Hi Folks... Not my intended post today. But I was asked to do a tutorial using Gilding Flakes with a stamped image and FlitterGlu.. So, before I forget to do it I thought I'd get it done and out of the way sooner rather than later..
So, this one is for Pat and anyone else who is interested in giving it a go...
To start off with, I have my Stamp, FlitterGlu and a piece of Cut and Dry foam to apply the Glue to the Stamp.

For me, I prefer to add a reasonable amount of Glue to the stamp. Too little Glue, and your stamp is likely to stick to your card stock. Too much Glue, and it's going to "squidge" into the image, a bit like if you over ink!

I also prefer to stamp onto either Pearlised or Glossy Card Stock as opposed to Mat Card Stock. There seems to be less resistance to the Glue with a non porous card stock and therefore less likelihood that your stamp will get stuck to it!

Whilst the Glue is still wet, add your Gilding Flakes,

Pat them down using your Burnishing Tool, knocking off the majority of the excess Flakes.

Then press a little harder with the Burnisher to knock off the remaining Flakes that have not adhered to the Glue. I've done this to the top part of the image so that you can see the difference to the bottom part as the stamped images starts to show through..

It's a great effect once you have completed it!

Now all you've got to do is think of something to do with it!!...

Hope this helps Pat?!
Thanks for checking us out, see you soon.
Andy.

Dies:
Spellbinders Detailed Scallop Rectangles (S6-004), Spellbinders Poinsettia creations (S5-055), Marianne Creatables Lantern (LR0190)

Stamp: JustRite "Floral Flourishes" Background (JRCL04430)

Gilding Flakes, Variegated Red
FlitterGlu

Guilded Clock Face...

Hi Folks... I've Been having a little play this week with Gilding Flakes as I prepare for our lessons next week using them..
I think they have huge potential and can be used in several different ways, which I will be sharing with you over the next few posts...

For this project I have used the Gilding Flakes with both Flitter Glu and Adhesive sheets to adhere them to the Clock Face and the Clock Itself, although I think I could have used another colour on the clock hands to differentiate them from the clock!!
But still, the overall look is quite effective..

A bit like Big Ben (I know, Big Ben is the Bell, not the clock!)....
Thanks for checking us out. See you soon. Andy.

Gilding Flakes:
Variegated Red, Copper Thunder

Dies:
Cheery Lynn Large Sunflower Doily (DL181)
Spellbinders Classic Circles

Clock & Hands: Tando Creative

Flitter Glu, Double Sided Adhesive Sheet

Gilded Clock Face...

Hi Folks.. So, it didn't snow in this part of Essex overnight. Well, not enough Snow to write home about anyway! And I'm glad! As nice as it looks, you know full well that it is ganna hover around on the ground for days to come and totally get on everyone’s nerves! Bring on the sunshine I say!...

Just popping by to share with you another sample from last Saturday's Gilding lesson. This isn't one we actually got round to creating. Me thinks the ladies were having too much fun playing around with the other techniques to get round to this one.! But if you fancy giving this one a go, here's a quick step by step.

I started off by cutting out a selection of shapes using the XCut Chronology Cogs Dies (XCU503151) in Blue Card stock.

Applying Flitter Glue

and Silver Gilding Flakes to each one,

burnishing off the excess

to add a touch of distress to each cog.

Repeating the process using the Marianne Craftables Clock Die (CR1234).

To add the element of time to the clock face, I took a couple of Clock Hands from the aptly named Chronology "Clock Hands" pieces (PMA353204)

and Gilded them up a bit to tie in with the project.

Securing them together using a screw head from the Chronology Brad Set (PMA353201).

For my base card, I covered a piece of White card stock with Weathered Wood Distress Ink,

passed it though the Grand Calibur Machine using the Garden Lattice (EG-003) M-Bossibilitie Folder

and then went over the raised embossed image with Faded Jeans Distress Ink to bring out the embossing.

Highlighting areas of the embossing with Flitter Glue and Gilding Flakes to add a slight metallic element!

Arranging the cogs around the clock face

to complete the project... Thanks for checking us out. See you soon. Andy.

Rustic Heart...

Hi Folks. I know I know two posts in two days! Not like me at all, but whilst I'm in the zone you might as well enjoy it! Still having a play around with my Gilding Flakes in preparation for tomorrow’s lesson.

Now, this one won't be everybody’s cup of tea, I'm still not 100% convinced that it's mine, but I do like the technique! It's one using not only the Gilding Flakes and super duper Flitter Glue,

but also an Embossing Folder.. In the past you may have added Ink to your Embossing Folders to get either a positive or negative letter press? You can also do the same with the Flitter Glue!

Adding it to your Folder

before inserting your card stock and passing it through your Die Cutting Machine.

Add your Gilding Flakes

and then burnish them off! Admittedly, a little bit rough and ready

but once it is cut out it does have a certain "Je ne sais pas".

I embossed one piece of card and de-bossed the other, just to see the different effects!

Don't forget to give your Embossing Folder a thorough cleaning afterwards as it will be quite sticky from the Flitter Glue..

Then all you've got to do is decide what to do with them! Thanks for checking us out. See you soon. Andy.

Making use....

.... of a freebie. Hi guys. How's 2013 going for you so far? First "full" week back in the shop for me and I must admit it's been a struggle to get back into the routine! But get back I must, so onward and upward as they say..

If you've been fortunate enough to grab the current issue of the Do Crafts Creativity Magazine you will have found that it comes with a set of 9 FREE Stamps.

And blooming good ones they are too. So, if you haven't got your magazine yet, don't forget to pick up a copy next time you are in Pinnacles.. The stamps lead on from the Chronology line of products which are in the current Do Crafts promo. Chronology, meaning "an arrangement of events in time"

so, it seemed apt to team the stamps up with the Chronology Clocks Embossing Folder.

As I have a Gilding lesson this weekend, I thought I'd have a little practice using the Gilding Flakes with the stamp and some Flitter Glue... And I must say, I'm loving the results!

Just the thing we need to brighten up this cold and dank day!! Apart from a little bit of sunshine that is! Have a good one and thanks for checking us out. See you soon. Andy.