I haven't played with Gilding Flakes for a while - mainly because I am messy at the best of times and gilding flakes are really not something I should be allowed to get my hands on.😳
I have used both of these stamps before (card is HERE) but thought I would try the flakes with the same stamps to see what it looked like.
The verdict is - not too bad at all considering I am a 'flaky' novice!
The bird house is a really old stamp from Chocolate Baroque formerly Elusive Images.
I decided at the time that adding more foliage was probably a step too far as no doubt I wouldn't have got it positioned right but on reflection maybe I should have been brave as the bird house does look a little lonely on just a gold line drawn thread.....
And typical me - the black card I used wasn't big enough for my normal size makes so the gold strip was added - which I think finishes it better - so happy necessity!
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16 comments:
I love the look of those gilded stamps on black, it is really classy and brings out the detail especially on the birdhouse. A lovely card. I am the same with gilding flakes, but you have made me want to get mine out again xx
Love the gold on black Viv, it is very striking
Beautiful!!! Thanks so much for participating in our USE YOUR STUFF challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!!
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Beautiful Viv, pulling out the gilding flakes is always a scary situation for me but need to do it soon after seeing your card ♥
I've never heard of gliding flakes before and I couldn't tell from the final product that you're a novice. Thanks for joining us at Use Your Stuff
Gilding flakes do have a habit of floating around all over the place but I like what you've done here. I have the birdhouse stamp from way back - about time I brought some of my older stamp sets to the fore and maybe also the gilding flakes which I've been hoarding 😉😉
Beautiful stamps love the gold against the black-never used gilding flakes
Carol x
Those flakes just sparkle against the black c/s. I know what you mean about gilding flakes. My grandson said "what's this" as he popped open my jar and they were everywhere!
So pretty, Viv, gold on black is so classy! I love that left-side border, too - very chic! Thanks so much for playing at Retro Rubber!
I am the same way with gilding flakes, Viv! As soon as I open the pot they start flying everywhere! But they sure did your birdhouse and bird up beautifully and I love the gold piece along the side! A very elegant card, my friend!
Black and gold is just so striking! Wonderful card. Thanks for joining us at UYS and hope to see you again soon. Tammy DT co-ordinator
Hi Viv, I don't know how you do that but your card looks absolutely stunning! Hope all is well with you
Love the pop of the gold on the black. I have never used gilding flakes, going to read up now! Thanks for joining us at Retro Rubber this time. Claire RR DT x
Beautiful black and gold, and I'll bet the shine is perfect IRL
I do have this CB stamp set and it looks so elegant and beautiful in black with the gold flake added over the stamped images Viv, and I think the gold strip down the edge is the perfect finishing touch. x
WOW - this is such a striking and glitzy card Viv. LOVE IT.
Hugs, Sarnie xxx
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