Pages

▼

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Gilded Dragonfly


My dear friend Loll (Stamping with Loll)
recently enabled encouraged me to get some Gilding Flakes.

They are a very interesting product!

Lessons learned:


Turn the overhead fan off before I open the jar.


             Don't breath too hard.                                                          


No sneezing allowed!                                               


I've got to say that I love the results though.

I die cut this dragonfly using some Sizzix sticky paper adhered to a snippet of cardstock.

After removing the backing paper, I pressed the gilding flakes onto the sticky side,
then "scrubbed" off with the scrubby pad.

I love the shine!

To go with this shiny dragonfly, I used a piece of copper metallic cardstock
and place it behind another die cut piece.

The sentiment is stamped and embossed with copper embossing powder.

This card is perfect for the
CAS Mix Up May Challenge




Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!

Card Recipe
Stamps:  Three Little Words (retired SU)
Ink:  VersaMark
Paper:  Solar White (Neena 110 lb.), Copper Metallic (stash)
Other: Meadow Dragonfly, Distressed Windham Collage (both MB), Eton Mess Mega Flakes (Indigoblu), Sticky Sheets (Sizzix), Simply Scored (SU)



at

26 comments:

  1. jimlynnMay 5, 2016 at 9:38 PM

    I don't think I've ever seen a prettier dragonfly! Wow! Stunning. Love the way you did the flakes on him. Your card is just gorgeous Bonnie!
    Lynn

    ReplyDelete
  2. BobbyMay 5, 2016 at 9:49 PM

    Gorgeous, Bonnie. I love the technique on the dragonfly and that die cut panel.

    ReplyDelete
  3. nancy littrellMay 5, 2016 at 10:31 PM

    OMG Bonnie, so beautiful! I love your CAS Design background and amazingly beautiful butterfly with your gilded flakes. My 1st jar of gold gilded flakes is waiting patiently for me at home :-) I have a design in my head! TFS my talented friend. Hugs, Nancy

    ReplyDelete
  4. MaryHMay 5, 2016 at 10:33 PM

    Just too gorgeous for words! Your efforts turned out lots better than my first efforts. The sookwang paper worked better for me, than the other sticky paper I tried. This looks stunning with the copper paper behind the white open lattice work. It's just a lovely, lovely design. I'm so glad you got encouraged!!! Hugs

    ReplyDelete
  5. GretaMay 6, 2016 at 1:57 AM

    So beautiful, Bonnie! I keep meaning to use my gilding flakes & maybe now I will!

    ReplyDelete
  6. LollMay 6, 2016 at 2:18 AM

    Your dragonfly is so beautfiul!! Great job with the gilding flakes. And thanks for the lessons learned ... you made me laugh out loud! :) Love the design with the gorgeous lattice work. Gorgeous card, my friend! xx

    ReplyDelete
  7. SusanMay 6, 2016 at 2:37 AM

    Bonnie, you made me laugh - I've learned all those lessons with gilding flakes too! Your dragonfly is beautiful - perfect set against the die cut background.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Faith A at Daffodil CardsMay 6, 2016 at 6:14 AM

    STUNNING card. Love how you have layered the dragon fly onto the die, beautiful colours.

    Seems I have to buy some of those gilding flakes, you make them look so lovely. I'll try not to sneeze LOL.
    Faith
    x

    ReplyDelete
  9. Karen DunbrookMay 6, 2016 at 7:04 AM

    gorgeous card Bonnie..love, love the dragonfly and how it looks....giggled at your helpful tips too!

    ReplyDelete
  10. bonnie32002May 6, 2016 at 7:22 AM

    Loved your story about the flakes!
    Beautiful butterfly and the die cut background is perfect.

    ReplyDelete
  11. JosieDMay 6, 2016 at 7:45 AM

    Great looking card -- the design with the lattice, copper and gilding flakes work so well together. Love your honest input and always get a chuckle from it.

    ReplyDelete
  12. JD/ JillMay 6, 2016 at 9:47 AM

    Wow! This is fabulous! Another masterpiece from you!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Princess Judy PalmerMay 6, 2016 at 11:10 AM

    Very cool and metallic! I remember "fashion flakes" back in the day. It's always good to see these trends come back around with a fresh new look.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Gramma SarahMay 6, 2016 at 11:19 AM

    Oh my... Loll does have that effect on one! Tee hee. Now I MUST go get some flakes too. Been thinking about it. Your dragonfly is over the top!!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Gramma SarahMay 6, 2016 at 11:21 AM

    Oh my... Loll does have that effect on one! Tee hee. Now I MUST go get some flakes too. Been thinking about it. Your dragonfly is over the top!!

    ReplyDelete
  16. JoAnnMay 6, 2016 at 4:25 PM

    This is gorgeous Bonnie. I love the pretty dragonfly you created. I have some gilding flakes, but have never used them. You have inspired me to give them a try.

    ReplyDelete
  17. kiwimeskreationsMay 6, 2016 at 4:56 PM

    What a fabulous cad Bonnie - love the metallic look to this, with the paper behind the die cut reflecting some of the colours on the dragonfly
    Blessings
    Maxine

    ReplyDelete
  18. PatMay 6, 2016 at 5:57 PM

    Wow Bonnie! I love this as it is so striking and the gilded dragonfly looks fabulous with the Windham Collage die and the metallic copper cardstock behind the white cut out layer is just perfect. x

    ReplyDelete
  19. Marcia HillMay 7, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    Beautiful card Bonnie, and thanks for the tips...especially the one about turning off the overhead fan! (That really did make me laugh...sorry!!) Your dragonfly looks absolutely fabulous gilded, and I think Loll is enabling me too and NEED to get some of those gilding flakes! Have a wonderful weekend and a Happy Mother's Day!! :0)

    ReplyDelete
  20. TKMay 7, 2016 at 3:01 PM

    Beautiful! Love the shimmer of the flakes, the bold copper color, that wonderful die!!! Aren't friends just the best?!?!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Susanne VargasMay 7, 2016 at 4:35 PM

    Yeah, a visit at Loll's blog often makes my wish list grow longer...
    Your card featuring the delicate, gilded dragonfly is splendid! I will keep your learned lessons in mind when I use this technique ;)

    ReplyDelete
  22. Jeanne HMay 7, 2016 at 8:36 PM

    I think your dragonfly looks like it is real! Fabulous card!

    ReplyDelete
  23. SandyMay 8, 2016 at 5:44 PM

    This is a very special card Bonnie - I love the design and that dragon fly looks fantastic. I have never heard of Sizzix sticky sheets and would not have had a clue how to use the mega flakes. You clever girl!!
    sandy xx

    ReplyDelete
  24. BarbMay 8, 2016 at 5:59 PM

    A lovely card Bonnie and you've done a wonderful job with the dragonfly. It is beautiful! Barbxx

    ReplyDelete
  25. AileenMay 9, 2016 at 9:57 PM

    Beautiful card Bonnie and I just received my partial die cuts panels. Love how you have used yours and your dragonfly.

    ReplyDelete
  26. Julia AstonMay 10, 2016 at 3:15 PM

    what a beautiful guilded dragonfly!

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for taking the time to visit. I really enjoy your comments.
JUST IGNORE THE CAPTCHA AND CLICK ON PUBLISH!
Enjoy! Bonnie