Friday 26 October 2012

Gilding Attempt

Hello my crafty pals, having felt a bit guilty about not using my gilding flakes which I have had since the first time around I was surprised to find my Zig pen still worked a treat. Ok this is only a tiny bit of gilding but it is a start and it wasn't as messy as I expected – lol. Not sure which way up this embossing folder should have been but it wasn’t quite the effect I expected. I do like the folder as it gives a flat panel in the centre to place elements on. Hope you all have a fun crafty day and thank you for visiting.This card doesn't feel finished so might still end up being cut up as a topper or just bits. 
Paper and card - card blank is a 5x7 whitish,
paper from my special card/paper box
and my die cut from co-ordination card,
Dies used – Memory Box Leaping deer and 
Coutour Creations Bon Jour embossing folder,
Gilding flakes from Crafty notions.

15 comments:

  1. This is lovely Flora great reindeer and love your embossed background

    jacqui x

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  2. This is beautiful Flora love the reindeer and the embossing and layout are fabulous. Caroline xxx

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  3. That's lovely Flora. Very understated but gorgeous.

    If you don't think it's finished (and it does look fine the way it is) chuck some pearls at it. That's what I always do ;)

    Susan x

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  4. This is stunning Flora, I LOVE the golden reindeer and fabulous embossing

    Sue

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  5. Flora this is gorgeous and what an elegant chap he looks...beautiful card

    Anne

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  6. Stunning card Flora. TFS. x

    Edna x

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  7. I think the gilded reindeer looks fabulous, and your embossed paper is so elegant. I don't think this card needs much more, I like its clean and simple look, but if you feel you need to add something more, I would suggest to just add a line or something to "ground" the reindeer.

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  8. stunning card flora just spotted your picci at glastonbury..you rock hun good on yer sweetie you have my utermost respect..hugs sassyxxxx

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    1. Thank you Sassy - lots like your card character there, if you click on the photo you can have a giggle. xx Flora

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  9. The gilded reindeer is great Flora! Haven't seen this folder but I like the idea of the plain centre. Christine x

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  10. so gorgeous flora.your gilded reindeer is stunning ;D

    xx coops xx

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  11. A beautiful card, the embossing folder looks great :o)
    Jackie xx

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  12. gorgeous card Flora, love this deer die. must have another try at gliding
    pam

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  13. Love your gilding, something I'm always a bit nervous of. Amazing Glastonbury picture lol!

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  14. Hi Flora - hope you are well :) x
    Gorgeous card love the gilding for a first attempt its fab - love that you've done the reindeer really makes the card pop its lovely
    Debbie
    x

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Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. I enjoy reading them and knowing that I have company. Crafty hugs. xx Flora