Alternative to Rhinestone Flock - Learn from My Mistakes

In this video, I show you what I learned about finding an alternative to expensive rhinestone flock.
Prior video of brushing stones into the card stock template • Using Cardstock to Mak...
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[@passionatelyintriguedarts]

Yes I stuck around until the end and you did a great job. Thanks for all your experiments to help us figure this out more economically

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Hey Tracy!!! Thanks for watching!

[@classylady7843]

Thank you Marilyn I always learn from you❤❤

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you so much!

[@Htttttyyyyyyyyyytttt]

This helped me so very much. I was trying to use the rhinestone flock and my cameo wouldn't even cut it and I had a shirt order to do. I have never done rhinestones before. Your video helped me so very much. I used the glitter cardstock from Hobby Lobby and it worked wonders. Thanks so very much for your transparency of your trial and error. 🙂

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I'm so glad that you found it helpful!!! Thanks for letting me know and I appreciate your sweet comment!

[@marycowan4578]

It's nice to see how you tested out each cardstock to see which one worked very good job 👍👍👍

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you Mary!!! I checked out the screws on the top of the hat press and see what you are talking about! I should actually read instructions:) Actually, I have the little manual that came with it in my hands right now and they don't even include information about that screws in it! But that will be a good way to keep the platen off the brim of my hat. Thanks again for letting me know about them!!!

[@BobbieBTexas]

I watched whole video cause I want to learn and showing mistakes saves me money too. Thank you haven’t done one yet but will soon

[@basichris]

i needed this im glad you uploaded this recently i’ve been looking for alternatives thank you great video ✅

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks so much!!! I have only done this with a very thick, non-shedding glitter vinyl, but it worked really well!

[@arcinesmith5837]

Thank you so much for showing us your errors and how they were fixed. Love this video and I learned so much.thank you again

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

You're welcome Arcine! Thank you so much for watching!!!

[@dianemacdonald9121]

I stuck around till the end of the video to also learn from your mistakes!!! So good! Thanks for the instructions!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you Diane!!!

[@kawandalindsey368]

Hi Marilyn. I just subscribed to your channel. I thought that I had already subscribed. Now I'm officially a New Subscriber 😊! Yes, I stuck around until the end. Great learning and trial and error video. Great Job. ❤😊

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you Kawanda!

[@kawandalindsey368]

You're Welcome! ❤😊

[@sherrilbjalexander2856]

Watched it all. Thanks for the info.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@alexgutierrez5123]

As always, learn something from every video you post. Thank you for your time, attention to detail, but most of all, sharing. You're the best! Great work. 🖖

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you so so much!!!

[@Nuptialsday]

I really enjoyed spending quality time with you. Thank you for this hack and I’m definitely going to try it. Many blessings to you!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you so much!!!

[@yourteesyourway]

watching you go thru that was painful for me too, I felt for you but you made it thru and I enjoyed you showing us the different material we can try to use for our Rhinestones, Thanks for sharing Marilyn, awesome job

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks Crafting Away! It was painful but I learned a lot🤣

[@TYJ419]

Hi Marilyn and great video! Love seeing the alternatives. I didn't have an issue when I used my transfer tape with the card stock and I know why. Yours is MUCH tackier than what I got from Amazon. If it wasn't, I would of had the same issue. I get concerned to about my videos being too long especially in this fast time we're living in. What I try to keep in mind is that there are probably two types of watchers. Those who want those details and those who don't. So, when necessary, I started adding timecodes for those who want to jump to a specific point. Have an amazing week! Tracey

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I would love to get some less tacky hotfix tape. Do you know what brand yours is? Yes, it is difficult to ride that fine line between giving enough details to help and not running off people who don't care about the details:) Adding a time line is a great idea!

[@EJsDaughter]

Hi Marilyn. I'm just getting started with doing rhinestones. Didn't want to mess with flock right now, just scattering stones and pressing on sweatshirts and some of my bags. This way of cutting with the glitter cardstock is great! I may try that first. Then, I'll get some stones from Eve. Thank you! Rochelle

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I hope it goes well for you. Some people have said it works well for them. Others have not had a lot of luck with it. But, it's worth a try:) Thanks for watching!

[@allainat666]

Thank you! I will remember the tip for the 1 time use templates! AWESOME!!!!!! 😍

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks Allaina!!!

[@jstewartslaboratory]

Great video!!! Thank you for sharing. Just what I needed.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you! I typically use flock for all my templates these days since I do so much, but when I was starting out I used a lot of glitter card stock.

[@logokidddesigns5782]

This tutorial is outstanding. WOW, Thanks for sharing.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you so much!!!

[@ourlifewithoils3648]

Thanks!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Oh my goodness!! Thank you so so much. This is the first super thanks donation that I have received on a posted video!!! I appreciate it a lot:)

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you again for the super thanks! Just to correct myself, I looked back and had received a super thanks about a year ago. I just didn't want to leave the mis-statement uncorrected:) I am very appreciative!!!

[@ourlifewithoils3648]

I tried it last night and it worked great. Do you remember the font you used for Gigi?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

@@ourlifewithoils3648 it was actually a graphic that I converted to rhinestones. If you send an email to me, I can give more details. [e-mail]

[@mommyk2578]

Excellent video

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you so much!

[@deborahm7121]

You are amazing for sharing this video mistake and all turned out EXCELLENT THANK YOU!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@bridgettsmalls8937]

I found this information very helpful! I have had hotfix crystals for about a year and was afraid to use them until now. So thank you!!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Good luck Bridgett! I just love to work with rhinestones and I hope you end up loving it also!!!

[@michelleolguin-dor832]

What a great video! I did watch until the end good learning experience. Thanks

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you so much!

[@TheShugluv7777]

Great video! Can't wait to try the glitter card stock. I like that you let us see what trouble you had and how to fix it 🤩🤩🤩❤

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you! It made for a longer video but I wanted to prevent it for others 😩

[@tonie1106]

Hey Marilyn nice video, I used the cardstock method as well and it was someone difficult and I found using the cardstock from those 12x12 cardstock booklets worked great for me and I taped it down on the front and I also ran some double sided tape on the back and it worked really well. Thanks for sharing.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I'm glad you found a way that worked well for you! Thanks for watching.

[@clifffan3]

@@MakingwithMarilyn Thanks for this great video, I am wondering what cardstock is the best for donging this. I am very new and I just bought a cricut Joy for learning, I mean. thicknes

[@TheBoujeeBlingKueen]

I enjoyed this video...thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks so much!!!

[@estell61]

Enjoyed the video! Well I just decided to go ahead and order Silhouette Business, never found a discount code, but I've ordered lots of rhinestones, so I'll need it!😊 Will try the glitter cardstock. Thanks for all the information. Great teaching!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Sorry you couldn't find a discount code, but hopefully you end up loving the software!!! Thank you for watching and leaving such a positive comment!

[@alexgutierrez5123]

I'm contemplating paying the $89 for it as well. Inkscape works well (Thank you Miss Marilyn for the tutorials), I also have the SCAL2 (worthless), but she makes Silhouette looks so user friendly. I'm having a hard time justifying the cost. To most it's not much, but to me it is. Love the tutorials on her Silhouette program.

[@MsDeLo60]

Thank You, this is just what I was looking for.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you!

[@tinataylor9327]

I was catching up on my Saturday YT binge and I saw lady print boss mentioned using card stock rhinestone template. In the past I’ve used adhesive magnet sheets which work well so long as you can get a good cut. Another option is using faux suede sheets - Cricut brand works well. Instead of using spray adhesive, I got the idea to reuse old cutting mats which can present a challenge because you have to make sure your hot fix tape is it gonna come in contact with the adhesive. Cool workaround for that is to use your scrap pieces of faux suede/leather around the border. Since not all rhinestone designs or rhinestones are sized correctly, you can run into the issue with stones sticking to the adhesive on the mats when placing hot fix tape and applying pressure to be sure the stones stick to the tape.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks so much for all of your suggestions!!! I've never tried the Manet sheets, but may have to give them a try.

[@andrearoberts1803]

Excellent You Did That Wonderful thanks for sharing it all

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you very much!

[@xtina22e]

This was super informative!! I Iove that you show the trials and errors!!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you Christina!!!

[@BIGROOSTASHOW]

Very Nice Miss Marilyn

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks so much BigRoosta!!!

[@jacquelinesmith3450]

Thanks! All very useful information.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you!!!

[@ettenaejodeveca6707]

That was amazing, thank you.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you so much!!!

[@sonyascrafts4527]

Thanks for the trial and error! The shirt came out great! I'm going to eventually try it! Thanks for sharing!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks so much!!!

[@ourlifewithoils3648]

Fantastic job on this video!This video was amazing. I am going to look thru your others to see if any apply to what im working on. Your teaching style is awesome!! I LOVE the 2 fonts you used for your shirt. Can you share the names please? Also what heat press do you have?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you very much! I actually used a design (and not an actual font) that I got off of Creative Fabrica and modified it slightly before turning it into a rhinestone file. I ended up removing the arrow, and then I used the capital G for both Gs in the design (unlike how they designed it). Here is a link to the design I started with if you are interested: www.creativefabrica.com/product/blessed-gigi-svg-quote/ref/1340608/

[@tikajoubert2473]

You just making more work!! Just use the flock!! Pretty design

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Yep, that's what I do. But I still have some folks who still use cardstock because it's so much cheaper. I definitely prefer flock, though. Thanks for watching.

[@tikajoubert2473]

@ you’re welcome!! Thank you for sharing 💙

[@SmittenKitten.]

-I am brand-spanking-new to this craft (rhinestones, not cutting, thank goodness!), and I was wondering how well the rhinestones "stick" after application?- You just answered my question on another comment I left! Thank you for that! Your trial-and-error video makes me proud to be a crafter! I told my husband (who's an engineer) that crafting is basically engineering but prettier! ;)

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I love that! Crafters are definitely great problem solvers:)

[@PastorsSecretary]

I stayed until the end! Great video

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks so much Pastors Secretary!!! I have been blinging shirts for the last 9 months or so and have fallen in love with it!!!

[@PastorsSecretary]

@@MakingwithMarilyn I have all of my material, allowed my cameo to cut a design for over an hour, and it didn’t cut through! Tomorrow, I’ll try some alternatives. I’m excited!

[@raneshaleblanc2824]

Trial and error..but beauty came! Love it💗

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Lots of trial and error, but I was happy to find the solution. Thanks so much for watching and being so supportive with your comment!

[@raneshaleblanc2824]

Absolutely..it shows me that when I mk a mistake not to give up. Hv a blessed day 💗

[@candh5767]

great job

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you!!!

[@TheEducatedNatural]

Way to go! You've given me an idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Can’t wait to see what you do!!! Thanks for watching!

[@bev2hawky]

Thank you for showing an alternative to flock ,how did you cut the holes out so neat thanks

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I have used a Cricut Maker and a laser cutter to cut them out, and they come out nice and neat for me with this glitter cardstock. It is a coated glitter cardstock and a link to it should be in the video description. Thanks for watching!

[@beautyyismyname09]

Hi can you make a video creating templates (you mentioned saving it by gluing the glitter card stock to the plastic mat)

[@CraftyLeoCooks]

Love love love. Thanks so much for this video. I can't wait to try it

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks so much CraftyLeo!!!

[@NancyB-q9g]

I think I will press flock HTV onto card stock and see if it works.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I hope it works. I have not tried that.

[@margo1854]

thank you a lot

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

You're very welcome Margo!

[@juliegayson7947]

That is fantastic and I learnt from you. Can I just ask tho how you sublimated on the black? Thank you

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you! I actually used heat transfer vinyl and rhinestones. I have used white glitter htv before to sublimate on when using dark shirts, but it is not something I really like to do.

[@clairechamberlain5807]

good job

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you!!!

[@shewat52]

Great video!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks so much!

[@azurdz04]

Thanks for this, I loved your video! Now I really want to try that. My question is if you use flat back rhinestones (link, please?) and how do you make sure they orient themselves correctly (shiny part facing up)?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I only use flatpack rhinestones occasionally when I make a bling cup. If you want to make shirts and things like that, then you would use hotfix stones. I buy them from The Baby's Booty when she has a buy in each month. thebabysbooty.store/products/ But if you really do mean fallbacks, I have to put glue down, pick up the stones with a picker tool, and then push it down into the glue.

[@marquitacarr3506]

Great video. Thanks for doing the testing.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you Marquita!!!

[@A_B_C_2025]

Would it help to laminate the card stock first before cutting so it doesn’t stick as bad? Also what about using faux leather instead of Flock?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Laminating the yardstick is a good idea. I ended up really liking the glitter cardstock and it is pretty inexpensive. Thank you for watching and providing some possible solutions.

[@craftasticcreationsbecki151]

Exactly the same happened to my cardstock last night 🤦🏻‍♀️ I was thinking of putting a sheet of contact paper over before I cut the template?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Let us know how it goes if you try it. Thanks for watching!

[@deblibertelli5666]

❤❤❤ tyvm

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

You're very welcome.

[@DrPhylCunningham]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@sharonhughes8983]

Great video thank you

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you!!!

[@theodorewilliams7634]

Love it great job

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you!

[@CarolSuesCreations]

I cannot remember but I believe there is such a thing as adhesive card stock or at least for the Joy I think

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I would love to try it if it comes in a coated glitter. I will have to look for it. Thank you!!!

[@CarolSuesCreations]

@@MakingwithMarilyn I ordered some I cut paper crafts too so if don’t like I can use it for cards or picture frames

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

@@CarolSuesCreations Did you order it from Amazon? I know I could always use it for something too:)

[@CarolSuesCreations]

@@MakingwithMarilyn yes, for 45 cents a sheet I can find some use. I really need to use for practice on the brother dx125 I got during Christmas sale.

[@yolandenichols]

I wonder if this will work with acetate sheets? Love your creative money saving idea!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I haven't tried acetate sheets, but if you do, let us know if it works out well. I would love to hear. And thanks so much for watching!

[@catbenjamin5838]

What brand of tee shirts template you used. I have a set that's not true to size. Thanks for this great video

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I designed my own template. Thank you for watching!

[@naturalyou45]

Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

You're so welcome!!! Thank you for watching!

[@MsFellaDesigns]

What was best alternative? Not sure but I use vinyl cuts for my rhinestones projects.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

My favorite alternative is glitter cardstock, but I only use the coated glitter card stock, not the type where the glitter can actually flake off.

[@lilmama52803]

Love this!! Thanks so much I’m going to try the glitter card stock today!! Did you glue it down?? And if so how and what did you use to glue it down??

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I've used double sided tape and I've used glue sticks. Just do not spray it with spray adhesive. I tried that and the glue seeps into the sides of the holes and the stones don't lift out well. Bad experience for me:)

[@pameladavis2822]

What was the weight and brand of glitter cardstock?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I have used 2 different brands and both worked well. They are amzn.to/44JIlS2 and amzn.to/44PGRWm .

[@lashaundapoindexter4607]

I watched til the end!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks so much Lashaunda!

[@preciouspeaces]

TFS and yes that card stock is trial and era🤦🏽‍♀️I feel that ur pain🤣

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

It sure is!!! Thank you so much for watching!

[@latenightcraftingwithstace3009]

VERY NICE...GREAT JOB.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks so much!!!

[@trina941]

Was the red transfer dtf? Where do you get the hot fix rhinestones you used?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you for watching! The red was heat transfer vinyl. I have used stones from Amazon but I almost always use stones from The Baby's Booty. thebabysbooty.store

[@Personalleigh]

What cut setting did you use?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Glitter Yardstick setting when using my Cricut Maker. I also cut some of these out with my laser.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I’m sorry, I meant glitter cardstock. Not yardstick 😂

[@allainat666]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ way to go Marilyn

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thanks so much Allaina!!!

[@bossladyjc72]

Hi. Great video. Learned a lot. QQ: what settings did you use to cut the template on glitter stock paper

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I am sorry I missed this question. Here is a video where I talk about and show my cut settings for Glitter Card Stock kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zmarl5pqlJicr8k

[@nayuntrea5705]

Great video! Did you get the card stock from Walmart? What setting do I use on the cricut?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I get the card stock from Amazon and I use the glitter card stock setting for it when I use my Cricut Maker to cut it. Some people find using card stock easy to do, but some find it difficult to do. amzn.to/3lwjO1w

[@Personalleigh]

Excellent job, thank you for such detailed info. One question, i may have missed it, what weight is the glitter cardstock?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you! I have used 220 gsm and 250 gsm. Both types I have used do not "shed" the glitter. It appears to be in a coating on the card stock and not just glued to the top of it.

[@lelianelson9139]

hi Marilyn. Do you sell the GiGi rhinestone template?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Can you send an email to me? My email address is in the About part of my KZbin channel. Thanks.

[@geminidream4347]

I'm new, have not even did a design yet, so forgive if this sounds stupid. lol That mat looks thin, could you not use it for template material?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

As we tell the students where I work, there are no stupid questions:) Which mat are you talking about? You might be on to something.

[@geneldh]

@@MakingwithMarilyn I think she is referring to the dollar tree mat

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

@@geneldh Thank you. Gemini Dream, the Dollar Tree mat is flexible, but it is too thick and hard to cut with a cricut. I really love the little mats though:)

[@bernettajames8810]

Nice work! Can I ask what font used for Gigi?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I actually used and modified a Creative Fabrica image and didn't actually use a font. www.creativefabrica.com/product/blessed-gigi-svg-quote/ref/1340608/

[@brittanycoe7410]

Where did u get transfer tape thank u

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I got the hotfix transfer tape from Amazon amzn.to/3IJ6uy9

[@brittanycoe7410]

Do u know if thus tape would work for rhinestone decal stickers

[@brittanycoe7410]

And thank you so much :)

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

@@brittanycoe7410 No, it is just used to lift the stones onto fabric and then press them on.

[@tonyk680]

what did you use to make the holes?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

With glitter cardstock, I use either my Cricut or a laser. When using the actual rhinestone flock, I only use my Cricut. I design where the holes will actually cut in Silhouette Business Edition software or Sure Cuts a Lot software (but usually Silhouette). Thanks for watching!

[@annwright8665]

We’re do you get the black plastic?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I got the black glitter cardstock from Amazon. amzn.to/3RFRYva

[@Sugar_So_Spicy]

That’s not black plastic. It’s glitter card stock. 🤗

[@Sugar_So_Spicy]

You came here to see: @12:20 😊❤

[@latenightcraftingwithstace3009]

GOOD MORNING MARILYN

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Good morning Stacey!!!

[@geminidream4347]

110 is really thick. I'm thinking for my next buy it will be less for cardmaking.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Yes, it is a very thick cardstock. I like using the glitter cardstock because the hotfix transfer tape does not stick to it and rip it. Thank you!

[@geminidream4347]

@@MakingwithMarilyn I find that weight to be too heavy for card making, so I'm going to go down when I order more. I mentioned in my other reply about using the felt drawer liners with sticky back. Never thought of the tape, so that's something I will have to remember to test out. Thank you for making me think. : )

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

@@geminidream4347 I have tried some of the felt liner. I found a really thin one on Amazon. It does work, but the backing on the one I purchased frays a little.

[@geminidream4347]

@@MakingwithMarilyn Thank you so much for letting me know that I didn't waste money, trying to save money. LOL

[@kymberly2460]

Niceeeee 😊

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you for watching!

[@iffatmufti6559]

Which rhinestones do you use?

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I mainly use SS10 hotfix rhinestones from The Baby's Booty, BeCreateful or Amazon. If you are just starting out, I would buy a smaller quantify from Amazon. If you want to buy in bulk, then I would recommend doing a buy in from The Baby's Booty. She does a buy in about once a month. If you are just starting out and have other questions, let me know and I an happy to help.

[@honeybun1103]

Laminate the cardstock before cutting images

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Thank you for the great idea!

[@beautyyismyname09]

i’m not sure I understand

[@corteltube]

I use water color paper…

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

I never thought of trying that, thank you!