Gilding Flakes with Stencils

[@lindapullan6937]

Thank you for a good clear demonsttation of different ways to use gilding flakes. I find that by decanting the gilding flakes into a bigger container such as an old ice cream container it makes the flakes easier to work with.

[@CraftingWhileCaffeinated]

Great tip! If I have more space in the near future, I will be definitely be doing that!

[@dorotheazysko4434]

Very good instructions and great cards!! Thanks.

[@shirleypryor9397]

Thank you, for showing me how to use the gilding flakes. I didn’t really know how to use them in my card making. I’m still new to card making

[@CraftingWhileCaffeinated]

You’re so welcome!!! They’re a lot of fun to play with!!! I hope I’ve given you a few ideas!!!

[@harriettezmalloy7182]

Very lovely cards. I love the gilding flakes, especially in the random fashion. It adds so much to otherwise simple, yet beautiful, cards.

[@CraftingWhileCaffeinated]

Thank you so much!!!

[@andrealavigne7824]

Both cards are so beautiful, but I REALLY love the one with the pine branch! I never thought of using gilding flakes in a more random, distressed fashion like that. Another adhesive product you can use, especially if you don't need/want any dimension, is leafing glue. I got a bottle at Hobby Lobby in their crafts section, with their metal leafing supplies. It wasn't that expensive with their coupon, either. It's basically the same thing as what you used, but it is more liquid, so no dimension like you get with a paste. I generally have used a makeup wedge applicator thing to apply it, since it does dry pretty quickly. That way I'm sure not to ruin a paintbrush. I'm not sure if it ever gets totally dry, or just tacky, since I never waited really that long before applying foil or gilding flakes. Anyway, just figured I'd throw that out there. Thanks so much for sharing these projects, Lindsay! Take care, & have a wonderful day! :)

[@CraftingWhileCaffeinated]

Love the idea of using a make up wedge! And I will have to keep an eye out for that product! I like the no dimension feature!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@sadgrannycdm]

Beautiful great cards and technique. I have some old flakes I’ve had for many many years. You’ve inspired me to dig them out again. Thx!

[@CraftingWhileCaffeinated]

Thank you so much!!!! They’re a lot of fun to play with!!!

[@AuntieRanna]

Well, darn it! Now I need gilding flakes. 🤦🏻‍♀️. Love these cards, Lindsay. 🍂 ❤️

[@CraftingWhileCaffeinated]

Hahaha!!! They are so much fun to play with, just be careful with any slight "wind", lol. I found out the hard way!

[@dianec3279]

Beautiful! Love that stencil. You could literally use that for so many occasions. Gorgeous! Great job! TFS!

[@CraftingWhileCaffeinated]

It’s such a versatile stencil!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!!! I truly appreciate it!!!

[@michelegourd5742]

Love your cards!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@CraftingWhileCaffeinated]

Thank you!!!

[@bethmerkle1304]

Very pretty

[@CraftingWhileCaffeinated]

Thank you so much!!!

[@janewebb3477]

So subtle and pretty 💖.

[@CraftingWhileCaffeinated]

Thank you!!!

[@susaneliot9242]

Beautiful cards! Question for you - can you use that ‘tacky when dry’ medium with foil through a laminator?

[@CraftingWhileCaffeinated]

You could, but I would turn off the heat. You could also send it through a die cutting machine. That would give a good amount of pressure for the Foil to adhere!

[@craftyscissors2609]

Good idea :)

[@CraftingWhileCaffeinated]

Thank you!