In the Zoom class this month we will be using the Gladwrap technique with Tombow water based pens.

It makes some stunning backgrounds easily - just perfect to match the Nellie Vintasia African animal die cuts.

Get the kit and join the FREE Zoom class to find out how.

We might not be able to travel far ourselves, so we've brought an exciting part of the world to you!
Africa - with all its wild animals and stunning landscapes.

We've got lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and zebra all in great kits.

Backgrounds – Gilding Flakes

Cosmic Shimmer Gilding Flakes
Die cut n Bond
Nellie Snellen Tacky Glue
Stazon Solvent Ink
White card
 Card

1. 5 x 13.8cm white card
2. Cover with Die Cut n Bond (double sided tape). Remove the protective covering.
3. Sprinkle Cosmic Shimmer Gilding Flakes over the card in a single layer. Do not crush between fingers.
4. Use flat finger to press the flakes into the sticky surface.
5. Using a stiff bristle brush, work softly in a circular motion to remove the top flaky dust from the surface. Discard the dust.
6. Using a soft cloth softly buff the whole card.

Note: Always work with a firm but soft touch as hard brushing or burnishing will damage and dull the metallic surface.

Uses

1. Emboss after gilding flakes have been applied.
2. Die cut shapes from gilded card.
3. Emboss and lightly swipe with Stazon Solvent Ink (using the ink pad flat)
4. Stamp with Stazon Solvent Ink (due to metallic surface)

 Tacky Glue Method - Die cut shapes

5. Die cut shapes from white card.
6. Cover with Nellie’s Tacky Glue
7. Allow glue to get tacky (about 30 seconds – 1 minute)
8. Follow steps 3-6 above.
9. Emboss after gilding flakes have been applied.

 Particularly impressive on black or dark card

Use 3D foam squares to ‘pop-up’.