Faux Linen Attempt II

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Here's my next attempt at Faux Linen- this card was Case'd from Splitcoast Stampers. I'm not sure if I like it, but my daughter really thought it looked good.

CS: Creamy Caramel, glossy white
Ink: Coral, Ruby Red, Garden Green, Creamy Caramel
Technique: Faux Linen- sand the cardstock vertically, then horizontally until all the gloss is removed. Sponge ink over base, then stamp images

What do you think? Have you tried this technique yet? If so, please post a link to your work in the comments area for others to enjoy.

Faux Linen- 1st Attempt

All Images Copyright Stampin' Up 1997-2008

Here's my first attempt at the Faux Linen technique. I don't think I got the camera close enough to the image to really see it but the first layer (closes to the card base, uses the technique). Here's what you need to make this cute little card. I also got a little carried away with the Dazzling Diamonds but as my daughter says, "You Can NEVER Have TOO Much Sparkle".

Technique: Faux Linen
Stamps: Happy Heart Day
Inks: Basic Black, Basic Grey, Pink Passion, Lavendar Lace, Pixie Pink, Green
Galore
CS: Whisper White, Green Galore, Glossy, Almost Amethyst
Other: Dazzling Diamonds

I'd love to know what you think!

This Week's Card Technique/Challenge

I was bored last night (no internet access - still) and not really in the mood to do anything (well maybe eat some chocolate!) While I was waiting for my son to get home from Basketball practice, I decided it was time for a new stamping idea/motivation. I pulled out some back issues of Stamp and Scrap and also Rubber Stampede (I think) to get the creative juices flowing. Here's the technique for you to try:

Faux Linen

Step 1- grab some glossy cardstock and stamp your background image(s) in versamark
Step 2- find some medium grit sandpaper and gently sand up the page
Step 3 - using the same sandpaper sand across the page
Step 4- make sure all the gloss is removed
Step 5- find your sponge dauber and your Creamy Caramel ink pad, gently splot the carmel on the paper
Step 6 - find your handy stamping sponge and smooth the color over the paper- the sanding has made areas for the ink to "catch"
Step 7 - use your finger (or a brush) to highlight some areas (add a little more color)
Step 8 - finish your card
Step 9 - Post a link to your finished card in the comments for the world to see!

For more detailed instructions, complete with pictures check out the tutorial at Splitcoast