It is a snowy Sunday, here in Cambridge! We have our first real snowfall of the year last night and it truly looks like a winter wonderland. Certainly puts one in the Christmas spirit! Today, instead of a holiday card, I have an any-occasion card to show you for this week's challenge over at
The Technique Twist...
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Any Occasion card featuring the Faux Tile technique using the Flowering Flourishes stamp set. |
Now, this card was anything but simple to make! It involves a whole lot of sponging and embossing, but the result was worth it. I didn't want to cover up my work with a sentiment, so I left it without one, making this card appropriate for just about any occasion.
Here is how I created this look:
- I started by stamping the flourish image twice on a 4"x4" piece of Whisper White card stock using Versamark ink. Then I heat embossed in white.
- I cut the 4"x4" card stock into 1" squares.
- I sponged each little square with Marina Mist, Island Indigo and then Always Artichoke ink.
- I sponged the edges of each square lightly with Basic Gray ink.
- I covered each square with Versamark ink and then heat embossed using Glassy Glaze Enamel (retired from Stampin' Up!). I repeated this step a second time for an even finish.
- I glued each square onto a 4-1/8" square piece of Basic Gray card stock.
- I added the ribbon and Antique Brad.
- I glued the whole thing on to a 5"x5" card base in Smoky Slate.
The photos of this card really don't do it justice. The enamel really is glossy, giving lots of shine. While this technique is a bit involved, it really is fun and creates amazing results. Give it a go and link up over at
The Technique Twist before the end of the year...we'd love to see what you come up with!
Beautiful and elegant card.
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