I just love this technique! I think the lines from the faux batik add so much interest to the overall texture of the card. I thought you might like a close up of one of the cards that I demoed on the Button Floral Stamp shows. In case you missed it, I will give you a quick rundown of the technique. You begin by stamping your image all over the background using a clear perfect medium pad. It helps if you use an image that has a bit of solid area to it also. Then you will use clear embossing powder over the entire background and heat until melted. Next step is to fold your card so that there are creases going in all different directions across it. I think that "mountain" type folds work best with this technique, although it is not essential. Once you have all your folds in place, spritz your card to moisten it with water. This will allow the ink the get into the areas right next to the folds. Using a brayer and a Big 'N Juicy pad (I used the Waterfall Colour), ink your brayer then roll it onto your card in short bursts. You do not want it to take on the same striped pattern of colour that is in the pad so you need to stop and start from different angles. This will mix the colour up and blend it a bit. Allow to dry thoroughly before attaching it to any mat and layering pieces. Let me know what you think! All for now, Sue x
Hi Sue. Saw you demonstrate this on Tv. It looked a great techneque and your card is beautiful. One I am going to try. Also the lovely roses. Thanks for sharing. Hugs x ChrisB
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. TFS and explaining the technique xxx
ReplyDeleteoh this is so beautiful Sue and very clever thankyou for sharing this fab tecnique and card huni xx
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. I was wondering how you did it and was pleasantly surprised to read on and see an explanation. It's easy enough that I could probably do it. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI also like the reversed layers; it's a refreshing change from the usual. The piercing and rounded corners are a nice touch.
This technique really gives gorgeous results...I'm definitely giving this a try! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is very nice. Thank you for the instructions on this. I'll give it a go! Smiles, Mi
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! Not sure what you used to stamp the images, as I am not familiar with it. But will keep an eye out for what you are talking about as this is absolutely beautiful and my fav colors!
ReplyDeleteLove the card and will definitely give it a go
ReplyDeletethanks Sue, will give it a go when I've cleared enough space...........saw the card on tv, and loved the effect
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and Thanks for sharing this technique, will give it a go when i get a spare 2 minutes lol i just love the effect you get from it :o)
ReplyDeletehugs and xxx
Gorgeous card, I lowve this technique, and your roses are beautiful x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card. I love the way you make the flowers, i really need to practice. Have you ever thought of doing a dvd? I could watch you demo all day.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
So many techniques so little time!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful technique Sue - I will try it using Christmas colours. When are you doing a CDRom?
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Lynne in Spain
This is so pretty Sue! Love the colors!! TFS
ReplyDeleteI loved this card when you did it on TV. I recorded it and kept starting and stopping the recording to jot instructions down. Thanks very much for telling us in detail how you achieved that look.
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome technique! I have the spice big n juicy, I will give it a go with an autumnal card, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDelete*hugs* Heather x
Lovely, more ink to play with! After the NEC on Thursday and a 12hour crop today, us Woking girls can't wait for more tomorrow.
ReplyDeletethis card looks really lovely. Its great to have a quick reminder of how to make it, and how to do the flowers. I am going to have to try these techniques out!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and easy technique. I can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteПозитивная работа!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper craft day today, spent too much - AGAIN. Can't wait to use the embossing folders. Enjoy the butterscotch chips.
ReplyDeleteDo love this technique...watched you do it on the show and keep meaning to give it a go. See you on Saturday for the workshop...can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI love this technique Sue. I haven't done it in a while and you have got me all inspired again to have a go.
ReplyDeleteLove the colours and those beautiful roses.
Edna x
Love this technique.
ReplyDeleteLoved that card when it was on TV! I tried to get the other set (I have the floral set) at the NEC but nobody had the trees :(. Seems it was popular, I bet lots of men will be getting that man with everything card lol.
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Fab card, love it. Hugs,moni
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, just spent a day crafting with my Sister also called Sue after coming back from the NEC where we bought loads but in particular utee which we then enamelled the roses we made after watching your show. Really pleased with the effect.
Thanks for all the inspiration
Such a pretty card Sue x Leigh x
ReplyDeleteEsa tecnica se ve preciosa!!!felicitaciones!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Something I will have to try.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Thanks for explaining the technique! I can't wait to try it.
ReplyDelete*smiles*
debbi
Brilliant technique - and thanks for the explanation. Much appreciated! Cxx
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