Technique Tuesday

My latest class is going to be on different background techniques, Wrinkle-Free Background and Faux Tile.

I got the distressed background from splitcoaststampers.com and the faux tile came from the stampinup demonstrators website! They have great resources available to their demonstrators.

To make a Distressed background, you'll need my favorite non SU tool-Wax paper!  This inexpensive little tool can be used in so many more ways than wrapping a sandwich!
I also love that each background created is unique and delightful! You will need ink pads and a heat tool!  Wipe the wax paper with the ink pads and mist with water- or for added fun Spritz.  Press your background paper on top of the misted ink. Dry with the heat tool and repeat as desired. Finish off the card as desired!

I used the diagonal simply scored tool plate. Luckily it was simple to use the 1/2" markings both directions for my tile, but depending on your cardstock size, other markings would work, as would the straight scored tool.  Once scored, stamp the image so the "grout" lines will appear.

I adore the Attic Boutique paper and Rue De Fleurs stamp set and will miss them once they retire at the end of the month! To order some for yourself, visit my store!

Two step stamping with Raining Flowers and Workshop Words!

Free stamps stamp better! It is simply more fun with free goodies! I got home from Utah last night and could not wait to get my newest stamp sets inky!! This card is for one of my customers to thank her for a recent order. I'm using the new set in the catalog that all convention attendees received Raining Flowers. I also used a wonderful new set that we earned by going to different classes, Workshop Words! What a great set! I will be using it quite a lot as I plan on doing many more workshops!

I used 3 new colors, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, and Pool Party. Stampin Up has the most fun color names! I also used my square lattice embossing folder and color spritzer to give some great texture to the cardstock.

Raining Flowers is a 2 step stamping set. 2 step stamping is a great technique and a lot of fun to do. The catalog has a special symbol to indicate which sets can be used as 2 step stamping. If you don't know how to do that technique and would like to learn it, I'd be happy to teach you! Click on my events page to schedule a workshop on an open workshop night, or contact me to arrange a convenient time.