This months technique class consisted of two techniques but for today I will just show you the first one - Faux mother Of Pearl..... come back in a couple of days and I will show you the other one. I started off with a early espresso cardstock base, then layered a piece of whisper white (which had been run through the big shot using the tulips embossing folder that had been inked up in crumb cake ink). I then layered a piece of early espresso that had been punched on both sides using the scallop border punch. the main image is the special part. I started with a piece of whisper white cardstock, took some glad wrap and scrunched it up and then dipped that into a FEW drops of frost white shimmer paint. Then dabbed it over the cardstock and let dry(only takes a few minutes). Next i sponged crumb cake over the top, then stamped the leaves over the top. Added some striped ribbon, twine and a sentiment and we are done!
Here is a close up of the mother of pearl technique, all nice and shiny, love this technique, so quick and easy to do as well.
Details: All Stampin’ Up!
Stamp Sets: French Foliage, Petite pairs
Ink Pads: Crumb cake, early espresso
Cardstock: whisper white, early espresso
Punches: scallop border punch,
Tools: big shot machine, tulips embossing folder, scallop square duo.
Other: black striped grosgrain ribbon, twine, frost white shimmer paint, glad wrap.
Lovely card Mel, and such a simple way to make the card so pretty. I'll have to give it a go!
ReplyDeleteLovely technique, was going to try it this week but didn't know you could use the Frost White Shimmer paint. Now to add it to an order I'm putting through today. Thanks Mel, love your work. :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't done mother of pearl in ages ... and your wonderful sample has me itching to try it again! Thanks for the reminder, Mel! Hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteWow, your cards of late are just wonderful. I am a MOP virgin.....but hope to get there eventually...sadly like many other techys in my gunna file. Just a beautiful card. Lotsa layers. ooxx
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