Happy April! Time for a new challenge at Shopping Our Stash! This time we want you to break out your technique stash and make something "faux"….yeah, I was stumped too, but I found this great tutorial that saved my day!!
First off I used this adorable new image from Sylvia at Wee Stamps. I printed her on kraft card stock and colored her with Prismacolor pencils.
Here's the inside with a generous writing panel.
I used papers from my stash from MME (probably my favorite company for paper). My only embellishments are the pearls in the corners.
And here is my faux technique. I made faux patina on the "banner" behind the image. Too bad my image was so big it covered up most of it because it really did turn out pretty good. I followed the tutorial in the link above. Her instructions were very good. (thankfully, cuz I am not a technique junkie and I was a bit stumped!)
So now its your turn to wow us with your faux abilities!
I think that's about it. Thanks for taking a peek!
Blessings & Hugs,
Michelle
Great work on the faux patina banner! The whole card is adorable, love the image and the bright colours!
ReplyDeleteWonderful project, Michelle! Your image is adorable and beautifully colored.
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Chana
way to go, missus, on the trying new stuffs!!! what a cool technique, you're kind of making me want to try it, even! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, and man, can you color! I love it on Kraft!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an adorable card, Michelle! Love the faux patina on your banner, and your coloring on that image is absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle : )
ReplyDeleteLOVE this beautiful card!! your coloring is perfect! I would not have thought to print on kraft paper : ) I can't wait to try that!!
I read the faux challenge and have been searching for some tutorials as well. I'm considering the faux postage one. I will see how that goes heehee
Thanks a bunch fro stopping by my blog. I hope you WILL decorate your beautiful paper cottage with the change of seasons. It is an exceptional piece!!
Have a great weekend!
Patti
Absolutely gorgeous! I love your style!
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome! I love your colouring too - so soft & pretty on the kraft!
ReplyDeleteI finally got around to posting my faux challenge card. I invite you to stop by to see it especially because I have BLOG CANDY! at my blog all you need do to have a chance to win is leave me a comment
ReplyDeleteHope to see you there!
Patti
This is adorable!! That image is so sweet and your faux patina is wonderful!!
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